If you want to use the new Apple Intelligence features but do not have the budget to upgrade to the higher-end iPhone 15 Pro or the iPhone 15 lineup, you still have one option. Apple has just released the iPad mini 7 with powerful intervals and upgraded RAM, and it markets the device as Apple Intelligence-ready. It might be the only device in its price range that will get you into the company's new AI features.
The iPad mini 7 is Apple's budget device that will let you step into Apple's AI domain
The iPad mini 7 announcement was a surprise as the device was not supposed to be announced until November 1, as per prior reports. However, the company could be planning a dedicated event for its M4 Macs, and it could happen sooner rather than later. The company announced Apple Intelligence at its WWDC event in June alongside iOS 18/iPadOS 18, and the service has a lot going for it.
Apple Intelligence will completely transform how we use our iPhones and iPads with some pretty nifty tools and utilities to make everything simpler. However, only a handful of devices currently support Apple Intelligence as the service requires a specific set of internals to work. Nonetheless, the company is dedicated to upgrading its existing product line with upgraded internals to bring the AI features to a wide range of audience.
With that said, the company upgraded the iPad mini 7 with last year's A17 Pro chip, the same SoC that powers the iPhone 15 Pro models. Additionally, we have recently covered that the device also features 8GB of RAM compared to 4GB of RAM on the iPad mini 6, which is a major requirement for Apple Intelligence features to work. This means that the iPad mini 7 is the company's first budget iPad to receive the Apple Intelligence upgrade, and the company is marketing the device with AI features as well.
If you are on a budget, the iPad mini 7 is the only device that will get you Apple Intelligence features at a price below the $500 mark. The device retails for $499.99, but it will be offered at hefty discounts in the forthcoming holiday season, shedding as much as $50 to $100 off the original price. Henceforth, it is one of the better options if you want to step into Apple's AI ecosystem and to be fair, the A17 Pro chip is plenty fast to cover your daily tasks and even high-end games. Is Apple Intelligence worth a decision to upgrade from the iPad mini 6 to the iPad mini 7? Tell us in the comments below.
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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