The revamped iPad mini 6 was a major overhaul, packing a new design, an A15 Bionic chip, and USB-C for charging. The device has become a niche fan-favorite among some users since its release, but there have been questions about the future of the product.
Ming-Chi Kuo first reported in December 2022 that Apple was working on a new version of the iPad mini that could be released in late 2023 or early 2024. This is now being corroborated by ShrimpApplePro on Twitter, an account that has previously leaked accurate information about unreleased Apple devices.
According to ShrimpApplePro, there’s “at least one new iPad coming,” and it’s likely the iPad mini 7. Bloomberg has previously reported that an updated iPad Air with a new processor is also in the works.
For context, the iPad mini 4 was released in September 2015, followed by the iPad mini 5 in March 2019 and the iPad mini 6 in September 2021. There’s clearly no set timetable or precedent for when the iPad mini gets updated, which makes sense considering it’s a relatively niche product.