Jul 21, 2021 11:22:00

It is rumored that the new 'iPad mini' is equipped with an A15 Bionic chip and has a USB Type-C port with the abolition of Lightning.

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Aaron Yoo

Apple is expected to release the new iPad mini in late 2021. Newly, Apple-related media 9to5Mac reported as a testimony from sources that 'the new iPad mini has the same A15 Bionic chip as the next iPhone and has a USB Type-C port instead of a Lightning port.' ..

Exclusive: Apple planning redesigned iPad mini with A15 processor, USB-C port, more ―― 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2021/07/20/new-ipad-mini-exclusive-a15-processor-usb-c/

Report claims Apple will finally give the iPad mini some love | Ars Technica
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/07/report-claims-apple-will-finally-give-the-ipad-mini-some-love/

In June 2021, overseas media Bloomberg reported that 'Apple plans to release a home buttonless iPad mini.' The design of the iPad mini hasn't changed much since its introduction, but the new iPad mini in 2021 has undergone design renewals such as the abolition of the home button and the reduction of the bezel. It is expected to have 'almost the same design'.

Will the iPad mini finally realize major design changes such as the abolition of the home button and the reduction of the bezel in the next model --GIGAZINE

Meanwhile, 9to5Mac is equipped with a new A15 Bionic chip like the next iPhone released in the latter half of 2021 in the new iPad mini developed under the code name 'J310' from sources familiar with the new iPad mini. It will be done. ' The new A15 Bionic chip is manufactured on the same 5nm process as the A14 Bionic chip, and Apple is also working on a more powerful variation, the A15X, sources say.

Also, like the iPad Pro and the latest iPad Air, the new iPad mini has a USB Type-C port at the bottom of the main unit, sources testify. By switching from the traditional Lightning port to a USB Type-C port, you'll be able to work with a variety of peripherals and accessories that don't have a Lightning connector.

In addition, it is said that the new iPad mini will also be equipped with a Smart Connector, which is a terminal with a magnet. From this point, Apple may release smart connector compatible accessories for the new iPad mini, such as 'Smart Keyboard Folio' and 'Magic Keyboard'.

In addition to the new iPad mini, sources said, 'Apple is planning a new iPad entry model equipped with the A13 Bionic chip under the code name'J181'.' At the time of writing, the entry-level 10.2-inch iPad has the A12 Bionic chip, which could significantly improve the performance of the most affordable iPad. According to previous rumor , the new entry model iPad will have a design similar to the 3rd generation iPad Air that appeared in 2019.