How Vibration-Based Speakers Work and Why Apple Might Use Them in the iPad Mini 8

The next-generation iPad mini 8 could feature an updated design that removes the speaker holes for improved water resistance, with Apple considering a new speaker system design. The new system would use vibration-based technology, according to Bloomberg, which would make it unique among Apple products if it’s adopted.

It turns out there are already some devices on the market that use vibration-based sound, giving some insight into how the technology works and how Apple might implement the…