Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman said in his Power On newsletter that Apple will likely launch this new iPad Pro around September and November, then it will likely be around October or November, in an iPad and Mac event, as Apple expects to release iPadOS 16 and macOS 13 Ventura simultaneously. When the 2022 iPad Pro will launch?ĩto5Mac believes this new iPad will be introduced in the second half of this year. If that’s the case, the current accessories would lose compatible, so Apple would likely have to release a new Smart Keyboard, Magic Keyboard, and Folio case. Accessory makers could use the new four-pin connectors to assist in that process.
It’s also worth noting that iPadOS 16 will let device makers create drivers for the iPad with the addition of DriverKit support.
The report speculates that these new connectors could “assist in powering peripherals” that connect to the Thunderbolt/USB-C port on the iPad Pro. The difference, however, will be the two four-pin connectors that will allegedly be located on the “top and bottom side edges.” Not only that, but as you already read in this roundup, Apple is likely to introduce the ability to charge the 2022 iPad Pro with a MagSafe charger that’s even faster than the one available for the iPhone.Īlthough there are no rumors about the 2022 iPad Pro’s 5G capabilities, it’s likely that Apple will bring more bands for the upcoming model.Īccording to Apple Japanese blog Macotakara, based on “reliable sources in China,” the next iPad Pro will feature the same “housing design” and “chassis design” as the current model. Battery, 5G, and new accessoriesĩto5Mac is able to confirm that Apple is working on a new iPad Pro with a larger battery, as some users complain that the Magic Keyboard causes excessive battery drain. It should be faster than the M1, but it will not beat the M1 Pro, Max, or Ultra chips.įor its storage capabilities, it’s likely that Apple will maintain the same options, as there are no rumors regarding more than 2TB of storage, which means:Īs Apple has been pushing away from the 64GB models on the iPhones, and all the new Macs start at 256GB, it would make sense if the company starts the 2022 iPad Pro with 256GB of storage instead of 128GB. 9to5Mac sources corroborate that this new iPad will feature this new processor. Naturally, this iPad would feature the M2 chip, which has been released with a new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. Processor and storage capabilitiesĪfter Apple surprised everyone with the addition of the M1 chip on the iPad Pro, it’s likely for the company to add an upgraded version of this processor to the upcoming 2022 iPad Pro. Although it was rumored that the 11-inch model would switch the LCD panel for a miniLED display, analysts Ross Young and Ming-Chi Kuo said that Apple will keep the LCD technology for the smaller iPad due to high costs of production – although it could change to an OLED display in a following iteration of the product. The prototype also has stronger magnets to prevent accidents, and it supports charges at faster speeds than MagSafe for iPhone.Ībout its display, Apple is likely to maintain two different sizes: 11-inch and 12.9-inch. As a result, power would be transmitted through the glass logo.
While the company was testing a full glass back on the iPad Pro 2022, it became a drawback as it would make the product easier to damage and also much more fragile.Īccording to our sources, the company has developed iPad Pro prototypes with a larger Apple logo (similar to the one on the new MacBook Pro), but this one is made of glass. In January 2022, 9to5Mac was able to discover that Apple hit a roadblock in its plans to redesign the iPad Pro with MagSafe. Wireless charging will likely be slower than directly plugging in a charger to the iPad’s Thunderbolt port, which will remain as part of the next models. The company is testing a similar MagSafe system for the iPad Pro. Apple added wireless charging to iPhones in 2017 and last year updated it with a magnet-based MagSafe system that ensured more consistent charging speeds. It has grown into a common feature in smartphones but is a rarity among tablets. Wireless charging replaces the usual power cable with an inductive mat, which makes it easier for users to top up their device’s battery. Then, in December, the journalist corroborated his previous report. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, this iPad could feature a glass back to enable wireless charging, most likely via MagSafe. Rumors regarding a new design for the iPad Pro 2022 started in June 2021. A year after the model with the M1 chip, miniLED display, and 5G support was first introduced, the company is rumored to launch an even better iPad Pro this year with the M2 chip.ĭesign and display: no miniLED 11-inch model Apple is set to release another generation of iPad Pro in 2022.