Apple introduces iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence
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Re: Apple introduces iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence
#2A17 Pro huh, that's a first for putting a pro chip in a non pro iPad, isn't it? I guess it's, as they advertise, to handle Apple Intelligence although I don't understand why they are doubling down on this _now_ while nothing from the newly announced AI stuff is available as of today...
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#3I wish they had improved the screen a little bit as well.
It makes sense to update the model with apple intelligence but that might not be enough for a lot of people to upgrade.
Perhaps we're looking at a device that simply will be out of lineup soon (next few years).
I do like this form factor a lot though, well, eventually we'll get foldable phones to become mainstream I hope.
Re: Apple introduces iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence
#4I wish they had improved the screen a little bit as well. It makes sense to update the model with apple intelligence but that might not be enough for a lot of people to upgrade. Perhaps we're looking at a device that simply will be out of lineup soon (next few years). I do like this form factor a lot though, well, eventually we'll get foldable phones to become mainstream I hope.
The alleged roadmap leak indicates they’re aiming for 2026/2027 foldable screens (no word on whether it’s horizontal or vertical) so if all goes according to plan, you would be right that this is the last update for the “iPad mini” device.
Re: Apple introduces iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence
#5A17 Pro huh, that's a first for putting a pro chip in a non pro iPad, isn't it? I guess it's, as they advertise, to handle Apple Intelligence although I don't understand why they are doubling down on this _now_ while nothing from the newly announced AI stuff is available as of today...
I'm guessing the delays to Apple Intelligence came late in the process and it was supposed to release with the new iPhones? And then they just left hardware plans as-is when the software got delayed.
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#6Looks really nice, wish could afford it, but Apple products are so expensive... Commodity products for premium price
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#7The mini is the absolute sweet spot for me - enough portability that I don’t mind the many restrictions of iPad OS. But the A-line chips and low-quality screen are problems, and not being able to properly dock it at a monitor is a real hinderance. None of those are addressed here, unfortunately.
Re: Apple introduces iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence
#8It's sad that "ultraportable iPad" marketing works, but "ultraportable iPhone" does not make sense for most people.
iPhone 13 mini was the last flagship smartphone with such dimensions.
Re: Apple introduces iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence
#9Looks really nice, wish could afford it, but Apple products are so expensive... Commodity products for premium price
I usually like to buy these 1-2 years old off Craigslist / Marketplace and that's been a sweet spot for price and quality.
Apple has always been about premium price and quality but I agree that it's not for everyone and their needs.
Re: Apple introduces iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence
#10Looks really nice, wish could afford it, but Apple products are so expensive... Commodity products for premium price
It's ok, lotsa people have the money for it.