The new iPad mini 6 causes annoying problems for first users. When scrolling, one side of the display lags behind, which creates an unsightly “jelly scrolling” effect. Not all units of the small iPad are affected.

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iPad mini 6: New tablet with display problem

Together with the iPhone 13, Apple also presented a new edition of the iPad mini, which has meanwhile been accepted by the first customers. Right at the beginning, an effect is noticeable on the display that users would certainly have liked to have done without. According to initial reports, only one side of the screen scrolls smoothly others lag behind. The right side of the display updates more often than the left.

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The problem known as “jelly scrolling” does not appear to occur with all units of the iPad mini 6. In forums, however, an increasing number of users report that they feel annoyed by the uneven movement of screen contents. Some even already have their little iPad returned to Apple. Others, however, do not notice the display error, which is particularly noticeable in portrait format (source: Dieter Bohn on Twitter).

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It remains unclear whether this is a Hardware or software failure acts. If it is the software, then Apple can help and solve the problem with a patch. In the event of a hardware failure, things are more difficult because the affected units may have to be replaced by the display itself.

iPad mini 6: Larger LC display for the first time

With the iPad mini 6, Apple continues to use an LC display with LED backlighting. For the first time, the screen comes to one 8.3 inches diagonal. The refresh rate is 60 Hertz, only 120 Hertz on the iPad Pro.