{"id":235317,"date":"2024-06-22T11:08:15","date_gmt":"2024-06-22T11:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/22\/apple-ipad-mini-7-release-date-and-what-we-know-so-far\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:16:27","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:16:27","slug":"apple-ipad-mini-7-release-date-and-what-we-know-so-far","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/22\/apple-ipad-mini-7-release-date-and-what-we-know-so-far\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple iPad Mini 7: Release date and what we know so far"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/readwrite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Apple_iPad-mini_hero_09142021_big.jpg.small_.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>It has almost been three years since Apple released the iPad Mini 6 and fans of the tech giant are now wondering when they can expect the iPad Mini 7.<\/p>\n<p>In May 2024, the tech giant <a href=\"https:\/\/readwrite.com\/apple-unveils-ipad-with-ai-capabilities-and-outrageously-powerful-m4-chip\/\">released the iPad Pro M4 and iPad Air M2<\/a>, but it was somewhat surprising that a 7th-generation <a href=\"https:\/\/readwrite.com\/is-the-ipad-mini-the-real-ipad\/\">iPad Mini<\/a> was nowhere to be seen.<\/p>\n<p>The Mini edition of Apple\u2019s popular iPad range is a popular choice for casual tablet users, who enjoy the convenience a tablet offers but want something a bit more compact.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s everything we know so far about the Apple iPad Mini 7 from the rumor mill, leaks, experts and more.<\/p>\n<h2>Apple iPad Mini 7: What we know so far<\/h2>\n<p>Given that it\u2019s likely to be over three years between the iPad Mini 6 and the 7th-generation edition, we might expect to see some vast improvements to design, specs, features and everything in between in this latest edition.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"iPad Mini 6 Trailer \u2014 Apple\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0FyCwLlL_cg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>However, reports point to the contrary in certain areas, most notably design.<\/p>\n<h3>Design<\/h3>\n<p>The iPad Mini 6 saw drastic design changes from the 5th-generation model to align with the iPad Pro and iPad Air design.<\/p>\n<p>The word is that the iPad Mini 7 will retain its all-screen look with squared-off edges. We shouldn\u2019t expect a design change for the Mini until we see the same thing happen to the iPad Pro and iPad Air. May\u2019s release of the iPad Mini\u2019s bigger siblings didn\u2019t involve such, so we can safely assume nothing is changing here.<\/p>\n<h3>Display<\/h3>\n<p>There were hopes that the iPad Mini 7 would get an upgraded 120Hz ProMotion or OLED screen, but it\u2019s more likely to retain its LCD screen for now. South Korean tech news site <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etnews.com\/20231116000282\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ET News<\/a> is reporting that while an OLED screen is in the works for iPad Mini, it\u2019s not expected until 2026. If the earlier release dates for the iPad Mini 7 are correct, then it\u2019s likely OLED will debut on Mini\u2019s 8th-generation instead.<\/p>\n<p>However, Apple does plan to fix <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2023\/10\/13\/jelly-scrolling-reduced-on-ipad-mini-7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cjelly scrolling\u201d issues<\/a>, which were prominent in the iPad Mini 6.<\/p>\n<p>Jelly Scrolling gives the illusion that one side of the screen is refreshing faster than the other, but Apple plans to implement several design tweaks to eradicate that issue once and for all. This may also be boosted by the rumored introduction of ProMotion ultra-smooth scrolling technology, which is currently seen on the iPad Pro, iPhone 13 Pro models and MacBook Pro.<\/p>\n<p>A post on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clien.net\/service\/board\/park\/16657430?_x_tr_sl=auto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Korean forum<\/a> in November 2021 suggested Apple placed an order with Samsung Display for 8.3-inch displays that support 120Hz maximum refresh rates.<\/p>\n<p>However, analyst <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/twitter.com\/DSCCRoss&amp;xcust=1-1-678361-1-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/678361\/ipad-mini-7-specs-design-processor-release.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ross Young<\/a> doesn\u2019t believe the iPad Mini 7 will come equipped with ProMotion because it would require a \u201cwhole new level of engineering.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Screen Size<\/h3>\n<p>We saw a larger iPad Mini screen size for the 6th-generation tablet due to removing the home button. That bumped the screen size from 7.9 inches to 8.3 inches.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, there isn\u2019t anything to suggest Apple will deviate from an 8.3-inch screen size for the 7th generation.<\/p>\n<h3>Specs<\/h3>\n<p><strong>We are expecting a processing upgrade for the iPad Mini 7<\/strong>, with A16 chip as Apple\u2019s likely choice. The iPad Mini 6 boasts the A15 Bionic chip, which is the same as the iPhone 13 range. Given the latest iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 series\u2019 have A16, it\u2019s likely iPad Mini 7 will follow suit.