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5 ways Apple could give the iPad mini 7th-gen a real purpose
An iPad mini 7th generation is likely right around the corner. The Mini hasn't been updated since September 2021, and knowing Apple's history, that means a refresh is virtually guaranteed by the end of 2024 if the company isn't planning to kill …