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Highlights Apple introduces a new iPad mini with the A17 Pro chip. iPad Mini price starts at $499 for the 128GB model. Ships with iOS 18 with Apple Intelligence features arriving in iOS 18.1. Available in Wi-Fi and cellular versions. iPad mini 7 unveiled with A17 Pro chip. (Image credit - Apple) Apple has just announced the new-generation iPad mini powered by the same A17 Pro chip. The latest iPad Mini will bring a host of Apple Intelligence features to iPads and will also support Apple Pencil Pro. One of the biggest upgrades with the latest iPad Mini is its 128 GB storage. Here’s everything we know about the latest launch. 10 new features on iPad mini 7 “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,” said Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “With the powerful A17 Pro chip, faster connectivity, and support for Apple Pencil Pro, the new iPad mini delivers the full iPad experience in our most portable design at an incredible value.” Pricing and Availability New iPad mini features an 8.3-inch LED IPS screen with a 2266 x 1488 resolution. The new iPad mini price starts at $499 (Approx INR 42,000) for the 128GB model. This storage is twice the storage configuration of its predecessor at the same price. Moreover, the newly launched device is available in two variants, Wi-Fi and cellular. The price starts at $499 (Approx INR 42,000) for 128GB and $649 (Approx INR 55,000) for the cellular model. Users can configure the device with up to 512GB of storage. Customers can place their pre-orders now. Apple is expected to start deliveries starting on October 23. Model Storage Price iPad mini (Wi-Fi only) 128GB Rs 44,900 256GB Rs 59,900 512GB Rs 79,900 iPad mini (Wi-Fi + Cellular) 128GB Rs 64,900 256GB Rs 74,900 512GB Rs 94,900 New iPad mini makes event chances look unlikely iPad Mini 7 - Price Ranking by Country iPad mini is already available for pre-orders on the company’s website, it will go on sale starting October 23. Nukeni a research company has released a price-by-country ranking for the recently launched iPad mini 7. According to the long list, here are 10 countries where the iPad mini 7 costs the least: Hong Kong: $489 United States: $499 Malaysia: $510 Canada: $517 Taiwan: $525 Japan: $528 Singapore: $534 Australia: $537 Thailand: $538 South Korea: $550 As for where the iPad Mini costs the most, Brazil tops the ranking. The base iPad mini model in Brazil costs $1,063, which is almost double the US price. Turkey got the second place with a starting price of $701. iPad Mini 7 - Key Features iPad mini (7th Generation) Comes In Four Colors. 3-inch Liquid Retina (2266 x 1488) Display A17 Pro Chipset 128GB, 256GB, 512GB Storage options 12MP Wide camera with f/1.8 aperture 12MP selfie camera Blue, Purple, Starlight and Space Gray colour options Wi-Fi 6E, 5G 69 x 5.30 x 0.25 inches Dimensions 65 Pounds Weight iPad Mini - Performance Boost with A17 Pro Powering the iPad mini (7th Generation) is Apple’s A17 Pro SoC, which features a six-core CPU, five-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. iPad Mini features an A17 Pro chip, which enables the Apple Intelligence features in the device. Apart from that, the A17 Pro chip delivers significant improvements in speed and performance. It’s up to 30% faster than the A15 Bionic chip found in the previous iPad mini. USB-C port for faster charging and data transfer. (Image credit - Apple) The GPU has also been upgraded offering a 25% speed boost. With the new chip, the USB-C port now supports USB 3 speeds of up to 10 Gbps. Moreover, the iPad mini has also been upgraded to support faster Wi-Fi 6E for better wireless connectivity. iPad Mini - Design and New Features Baseline iPad mini now features 128GB of storage (up from 64GB on the previous generation model). The design of the newly launched iPad mini looks very similar to the previous model. However, you have some additional colour options to choose from including blue and purple. iPad mini supports the Apple Pencil Pro and the Apple Pencil with USB-C. (Image credit - Apple) An interesting new feature is the magnetic charging spot on the side. This allows the Apple Pencil Pro to attach, pair and charge wirelessly. The iPad mini also works with the Apple Pencil (USB-C). It can be charged through the USB-C port using a cable. Is an Apple Event Still Likely This October Following iPad Mini 7 Announcement? On the rear of the new iPad mini, you'll find a simple 12MP wide camera with an ƒ/1.8 aperture. Users would also be able to capture 4K video at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps. Slo-mo video is available at up to 240fps as well. As for the front camera, iPad Mini 7 has a 12MP ultra-wide camera with an ƒ/2.4 aperture. iPad Mini - Software and Apple Intelligence The new iPad mini supports all the Apple Intelligence features, including the writing tools, improved Siri, new Photos features, Image Playground, Genmoji, and more. The newly launched iPad Mini comes with iOS 18 out of the box. Now, we all know iOS 18 doesn’t come with any Apple Intelligence features. However, users would be able to get Apple Intelligence basic features like the Writing Tool and the Reduce Interruptions focus mode with the later iOS 18.1 update. It is expected to be released by the end of October. Apple October Event Uncertain A recent 9to5Mac report has hinted Apple's October event might just not happen after all. Apple usually launched new iPhones and Apple Watch models in September and Mac with a potential iPad in October. Based on this