Gurman: New AirPods Pro and Redesigned iPad Pro Coming in 2022

[MacRumors]

In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman shared his expectations for future Apple products.

Gurman still expects new MacBook Pros and AirPods to be announced by the end of 2021, but he doesn't anticipate any other groundbreaking product launches until at least next year. Looking ahead to 2022, Gurman said Apple plans to debut several products, including new AirPods Pro, a redesigned iPad Pro, a revamped Mac Pro tower with Apple silicon, a redesigned MacBook Air with Apple silicon, as many as three new Apple Watch models, and more.

Gurman and Bloomberg's Debby Wu previously reported that the new AirPods Pro will feature new motion sensors for fitness tracking, and they said Apple has also tested a smaller design that eliminates the stems below the earbuds. As for the redesigned iPad Pro, Gurman and Wu said Apple is testing a new glass back with wireless charging support and the ability to charge AirPods by placing them on the back of the iPad Pro.

2022 might also be the year that Apple previews its widely rumored mixed-reality headset that combines augmented reality and virtual reality features, according to Gurman. He said Apple's "true AR glasses" are probably still between two and four years away.

Gurman insisted that Apple is working on satellite functionality for future iPhones, which would allow users to send text messages and file emergency reports in areas without cellular service, noting that the features "just aren't ready yet."

Gurman also shared his thoughts on the iPhone 13 and other devices unveiled by Apple this week, reflected on potential App Store changes after the Epic Games verdict, and more. Subscribe to the Power On newsletter here.

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[Morgenland]

As a child, I learned not to say anything if I have nothing to say. Obviously Gurman went to a different school.

 

[profets]

I wonder how much of a redesign the iPad Pro can receive. Feels like at a certain point any of these products (iPhone, iPad, MacBook) you can really only iterative and make minor changes.

Amazing how nice the iPad Pro still feels, especially for a design that's 3 years old. Really curious where they go with it.

 

[zedsdead]

Next year is going to be an expensive one for me…have to prepare:

- iPad Pro 11” redesign (hopefully also gets mini-led or OLED)
- Larger iMac redesign or smaller Mac Pro/apple display, have to see how this plays out
- Apple Watch Series 8, hopefully a full redesign
- iPhone 14 (if they go back to the iPhone 4 style, instant buy)

 

[nattK]

Given how wrong leakers were with the Apple Watch Series 7's supposed redesign, I'd take rumors of an iPad Pro redesign with a huge pile of salt

 

[jefhai]

I don’t believe rumors anymore

 

[BigKahunaBurguer]

Breaking news: There will also be new iPhone and Mac models in 2022. But don't tell anyone.

 

[Aluminum213]

New redesigned iPad, same horrible iPadOS

 

[aforty]

Given how wrong leakers were with the Apple Watch Series 7's supposed redesign, I'd take rumors of an iPad Pro redesign with a huge pile of salt

They weren't wrong, Apple just scrapped the design last minute due to manufacturing issues.

 

[HeavenDynamic]

The iPad Pro's design is so perfect that any major change would be a regression.

 

[jcshas]

Consider the source.

 

[Greenmeenie]

A glass backed iPad Pro? Why does that sound like a bad idea? Drop it once & goodbye ipad. Not to mention heavier. Plus if you thought wirelessly charging an iphone was slow… yikes. I would much rather see Apple come out with an iPad Pro version of Final Cut than all this.

 

[dapa0s]

These leakers obviously know nothing and are "guessing" stuff that anyone can guess lol.

 

[dapa0s]

Breaking news: There will also be new iPhone and Mac models in 2022. But don't tell anyone.

I can confirm, as I have it on good authority that there will be new Mac models coming this decade.

 

[rgeneral]

Next year is going to be an expensive one for me…have to prepare:

- iPad Pro 11” redesign (hopefully also gets mini-led or OLED)
- Larger iMac redesign or smaller Mac Pro/apple display, have to see how this plays out
- Apple Watch Series 8, hopefully a full redesign
- iPhone 14 (if they go back to the iPhone style, instant buy)

What is iPhone style ? Just wondering.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Mark Gurman: I expect Apple to update the majority of their products line up next year. However, let me help you out.

iPhone 14, 2022 Event.​

Mr. Gurman, Mr. Prosser, and Mr. Kuo: Apple to announce and confirm.

New iPhone 14 is coming in Fall, September 2022.

Event date: Tuesday at 10:00 AM, September 13, 2022.

Pre-order date: Friday at 5:00 AM PST, September 16, 2022.

Release date: Friday, September 23, 2022.

@MacRumors @arn #AppleEvent, You heard it here first

 

[paulovsouza]

At this point they’re just saying things and hoping it sticks. Anyone saying, “oh they were right and Apple scrapped it”, well why didn’t they hear about that. So maybe their sources aren’t as reliable and current, so neither is their rumors. All I’m saying is hold off, get more sources be more certain, and specific. Instead of “Things will be better!… NEXT year”

 

[Lerenard3000]

iPad’s back doesn’t have to be all glass, only the middle part or lower for wireless charging .

or glass is great because you need apple care muhahahah.

 

[Aidoneus]

They weren't wrong, Apple just scrapped the design last minute due to manufacturing issues.

If by ”last minute” you mean January, you might be right. A manufacturing pipeline the scale of Apple’s will need 7-8 months turnaround time at minimum.

More likely is that rumours blew it, and were a year out.

 

[easy4lif]

I’m only gonna worry about the series 8 watch and next iPad Air. Maybe, just maybe a new Apple TV

 

[Kylo83]

I think it’s time we stop listen to anymore leaks and just wait for apple to release stuff, this event proved leaks are not reliable and ruin everything

 

[nfl46]

Lol. Sorry Mark, we’re still pissed about the wrong Apple Watch leak. We’re starting to look at you different now.

 

[Cycom]

AirPods Bro MGTOW edition, coming 4/20 2022. You heard it here first.

 

[jz0309]

They weren't wrong, Apple just scrapped the design last minute due to manufacturing issues.

wow, do those guys have you wrapped around their pinkies ...

 

[jz0309]

really, updates to existing products? Newsflash ... these guys are getting boring ...