A17 Pro significantly improves the performance of iPad mini, unlocking entirely new experiences including pro apps used by designers, pilots, doctors, and more, allowing users to edit photos and dive into more immersive AR applications. and more quickly than ever before. more. A17 Pro also offers support for Apple Intelligence, an easy-to-use personal intelligence system that understands your personal context and provides useful, relevant intelligence while protecting your privacy. Deeply integrated into iPadOS 18, Apple Intelligence harnesses the power of Apple silicon and the generative models built by Apple to understand and create language and images, take actions across apps, and draw from personal context. to simplify and speed up everyday tasks. The first set of Apple Intelligence features will be available in U.S. English as a free software update this month in iPadOS 18.1 for the new iPad mini, with more features rolling out in the coming months.1
With faster connectivity, users can do more with iPad mini on the go. The new iPad mini supports Wi-Fi 6E, allowing users to download files, play online games, and stream movies even faster. The USB-C port also delivers 2x faster wired connectivity than previous generations, delivering up to 10 Gbps of data transfer.
The new iPad mini’s 12MP wide back camera supports Smart HDR 4 and uses machine learning to detect and scan documents directly within the camera app.