Apple has launched a smaller version of its latest iPad with the new iPad mini, which is powered by the A17 Pro chip, supports Apple Pencil Pro, and works with all the latest Apple Intelligence features.
Available in blue, purple, starlight, and space gray, the ultraportable iPad mini features an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display and faster CPU, GPS, and Neural Engine compared to previous-generation iPad mini. Of course, we’ve also added Apple Intelligence. Now also works with Apple Pencil Pro.
This tablet features a 12MP wide back camera with Smart HDR support and all-day battery life, as well as iPadOS 18 and all the features and benefits that come with it. Storage also starts at 128GB, which is twice as much as the previous generation entry model.
The A17 Pro chip offers many benefits over its predecessor, the A15 Bionic chip, including improved CPU performance, graphics performance, and new experiences. Tasks like editing photos and using AR applications will be faster.
Apple Intelligence is available this month through a free software update for iPads with A17 Pro or M1 chips or newer, delivering experiences like writing tools, tighter Siri integration, and photo memories features in the coming months. Masu. It includes a new tool called Image Wand, which features an Apple Pencil tool palette that lets you turn rough sketches into polished images.
It supports Wi-Fi 6E for up to twice the performance of previous generation models, and cellular models are now activated with an eSIM instead of a physical SIM card. Meanwhile, the USB-C port is up to 2x faster than the previous generation, with up to 10 Gbps data transfer to help you import large photos and videos quickly and easily.
Using a 12MP wide rear camera and 16-core neural engine, iPad mini leverages AI to automatically identify documents in the camera app and removes shadows using the new True Tone flash. The 12MP ultra-wide front camera in portrait orientation supports Center Stage for video calling.
With the Apple Pencil Pro ($169), sold separately, you can use your iPad mini as a sketchbook. It senses pressure and brings up a tool palette to quickly switch between tools, line weights, and colors. According to Apple, a custom haptic engine provides a light tap when squeezing, double-tapping, or snapping smart shapes to provide an intuitive experience.
Apple iPad mini is available for pre-order in Canada starting today and will be available at Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Resellers starting Wednesday, October 23rd. Prices start at $679 for the Wi-Fi model and $879 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model. This model comes in 256GB and 512GB configurations, as well as an entry-level 128GB edition. The new iPad mini for education starts at $599. You can also purchase the Smart Folio for iPad mini in charcoal gray, light violet, denim, or sage for $75.
There is a trade-in option that allows you to apply credit toward the purchase of this new model. For more information, visit apple.com/ca/shop/trade-in.
