Is Apple gearing up to launch iPad Mini 7 by this year end? Here's what report suggests

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iPad Mini. They say, “The share will gradually pick up during the second half because of Apple’s inventory replenishment needs in the third quarter and orders for a new small-size iPad in the fourth quarter, the figures show." As of now, the company has made official announcements regarding the launch of Apple’s iPad Mini 7. However, another notable tipster namely ShrimpApplePro suggested that the upcoming iPad Mini might be under development.

MacRumors reported that this upcoming tablet might witness a processor upgrade. Currently, the iPad Mini 6 is powered by an A15 Bionic chipset. Moreover, media reports also suggest that the upcoming iPad is also expected to receive an integrated Photogenic Engine with the camera.

Meanwhile, Apple supplier Pegatron has temporarily suspended iPhone assembly at its south India facility on Monday due to a fire incident that occurred on Sunday night, according to Reuters. Reportedly, the Taiwanese company cancelled all shifts for the day at the factory located near Chennai in Tamil Nadu state. It has not yet communicated to assembly workers whether the facility will resume operations on Tuesday, as per the Reuters sources.

In a statement given to the agency, Pegatron confirmed that there was a spark incident at the facility, which is now under control. The company also emphasised that this incident does not carry substantial financial or operational consequences for them. According to a local official from the emergency response department, it took nearly five hours to extinguish the fire, requiring the involvement of multiple fire engines from different stations.