iPad Launch: 7 Biggest Surprises From Apple's Huge Event (VIDEO)

Apple has announced its new line-up of iPads at an event in California.

The new iPad Mini features the same 7.9-inch form factor as the previous generation, but comes with an improved processor, a thinner and lighter design and an improved 'Retina' screen.

The original 9.7-inch iPad also received a refresh - and a rename, to the 'iPad Air', with upgrades to its processor and camera as well as a new design with a thinner side bezel.

But there was a lot more that just iPads unveiled at the event, and we've picked out the seven most important items so you don't miss anything major.

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