Although it was launched via a press release, Apple surprised us with a refresh of the iPad mini and even featuring the A17 Pro chip. and close compatibility with Apple Intelligence. Which left a bittersweet taste to multiple users Basic iPad won’t updateHe is now in the tenth generation who has not heard from him for more than two years. It looks like Apple Intelligence will delay the refresh until 2025.

Why didn’t Apple update the iPad 10 by introducing the new generation?

The specs of this iPad are already way behind considering it has an A14 chipThis chip was already available two years before it arrived in the iPad 10. If we continue with these types of launches, Apple hopes to be able to put an A16 chip in the iPad 11. The bad part is that this chip is compatible with Apple Intelligence and you need to install a chip and compatible RAM. The only compatible chip before the A18 was the A17 Pro, but in the case of the iPad mini, that already has an owner.

iPad 10 at a lower price

Cupertinos also do not want to add more features to iPads with Pro chips. This is a perfect example of putting your foot down without making proper shots. They were able to resort to extraordinary solutions, but for now they are not making their lives difficult. The best thing for the brand was not to update the iPad initially and wait a little longer.. Its launch may coincide with the iPhone SE 4 next year, but it won’t be as soon as the iPhone’s launch. While this was happening, along with the release of the iPad mini 7, Apple reduced the price of the iPad 10 by a few euros.

iPad 11 may use A18 chip when iPhone 17 launches

To avoid further complicating the chip issue, Apple is more likely to wait until the fall of 2025 to refresh its entry-level iPad with the A18 chip.. iPhone 17 would already have the A19 and A19 Pro chip; It would be strange if the iPad mini also had a less updated and more expensive chip. Apple may refresh iPad mini again to avoid cases of doubts about performance simply because of the implemented chip. The ideal would be to put an A18 Pro chip in it.

Apple A18 Chip

Fact is that Apple gets complicated with specifications required by Apple Intelligence. What doesn’t leave Apple in a good light is that they continue to maintain a product with a chip that would have been 3 years old at the time and was released 5 years ago. As these launches take place, users will be able to choose between an updated iPad mini or one of the mid-range iPads. It outstanding performance like the iPad Air M2.

If you’re thinking of buying an iPad soon, Would you wait another year for the iPad 11?you would buy an iPad mini or Would you choose the iPad Air/Pro?

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