<\/p>\n<p>Some have been hoping for the iPad Mini 7 to <strong>come equipped with Apple\u2019s M1 chip<\/strong>, previously found in the iPad Air, but that\u2019s not looking likely at this stage.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, there are<strong> no expectations Apple will drastically improve battery performance<\/strong> with the iPad Mini 7. The 6th-generation tablet boasts a 5078 mAh capacity, which is big enough to keep things powered on for a single day, or roughly eight hours, depending on your usage.<\/p>\n<p>As for storage, <strong>there are calls for Apple to increase the base storage option<\/strong> of the iPad Mini to 128GB, instead of the 64GB we\u2019ve seen in previous editions. The ever-increasing size of files, due to higher quality software and cameras, means 64GB doesn\u2019t really give you much in the way of storage in the modern age.<\/p>\n<p>If Apple complies, it may also mean an increase in the higher limit. iPad Mini 6\u2019s maximum storage option was 256GB but, if the lower end is increased, the higher end could also be increased to 512GB. That would, naturally, be more than enough space to store all your photos, books, magazines and anything else you need without having to worry about removing anything.<\/p>\n<h3>Camera<\/h3>\n<p>The camera isn\u2019t really a selling point of the iPad mini series, but after many years without an upgrade, we might expect to finally see some for the iPad Mini 7. Rumors point towards a 12-megapixel rear camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide front-facing camera.<\/p>\n<h2>When will the iPad Mini 7 be released?<\/h2>\n<p>As previously mentioned, many believe we\u2019re going to be introduced to the iPad Mini 7 in the fall of 2024. That might mean a release date that sneaks into early 2025. Journalist Mark Gurman has even backed these claims up by telling us there will be an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/newsletters\/2024-05-12\/who-will-run-apple-after-cook-leaves-a-look-at-company-s-succession-challenge-lw3j2t5z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announcement<\/a> before the end of 2024.<\/p>\n<p>However, leaker <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Revegnus1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@revegnus1<\/a>, who no longer appears to be active on X, recently posted an Apple roadmap that takes us to 2027. This clearly shows plans for an iPad Mini with OLED display in 2026.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"zh\" dir=\"ltr\">\u5982\u679c <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Revegnus1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Revegnus1<\/a> \u7684\u6cc4\u9732\u4e3a\u771f\uff0c\u90a3iPhone\u771f\u8d70\u5230\u5934\u4e86\uff0c\u5185\u5b58\u4e0e\u6444\u50cf\u5934\u6298\u817e\u6298\u817e\u5200\u6cd5\uff0c\u7136\u540e\u518d\u6284\u6284Android\u4e16\u754c\u7684\u6298\u53e0\u5c4f\uff0c\u8fc7\u7a0b\u4e2d\u641e\u641eVR\u4e0eAR\u770b\u770b\u6709\u6ca1\u6709\u53ef\u80fd\u53d6\u4ee3iPhone\uff0c\u4eceiPhone4\u4ee5\u6765\uff0c\u9664\u4e86iPhoneX\uff0c\u5176\u4ed6\u90fd\u5728\u6298\u817e\u5185\u5b58\u3001\u6444\u50cf\u5934\u4ee5\u53ca\u5c3a\u5bf8\uff0c\u90fd\u6298\u817e14\u5e74\u4e86\uff0c\u8fd8\u4f1a\u7ee7\u7eed\u6298\u817e\u4e0b\u53bb\u3002 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zwgeyUmCwp\">pic.twitter.com\/zwgeyUmCwp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \ud835\ude70\ud835\ude9b\ud835\ude97\ud835\ude98\ud835\ude95\ud835\ude8d (@ArnoldHaoCA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ArnoldHaoCA\/status\/1799647215818022936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 9, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>That said, there seems to be more and more expectation that a late 2024\/early 2025 release is more accurate at this stage. It could just mean the iPad Mini 8 with OLED display will be in 2026 instead.<\/p>\n<h2>How much will the iPad Mini 7 cost?<\/h2>\n<p>We can only go by speculation at this stage but it\u2019s looking increasingly likely that Apple will stick with the starting price of $499 for the iPad Mini 7 with WiFi only and $649 for WiFi + Cellular.<\/p>\n<p>That was the pricing strategy for the iPad Mini 6 and it was more expensive than the iPad Mini 5.<\/p>\n<p>However, if we do get the OLED display after all, Apple may therefore introduce another price increase to accommodate.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Featured Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/uk\/newsroom\/2021\/09\/apple-unveils-new-ipad-mini-with-breakthrough-performance-in-stunning-new-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/readwrite.com\/apple-ipad-mini-7-what-we-know-so-far-and-release-date\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] It has almost been three years since Apple released the iPad Mini 6 and fans of the tech giant are now wondering when they<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":235318,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[152],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/235317"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=235317"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/235317\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/235318"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=235317"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=235317"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=235317"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}