The iPad mini 7 could launch next month alongside the iPhone 15 series with an upgraded chip and camera hardware

Apple will host an event in the first half of next year where it will announce its next generation iPhone 15 and Apple Watch models. The units will have major upgrades compared to today's models. While the iPhone 15 series and the Apple Watch Ultra share the hype, we now hear that the company is also working on an upgraded iPad mini 7, which could see the light of day as early as next month.

Apple could launch the iPad mini 7 as soon as next month with a minor specification bug and potential camera upgrades

Leaker ShrimpApplePro shared a wealth of details about Apple's plans for this year in a series of tweets. The account mentions that the company is working on a pink color option for the Apple Watch Series 9 along with a black titanium finish for the Apple Watch Ultra 2. The leaker also claims that the company is working on "at least one new iPad" potentially the iPad mini 7, which will launch sometime later in year.

The leaker did not give a clear timeframe for the launch of the iPad mini 7, but it seems that the company may seize the opportunity next month. Note that the company plans to host two events later this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The upcoming September event will be dedicated to the iPhone 15 series and Apple Watch Series 9, while another event, possibly in October, will be reserved for new M3 Macs.

As for what to expect, Apple will launch the iPad mini 7 with little or no design changes. However, Apple will upgrade the interior of the iPad mini 7 with a new A-series chip. The company launched the iPad mini 6 back in 2021 with an A15 Bionic chip, the same chip that powered the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro models. This year, the A17 Bionic chip will be exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro models, while the standard models will use an A16 Bionic chip. For now, it is not clear which chip Apple will go for with the iPad mini 7.

Other than the internals, Apple could potentially upgrade the camera's hardware as well. Some of the features that could make it to the iPad mini 7 include a Photonic Engine, which will be a first for the iPad, ProRes video, stereo recording and much more. However, it is not final what features will come to the iPad mini 7. The leaker stated that he will share additional information in the coming days.

The company may announce the new iPad mini 7 alongside the M3 Macs instead next month, but details on the subject are scarce at this stage. Nevertheless, we will keep you updated on the latest, so be sure to join us,