Icon Depicting Design of Upcoming iPad Pro Models Discovered in iOS 12 Beta 5

[Macintoshrumors]

An icon that provides hints on the design we can expect to see in the upcoming 2018 iPad Pro models was spotted in the latest beta of iOS 12 by 9to5Mac this afternoon.

Located in the battery usage interface, the icon is said to be new in this beta. In line with rumors we've heard, the icon features a tablet that has much reduced bezels and no Home button, as Apple is said to be planning to replace the Touch ID Home button with a TrueDepth camera system and Face ID.

The icon seems to suggest that the upcoming iPad Pro models will feature thin bezels at the top and bottom of the device with the TrueDepth camera located in the top bezel rather than implemented through a notch design.

While multiple rumors have suggested the iPad Pro models will feature Face ID, there's been little information on whether Apple was planning to use the same notch design that was introduced with the iPhone X.

In addition to Face ID and slimmer bezels that will allow for a larger display without increased body size, upcoming iPad Pro models are expected to adopt faster processors, and there have been rumors that Apple plans to remove the headphone jack.

It's not clear when Apple plans to release the new iPad Pro models, but they could see a launch in September alongside new iPhones. Apple could also opt to hold a separate iPad and Mac-focused event in October, as it has done in past years.

Article Link: Icon Depicting Design of Upcoming iPad Pro Models Discovered in iOS 12 Beta 5

The last sentance about holding a separate iPad/Mac event in October is retarded. There is no need to hold a Mac event when the 2018 MacBook pros got a website refresh. I suspect updates macs across the board will get the same treatment. What a ridiculous thing to say considering there is no redesign or anything worthy of having a Mac event. Smdh. New iPads are going to be unveiled with the other iOS device and accessories (airpods and maybe the new Apple Watch(maybe next year). A freaking infant could figure that out.

Just because Apple unviled specific devices in the past doesn’t mean they will in the future. Look at the context and use your brain

 

[JaJaWa]

Love how some of the biggest leaks over the past 2 years have been directly from Apple

Isn’t that literally the definition of a leak?

 

[BvizioN]

no notch? THANK THE LORD. A notch would be absolutely abhorrent on a device that's used in various orientations

This fascinates me! Why would notch be needed if bezels are thick enough to house the cameras and sensors? Looks like many people forget how thin the bezels of the iPhone X are. I have seen it on many youtube videos these guys who call themselves a tech reviewer and they give their thoughts on smartphones with somehow thin side bezels but thick forehead and chin and they say.... "Oh... an look! No notch on this one" I mean, why would it have one if these bezels are thick enough for the cameras.
iPad with bezels as thin as the iPhone X does not make much sense I think.

 

[Dormammu]

I wonder if FaceID will work in all 4 orientations. Without a visual clue like the Home button or the notch, it won’t be so immediate to understand if the device is upside down.

My exact same thoughts.

 

[BvizioN]

OLED screen or nah?

Nah it is then. Just so you don't hold your breath

 

[pipis2010]

Not to be a downer of the news, but the iPad Pros will look exactly like the leaked photos suggest. It kind of sucks that we get all of these leaks now. Nothing is a surprise anymore.

What kind of surprise were you looking for? Apple is sticking with the same form-factor that seems to sell, same with Mini, iPhone, iMac, MBP and now iPad... nothing surprising really to anticipate anymore, at least in terms of form-factor. Ok, so they took out the bezels and there’s no notch, big deal - the form factor stays the same like previous iPads, with less bezels, no noth and no TouchID . When can we see an ACTUAL NEW form factor in Apple products???
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I’ve not really seen it talked about anywhere but can we assume the days of the white iPad Pro are gone? If this follows the iPhone X trend Apple may feel a white front clashes with the sheer number of sensors in the True Depth Camera system

I feel the days of white-anything from Apple have gone entirely, as they are tied to the old Jobs-era...now it’s just metal

 

[Feenician]

What kind of surprise were you looking for? Apple is sticking with the same form-factor that seems to sell, same with Mini, iPhone, iMac, MBP and now iPad... nothing surprising really to anticipate anymore, at least in terms of form-factor. Ok, so they took out the bezels and there’s no notch, big deal - the form factor stays the same like previous iPads, with less bezels, no noth and no TouchID . When can we see an ACTUAL NEW form factor in Apple products???

What new form factor of tablet would you envision? Dodecahedronpad? It’s converging on a slab of screen in a rectangle, which seems to be it’s optimal form.

 

[MacBH928]

no button no buy. I refuse to use face ID and I hate it when arrogant companies try to force down your throat features because they know you have little other option.

 

[pipis2010]

What new form factor of tablet would you envision? Dodecahedronpad? It’s converging on a slab of screen in a rectangle, which seems to be it’s optimal form.

Personally, I am not expecting anything surprising anymore from Apple. Other people are... but , stop calling yourself an innovative company, when the only thing you do is just make things thinner, and introduce 1-2 major advancements a few years (TouchID, now FaceID). This is only proof that technology is stalling and not so fast-paced as we think.

Also, just bumping up cpu/gpu specs every year is nothing miraculous, it’s just the normal evolution of things - not to mention that the majority of people don’t care and won’t ever use so much power in their daily lives, but all tech companies are stuck in this stupid race of “pride” to show that they use the latest/greatest powerful components.

Bring us more TouchID/FaceID/VR/AR tech, this type of innovations! Guess, I live in another world of tech-thinking...

 

[Feenician]

just bumping up cpu/gpu specs every year is nothing miraculous, it’s just the normal evolution of things

Ok. I agree.

