The closer you get to the event, the more focused they get, too.

It’s been minute since Apple updated the iPad mini.

There were evennew AirPodsanda new Apple Watch.

Someone using a streaming app on the iPad mini.

This looks perfectly portable doesn’t it?.Future Publishing / Getty Images

But no new mini.

Let me clarify something:I already have an iPad Pro.

And I love it.

Someone using an Apple Pencil with the iPad mini in a store.

The Apple Pencil combined with the iPad mini would let me create digital art anywhere.Bloomberg / Getty Images

I use it every day for all kinds of work stuff.

But I was still looking forward to the iPad mini.

So when rumors started flying thata new version of the mini was coming, I got a little excited.

An iPad mini compared to an iPad Air.

It’s just a little smaller, which makes it easier for carrying around wherever you go.Justin Sullivan / Getty Images

After all, the new iPad mini is likely to have a newer chip.

Could it get the new A18 chip that Apple announced for the pro-iPhone 16 models?

Maybe it’ll get a new M-series chip like the iPad Pro.

Bloomberg / Getty Images

That’s another thing that I’m curious about, too.

So, will a smaller iPad with Apple Intelligence take a new role in my life?

I feel like the possibilities are endless.

And since it also has support for the Apple Pencil, I could be in heaven.

Not Happening…

In fact, he said all the new iPads and Mac computers would likely be held until October.

Justin Sullivan / Getty Images

Okay, that’s only a month.

And maybe that’s Apple’s plan.

Besides, Apple would want to ensure that the iPhone got all the focus at the most recent event.

What better way to build momentum?

In the interim, I just need to get my credit card ready.