A2996 is the iPad mini (A17 Pro)
Apple lists it as the Wi-Fi + Cellular (China mainland only) model. It isn’t sold in Australia, but it takes the same cases and screen protectors.
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Software updates
Gets iPadOS 27
Yes. The iPad mini (A17 Pro) runs iPadOS 27, Apple’s current version.
Check it yourself
Where to find the model number.
Settings → General → About, then tap the Model Number line once to switch from the part number to the A number. On most iPads it’s also printed on the back. Got a different number? Look it up here.
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