Apple plans to make the biggest upgrade to i Pad mini in five years and release new products this fall
Apple is preparing its biggest upgrade to the iPad mini in five years, breathing new life into a product popular with travelers and technology enthusiasts. According to people familiar with the matter, the new iPad mini, code-named J510, will use an OLED display for the first time. OLED technology provides a higher-quality display, and the 2017 iPhone and 2024 iPad Pro have already begun to adopt this technology. According to sources, Apple will release the new iPad mini as soon as this fall and plans to launch it before October. People familiar with the matter requested anonymity because the related products have not yet been officially announced. They also said that Apple is preparing to launch updated versions of the entry-level iPad and iPad Air product lines next year. iPad mini currently on the market. These updates are expected to help Apple continue the recent recovery momentum of the iPad business. In the past two fiscal quarters, iPad sales have exceeded Wall Street expectations. iPad sales are expected to grow 6% this year to nearly $30 billion, making it one of Apple's strongest product lines. People familiar with the matter said that the new entry-level iPad, code-named J581, is expected to be released as soon as the first quarter of next year. The main upgrade will be the use of a faster processor rather than major design adjustments. The new iPad Air will still be available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, codenamed J807 and J837 respectively, and is expected to be launched next spring. It was reported last month that Apple also planned to release a new iPad Pro during the same period. The new iPad will follow Apple’s series of blockbuster new products in September this year, including the first folding screen iPhone, iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. In addition, Apple also plans to update Apple Watch and multiple Mac products this year. These new products will continue Apple’s rare price increase last month. At that time, the company raised the prices of most of its hardware products. Currently, Apple is facing a historic shortage of memory chips, leading to rising costs and tight supply. The entry-level iPad and iPad mini both increase in price by $100, to $449 and $599 respectively. The price of iPad Air has increased by up to US$200, with the 13-inch version selling for US$949; the starting price of the 13-inch iPad Pro has also increased by US$200, reaching US$1,499. 13-inch and 11-inch Apple M4 iPad Air models The OLED screen means that the price of the new iPad mini is likely to rise further. Apple is also promoting the future upgrade of the OLED screen for the iPad Air, but it has no plans to use OLED for the entry-level iPad. It is expected that it will still use lower-cost LCD screens for some time in the future.