Apple has unveiled a refreshed iPad Mini, featuring a powerful A17 Pro chip, enhanced performance, and a new design with purple and blue color options. The updated tablet also boasts a faster Wi-Fi 6E chip, a quicker USB-C port, and increased base storage. This upgrade signifies Apple’s continued focus on AI and Apple Intelligence, with the new iPad Mini delivering hardware-accelerated ray tracing for improved gaming experiences. The launch follows a recent refresh of the rest of the iPad lineup and fuels speculation about upcoming Apple product releases.