Gurman: New iPad Pro Models With M2 Chip and Wireless Charging to Debut in September or October

[MacRumors]

Despite reports that Apple is working on a new form factor iPad Pro for release in early 2023, Apple still intends to update its existing 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models later this year, based on comments by well-connected Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman.

Last week, Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) analyst Ross Young claimed Apple is developing a new form factor 14.1-inch iPad Pro with mini-LED display and ProMotion that will likely debut early next year. Young's claim about a 14.1-inch iPad Pro was corroborated by "Majin Bu," but the hit-and-miss Twitter leaker also suggested new ‌iPad Pro‌s could be unveiled at an Apple event later this year, which left it unclear which models the leaker expected to debut.

Gurman's latest comments add some clarity to Apple's plans for its iPad Pro lineup and the launch timings of its upcoming devices. In the Q&A section of his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman said he expects Apple to update its existing iPad Pros in September or October, with "M2 chips, wireless charging, and upgrades to the camera system."

Last year, Gurman revealed that Apple was exploring iPads with larger displays, but cautioned that they were unlikely to arrive before 2023 because Apple's attention was still on bringing to market a redesigned iPad Pro "in the current sizes" for 2022.

In addition to the aforementioned upgrades, Majin Bu has claimed that Apple's updated 12.9-inch model will also feature reduced bezels around the display, but this isn't something we've heard corroborated from other sources. For all the details on what to expect for Apple's 2022 iPad Pro, be sure to check out our dedicated roundup.

Article Link: Gurman: New iPad Pro Models With M2 Chip and Wireless Charging to Debut in September or October

 

[JippaLippa]

Sent back the 10.9" Air, as it was too small.
14" would be too big.
The updated 12.9" would be the prefect compromise between features, price and portability.
Can't wait.

 

[cupcakes2000]

Bring it on. I would love a massive iPad.

 

[NewUsername]

I agree, the M1 is too slow for an iPad.

 

[yellow8]

Sounds expensive!

 

[UltimateSyn]

Really hope the 12.9" does get reduced bezels and a slight weight reduction, especially if the 11" isn't going to get mini-LED. I'd love to move back to the larger form factor, but the current gen is a tad too heavy IMO.

 

[profets]

I would really like to upgrade my 2018 12.9” iPad this year, but knowing that a 14.1” might be around the corner makes that a bit tough.

 

[contacos]

Just imagine how slow this thing will charge via MagSafe

 

[rp2011]

I have loved dearly my iPad Pro's, but with Macs now running Apple Silicon and iPadOS still so limited I can't see myself upgrading for a long while. Other than for drawing an older iPad Pro seems just fine. Without Apple Silicon as it's marquee feature, the iPad Pro is going to need to find a reason to exist.
Before Apple Silicon, the the Mac was not viable platform and had no reason to exist, my how quickly things change.

 

[nikaru]

What we will do without Gurman telling us that after M1 iPad Pro, there will be M2 iPad Pro...the true Nostradamus!

 

[MayaUser]

Sent back the 10.9" Air, as it was too small.
14" would be too big.
The updated 12.9" would be the prefect compromise between features, price and portability.
Can't wait.

no no no
the ipad mini is too small
the 14 is too big
the 12.9" is too close to the M2 Mba

 

[Saladin12]

Just imagine how slow this thing will charge via MagSafe

I was thinking the same thing. But I’m wondering if there will be a use case where you just attach the MagSafe wireless charger onto the back of the iPad and it just continually charges/powers it. You wouldn’t even know it’s there because your hands rest on the edges of the iPads back and the pack would be in the middle. Hmmm. But then does the battery on modern iPads need to be supplemented by power bank? I dunno.

 

[MayaUser]

What we will do without Gurman telling us that after M1 iPad Pro, there will be M2 iPad Pro...the true Nostradamus!

at least hes not Digitimes

 

[SilenceBroken]

Who really uses iPad Pro's to their full extent? Like... what industry are you in? Why are you using an iPad and not a laptop?

 

[Mr Fusion]

The hardware's not intriguing anymore. iPadOS needs to be pulled in-line with the hardware specs to sell this. Until then, it's just a beautiful machine that's (intentionally?) crippled by its software.

 

[Cognizant.]

I agree, the M1 is too slow for an iPad.

You're joking, yes?

 

[cupcakes2000]

I would really like to upgrade my 2018 12.9” iPad this year, but knowing that a 14.1” might be around the corner makes that a bit tough.

Exact same boat.

Just imagine how slow this thing will charge via MagSafe

Over night it would be fine. Or attached to a MagSafe compatible stand. Or else just fast charge with usb 🤷

 

[MayaUser]

we need the M3 3NM with over 30%cpu boost and over 50%gpu boost

 

[cupcakes2000]

I can see this will be another thread where people cannot see (or simply refuse to see) past their own faces to consider that yep, contrary to what you think, other people can use the iPad (pro) fully within their workflow, be it standalone or as part of a modular system.

Macrumours is full of it, so why not leave it out so we can have a proper discussion about this news. That will never happen.

 

[Harvey Zoltan]

Reduced bezels sounds good. For some reason, I'm assuming it's a technical requirement to meet their standards for the display, Apple is the bezel king. It's not normally something I worry about all that much but I did think the bezels on the latest iPad mini were distracting. Somehow they managed to kill most of the border on the series 7 Apple Watch and it really looks so much better.

 

[ruka.snow]

Who really uses iPad Pro's to their full extent? Like... what industry are you in? Why are you using an iPad and not a laptop?

Photography. You can plug in a CF Express reader and import all your photos in the field, show them to the client, edit them right there and then on a screen that is good enough to be used as reference, and then deliver them by email, Dropbox, or sent them off to the printer.

The client knows how to swipe pictures and use touch controls to star images if presented with a secondary UI. Or you can tether the camera to the printer and let the client see right away how the shoot is going.

For a working pro the iPad Pro has become critical to many workflows, and not just for photographers.

 

[NewUsername]

You're joking, yes?

Yes I am

 

[calstanford]

I wish they'd grow the smaller Pro to 11.5 or 11.9 or whatever inches to differentiate it more from the just 0.1inch smaller Air and the 1.9" larger 12.9er. 11.9 could be a great compromise (1" larger than the Air, 1" smaller than the 'big Pro')

 

[cupcakes2000]

Reduced bezels sounds good. For some reason, I'm assuming it's a technical requirement to meet their standards for the display, Apple is the bezel king. It's not normally something I worry about all that much but I did think the bezels on the latest iPad mini were distracting. Somehow they managed to kill most of the border on the series 7 Apple Watch and it really looks so much better.

Watches and monitors, I agree. But reduce the bezel too much on a device you hold with the bezel will negative impact the device, and would really be form over function - unless they include some very clever 'finger tip at the edges' type rejection.

 

[Apple Mac Daz]

I will keep my M1 12.9 especially with rumours on a bigger iPad next year