Mini Makeover: Apple’s iPad Mini Gets a Refresh in 2024!
The wait for Apple’s new iPad Mini will soon end, as the Cupertino-based technology giant is said to launch the seventh generation iPad mini in September or October next year.
According to MacRumors, supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed that Apple plans to begin mass production of the next iPad mini sometime in the second half of 2024, supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said of the device. produced in July or later.
The upcoming iPad mini is expected to feature a faster A16 Bionic chip. MacRumors reports that there are rumors of upgraded front and rear cameras compared to the current model, which has a 12-megapixel rear camera and a 12-megapixel Ultra Wide front camera.
There is also speculation about new color options for the iPad mini, as the current model is available in Space Grey, Starlight, Pink and Purple colors. It’s likely that the next iPad mini will support Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, offering faster Wi-Fi speeds with compatible routers and improved Bluetooth connectivity
The Cupertino-based brand has already included Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 in the latest iPad Pro, iPhone 15 Pro models and most new Macs.
Leaks have also hinted that the new iPad mini’s screen assembly will solve the “jelly roll” or vertical tearing of the screen. According to the report, this effect can cause text or images on the other side of the screen to appear skewed due to the mismatch in refresh rates.
Apple released the latest iPad mini in September 2021, and it introduced several new features. These included a larger 8.3-inch screen, USB-C port, Touch ID power button, A15 Bionic chip, 5G support for mobile phone models, 12-megapixel rear camera with Center Stage support, compatibility with the second-generation Apple Pencil, and many other improvements.