The first of a number of imminent Apple product updates arrived this week with the seventh-generation iPad mini, but what else is still in store

Up until today, the M2 Mac mini was the cheapest way to try Apple Intelligence, but it’s not portable and needs extra peripherals to use, which ramps up the price. Mac mini aside, the iPhone 16 was the next cheapest entry point into the world of Apple Intelligence, but that device starts at $799 / £799.

Starting at $499 for the base model, the seventh-gen iPad Mini has the same chassis as its predecessor, but with a few upgrades including a new processor, support for Apple Intelligence, and double the storage. It also works with the latest Apple Pencil Pro. It's available for preorder now and ships October 23.

Apple today unveiled a new generation of iPad mini, upgraded to be powered by the A17 Pro chip. That’s the same chip as the iPhone 15 Pro. This means the new iPad mini can support the full suite of Apple Intelligence features. It also features support for the Apple Pencil Pro.

Just like iPhone 16 models, the new iPad mini is likely to launch without Apple Intelligence, but the features should be available on the

Just as we were about to give up on ever seeing a new iPad mini, Apple announced a new version for the first time in over three years – and it looks a solid bet for anyone who n