It’s been more than a year since Apple launched a new iPad mini and there’s no official confirmation on the follow-up. However, according to the TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the Cupertino company is working on a new version of the iPad mini and it will be launched by the end of 2023 or in the first half of 2024.

Kuo said in his latest tweet today that the new iPad mini’s main selling point would be its processor, which suggests that only the specs will be updated and there will be no cosmetic changes. Additionally, he said Apple is unlikely to replace the Mini with a foldable iPad in 2025 because a foldable device would cost much more, making it an unattractive replacement.

Kuo is a reputed analyst who focuses on the manufacturing supply chain of Apple Inc. His reports often turn out to be true. Apple’s recent patents prove the company at least considers some form of foldable device, but the analyst did not share any other news about it.

Foldable devices are becoming more common day by day since the major Android manufacturers, including Samsung, Oppo, Huawei, and Xiaomi have already launched at least one device in the segment. Apple enthusiasts are eagerly waiting for the brand to launch its own foldable device, but it seems the wait won’t be over anytime soon.

To recall, the current iPad mini was released back in September 2021 and features an 8.3-inch display and an A15 Bionic chip. It comes with a USB-C port, Touch ID power button, 5G support on cellular models, and more. Its price starts at $499 in the U.S. with 64GB of storage.

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