iPad Mini 7 – Expected Release Date, Price Specifications, and More
The speculations of the launch of the iPad Mini 7 have strengthened with the viral statements of Bloomgerg’s Mark Gurman on X (formerly Twitter).
The Apple iPad Mini 7 is the most anticipated upgrade from the Apple iPad mini series, which was released in 2021. The rumors regarding its release have shaken the Apple fan clubs.
The coming Apple event in October is perceived to be the most probable occasion for the release of iPad Mini 7.
The release of iPad Mini 7 is just around the corner and Apple enthusiasts are counting down the days.
But is it going to be so?
Without waiting, Let’s debunk the rumors.
iPad Mini 7 Rumors and Expectations
The iPad Mini 6th gen was released in September 2021. Since then, this model has been in the queue for updates. But now the supposition of the iPad Mini 7 release in October 2024 has stirred a debate in the minds of inquisitive Apple enthusiasts.
The ‘Apple Glowtime Event’ held at Cupertino Park, California in September indicated the plans of Apple to bring conjecture of events in 2024, with the next event expected in October.
iPad Mini 7 Release Date
Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman has heralded an event by Apple in October this year in a newsletter. Hinting at the iPad Mini 7 release date, he intimated the chances of the release of new iPad versions, including the iPad Mini and the first M4 Macs in that event.
According to Gurman, the new iPad Mini is expected to have more color options, better connectivity components, and other upgraded features.
Let’s take a look at the major discussion points.
iPad Mini 7th Generation Specifications
A detailed table of specifications of the iPad Mini 6 with a comparison with other iPad models has been provided above. Taking the cues from its features, let’s trace the major expected feature upgrades in the Apple iPad Mini 7.
Mark Gurman has pointed at prominent internal changes in iPad Mini 7 rather than external (design-based) modifications. The iPad Mini 7th Generation specs have not been revealed yet. But some expected specifications have surfaced. These specifications are mentioned below:
| FEATURES | DESCRIPTION |
| Chip | A16/A 17/A18 Bionic processor (speculations of M1 and M2 processor are also there) |
| Display | 8.3”, 120 Hz screen |
| Camera | 12-megapixel (same as before) |
| Simcard options | Nano sim/ e-Sim for cellular model (same as before) |
| Connectivity Options | Wifi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Sensors and Security | GPS/GNSS, Touch ID Three-axis gyro Accelerometer Barometer Ambient light sensor (same as before) |
| Compatibility with Apple Pencil Pro | YES |
| Storage Options | Although the 6th gen comes in 64 GB and 256 GB options, there are speculations about the Apple iPad Mini 7th generation 128 GB model. 128 GB model could also be the new base storage option for iPad Mini 7 buyers instead of the 64 GB model. |
Apart from the aforementioned features, the most expected feature is the new color options for iPad Mini.
Gurman has also indicated the possibility of it being integrated with AI on the lines of the recently released iPhone 16 with Apple intelligence.
The clues from Macworld also raise the possibility of a 2-fold increase in RAM from 4 GB to 8 GB to accommodate Apple Intelligence.
These speculations have also hinted at the iPad Mini 7th gen size remaining the same as before.
One of the most noticeable drawbacks of the Apple Mini 6 was the “Jelly Scrolling” issue. The 120Hz screen, providing a higher refresh rate, is expected to fix this issue in the iPad Mini 7 generation.
iPad Mini 7 Generation Price
According to Mark Gurman, Apple is working on reducing the price of entry-level iPads.
Though Apple lovers are never bothered about the price, it matters when we compare the specifications with the price of the newly launched product. Taking a cue from past releases, Apple is expected to release a “Wi-Fi Only” model and a “Wi-Fi + Cellular Model,” with the latter being costlier than the former.
The price of the iPad 6 released in September 2021 is $499 for the wifi-only model and $649 for the Wi-Fi + cellular model. The speculated price of the iPad Mini 7 is expected to remain on the same lines unless any ultra feature is amalgamated in the model.
Conclusion
The charm of Apple products is immensely contagious and unbeatable. Not just gen-z but people from all age groups are its admirers. The debate over the iPad Mini 7 release date has further boosted the craze among Apple fans. If it comes with new banging features, it will grab the tag of the protagonist of Apple’s October event.
The evolution of the iPad has been chronologically advancing to dispense the best quality upgraded features to the customers to align with the needs of the modern world.
The October event of APPLE will furnish an ideal opportunity for iPad lovers to get this little digital wizard home.
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FAQs
Ans: Apple’s October 2024 event is expected to launch the new Apple iPad Mini 7 with upgraded specifications.
Ans: Maybe. According to Mark Gurman, the updated iPad Mini 7 will have more internal upgrades than external ones. There are fewer possibilities of radical change in price, keeping it in the same price range as iPad Mini 6.
Ans: No, Apple is streamlining the iPad market by releasing new models such as the iPad Air and freshly speculated iPad Mini 7. But as Apple discontinued the iPad 9th generation in May 2024 after the release of the iPad 10, there are possibilities of discontinuing the iPad 6th gen after the release of the iPad 7th generation.
Ans: There are rumors regarding Apple Event 2024 being scheduled in October with its expected agenda of launching newer versions of iPad and Mac.
Ans: The “Apple Glowtime Event” in September 2024 was organized to release the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, all of them being integrated with Apple Intelligence. Other products launched were the Apple Watch 10 series, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and Apple Airpods 4.
Ans: The iPad Mini is known for being handy and efficient in performance. It can be used to take notes, read books, create content, watch movies, browse the web, watch videos and movies, and multitask. When coupled with a keyboard, its functions elevate making it feel like a Macbook.
Ans: When the screen is scrolled by a sliding finger on the right side, the screen on the left side lags and vice versa, giving a jelly-like screen movement on the screen. The slow refresh rate of the display can be considered as its root cause. It is also called screen tearing.
