Is an iPad Mini 3 still good?

Best Answer: No, you shouldn’t buy an iPad mini 3 because the device has been discontinued since 2015, and it is pretty hard to find. However, we recommend purchasing the latest iPad mini 5. It’s faster and more feature-rich than its predecessors, including first-generation Apple Pencil support.

Is iPad Mini 3 Old?

Wi-Fi + Cellular: CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A and B. The iPad Mini 3 (stylized and marketed as iPad mini 3) is the third-generation iPad Mini tablet computer designed, developed and marketed by Apple Inc. On September 9, 2015, the iPad Mini 3 was discontinued and replaced by the iPad Mini 4.

Is Apple iPad Mini 3 still supported?

iPad mini2 and mini3 are limited to iOS 12.4. 7. For these models of iPad, Apple ended major update support in September 2019.

How much is the iPad Mini 3 now?

The new iPad Mini 3 starts at $399 for a 16GB model. 64GB will cost you $499, and the top-spec 128GB model is $599.

What can you do on an iPad Mini 3?

The iPad mini 3 comes with the iOS 8.1 operating system preinstalled. It comes with several built-in applications, which are Camera, Photos, Messages, FaceTime, Mail, Music, Safari, Maps, Siri, Calendar, iTunes Store, App Store, Notes, Contacts, iBooks, Game Center, Reminders, Clock, Videos, Newsstand , Photo Booth and Podcasts.

How much does an iPad Mini 3 cost?

The iPad mini is now only available as a 32GB WiFi-only or cellular model for $269. The prices below reflect the variety of price and storage changes the iPad mini has seen over the years. The second-generation iPad mini was made the entry level mini model on September 9, 2015 after Apple announced the iPad mini 4 and discontinued the iPad mini 3.

Does the iPad Mini 3 support Apple Pay?

Apple Pay works on iPad Mini 3, although only for in App purchases. You will not be able to use Apple Pay with an iPad Mini at brick and mortar stores with NFC contact-less terminals. To setup Apple Pay on an iPad mini 3, You need to go to Settings->Passbook & Apple Pay, and setup the Credit Card there.

Does the Apple pencil work with iPad Mini 3?

The Apple Pencil doesn’t work with any other model of iPad (or iPhone), so if you own a pre-2018 iPad, iPad Air or iPad mini you’ll need to read on for your stylus needs. There’s also the Apple Pencil 2 (£119/US$129) that’s compatible with the iPad Pro 3 and the iPad Pro 11.