Apple might refresh entry-level iPad and iPad Mini: New models likely debut on September 9 at Glow-Time event
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has reported that Apple is concentrating on reducing production costs for the entry-level iPad. It remains uncertain whether these cost-saving measures will translate into a price drop for consumers, or if Apple will simply improve its profit margins.Reportedly, the current 10th generation iPad is powered by the A14 Bionic chip.
While it is not yet clear which chipset the 11th generation model will feature, history suggests that it may be upgraded to the A16 Bionic, given Apple’s tendency to lag two years behind in chipset updates for its base model iPads. However, with the possibility of Apple Intelligence integration, Apple could opt to equip the new iPad with a more advanced A17 or A18 chip, potentially altering its usual upgrade pattern.The 6th generation iPad mini introduced a new flat-edged design, adopted USB-C, and gained compatibility with the Apple Pencil 2.
As the oldest model in Apple’s iPad lineup, the iPad mini is currently missing several features present in newer models, such as a landscape-oriented front-facing camera and support for the Apple Pencil Pro. It is anticipated that these features will be included in the 7th generation refresh, although Apple may decide to keep the front camera in its current portrait orientation, given the iPad mini's common use in this mode.
Support for the Apple Pencil Pro, however, seems a likely addition.The iPad mini is also expected to receive a significant performance boost with the integration of the latest A18 chipset. This upgrade would bring Apple Intelligence capabilities to the iPad mini for the first time, enabling features like the new Siri, Genmoji, and Image Playground, though not all features may be available at launch.One issue that
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