According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple often reduces inventory of devices that will be updated soon. While there are few iPhone models, along with the Apple Watch and AirPods, the iPad mini is also low on inventory. This suggests that Apple could release a new iPad mini model soon.
A report from 9To5Mac also claimed that Apple could introduce a new entry-level 11th-generation iPad model and an updated iPad mini this month.
iPad mini (7th generation): What to expect
Since the iPad mini was last updated in 2021, it has missed out on changes that Apple has introduced to other iPad devices. This includes the front-facing camera being placed in landscape orientation, as well as support for the Apple Pencil Pro. Apple will likely incorporate these changes into the next-generation iPad mini.
While a major design refresh is not expected for the iPad mini, the seventh-generation model could get a significant performance boost with the latest Apple Silicon. The new iPad Mini could feature the new A18 chip that is expected to debut in the iPhone 16 series. Powered by the latest chip, the iPad Mini will run Apple Intelligence features, including generative AI tools for writing and generating images.
iPad (11th generation): What to expect
Just like the iPad mini, the 2024 entry-level iPad model is not expected to bring any major upgrades in the design department, however, it could get an incremental boost in performance. Apple’s baseline iPad model usually has previous-generation Apple Silicon, however, with the arrival of Apple Intelligence, the company could ship the 11th-generation iPad with the latest A18 chip. Apart from this, the entry-level iPad could also get new color options.
First published: September 2, 2024 | 12:20 pm IS
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