Apple has started shipping the new iPad Mini 7 with a version of iOS 18.0 preinstalled, which is no longer the latest and requires an immediate update to ensure optimal operation of the device.
New update for the iPad mini 7
The iPad Mini 7 comes with iOS 18.0 installed at the factory, but since these devices went into production, Apple has released a minor update, iOS 18.0.1. This new version, identified with build number 22A8380, includes major bug fixes and security updates that are not present in the preinstalled version. This means that, from the first moment you turn on your new iPad Mini 7, you will have to update it to this version to avoid problems and improve its security.
The process is simple and only requires connecting the device to a Wi-Fi network to download and install the update. However, it is a necessary step that new owners must take before they can start enjoying all the features this new model offers.
But that’s not all. Just a few days after installing iOS 18.0.1, iPad Mini 7 owners will have to perform a second update. Apple has scheduled the release of iOS 18.1 for next mondaywhich will bring important new features, including the long-awaited Apple Intelligence functions, which will be available on devices equipped with the new A17 Pro chip, such as the iPad Mini 7.
However, it must be remembered that these features based on artificial intelligence will only be available in the United States for the moment. They are expected to arrive in Europe in the second quarter of 2025.
Apple Intelligence is one of the most anticipated features of iOS 18.1, and it promises to improve the user experience through the use of advanced artificial intelligence. Therefore, this second update is crucial to get the most out of the iPad Mini 7’s new hardware, which includes the powerful A17 Pro chip.
You can now buy the new iPad mini 7
The new iPad Mini 7, which was announced by Apple last Tuesday, not only brings with it the new A17 Pro processor, but also includes other significant improvements. Among them, support for Wi-Fi 6E, a faster and more efficient version than the previous one, and Bluetooth 5.3, which promises better connectivity with wireless devices.
Additionally, iPad Mini 7 is compatible with the new Apple Pencil Pro, making it an ideal tool for creatives and professionals who need a small but powerful device to draw, take notes, or edit photos and videos.
The iPad Mini 7 arrives this Wednesday for a price of €599with two necessary updates: one when you turn it on and another next Monday with iOS 18.1. While annoying to some, these updates improve security, fix bugs, and enable key features like Apple Intelligence and the new A17 Pro chip.
