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title: "Apple Reportedly Working on iPad Mini 7"  
description: "Apple is reportedly working on a new iPad Mini, codenamed \"J378\"."  
author: "Yashna Bawa"  
published: 2023-08-04  
updated: 2023-08-04  
canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/news/3275/apple-reportedly-working-on-ipad-mini-7  
category: "news"  
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# Apple Reportedly Working on iPad Mini 7

## August 4, 2023

Apple is reportedly working on a new [iPad Mini,](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2656/apple-s-folding-ipad-is-unlikely-to-debut-before-2025) according to a report from 9to5Mac. The new tablet is said to be codenamed "J378" and is expected to be released in late 2023 or early 2024.

The iPad Mini 7 is rumored to feature a new design with a smaller bezel and a larger display. It is also expected to be powered by the A16 Bionic chip and have support for Wi-[Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2909/india-s-first-amd-ryzen-7000-series-gaming-laptop-was-acer-nitro-5)

In addition to the [hardware](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/303100/best-pc-hardware-2023) upgrades, the iPad Mini 7 is also expected to get some [software](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/311636/best-freelancing-websites-to-get-software-development-services) improvements. The new tablet is said to run iPadOS 16, which will bring new [features](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12993/5-advanced-features-for-your-odoo-ecommerce-theme) like Stage [Manager](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13000/perks-of-implementing-a-quotation-manager) and [improved](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2569/improved-bot-detection-technology-is-now-available-on-youtube-alerting-users-about-spam-comments) multitasking.

The iPad Mini is a popular tablet for [students](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13083/benefits-of-students-who-can-get-online-assignment), artists, and [creative](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12253/30-stunning-homepage-layouts-from-circle-creative-shop-multipurpose-wordpress-theme) professionals. The new model is expected to be a significant upgrade over the current [generation](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/300788/why-is-heart-attack-increasing-in-the-younger-generation), and it could help Apple maintain its dominance in the small tablet market.

## Here are some of the rumored features of the iPad Mini 7:

- New design with smaller bezel and larger display
- A16 Bionic chip
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 support
- Stage Manager and improved multitasking in iPadOS 16
- New cameras with support for Portrait mode and ProRes recording

**The iPad Mini 7 is expected to be released in late 2023 or early 2024.** The price is not yet known, but it is likely to be similar to the current generation, which starts at $399.

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