Tech giant, Apple, has launched its new iPad mini equipped with Apple A17 Pro chip which made its debut on last year’s iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max.
Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing confirmed the latest product offering in a news release.
Newsng understands that the new mini replaces the 2021 model and will be eligible for Apple Intelligence when it is gradually rolled out with iPadOS 18.1 later this month.
Aside from the more contemporary processor, the new mini has 128GB of base storage (up from 64GB) and upgraded connections, including support for Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and a speedier USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2. It also supports the Apple Pencil Pro stylus and comes in a new blue colour, joining Purple, Starlight, and Space Grey.
“The new iPad mini features all-day battery life and brand-new experiences with iPadOS 18. Starting at just $499 with 128GB — double the storage of the previous generation — the new iPad mini delivers incredible value and the full iPad experience in an ultraportable design.
“Customers can pre-order the new iPad mini today, with availability beginning Wednesday, October 23,” the company wrote.
The tech giant claims A17 Pro provides a significant performance boost for even the most demanding activities, thanks to a faster CPU and GPU, a 2x faster Neural Engine than the previous-generation iPad mini, and support for Apple Intelligence.
Borchers, in the news release, said: “There is no other device in the world like iPad mini, beloved for its combination of powerful performance and versatility in our most ultraportable design.
“iPad mini appeals to a wide range of users and has been built for Apple Intelligence, delivering intelligent new features that are powerful, personal, and private.”
We earlier reported that Apple has unveiled a series of hearing health upgrades for the AirPods Pro 2, including a new “clinical grade” hearing aid feature for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
