Rumors are generating excitement for the next-generation iPad mini that Apple is reportedly close to launching.
Apple is working on a next-generation version of the iPad mini (codename J510/J511) that features the A19 Pro chip, according to information found in code that Apple mistakenly shared in August.
The A19 Pro chip has debuted in the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro models, with the latter including a higher-end version with a 6-core CPU and a 6-core GPU, while the iPhone Air uses a mid-tier A19 Pro chip.
For the iPad mini 8, Apple is likely to use the mid-tier A19 Pro chip found in the iPhone Air.
Author's summary: New iPad mini with A19 Pro chip expected soon.