The Little Giant of the Apple family is preparing for a massive growth spurt that might finally give it the Pro treatment it deserves. While the current iPad mini is great, the next generation is rumored to be a technical beast, potentially packing the A19 Pro chip, the same powerhouse we expect in the iPhone 17 Pro. This means this tiny tablet will have more AI-processing muscle than most laptops, transforming it from a simple reader into a pocket-sized workstation.

The real star of the show is the long-awaited switch to an OLED display, which could even grow slightly to 8.7 inches thanks to slimmer bezels. Not only will this bring deeper blacks and vibrant colors, but it should finally introduce ProMotion technology, putting an end to the jelly scrolling drama once and for all. Apple is even getting creative with durability, exploring a design that uses a vibrating chassis for sound instead of traditional speaker holes, making it more water-resistant than ever. You might need to save up a bit more, as the price is expected to jump to five hundred and ninety-nine dollars, and patience is a virtue since production isn't slated to start until late 2025. But for a powerhouse you can practically use in the bathtub, it sounds like it will be well worth the wait.