iPad mini 7 最早年底推出
At last week's press conference, Apple brought a new lineup of iPad Pro and iPad Air, which made many fans excited. But there's one much-loved product that hasn't been updated, and that's the iPad mini.
Apple hasn't updated the iPad mini since 2021. As is customary in previous years, it seems like it's time for a generational change for this tiny 8.3-inch device. However, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, fans may have to wait a little longer to see the seventh-generation iPad mini.
In the latest issue of the Power On newsletter, Gurman cautions readers not to expect too much from the new iPad mini, as "we won't have until the end of the year at the earliest." That means we're unlikely to see the iPad mini 7 at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) next month.
As for the specific upgrades for the next iPad mini, Gurman expects that the main upgrade will be in the processor, and other changes may be limited. However, some sources also say that the new iPad mini may be upgraded in terms of camera, and it is expected to solve the "jelly screen" problem that the current mini 6 has.
In addition to the iPad mini, Mark Gurman has previously said that updates to the entry-level iPad are also unlikely to be available before the end of 2024. The entry-level iPad currently on sale was last updated in October 2022.
Despite the limited range of next-gen upgrades, iPad mini 7 is still worth looking forward to, with a small 8.3-inch body, excellent portability, and powerful performance, making it an ideal choice for students and mobile workers.
Apple is close to striking a deal with OpenAI
According to the latest report from Mark Gurman, Apple is finalizing a deal with OpenAI to bring some of its technology to the iPhone this year. This means that in the upcoming iOS 18 system, Apple is expected to launch a ChatGPT-based chatbot as an important part of its AI capabilities.
Although Apple is also in talks with Google on AI cooperation, it seems more likely that Apple will reach an agreement with OpenAI, although the specific details of these features and integrations are not yet clear, according to the report.
Mark Gurman mentioned in the report that there is still some uncertainty about the agreement between Apple and OpenAI, and there is no guarantee that it will be announced immediately. But if all goes well, Apple will be able to announce this new set of AI features at the WWDC conference next month.
A report earlier this week highlighted that some of iOS 18's AI features will be powered by data centers powered by Apple's own chips. However, most AI features will still run entirely locally on the device, giving Apple an edge in terms of privacy protection and speed.
It's important to note that if Apple plans to add cloud-based AI models to its iPhones, it may adopt different AI services for different markets. For domestic users, there is a high probability that OpenAI's ChatGPT will not be supported, but it is possible to use the services of local AI manufacturers such as Baidu.
Apple is expected to announce several AI features for iOS 18 at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference next month. It is claimed that this will be the biggest upgrade of the iPhone operating system in recent years.