Apple Screens the “Jelly Scroll” Mystery on the iPad Mini (2021)
What’s up with the “jelly scrolling” glitch?
Just a quick rundown: Some folks have noticed a wobbly, almost jelly‑like scrolling effect on the 2021 iPad Mini. Think of it as the screen trying to keep up with a parade of pixels—each row of pixels updates a tad later than the one above it, so when you scroll, one side moves a bit faster than the other.
Apple’s Take
Apple dropped a statement saying the issue is entirely normal for LCD displays. In plain English, the display refreshes one line at a time, and the tiny lag between the top and bottom lines can ripple through as a fuzzy scroll. In the grand scheme of things, it’s nothing to worry about.
Our Own Review
- We put the 2021 iPad Mini through its paces and didn’t catch the “jelly” glitch.
- Resolution stands at 2,266 × 1,488 pixels—pretty sharp.
- Overall, the screen looks solid and crisp, just like the rest of the device lineup.
Bottom Line
If your iPad Mini feels a bit wobbly when you scroll, it’s probably just your display’s natural quirks. Apple assures users that this is an expected behavior, not a flaw, so feel free to keep scrolling with confidence.
