Don’t Buy iPad mini

The iPad mini is also expected to get an upgrade this year, which is fair since we haven’t had a new iPad mini since 2021. 

This year, we’ll likely see the 7th-generation iPad mini, which could get a bigger upgrade than the entry-level iPad.

On the outside, we expect Apple to keep everything the same. So don’t expect a new display or smaller bezels. The colors might be the most significant change; expect a few different ones to make the new iPad mini stand out.

The real change might be on the inside. According to popular Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPad mini’s biggest selling point will be its new processor. While we don’t expect Apple to add an M-series chip on the smaller iPad, we might see the next best thing.

Usually, Apple adds the chip of an older iPhone to the iPad mini, but this year might be different. Apple might add the A17 Pro chip or even the iPhone 16’s A18 chip to the iPad mini.

The reason is Apple Intelligence. These are the only two iPhone chips capable of handling Apple’s AI technology, so using one of these processors will guarantee that the iPad mini is a great entry-level iPad for anyone who wants to try this new technology.

Besides the processor, we might see Apple increase the RAM on the iPad mini as well. The current iPad mini only comes with 4 GB of RAM, which is unsuitable for a 2024 product. So, Apple might upgrade it to 8 GB to handle Apple Intelligence without many hiccups.

As for the release date, we’re expecting Apple to launch the iPad mini during its October event based on reports from reliable sources.