Apple has significantly increased the price of existing iPad mini models in non-US markets after updating its online shop with new entry-level iPad and iPad Pro models on Tuesday, MacRumors reports.
In the UK, for example, the 64GB iPad mini is now available for £569, up from £479 earlier in the day, while the 256GB version is available for £749, up from £619 previously. These are price increases of 19% and 21% respectively, making the iPad mini more expensive than the new 10.9-inch iPad, which starts at £499 and £649 for the same capacity.
Similar price increases can be seen across the EU. In Italy, for example, the 64GB and 256GB iPad mini models now sell for €659 and €859 respectively, compared to €559 and €729 previously, an 18 percent price increase.
Markets in India and across the Asia Pacific region have also seen price increases, albeit at a more modest rate in these regions. In Australia, for example, the price of the iPad mini rose by around 11 percent.
Apple did not give a reason for the price increases outside of the US, but it could be related to the strong US dollar combined with inflation and increased costs, although the prices of other devices in Apple’s flagship hardware line-up remained unchanged.
