New iPad mini reportedly coming soon. A new leak exposes what's inside. (2024)

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What generation of iPad is the newest? ›

Apple iPad (2022, 10th Gen)

Apple released a new iPad in October 2022. The 2022 iPad confuses things somewhat, as it feels a lot like the 2020 iPad Air. It has the same A14 Bionic chip, the same screen resolution and the same 12MP rear camera, making it feel remarkably familiar. There are a few differences, though.

The iPad mini 2024 is expected to come "later in 2024" - later than the May 7, 2024 announcement of iPad Air and iPad Pro.

Apple's iPad mini 7 should arrive before the end of 2024 but don't expect a major overhaul. The iPad mini 6 was a serious upgrade that brought a new design to the table along with the A15 Bionic chip, Center Stage, and 5G.

Most recent reports indicate that Apple is working on a new low-end iPad, the iPad 11, alongside the all-new iPad mini 7. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, neither is likely to arrive before the end of 2024 "at the earliest." So we could see one in the fall, or perhaps early next year.

The new 2024 iPad Pros start at $999 for the 11-inch model and $1,299 for the 13-inch model. Beyond a totally new display, the new iPad Pros have noticeably thinner designs at 5.3mm for the 11-inch iPad Pro, and an even thinner 5.1mm for the 13-inch iPad Pro.

iPads generally have a lifespan of about 5 years. Keep your software as up-to-date as possible. Plan to replace your tablet every 3 years.

Introduced in September 2021, the iPad mini is one of the oldest iPads in Apple's lineup and it is at the end of its product cycle. Apple does update the iPad mini regularly, but a new model is expected in late 2024.

Here are the main reasons why: Compact design – Mini's portability increases production costs. Laminated display – Screen lamination enhances image quality. Faster processor – iPad Mini has an A15 chip versus iPad's A13.

How long are iPads supported? ›

iPads tend to receive around 7 years of major software upgrades from Apple, and upwards of 10 years of security updates. But Apple does not publish explicit commitments to software support lifetimes for any device.

The answer depends greatly on how you plan to use your iPad. For light users who simply browse the web, read books, stream music and occasional video, and have just a handful of apps, 64GB should suffice. But intense media creators, gamers, and professionals may need more room for all their files.

The iPad (10th generation) (also referred to as the iPad 10.9-inch) is a tablet computer developed and marketed by Apple Inc. as the successor to the ninth-generation iPad. It was announced on October 18, 2022, and was released on October 26, 2022.

The iPad (9th generation), (also referred to as the iPad 10.2-inch) is a tablet computer developed and marketed by Apple as the successor to the eighth-generation iPad. It was announced on September 14, 2021, and released on September 24.

Its successor, the eighth-generation iPad, was revealed on September 15, 2020.