Since September 2021, the iPad mini has not been renewed, this model, although appreciated by consumers thanks to its small and easily transportable size, currently has fairly old technologies that need to be improved. This long delay for the new generation of the iPad mini should soon be filled, a special event to announce the next iPad mini will take place next month!
A little more patience for the iPad mini 7
Always aware of the indiscretions coming from the supply chains in Asia, Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman has just made a last-minute revelation. In his report published during the afternoon (which mainly talked about the iPhone 16), we learn that Apple has indeed planned an Apple Event in October. Through this initiative, the company wants to not saturate next Monday’s event with too many announcements that could make the less popular ones invisible.
Mark Gurman assures that Apple is preparing to unveil the highly anticipated iPad mini 7 during its October event. For more than 3 years, consumers have been waiting for the renewal of the entry-level tablet with a smaller screen. Apple will be able to integrate a new Ax (or Mx?) chip, make the device compatible with WiFi 6E or even WiFi 7, improve the screen resolution… In short, upgrade the iPad mini so that it has more competitive features!
Today, the iPad mini is powerful, interesting, but does not have features capable of competing with the “mini” tablets found in competitors. As a reminder, the sixth-generation iPad mini has an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone technology and a wide P3 color gamut. It is equipped with the A15 Bionic chip, which offers powerful and efficient performance. It supports 5G connectivity for cellular models, as well as Wi-Fi 6 for fast and reliable connections. Finally, the iPad mini 6 has a 12MP rear camera with Smart HDR and a 12MP front camera.
What will be the innovations of the iPad mini 7? Mark Gurman is unable to say for now, his sources did not go into details in order to have some clues on the characteristics and functionalities of this future iPad mini.
The iPad mini 7 shouldn’t be the only new thing that will be announced at this October Apple Event, Gurman assures that the first Macs with M4 chips will also be announced, we will find Mac mini, iMac and 14 and 16 inch MacBook Pro. The Apple Event in October is quite possible given that the company has done it several times in the past, just look at last year where a special Halloween event took place on October 30.