Whereas the new iPad mini seems to be precisely just like the previous mannequin proper right down to the advertising and marketing wallpaper, there are some notable variations, together with the brand new A17 Professional processor and Apple Intelligence assist. You’ll additionally discover one thing new within the field—a contemporary charging cable.
Apple launched a braided USB-C charging cable with the iPad Professional in 2022, so the mini, which was up to date in late 2021, missed out. And because it hadn’t obtained a refresh till this week, it was the one iPad that also had the previous cable that’s not as good nor as sturdy. With the brand new mini, Apple has fastened that concern and now gives a woven cable within the field.
Apple sells the 1m cable for $19, which helps charging as much as 60 watts and transfers information at USB 2 charges (480Mbps). The iPad mini’s USB 3 Gen 2 port can switch information at speeds as much as 10Gbps for the primary time, so if you wish to reap the benefits of the sooner transfers, you’ll want a distinct cable.
Additionally, when you’re in Europe, you received’t get a charger within the field. Apple beforehand eliminated the charger from the iPad Air and Professional containers after they arrived in Could and this week eliminated the charger from the Tenth-gen iPad’s field. That’s possible in response to a wave of EU rules focusing on digital waste. Apple nonetheless provides a 20W charger for iPads bought within the U.S. and different areas.
The iPad mini is obtainable for preorder now and can arrive on cabinets on Wednesday, October 23.
