With the iPad mini 7, Apple has apparently fixed the problem that caused a small scandal and legal dispute with the previous model, the iPad mini 6: so-called jelly scrolling apparently no longer occurs. This is what the Apple blog reports six colorsAs former Macworld editor Jason Snell says on the show, it appears that Apple has made adjustments to the display hardware — but exactly what changes have occurred is unclear.
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Jerky scrolling, but rarely noticeable
Jelly scrolling is a problem that many users rarely notice, but many users do not forget once they see it: it causes some screen content to be stretched, which becomes especially noticeable when scrolling websites. May be eligible. However, for Apple, this is “normal behavior” for LC screens operating at 60 Hz, such as those in the iPad mini. Screen content is updated row by row and so there is minimal delay between updating the top and bottom of the screen.
There is speculation that “jelly scrolling” is so prominent due to changes in the orientation of the display controller. Some users did not want to accept this and filed a class action lawsuit against Apple in the United States in 2022 for compensation. The lawsuit was dismissed by the responsible judge in 2023 reduction in sizeBut it was initially allowed to continue – the current situation is unclear.
More details are expected this week
Now Snell claims he’s heard that Apple has made changes to the screen area of the iPad mini 7 – even though it’s still an LC display (and not OLED). This may (again) be affecting the display controller. Snell said on the podcast that he believes the hardware is “different” now. “And maybe better. And (the problem) is probably over.” It is not likely that more information will be revealed in this regard till this week.
The iPad mini 7 will officially go on sale on Wednesday, October 23. The first test reports should be published today. Then it will become clear whether the problem has really been resolved. The iPad mini 6 has been in the market since 2021 and is now being replaced by the iPad mini 7. Thanks to the A17 Pro, among other things, it offers an improved interior with compatibility with Apple Intelligence. The form factor remained unchanged.
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