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Gurman: New iPad Pro Models With M2 Chip and Wireless Charging to Debut in September or October
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Mayne iPad Pro is different. I recall some forum members mentioning that for MacBook, M2 is not faster than M1 so there is not point to wait for a new laptop with the M2 chip?
I would like the iPad faceid camera to be in landscape position.
I always use my iPad landscape and when I tried 2018 iPad Pro, my hand was always hiding the camera so faceid was not useful in my case.
I ended up getting the 2017 iPad Pro instead because of this issue, to have touchid.
I always use my iPad landscape and when I tried 2018 iPad Pro, my hand was always hiding the camera so faceid was not useful in my case.
I ended up getting the 2017 iPad Pro instead because of this issue, to have touchid.
Creative industries where drawing and illustration are important. I use mine for journaling with Apple Pencil as well as reading research, drawing, watching research audio /visual AND with the Magic Keyboard as a word processor. It’s my go-to.
So apart from one video editing app you see zero use case for an iPad? I mean sure, nice to have FCP and other niche apps (although Luma probably covers the area well already) but tablets don’t strike me as the best platform for professional video editing in the first place. There are however plenty of things I do on iPads daily that cover my use cases and have nothing to do with editing.
I doubt the M2 is slower than the equivilent M1 because what would that tell the world about their chip strategy?
Won’t a notch be annoying when changing orientation? sure it will feel right in one landscape position which is fine with keyboard cases. Laptops get away with this too, because they are made that way. But won’t it feel weird in portrait when trying to view documents? It’s not like an iPhone where your thumbs/hands can cover the notch at the edge. Maybe I’m overthinking it and I will just get used to it 🤷🏾♂️
I don't think there will be a notch for just this reason; shrinking the bezels to the point where they can't fit the camera means they would be too small to adequately hold the 13" iPad. I don't think that Apple will change the 13" iPad's size because that would mean all new keyboards, and they already got a bunch of heat for requiring a slightly thicker keyboards with the M1 13". What's more realistic is that the 13" stays the same but there is a 14"+ iPad that has slimmer bezels than the 13". Maybe the 14" is a widescreen iPad using a touch version of the 14" MBP's screen.
Maybe a new form factor? Switching to a wide format could increase screen size to 14" without adding to the width.
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 charing, 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
Because I don’t want to carry a laptop AND a drawing tablet?
MagSafe 3 can even charge above 100W, device depending. What if MS3 is used? Mac MagSafe not iPhone MagSafe.
I'm trying to imagine how they'd change the design of the iPadPro in a way that I'd like - and it's difficult!:
- smaller bezel?
- thinner/lighter? (bendable?)
- foldable?
- a better way to attach a pencil? (YES)
For the most part, the only thing I'd really want is OLED/microLED.
I have a MBP for when I need to get work done but and iPad is just so much easier to use and move around everywhere. I would say if I don't need to use a physical keyboard, I would 100% rather use my iPad instead of my laptop. But if I need a real full-size keyboard and mouse, I for sure want my laptop.
It's also crazy to me that so few people in this thread mention the iPad's best ability, which is hand writing with the pencil. I take handwritten notes 3 hours a day, every day, at least. Can't do that on a MBP.
Now sure, you don't need an M1 or M2 to take some notes - for sure. But it's a major iPad selling point for me imo
Now sure, you don't need an M1 or M2 to take some notes - for sure. But it's a major iPad selling point for me imo
Actually wireless plus USB-C charging would be worthwhile - you get a choice of speeds and MagSare protection; without adding another port.
Technically the already have wireless charging through the Magic Keyboard.
If its MagSafe I hope we get a Mag-Safe2 style L-Plug.
Apple also addressed that at WWDC. It’s up to developers to use the new tools that Apple is providing them.
It may not be faster (debatable) but improved battery life and running cooler are not insignificant.