Apple finally announced the iPad mini 7 this week, and I couldn’t be more stoked. I’m a huge fan of the iPad mini 6, but the latest iteration adds several improvements I’ve longed for.

Yet the 2024 iPad Mini, for all its subtle upgrades, doesn't really move me much. It's barely changed from its 2021 update; its two big additions are the ability to work with Apple's newest Pencil Pro ...