Gurman: iPad Pro With 'M2' Chip and MagSafe Charging Likely to Launch in Fall 2022

JokoWidodo said:
people: we demand a better iPadOS!!!

Apple: fine, here's an updated model with even faster M2 chip
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I suspect Apple may provide iPadOS with a DeX mode of the user pleases and if some input accessory is attached it can also be activated. There is a reason why iPad Pro and Air 5 have M1 chips. Technically an A12X/Z is quite capable and I hope Apple does not limit it to an M1 only. This will also permit pro apps to run on iPadOS with DeX capability. It’s a win for the customer and Apple as it will be more expensive compared to purchasing a MBA. Some people really like touchscreens but also like MacOS capabilities but Apple will deliver a compromised solution.
 
James Godfrey said:
It’s likely is now yeah, as it’s used in:

MacBook Airs
Entry MacBook Pros
iMacs
Mac mini’s
iPad Pro’s
Now the iPad Air…

You have to remember the cost of these chips isn’t in the production it’s the actual development, once they are being churned out of the factory they cost Apple pennies, now the development of the M1 is done those chips will cost buttons for them to produce…

They could have likely used the A15 as that is being churned out at a cheap cost per unit now also, but the M1 has far better marketing behind it at this present time, so when Apple sat down and decided whether to go with an M1 or an A15, they likely opted for the M1 due to what is likely cheap costs plus for marketing reasons it will sell the Air, because they know this upgrade is quite a poor one, the M1 is what will sell it with the consumers dream that one day Apple will actually do something major with iPadOS.

On top of this they are likely stock piling A15’s now for the iPhone 14 models,
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I can get behind all that!

I am still choosing to believe iPad OS 16 will be the first real step to utilizing the m1 tho. Perhaps blind hope, who knows? But the 12.9 iPad Pro with the magic keyboard folio is so close to being perfect. Just need that last OS upgrade.
 
TheYayAreaLiving ? said:
I'm glad I didn’t order the iPad Air. I just pray Apple is able to really focus on iPad OS. We need ground/breaking and rich features for the iPad.
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A bunch of people will buy the Air or 2021 11" pro when the 2022 11" Pro increases to $900 and still provides minimal improvements over the air. Especially with the handicapped OS you refer to.
 
Can they please put the camera in the landscape position? Its impossibly awkward doing facetime calls with the iPad in its current state. Make it compatible with your freaking keyboard Apple, come on!
 
now i see it said:
The iPad’s OS has always been its weak point. And they’ll —never— allow it to be a laptop replacement.
Gotta remember, Apple’s game plan is for people to buy BOTH a laptop and an iPad
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But it makes sense - if you want a laptop, you buy a laptop, if you want a tablet, you buy a tablet. In some use cases, the laptop is better, in some others, the tablet. For some people, one can completely replace the other. But any attempt to unify them in a single device has failed, because they’re very different products.
 
w5jck said:
Totally agree. At the current time we have the equivalent of a Ferrari with a lawnmower engine installed in it. It might look good on the outside, but it won't do much. IMO, Apple should take 2 or 3 years and concentrate on squashing bugs and developing a powerful iPadOS with a true file system. What we currently have is little more than an expensive toy for viewing photos and video, surfing the internet, playing games, and social networking. They should either take that stupid "Pro" name off of it, or make it into a laptop alternative.
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iPadOS with DeX mode.
 
EugW said:
That said, it could very well be that the Mac Pro SoC is in its own class, based off neither A14 nor A16.
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My guess is that it will be based on A14 cores but with support for RAM slots and thats why it won't fall under the M1 brand.
 
Apple_Robert said:
In my mind, the story and focus should be on the new iPadOS. The M2 chip and MagSafe are gimmick sales tactics without a more robust OS.
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And so is the iPhone. We are now at a point that the standout feature are the two new green colors Apple recently introduced. There is only SO much you can do with a Tablet and Smartphone. We are at the point of diminishing returns. Personally I have always viewed the iPad as a media and internet consumption device. That's how I have used them since the iPad 2.
 
AlexESP said:
But it makes sense - if you want a laptop, you buy a laptop, if you want a tablet, you buy a tablet. In some use cases, the laptop is better, in some others, the tablet. For some people, one can completely replace the other. But any attempt to unify them in a single device has failed, because they’re very different products.
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People want a single device with two experiences. Simple experience for a touch based device (iPadOS) and Desktop OS experience for a touch based device (iPadOS with DeX mode). No one wants to carry around an iPad and Mac laptop regardless of cost. A multi-user mode would also be nice. At present Apple offers two options and both are lacking.
 
I just hope they keep improving the iPad as an iPad, and focus on profesional areas where it excels, and not where it will never beat a classic computer - video editing, programming, etc. Trying to transform a tablet into a laptop is a recipe for disaster, and some have not learnt the lesson since… 2005?
 
DMG35 said:
Can they please put the camera in the landscape position? Its impossibly awkward doing facetime calls with the iPad in its current state. Make it compatible with your freaking keyboard Apple, come on!
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At the price Apple is charging for an iPadPro it can include two or four FaceTime cameras on the front. It’s Apple being cheap as those cameras costs piddles due to volume purchasing.
 
Apple_Robert said:
In my mind, the story and focus should be on the new iPadOS. The M2 chip and MagSafe are gimmick sales tactics without a more robust OS.
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M2 is going to replace M1 running in the fab, so that’s a given and I understand that,
Wireless charging a device like an iPad pot is utter nonsense, very inefficient and thus contrary to all the environment claims.
 
code-m said:
At the price Apple is charging for an iPadPro it can include two or four FaceTime cameras on the front. It’s Apple being cheap as those cameras costs piddles due to volume purchasing.
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I've already decided I won't be another iPad until they fix that. Its really comical that its been out this long and they refuse to put the camera where it should be.
 
DMG35 said:
Can they please put the camera in the landscape position? Its impossibly awkward doing facetime calls with the iPad in its current state. Make it compatible with your freaking keyboard Apple, come on!
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That's not going to happen. Not because it's not a good idea...but because that would suggest a misstep on their part and negate their solution which is CentreStage.
 
I got the 11” and I’m glad I got that it’s perfect for multiple tasks and compact ability and lightweight. I feel like it’s the best device I’ve ever had. Reading, note taking, math notation, and some drawing/painting and class work. The 12.9” is better for artists and drawing/painting stuff or those wanting a iOS based laptop experience.

I’ll also be updating mine to that M2 if it happens. And I’ll be especially pleased if Apple did start that rumored subscription service. I can then update every year or two as my biggest concern was the ability to update with a low end $500 credit to upgrade is not good.
 
Rumored for Early 2023

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EugW said:
As an end user, and not a creative professional, I have very little interest in mini-LED. […] Hopefully their iPad Air 2s last that long, but so far they have not complained about the performance of the iPad Air 2.
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I would not need the power of the iPad Pro, but unfortunately it’s the only iPad with a 12.9 display.

Also, the jump from a 2020 to a 2021 iPP may not seem huge from a performance point of view, but it’s noticeable with demanding apps, such as certain games.

And the improvements in contrast due to MiniLED are clearly visible, especially in direct comparison and for aging eyes. Sufficient single reason to upgrade from 2020 12.9 to 2021 12.9 imho.
 
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