iPad Mini 2024 : Apple introduced a new iPad mini on 15 October 2024, designed for the Apple Intelligence age. With compatibility with Apple Intelligence, the company’s latest generative AI service, the arrival is powered by the A17 Pro CPU.
iPad Mini 2024 Gets First Major Update Since 2021
This new smartphone is the 8.3-inch device’s first significant upgrade since 2021. On the other hand, the A17 Pro—which debuted on the iPhone 15 Pro—was revealed last year. The first Apple phone to officially feature Apple Intelligence was that high-end model. When the functionality was introduced to the recently unveiled iPhone 16 series in September, that all changed.
Performance Upgrades for the #A17 Pro Chip
With two performance and four efficiency cores, the A17 Pro has a six-core CPU and a five-core GPU. Compared to the A16 Bionic that came with the 2021 model, both ought to provide significant performance gains. On that front, iPadOS 18’s neural engine—which provides access to Apple Intelligence—is the major news.
Read More : In Year 2025, Apple will introduce a Vision Headset Worth $2,000
New Features in the iPad Mini 2024 for Generative AI
Writing tools and a completely redesigned Siri experience are highlights of Apple’s small-model response to services like ChatGPT and Google Gemini. That being said, Apple Intelligence is still being developed. There are still plans to add more functionality, such as the ability to generate graphics using Image Playground and integrate ChatGPT with Apple Intelligence.
Apple Intelligence Across the Entire iPad Range
With the exception of the basic model, Apple Intelligence is now accessible throughout the iPad lineup thanks to this innovation. It is the only one of the four, however, with a mobile chip instead of the M4 found in the most recent iPad Pro and basic model. On the other hand, the iPad Air uses the outdated M2.
Updated Calculator App with Apple Pencil Support
The updated Calculator app—which recognizes handwritten notes—will also be available on the iPad Mini 2024. Regarding that point, the mini’s compatibility with Apple’s Pencil and Pencil Pro gives writers and artists alike more freedom when taking notes.
Enhanced Features for the Camera and Touch ID
Smart HDR 4 is supported by the 12-megapixel wide-angle camera on the back for more evenly distributed lighting in pictures. The Touch ID feature integrated into the power button is retained in the mini instead of being upgraded to Face ID, which is featured in the Pro model.
New iPad Mini 2024 Price and Availability
The starting price of the iPad Mini 2024, which is twice that of its predecessor, is $499 for 128GB of storage. In contrast, the starting price of the iPad mini with cellular service is $649. The tablet will begin delivering on October 23, 2024 and is already available for presale.