tradition, everyone was expecting an update on the October event soon. Math Notes in the Calculator app brings an intuitive way to do math, allowing users to type or write out math to evaluate expressions and assign variables. The rumoured products expected to launch in the October event included the M4 MacBook Pro, the M4 Mac mini, the M4 iMac and the iPad mini. The powerful Smart Script handwriting tools can refine handwritten notes and even paste typed text in one’s own handwriting. However, Apple today unveiled a new iPad mini with Apple Intelligence support. With this announcement, the chances of Apple hosting an event in October just look slim now. The tablet has 12 megapixels rear camera with True Tone flash. This is mainly because now iPad Mini is already out and with what we know about the M4 Macs, there’s not much to announce anyway. The MacBook Pros too aren’t getting redesigned. These most likely will get a new chip and some minor upgrades. The M4 iMac is expected to get new USB-C accessories. Taking advantage of the larger display on iPad, the Photos app receives its biggest redesign yet. With so less to announce, the 9ToMac report suggests that Apple might unveil the remaining expected products with a simple press release only. Apple iPad Mini (7th Gen) specifications Display 8.3-inch (2266 x 1488 pixels) Retina display, P3 Color Gamut, 500 nits brightness, 326 PPI, True Tone display Processor Six-Core A17 Pro (3nm) chip, 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores, 64-bit architecture, 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Storage Options 128GB, 256GB, 512GB variants Operating System iPadOS 18 Rear Camera 12MP camera with f/1.8 aperture, 5P lens, True Tone flash Front Camera 12MP 122° Ultra Wide front camera, f/2.4 aperture, Retina Flash Audio Dual microphones for calls, Stereo speakers Security Touch ID Dimensions and Weight 195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3 mm, 293g (Wi-Fi) / 297g (5G) Connectivity 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit-class LTE, 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS/GNSS, USB 3 (up to 10 Gbps) Battery 19.3-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery, Up to 10 hours of web surfing, video watching, or music listening on Wi-Fi iPad mini (2024) Pricing from $499 Display 8.3-inch Liquid Retina (2266 x 1488) Chipset A17 Pro Storage options 128GB, 256GB, 512GB Cameras 12MP Wide camera with f/1.8 aperture, 12MP selfie camera Colors Blue, Purple, Starlight and Space Gray Wireless Wi-Fi 6E, 5G Dimensions 7.69 x 5.30 x 0.25 inches Weight 0.65 pounds FAQs Q1. What chip powers the new iPad mini? Answer. The new iPad mini is powered by the A17 Pro chip, the same chip found in the iPhone 15 Pro. Q2. When will the new iPad mini be available for delivery? Answer. Deliveries for the new iPad mini will begin on October 23. Q3. What is the starting price and storage for the new iPad mini? Answer. The new iPad mini starts at $499 for the 128GB model. Q4. What are the performance improvements in the new iPad mini? Answer. The A17 Pro chip delivers up to 30% faster speed compared to the A15 Bionic chip, with a 25% speed boost in the GPU, and supports USB 3 speeds of up to 10 Gbps. Q5. What new features are included in the iPad mini's design? Answer. The new iPad mini features a magnetic charging area for the Apple Pencil Pro, support for faster Wi-Fi 6E, and comes in additional colours including blue and purple. Q6.What are the new features with the iPad mini 7 ? Answer. The new features with the iPad mini 7 are :- A17 Pro chip: Introduced in the iPhone 15 Pro models last year, the A17 Pro chip is now available in the iPad mini 7, although it has a 5-core GPU instead of a 6-core GPU. Apple says the iPad mini 7 offers up to 30% faster CPU performance compared to the previous iPad mini with the A15 Bionic chip. Apple Intelligence support: The new iPad mini is compatible with Apple Intelligence, which will be available starting with iPadOS 18.1 later this month. Apple Pencil Pro support: The new iPad mini is compatible with the Apple Pencil Pro. Apple Pencil hover: This feature lets you preview the Apple Pencil's stroke on the canvas before the accessory touches the screen. Faster USB-C port: The USB-C port on the iPad mini 7 supports data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps, compared to 5 Gbps for the iPad mini 6. eSIM only: All cellular models of the iPad mini 7 lack a nano-SIM card slot worldwide and instead rely solely on digital eSIM technology. Wi-Fi 6E support: The new iPad mini supports the faster Wi-Fi 6E standard, which extends the capabilities of regular Wi-Fi 6 to the 6 GHz band. You will also need a router with Wi-Fi 6E support. Double the base storage: iPad mini now starts with 128GB of storage, compared to 64GB for the previous model. Improved HDR photos: The new iPad mini supports "Smart HDR 4," whereas the previous model supports "Smart HDR 3." Apple says Smart HDR 4 makes photos look "even more detailed and vivid." "iPad mini" inscription: The new iPad mini has an "iPad mini" inscription on the back of device. Previous models of the device are inscribed with "iPad." Apple began accepting orders for the iPad mini 7 today, and the device launches October 23. Also Read: Apple's A17 Pro Chipset: Revolutionising Mobile Graphics and Performance Also Read: Latest iPhone News Roundup: iPhone 16 Pro’s Photos in JPEG XL Format, Apple’s Srouji Confirms 8GB RAM for All iPhone 16 Models, A18 Pro Chip Geekbench Scores Out

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