One more source, this time 9to5Mac, is added to the basket of filters which add probabilities of seeing a new iPad mini redesigned in the coming months. The tablet, according to the source, carries the model code J310 and will adopt some of the features of professional models.
New design, more power and more accessories
The main change will be internal: it seems that the iPad mini will carry the A15 chip
We’ll also say goodbye to the Lightning port, which will be replaced by a USB-C port. That would force Lightning to stick only to the standard 10.2-inch iPad – USB-C would take over from the tablet. provide connectivity with many other accessories. As long as iPadOS is supported, of course.
Another connector that we have been able to see on the iPad mini is a Smart Connector, which may lead to the arrival of some sort of official keyboard on the tablet, although due to its size it should be quite small. 9to5Mac claims that it’s enough to imagine a smaller iPad Air to get a good mental idea of what we’ll have with the new iPad mini.
We could see this iPad mini in the fall, perhaps presented with the iPhone 13 (September 14?) Or maybe later taking advantage of the fact that we are still waiting to see the redesign of the MacBook Pro.