Apple iPad Mini (2024): The essential tool for the digital journalist

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Whenever I attend a press launch, product briefing, or interview, I always make sure to bring my Moleskine reporter's notebook—it's a crucial tool for my work, and I’m sure many of my fellow journalists can relate. I often joke that you're not a true journalist unless you have a notepad in hand. However, as a tech journalist who covers personal technology, I also aim to test new products and incorporate them into my daily routine to see how they can benefit me. Recently, I had the chance to try out the new iPad mini, and what caught my attention wasn’t just the usual features of the device, but the idea of replacing my pen and notebook with it.

After using the iPad mini regularly, I began to truly appreciate it. Reporting is not only about observing; it's about understanding the world around you. Apple’s compact tablet has proven to be more than just a tool for taking notes; it functions as a dictaphone, an AI assistant, and a camera—all in one device. As a journalist, my role is to share what I observe, and the iPad mini feels like a modern version of a reporter’s notebook, reflecting the accountability that comes with the profession. Here’s my review of the iPad mini.