From the MacRumors staff
The first of a number of upcoming Apple product updates arrived this week with the release of the seventh-generation iPad mini, but what else is coming and when might we see them?
On the software side, the public release of iOS 18.1 and its associated updates with the first Apple Intelligence features is edging closer, and we can expect more of these features to arrive in iOS 18.2 before the end of the year, so read on below for all the details on those stories and more!
Apple Unveils New iPad Mini With A17 Pro Chip and Apple Intelligence
Surprise! While we were expecting an update to the iPad mini at some Apple event later this month, Apple made the announcement in a press release this week earlier than expected.
With the iPad mini getting a major overhaul for its latest generation released in 2021, this year's design remains the same, but there are a number of internal upgrades led by the A17 Pro chip to add support for future Apple Intelligence features.
The update also includes a number of smaller changes like faster USB-C data transfer speeds, so be sure to check out our full buyer's guide comparison to see what's changed between the sixth- and seventh-generation iPad mini models.
Is an Apple event this October likely after this week's surprise iPad Mini 7 announcement?
The new iPad mini revealed in a press release this week is just one of the signs casting doubt on whether Apple will hold its supposed October product launch event at all.
While we haven't heard many specific rumors, another product on the list of potential events was the 11th-generation iPad, but with Apple cutting the price of the 10th-generation model in Europe and removing the power adapter from the box this week, an update to that product in the near future now seems unlikely.
That said, we're expecting a slew of M4-based Mac updates to come soon, including a major redesign of the Mac mini, so it looks like Apple still has plenty of room to show them off at a short virtual event if it decides to do so.
iOS 18.1 Includes Option to Set a 'Primary' Email Address and Change Your iCloud Email Address
As we continue to get closer to the public release of iOS 18.1 and its associated updates, we continue to find new features and improvements in the update. One of the latest is a new option to change the primary email address associated with your Apple account, which is especially handy for those who do a lot of document work and other tasks where your Apple account address is visible to other people.
This week, Apple released the seventh beta of iOS 18.1, which is reportedly set to go live on Monday, October 28.
iOS 18.2 Expected to Bring These More Apple Intelligence Features
With the first round of Apple Intelligence features arriving later this month in iOS 18.1, there are plenty more to come in future updates.
Next up is iOS 18.2, expected to be released in December, and it should bring a number of new Apple Intelligence features, including localized English support in several countries outside the US, image generation capabilities with Image Playground and Genmoji, Visual Intelligence to extract information about the world around you using the iPhone 16 Camera, and ChatGPT integration.
iPhone 17 Pro Models Rumored to Bring These 5 New Features
Yes, the iPhone 16 Lineup Is Out just a month ago, but some users want to wait another year and are looking ahead to what they can expect from next year’s iPhone 17 lineup.
So far, the iPhone 17 and/or iPhone 17 Pro models are rumored to feature at least five key changes, including updated front-facing cameras, an improved rear telephoto camera, more RAM on one or both Pro models, and more.
We’re also expecting a lightweight “iPhone 17 Air” to replace the current Plus model in the lineup, and we continue to hear rumors about what features that new model might include.
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