Apple added yet another option to its lineup of small tablets on Thursday in the form of a third-generation iPad mini. The new iPad mini 3 boasts a a 7.9-inch display and comes in silver, space gray and gold.
But the update was the bare minimum. While the latest iPad mini with retina display is faster and includes Touch ID, it's still running the same A7 chip as the previous mini, and is the exact same thickness as the last model. Apple may be betting that some will choose the mini over the iPad Air, though, because it's so much lighter.
Mashable's Lance Ulanoff and Christina Ascani were able to get up close with the new device. Take a look below.
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