5 ways Apple could give the iPad mini 7th-gen a real purpose

An iPad mini 7th generation is likely right around the corner. The Mini hasn’t been updated since September 2021, and knowing Apple’s history, that means a refresh is virtually guaranteed by the end of 2024 if the company isn’t planning to kill off the product entirely. The good news for Mini fans is that rumors and shortages point to an imminent update, probably during Apple’s “glowtime” event on September 9.