Apple recently announced the launch of the iPad mini 7 featuring an A17 Pro chip. The release of the iPad mini 7 came in like a surprise and is packed with exciting features and improved performance levels. The iPhone 15 Pro Max, introduced last year, also uses the same A17 Pro chip. The AI is developed to perform advanced AI tasks and Apple Intelligence.
The company dropped the last model of iPad mini in 2021 and this seventh-generation iPad mini is the first model ever since. Earlier the company hinted that the iPad mini would be released alongside the iPhone 16 but was introduced a month later.
Inner sources have revealed that the official release of the seventh generation iPad mini will be on 23rd October 2024. The pre-ordering schedule starts on 16th October 2024 and can be ordered from Apple’s official website and stores. People were sure to witness a new release this year following the immediate drop of the iPad mini in 2021.
The A17 Pro chip that superpowers the iPad mini 7 has already become a matter of discussion in the technological community. Apple used the same processor for iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max released in 2023. According to the reports bought out by the company, the A17 Pro chip has increased performance levels as compared to the classic model.
The chip powers improved support to the Apple Intelligence and provides a 30 percent rise in the CPU performance. With a 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU, the new iPad mini 7 provides high-quality editing and gaming experiences for their users.
Apple products are best known for their classic, sleek designs and finishings, and the new release follows the same design pattern as its predecessors except there is a label on the back reading “iPad mini”. The iPad mini 7 comes in color choices of purple, blue, space grey, and starlight. The storage facilities have also been updated compared to the classic models. The storage space of the base model has been doubled and updated to 128GB from 64GB. The storage option is also available up to 512GB. The company also ensures 10 hours of battery life after charging.
The iPad mini 2024 release also has stuck to its classic LCD screen rather than upgrading to OLED or 120HZ ProMotion screens. The company has reserved these high features for tablets like iPad Pro. Regarding the camera enhancements, the iPad mini seventh generation features a 22MP ultra-wide facing camera that can used in portrait orientation.
The seventh-generation iPad mini also carries Wi-Fi 6E and a USB type C Port that can transfer data and information at a much faster pace. The model also solely supports eSim for cellular activity. The company has also released the price details with the base model of 128GB storage space and a WIFI model for $499. The price of the model with WIFI and the cellular setting is $649.
Apple users around the globe have gone wild regarding the upgraded features. The company leaders have also put forward the fact that the iPad mini is specifically designed keeping the environmental safety factors in mind. The product made use of recycled goods and such an initiative was taken by the leaders to bring Apple closer to the goal of making the world free of harmful plastics by the next year.
Apple is all set to once again become a major competitor in the technological markets with the release of the iPad mini 7 which was designed with improved technological features and Apple Intelligence.
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