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Gurman: Apple Event in October Will Include New iPad Mini and M4 Macs
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as some have mentioned it will be and you want an A series chip. I'm sure it will be some version of the A18.
I'd be so happy with that especially hit 128gb at $499. Ive been waiting for a new Mini for so long and use it a ton so a brand new processor, without worrying about hitting the 64gb ceiling and wifi 6e will make a big difference too me
I dont see any way it's not getting the A18. More ideal for tasks you'd do on the Mini. The last Mini got the new A processor before the iPhone did I think which has maybe never happened before
I hope we get new AirPods Pro! Although they are already nearly perfect, so idk what they could add. They are one of my favorite Apple products and I will never not buy new ones. But even if they are only a small improvement this time, it will be nice to get USB-C and probably more battery life.
Then I can replace my AirPods Pro 1 with my AirPods Pro 2 for yard duty, since they can get pretty gross when working outside for hours. My first gens are on their last leg when it comes to random glitches and battery life, so I’d love to slot my 2nd gens down and get brand new ones for everyday use.
Then I can replace my AirPods Pro 1 with my AirPods Pro 2 for yard duty, since they can get pretty gross when working outside for hours. My first gens are on their last leg when it comes to random glitches and battery life, so I’d love to slot my 2nd gens down and get brand new ones for everyday use.
Fix the crappy display from the Mini 6 and I might eventually buy a Mini 7. Otherwise, forget it.
In 2 months M1 will be 4 years old. We have not seen how Apple is going to drop support of its first chip yet. Betting only on M1 seems risky to me. On the contrary you also might have mentioned M2. Having the newest A chip is bigger advantage in my opinion. Because I still believe in off device AI, 3rd party application using 3rd party AI. Despite me not being too much impressed by current AI capabilities. I respect those who find AI useful for their work (use case). I have to mention that on device AI means ssd i/o increase and battery drain. So I am really interested seeing real performance and utilization data.
Looking forward to what Apple will present. Certainly there will be ohhhs and awwws. Lets just be careful and not forget rumors about upcoming short term(or even medium term) Apple AI requirements regarding RAM. Benefit is there will be one more AI big player on the market possibly extending competition and affecting monthly subscription cost of its competitors.
Given it‘s Apple though, I wouldn‘t be shocked about 64GB.
…same as for M1, M2 and M3. Also, the iPad mini is one of the products with the longest refresh cycles - so they aren’t going to stick an “old” SOC into it.
Agree.
Then again, the bigger and “better” iPad Air with an M2 starts at 599 as well. I suppose the mini will be somewhat less?
No, I think Apple knows that mini fans will grudgingly pay more for those features to get the mini and they are going to test the waters to try and extract as much cash as they think they can get away with.
EDIT: also thinking they’ll move to 128GB starting and that will be part of the price increase as well. Of course I could be wrong.
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Still use a gen2 mini. Good for books and Netflix, on the bike, at the gym.I have the original mini sitting on my desk - maybe it’s due for an update
Unfortunately, this seems to be the near term trend with Apple. They increase specs on some models and leave prices alone at the lower end, but increase on the higher end. Although the mini is not the high end it is the niche end, which Apple seems to have no problem charging extra for at this time. Again, I could be wrong.
I agree with you. It is indeed a niche product and people who love that form factor are willing to pay more for it, and Apple well knows this! It is what it is. I'm one of the suckers. Just love the little thing! HA!
I have a mini 1, 2 and 4 in my stable of iPads. The 1 and 2 are off somewhere, but I still use the 4 for reading, videos, etc. It’s very slow now, but the form factor is great. But, it just doesn’t sell at the volume Apple now needs to make it a more competitive offering price wise. To them, it’s now a boutique item in the same way the iPhone mini 12/13 were a few years ago.
Handled the iPad Mini 6 at the store today and while I love the size and weight, the bezels are absurdly thick. Looks like tech from the 90s. They need to drastically narrow the bezels and add ProMotion.
Seriously, there’s so much wasted display space.
Seriously, there’s so much wasted display space.
I know. The lack of OLED is such a miss. An iPad mini Pro would sell like hotcakes.
No, it wouldn’t. If Apple thought it would they would make it. Nobody is paying $799 for an OLED iPad mini. It never sold in volume after mini 2.
People thought the iPad Pro being the first M4 device had “almost zero chances” too 😂
Imagine an M4 iPad mini….
But what I’d really like is a color eInk 16.7 million color Promotion iPad mini with a week long battery life.
Now that’s “zero chances”.
I don't know... I have the current mini, and nothing rumored on the new ones will make anything I use my iPad for in the cockpit better.
People thought the iPad Pro being the first M4 device had “almost zero chances” too
Imagine an M4 iPad mini….
But what I’d really like is a color eInk 16.7 million color Promotion iPad mini with a week long battery life.
Now that’s “zero chances”.
I don’t see an iPad mini getting a better chip than a pricier iPad Air. At best, hope for M2 chip.
I love the form factor of the iPad Mini and am really looking forward to this update. The battery of my 4th gen. iPad is really degrading and it's always out of space.
I mainly use it for some reading, just "surfing" (who still uses this word these days anyway) or watching some YouTube videos and also occasionally for work (I'm a tax advisor, reviewing some laws or simple calculations)
I mainly use it for some reading, just "surfing" (who still uses this word these days anyway) or watching some YouTube videos and also occasionally for work (I'm a tax advisor, reviewing some laws or simple calculations)
I had the latest Mini. The lack of 120 hz screen refresh rate killed it for me. If they add that, I’ll be a Mini user once again.
Apple sucks under Tim Cook. Too many models of products and ones that are compromised.
Apple sucks under Tim Cook. Too many models of products and ones that are compromised.
Hopefully they give us a new M4 MBP. I'm considering the upgrade from my M1 Air (which has been great for the most part). Starting to run into some issues with Logic and would love a beefier machine.