Apple’s September 9 conference, which is expected to feature the iPhone 16, Apple Watch, and AirPods, could also make some room for tablets. The iPad mini, which hasn’t been updated since 2021, could get an update.
In May, Apple refreshed its iPad Air and iPad Pro. The brand also lowered the price of its most affordable tablet, the iPad 10, in order to better balance the range. Only one product was not refreshed: the iPad mini. The small-format version of the tablet, which Apple has made a habit of refreshing less often than its other products, has not received an update since September 2021.
Rumors have been circulating about the development of a new iPad mini for several years, but no date has yet been announced. According to Bloombergwho consulted Apple Store inventories, iPad mini inventories are at their lowest. The track of a renewal on September 9 is plausible.
Journalist Mark Gurman reports that iPad mini stocks are running low. // Source: XAn iPad with iPhones: it’s rare, but possible
On September 9, Apple will hold its traditional back-to-school keynote which should be dedicated to the iPhone 16. As in previous years, the brand should take the opportunity to renew its Apple Watch, launch possible new AirPods and talk about new software features.
iPads, which don’t have a fixed refresh schedule, are rarely updated at the same time as iPhones, as they risk falling into their shadow. However, since the iPad mini is a less popular product than other iPads, its refresh on September 9 is not out of the question. The current generation, which was announced on the same day as the iPhone 13, uses a chip that is incompatible with Apple Intelligence. It would make sense to see the new iPad mini adopt an M1 or M2 chip, to gain compatibility with generative artificial intelligence.
The back of the iPad mini 6 // Source: Louise Audry for NumeramaWill there also be new Macs on September 9? That’s much less likely, as the brand usually dedicates separate events to them. MacBook Pros and Mac mini M4s could arrive by the end of the year.
