Unleash the Power: Apple’s New iPad Mini Boasts A17 Pro Processor, Double the Storage, and Lightning-Fast Wi-Fi 6E Connectivity
Introducing the Apple iPad mini (2024): Minor Updates, Major Improvements
The wait is over! Apple has just announced its latest iPad mini, and it’s a refresh that’s all about subtle yet significant upgrades. The new iPad mini (2024) sports the same 8.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD display as its predecessor, but now packs a punch with the powerful Apple A17 Pro chip – the same one that debuted on the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max.
What’s New?
The Apple A17 Pro chip brings enhanced performance, but that’s not all. The new iPad mini also boasts:
- Double the base storage – 128GB, up from 64GB
- Fast connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and a faster USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2 port
- Support for the Apple Pencil Pro stylus
- A new Blue color option, joining Purple, Starlight, and Space Gray
Other Features
The rest of the specs remain the same:
- 1,488 x 2,266px resolution and a 3:2 aspect ratio
- 60Hz refresh rate (no ProMotion, unfortunately)
- Dual 12MP cameras with improved ISP and Smart HDR 4 support
- Touch ID for biometric unlocks and app purchases
- 19.3-watt-hour battery, promising 10 hours of browsing or video playback over Wi-Fi
- 20W USB-C power adapter in the retail package
The Smart Folio Case
Want to protect your new iPad mini and stay organized? Apple’s got you covered with the new Smart Folio case, available for $59.
Pricing and Availability
The Apple iPad mini (2024) starts at $499 for the 128GB Wi-Fi only model and $649 for the cellular version. Pre-orders begin today, with shipments and open sales scheduled to start on October 23.
Source: Apple Website
