Although it’s been rumored that the upcoming iPhone 13 would come with an in-display touch sensor, it now appears the iPad mini 6 will be the first Apple device to have the new, old technology that’s remained popular in competing devices. 

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A recent tweet by well-regarded leaker xleaks7 appears to show renders of the possible iPad Mini 6 featuring the sensor. The render, posted to Italian site Cover Pigtou, shows a refreshed iPad and discusses the mini as having an increased screen size and a reduced bezel.  In the past, Apple saved its latest tech improvements for flagship devices like the iPhone but it appears there may be a slight shift in when and where new tech shows up. It feels like Apple will test a new feature in a device, and if it sells well or if the change is well regarded, it will then include it on other upcoming devices.