Subj : The iPad mini 7 could land very soon, with a powerful chipset and
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Date : Tue Aug 27 2024 11:00:05

The iPad mini 7 could land very soon, with a powerful chipset and Apple 
Intelligence

Date:
Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:48:18 +0000

Description:
Stock of the iPad mini (2021) is running low, which could mean a new model is 
arriving soon.

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There hasnt been a new iPad mini in years, with the iPad mini (2021) being 
the most recent model. So an update is arguably overdue  and now there's 
evidence to suggest that the iPad mini 7 could be arriving soon. 

Reputable leaker and journalist Mark Gurman claimed on X (via Apple Insider ) 
that many Apple stores are running low on stock of the current iPad mini, and 
that the device is considered constrained internally within Apple. 

Now, its unlikely that Apple would let that happen unless it plans to soon 
discontinue the iPad mini (2021), which in turn means either the end of the 
iPad mini line (at least for now) or the launch of a new model. Many Apple 
stores are low on stock of the iPad mini in several configs, while the device 
is considered constrained internally within Apple, Im told. That *could* be a 
sign a new one is coming. It hasnt been updated since 2021. Wouldnt be 
surprised to see it updated for AI. August 26, 2024 

Gurman says this could be a sign that a new model is on the way, and that he 
wouldnt be surprised to see it updated for AI. 

But updating the iPad mini for Apple Intelligence (Apples take on AI) would 
also mean substantially improving the chipset, as Apple Intelligence only 
works with the iPhone 15 Pro s A17 Pro chipset and Apple's tablet and laptop 
lines M-series chipsets, while the iPad mini (2021) has a much older A15 
Bionic chipset. 

So if Gurman is right, a potential iPad mini 7 should be substantially more 
powerful than the current model. A new chipset and not much else 

Thats in line with previous leaks, which suggested the iPad mini 7 might have 
a new chipset but otherwise be very similar to the current model, so if it 
does indeed launch dont expect too many changes elsewhere. 

In any case, if these stock shortages are a sign of the iPad mini 7s imminent 
arrival, theres a chance that we could see it at Apples September 9 event , 
at which the iPhone 16 line is being unveiled. Failing that, we might see it 
later in the year, either at a separate event or announced via a press 
release. 

On the other hand, its always possible that Apple is discontinuing the iPad 
mini line, or has simply let stock fall short before building it up again. 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/tablets/ipad-mini/the-ipad-mini-7-could-land-very-so
on-with-a-powerful-chipset-and-apple-intelligence


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