Apple iPad Mini 7 Unveiled Powered by A17 Pro Chip and Apple Intelligence
In a surprise press release, Apple has officially revealed the iPad mini 7, packed with some exciting upgrades. The latest iPad mini brings the powerful A17 Pro chip, the same found in the iPhone 15 Pro, along with Apple Intelligence support, and compatibility with the Apple Pencil Pro.
While the iPad mini 7 retains the design of its predecessor, this is not necessarily a drawback. It marks just the second generation of this design, offering a sleek look that aligns with the premium feel Apple users expect. If you’ve been holding out for a new iPad, the mini 7 could be an excellent choice, particularly with its new features, including the enhanced Apple Intelligence capabilities.
This latest model sports an 8.3-inch LCD display with sleek, minimal bezels, making it a perfect size for a variety of users. Additionally, the introduction of Apple Pencil Pro support is a significant advantage for artists and designers who prefer a more compact tablet for their work.
Under the hood, the iPad Mini 7 is powered by the A17 Pro chip, delivering exceptional performance to support the new features introduced with iPadOS 18.
This includes Apple Intelligence features such as advanced writing tools, image generation, and improved task automation, designed for easy on-device and cloud-based processing. These new functionalities will be available with the release of iPadOS 18.1 and future updates.
Furthermore, the tablet is equipped with a USB-C port and has an upgraded 12MP camera that supports Smart HDR 4.
Other internal upgrades support WiFi 6E, and the A17 Pro chip will also bring a 30 percent boost in computational performance and 25 percent improved graphical performance compared to the previous version. The performance is one of the major aspects of why the iPad mini 7 is a worthy upgrade over the previous version. The new iPad mini 7 features an all-day battery life.
Pricing & Availability
The iPad mini 7 is available in blue, purple, starlight, and space gray color options, including new blue and purple finishes. Pricing starts at $499 for the Wi-Fi model with 128GB of storage, and $649 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular version. The new iPad mini is also available in 256GB and 512GB configurations. Pre-orders are open now, with shipments beginning on October 23.
