Gurman Says New iPad Mini Will Be Revealed at October Event

Devi · October 15, 2024, 11:36pm

I would love it if it had a 120Hz OLED display

I think 120Hz should still be a Pro feature. But I would love to see 90Hz as the new standard. There isn’t much noticeable difference between 90Hz and 120Hz, but there is a big gap between 60Hz and 90Hz.

Jordan · October 15, 2024, 11:36pm

I would love it if it had a 120Hz OLED display

No way that will happen

Harlow · October 15, 2024, 11:36pm

I would love it if it had a 120Hz OLED display

They won’t do it, but if they did, it would be an instant buy from me

Corey · October 15, 2024, 11:37pm

I thought the mini 6 was perfect. I’m committed to the mini from now on. Now they are introducing another one Should I upgrade?

Zeek · October 15, 2024, 11:37pm

I thought the mini 6 was perfect. I’m committed to the mini from now on. Now they are introducing another one Should I upgrade?

I doubt it will be worth it for you

I’m still using a 10-year-old Samsung tablet, so it will be a big upgrade for me

Winslow · October 15, 2024, 11:37pm

I’ve waited a few years so I can wait a few more months. The October event would have been exciting though

Indigo · October 15, 2024, 11:37pm

Mini pro Mini pro Mini pro Please

Marley · October 15, 2024, 11:37pm

I think Apple will try to migrate as many of their new releases to chipsets that support Apple Intelligence as fast as they can.

For the iPad Mini, it could either use the M2 chip or a version of the A17 Pro found in the iPhone 15 Pro. Alternatively, it could have the processor released with the iPhone 16 next month or a binned version like the A15 in the current Mini.

I imagine the performance change will be minimal. They might improve display quality to address jelly scrolling, but I expect it will feel like a smaller iPad Air with different color options.

Sam · October 15, 2024, 11:37pm

I think Apple will try to migrate as many of their new releases to chipsets that support Apple Intelligence as fast as they can.

For the iPad Mini, it could either use the M2 chip or a version of the A17 Pro found in the iPhone 15 Pro. Alternatively, it could have the processor released with the iPhone 16 next month or a binned version like the A15 in the current Mini.

I imagine the performance change will be minimal. They might improve display quality to address jelly scrolling, but I expect it will feel like a smaller iPad Air with different color options.

And 8GB of RAM for AI?

That would be a solid upgrade if that’s the case

Hayden · October 15, 2024, 11:37pm

It seems clear that the Mini will come out around October. The real news would be if it launches during the iPhone 16 event. The Mini 6 feels really outdated now, so it’s a no-brainer

Ainsley · October 15, 2024, 11:37pm

The iPad Mini fits into a standard pocket (or possibly a fanny pack) I love being able to move around with both hands free without carrying a computer bag

I really wish they had released this during the September event

Max · October 15, 2024, 11:37pm

For years it felt like they were launching the Mini at non-iPad events to avoid comparing specs.

If they launch the new Mini in October, where it would be compared to other iPads, I hope it has some real upgrades

Emerson · October 15, 2024, 11:37pm

A Mini Pro would be so convenient I would love to open my larger Procreate files on a more portable device than my 12"

Fife · October 15, 2024, 11:37pm

So that didn’t happen

pitsolem · October 15, 2024, 11:37pm

So that didn’t happen

Didn’t know today was October

Fife · October 15, 2024, 11:37pm

So that didn’t happen

Didn’t know today was October

Touché Ignore me

Daryn · October 15, 2024, 11:37pm

My Kindle Paperwhite is basically broken right now with a cracked screen and poor battery. This timing couldn’t be better for me!

Niall · October 15, 2024, 11:37pm

My Kindle Paperwhite is basically broken right now with a cracked screen and poor battery. This timing couldn’t be better for me!

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Hero · October 15, 2024, 11:37pm

My Kindle Paperwhite is basically broken right now with a cracked screen and poor battery. This timing couldn’t be better for me!

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As someone with sensitive eyes and a history of migraines, I have never understood this It doesn’t bother me at all

Mate screens are what really bother me, as the fuzziness makes it hard to see clearly

Kaius · October 15, 2024, 11:37pm

I expect just a processor upgrade and the jelly scroll “fix” which might actually make it worse for landscape users I’d be shocked to see anything more significant