Apple still plans iPad Pro updates for fall 2022
Apple is still planning to bring out an update to its iPad Pro lineup in the fall, a report claims, insisting new models are on the way despite rumors of a 2023 14.1-inch version.
On June 9, it was rumored that Apple was working on creating a new larger iPad Pro model, combining a 14.1-inch mini LED display with the M2 chip. While that iPad Pro was supposedly being prepared for an early 2023 release, it is thought that the current size options will still receive updates in 2022.
In the "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman writes that there are no plans to stop producing its 11-inch iPad Pro or 12.9-inch iPad Pro models, despite the prospect of a 14.1-inch model.
Gurman believes that new iPad Pro models will land in September or October, putting the launch firmly within the fall Apple event window.
As for what to expect, Gurman writes that the iPad Pro update should include an upgrade to the M2, wireless charging with MagSafe, and camera system upgrades. The prediction reiterates his previous claims made earlier in 2022, complete with suggestions of a late-2022 launch.
Other suggestions for updates include introducing a glass back to the design, as well as mini LED backlighting for the 11-inch iPad Pro.
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On June 9, it was rumored that Apple was working on creating a new larger iPad Pro model, combining a 14.1-inch mini LED display with the M2 chip. While that iPad Pro was supposedly being prepared for an early 2023 release, it is thought that the current size options will still receive updates in 2022.
In the "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman writes that there are no plans to stop producing its 11-inch iPad Pro or 12.9-inch iPad Pro models, despite the prospect of a 14.1-inch model.
Gurman believes that new iPad Pro models will land in September or October, putting the launch firmly within the fall Apple event window.
As for what to expect, Gurman writes that the iPad Pro update should include an upgrade to the M2, wireless charging with MagSafe, and camera system upgrades. The prediction reiterates his previous claims made earlier in 2022, complete with suggestions of a late-2022 launch.
Other suggestions for updates include introducing a glass back to the design, as well as mini LED backlighting for the 11-inch iPad Pro.
Read on AppleInsider
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people with 2020 pros are bitter that stage manager doesn’t work but that’s the nature of the beast with tech. For new features to work (well) often new hardware is needed.
i’m pretty sure that only a tiny number of people with a 2020 iPad Pro are “bitter” they can’t use Stage Manager. Possibly disappointed. But they’ll upgrade at some point anyway.
But another solid reason is scale of economy. It is expensive to build desktop processors. It makes sense to include Mx in iPad devices if possible. And the fact that m1 runs on a variety of devices allow them to be able to compete well and install them in many devices.
I really think that M1 is really built with the future in mind - making sure there's a lot of room for scaling from low power usage to high power usage depending on configurations. What happens if there's a surplus of M1? No problem, they can come up with a device to include M1. Even future displays may have it.
If an A12Z is capable of running a full-full multitasking version of macOS....
...then there's no good reason why it can't manage Stage Manager.
M1 Pro or M2 Pro (M2 Pro would be crazy, also,
way less likely to happen than M1 Pro, which may not be very likely to happen).
magsafe 3 where the lightning and usb-c connector has always been.
a Thunderbolt 4 port on each side of the MagSafe 3
support for 2 external displays.
This would definitely live up to the “Pro” moniker.
i will wait for the next IPP before upgrading my old 10.5 inch IPP. It has been a good and elegant device, the only downsides being IpadOS limitations and the stagelight effect about 9 cms above the touchid button.
Apple does not need to "use up" chips and it is not part of the decision process of which chip to use in a product. They use older chips in products all the time and still manufacture those chips as needed.