Apple announces a faster iPad mini for $499. It comes with Apple Intelligence and supports the Apple Pencil Pro.

A new iPad Mini was expected by the end of the year, and much like we predicted, Apple delivered one. Not a lot has changed in terms of design, but the new Mini has an A17 Pro chip that can handle soon-to-launch generative AI-based Apple Intelligence features, as well as Pencil Pro compatibility.

Apple's decision to debut its latest M4 chipset on its latest 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro models in May gave its premium tablets a sizeable boost in interest. However, a new report suggests that interest,

An insider says M4 iPad Pro sales have dropped dramatically, with the price being an important factor. But I blame iPadOS 18.

Both Samsung and Apple have come out with new top-of-the-line tablet options this year, with Apple introducing the M4 iPad Pro back in May