iPad Mini

 Next iPad Mini : Expected in 2024

Over 800 days have passed since Apple last updated the iPad mini. Fortunately, a new iPad mini is rumoured to be released next year. Apple released the current iPad mini in September 2021, with new features at the time including a larger 8.3-inch display, a USB-C port, a Touch ID power button, the A15 Bionic chip, 5G support on cellular models, a 12-megapixel rear camera with Centre Stage support, compatibility with the second-generation Apple Pencil and much more.

Time of Launch

Apple is aiming to begin mass production of the seventh-generation iPad mini most probably in the second half of 2024, meaning the device would be manufactured in July or later. Apple rarely announces new products in July or August, so the next iPad mini will most likely be unveiled in September or October next year based on the rumoured production timeframe.

Features expected to be available 

As part of a routine specs, the next iPad mini will likely be equipped with a faster A16 Bionic chip at a minimum. Upgraded front and rear cameras are rumoured for the new iPad mini. The current model has a 12-megapixel rear camera with an ƒ/1.8 aperture and a 12-megapixel Ultra Wide front camera with an ƒ/2.4 aperture. New colour options are rumoured for the new iPad mini. The current ‌model is available in Space Grey, Starlight, Pink and Purple.

It is likely that the next iPad mini will support Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, enabling faster Wi-Fi speeds with a supported router, and improved Bluetooth connectivity. Apple already added Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 support to the latest iPad Pro, iPhone 15 Pro models, and new Macs. The new iPad mini is rumoured to have a rotated screen assembly to reduce the effect of "jelly scrolling" screen tearing in portrait orientation. This visual effect can cause text or images on one side of the screen to appear to be tilted downwards because of a mismatch in the refresh rates.