For the seventh-generation iPad mini to support Apple’s AI initiative, it will have to be equipped with the A17 Pro application processor (AP) or one of Apple’s M-series chips. Considering that the sixth-gen model is powered by the A15 Bionic, it seems that an upgrade to an AI-compatible chip is likely. The 6th-generation model, released in 2021, brought Face ID to the device.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says that a new iPad mini could be on the way. | Image credit-Mark Gurman
The jelly scrolling only appeared with the iPad mini held in portrait mode. If Apple does add the ProMotion display to the seventh-gen iPad mini and the faster refresh rate doesn’t eliminate the issue entirely, it should at the very least reduce the severity of the issue.
The sixth-generation iPad mini features an 8.3-inch LCD display with a 1488 x 2266 resolution. In addition to the 12MP front-facing camera, the device sports a 12MP single rear-facing camera. A 5078mAh battery keeps the lights on. Since this model did come with a USB-C port for charging and data transfer, Apple won’t have to make any changes in that area.
If a new iPad mini doesn’t show up during the event on September 9th, it could be announced later during another event, or unveiled via a press release.
