The iPad mini 7 is now available in stores, but Apple has said little about a number of functions. You will see these five upgrades with the iPad mini 7 in 2024!
iPad mini 7
Apple has finally released a new iPad mini in 2024! The iPad mini 7 has received major changes, especially under the hood, because the device runs on the A17 Pro chip. That is the same processor that we previously saw in the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max, while the iPad mini 6 still runs on the A15 Bionic chip. A big step, the small tablet now also supports Apple Intelligence.
The design of the iPad mini 7 is virtually unchanged compared to the iPad mini 6. The small tablet again has an 8.3-inch display and is secured with Touch ID. We do see a new color, because you can choose a blue version for the iPad mini for the first time in 2024. Wondering which upgrades you may have missed with the iPad mini 7? We put them together for you!
1. Improved connectivity
The seventh generation of the iPad mini has support for newer standards of WiFi and Bluetooth. The iPad mini 7 works with WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, an upgrade compared to the previous generation of the iPad mini. With the iPad mini 6 this was WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0. The new standards mainly ensure more stable internet and Bluetooth connections. In addition, the iPad mini 7 can connect to 6 GHz networks.
2. Apple Pencil Hover
The iPad mini 7 works with the Apple Pencil Pro, which was released earlier this year. That is not the only upgrade that Apple has made to the iPad mini 7, because the small tablet also has support for the Hover function. With this feature, the iPad screen recognizes the Apple Pencil from a distance of 12 millimeters. This way you can see where you are holding the Apple Pencil before you touch the screen. It is especially a useful feature if you draw a lot with the Apple Pencil.
3. Transfer data faster
The iPad mini is a popular device for editing photos or videos. With the iPad mini 7 you can now transfer data with no less than 10 Gbps, while with the iPad mini 6 it is still 5 Gbps. To do this, the iPad mini must be connected with a USB-C cable that supports these speeds. In any case, this is a major upgrade, because transferring data is twice as fast with the iPad mini 7.
4. More storage space
Apple has added more storage options to the iPad mini in 2024. While you can only choose 64 GB or 256 GB with the iPad mini 6, you have more choice with the new iPad mini. The standard model has been upgraded, because the iPad mini 7 comes with at least 128 GB of storage. You can also choose from 256 GB or 512 GB. Apple’s smallest tablet is available for the first time with 128 GB or 512 GB.
5. Higher photo quality
Do you regularly take photos with the iPad mini? Or do you use the iPad to scan documents? Then Apple has made a handy upgrade, because the iPad mini 7 has support for Smart HDR 4. The camera therefore captures colors and contrast more realistically. That’s not all, because the lens also recognizes objects and faces better.
Buy iPad mini 7
Apple has mainly made upgrades under the hood of the iPad mini 7. We have not noticed the most important changes yet, because Apple Intelligence is not yet available in the European Union. Thanks to the powerful A17 Pro chip, the iPad mini 7 ensures support for all AI functions. It is not known when these can be used in Europe, which will probably not be until (the end of) 2025.
Are you planning to buy a new iPad soon? The iPad mini 7 is especially useful for taking notes, reading books, watching series and films or editing photos. With the upgrades in the camera, the device is also suitable for scanning documents. Thanks to its compact size, you can easily take the iPad mini 7 with you everywhere. These are the current lowest prices for the tablet:
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