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Apple iPad (11th Gen) to Launch With A17 Pro SoC, Apple Intelligence Support: Gurman

Apple iPad (11th Gen) to Launch With A17 Pro SoC, Apple Intelligence Support: Gurman

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Two of Apple’s entry-level iPad models may be powered by an older chipset instead of the latest A18 processor, according to a report. The device in question is the iPad (11th Gen) whose purported variants are speculated to use the same chip as the iPhone 15 Pro models despite previously reported issues related to high cost of manufacturing and low yields. Courtesy of this newer chipset, the tablet may have support for Apple Intelligence — the company’s latest software features that are powered by artificial intelligence (AI). iPad (11th Gen) to Debut With 8GB of RAM In the latest edition of his weekly Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman detailed information about the purported 11th generation iPad . It is expected to use the same A17 Pro chipset from the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The device may become the second iPad in Apple’s lineup to run on this processor, following the launch of the iPad Mini (7th Gen) in October 2024. The two models — J481 and J482 — are speculated …

iPad Mini (2024) With A17 Pro Chip, Support for Apple Intelligence Launched in India: Price, Specifications

iPad Mini (2024) With A17 Pro Chip, Support for Apple Intelligence Launched in India: Price, Specifications

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iPad Mini (2024) was launched in global markets including India on Tuesday. The latest version of the company’s most compact iPad is powered by an A17 Pro chip, the same processor that was introduced with last year’s iPhone 15 Pro. The seventh-generation iPad Mini model is the first update to the mini lineup since 2021, and the company has finally increased the storage of its base model to 128GB. It will support Apple Intelligence features as they are gradually rolled out by Apple. iPad Mini (2024) Price in India, Availability iPad Mini (2024) price in India starts at Rs. 49,900 for the base model with 128GB of storage, while the cellular variant is priced at Rs. 64,900. The 256GB Wi-Fi model costs Rs. 59,900 (Cellular: Rs. 74,900) while the 512GB Wi-Fi variant will set you back by Rs. 79,900 (Cellular: Rs. 94,900). Apple says that the iPad Mini (2024) will be sold in Blue, Purple, Space Grey, and Starlight colourways starting on October 23. Pre-orders are now available via the company’s website. As part of the company’s …

iPhone 15’s A17 Chip Expected to Focus on Battery Life Over Power: Report

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iPhone 14 series was launched earlier this year with its Pro models featuring the Apple A16 Bionic chip. Now, a recent report has suggested that the Cupertino company will equip the iPhone 15 series Pro model with its new chipset — the Apple A17. It is believed that Apple is emphasising on delivering an improved battery life with this chip, while its performance aspect takes a back seat. Apple is likely to use Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) 3nm process to manufacture the Apple A17 chip. A recent MySmartPrice report claims that the Apple A17 chip featured on the iPhone 15 series may lean towards providing an improved battery life. This speculation stems from the rumours that suggest TSMC’s 3nm process would result in chips that offer increased power and improved energy efficiency. TSMC chairman Mark Liu was reportedly quoted as saying that the 3nm process chips would offer better performance than the 5nm process chips, while also requiring about 35 percent less power. Providing a vague statement for power, but giving a somewhat concrete …