Like iPhone 16 models, the new iPad mini will likely launch without Apple Intelligence, but the features should be available on the device soon.
Geekbench results for the iPad mini with the A17 Pro chip state that the device is running iPadOS 18.0, instead of iPadOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence.
Last month, a private account on social media platform installed. box when it arrives to customers on Wednesday, October 23.
Fortunately, new iPad mini owners don’t have to wait too long for Apple Intelligence. BloombergMark Gurman this week reiterated his expectation that iPadOS 18.1 will release on Monday, October 28, so Apple Intelligence should be available on the new iPad mini just five days after the device’s launch.
Apple’s press release for the new iPad mini already mentioned that the first Apple Intelligence features would be available on the device, starting with an iPadOS 18.1 software update this month, and now the situation is completely clear.
Initial features of Apple Intelligence include writing tools, notification summaries, and more.
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