Bring us more TouchID/FaceID/VR/AR tech, this type of innovations! Guess, I live in another world of tech-thinking

Bringing TouchId (years ago), FaceID (last year to iPhones, speculatively but almost certainly this year to iPads), VR and AR is exactly what they have been doing. What makes you think they’ve just stopped there? You seem to be asking for what, exactly, is already happening and will continue to happen. I don’t understand where you’re going with this.

I feel like I must be missing something here because what I got from your post was, “Hey Apple, why don’t you do $THING_YOURE_ALREADY DOING. I really want you to do $THING_YOURE_ALREADY DOING“

 

[lostngone]

no button no buy. I refuse to use face ID and I hate it when arrogant companies try to force down your throat features because they know you have little other option.

Yea! I said that exact same thing when they stopped allowing me to use my rotary/pulse dial phone in my local area...

Question, What is wrong with using a passcode?

 

[zakarhino]

Looks like the renders? Check. Came straight from Apple? Check. Shocker.

 

[thingstoponder]

no notch? THANK THE LORD. A notch would be absolutely abhorrent on a device that's used in various orientations

I never thought the iPad would get a notch. Just doesn’t make sense. A tiny notch size bezel is what the iPad needs. You still need a small bezel to hold the thing. On the other hand an iPhone needs as little bezel as possible due to maximizing the pocketability of a large screen.
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I’m glad this leaked because it finally puts an end to those ridiculous notch comments and renders.

And also reiterates the change in aspect ratio that myself and others have been talking about but that’s been ignored by tech sites. To be honest, they probably still won’t pick up on it.

Is it a longer display? I hope not. Displays should be wider if anything. (With the exception of smartphones.)

 

[ChrisMoBro]

Anyone else think it's going to be a UX nightmare using it in landscape mode with no home button?

 

[thingstoponder]

Why would Apple have changed the placement of the time and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/battery symbols on iPad if there isn't going to be a notch?

I never understood why people thought that meant there would be a notch. The iPhones without a notch still display info in the middle, why would all iPads get the UI change if iPhones didn’t? The change is purely a matter of preference at Apple. Has nothing to do with a notch.
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Anyone else think it's going to be a UX nightmare using it in landscape mode with no home button?

No. Just keep your right hand near the bottom corner and swipe up. Takes much less effort than clicking a button.
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Time to sell my current already unused iPad to buy this one as a replacement. I find it funny though that I am replacing it even though I don't use my iPad as much as it is. I use my iPhone and my MacBook a lot more.

Ever since I got an iPad my MacBook Pro has been mostly adondoned. Let’s face it, laptops are terrible to use unless on a flat surface. iPads can be used while curled up on the couch and it never gets even slightly warm. I’ve also never managed to drain the battery in less than 15 hours. My MBP is now basically a desktop, used with a monitor.

 

[rubberfish]

Not sure about Face ID in this instance. Because many people - myself included - use an iPad Pro laying flat (or slightly raised) and in landscape mode. Will we have to pick up the iPad or lean over it and rotate to portrait every time to unlock?

 

[augustya]

NO notch ? Good!

Yep ! Second that ! No Notch= More Fun Just like a perfect condom !!
[doublepost=1533194847][/doublepost]Holy Smoke !! Look at the Big Boy SAMMIE What has it all packed in its latest TAB. Dolby Atmos Surround Sound and all !! Sammy has got all the swag going ! Cmon Buckle Up Apple !! Holy Cow ! Samsung is leading the Path making some great breakthorughs !!

 

[ChrisMoBro]

No. Just keep your right hand near the bottom corner and swipe up. Takes much less effort than clicking a button.

If you’re using the Apple Pencil in ProCreate that would be very clunky at first

 

[Nozuka]

Yep ! Second that ! No Notch= More Fun Just like a perfect condom !!
[doublepost=1533194847][/doublepost]Holy Smoke !! Look at the Big Boy SAMMIE What has it all packed in its latest TAB. Dolby Atmos Surround Sound and all !! Sammy has got all the swag going ! Cmon Buckle Up Apple !! Holy Cow ! Samsung is leading the Path making some great breakthorughs !!

With snapdragon 835... a chip from early 2017... likely slower than an iPad from 2016.

They are not even trying....

 

[Schizoid]

Don’t be fooled, this is the NEW MAC MINI!

 

[augustya]

With snapdragon 835... a chip from early 2017... likely slower than an iPad from 2016.

They are not even trying....

Why dont people ever understand this? it is not always about the latest processor is it also not a complete user experience ! A wow factor ??

 

[twistedpixel8]

Why would Apple have changed the placement of the time and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/battery symbols on iPad if there isn't going to be a notch?

UI consistency probably. Ironically, something Apple has been hopeless at since they let Ive loose on the interface design team.
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Don’t be fooled, this is the NEW MAC MINI!

Sweet, looks like it will be rocking 12 gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 spare gigabit Ethernet ports in its all new vertical design!

Adapters sold separately.

 

[otternonsense]

Curious if they'll also finally ditch the archaic chamfered edges and come up with a new enclosure design.

 

[Tozovac]

No. Just keep your right hand near the bottom corner and swipe up. Takes much less effort than clicking a button.

First of all, letting your thumb rest on a home button while watching in landscape mode and giving a quick press takes absolutely zero effort, I can’t think of anything easier. Having to move your hand to swipe up to get the home button and then give it another tap to enact it to, say, see the home screen, is typical Apple fashion of making the user perform more physical moves to do the same thing that used to take one move. Those small additions and increases in effort to do what used to be instantaneous Is getting to be a real drag, just for the sake of removing some physical button or port or hinged trackpad or other feature in the name of innovation. I think apples engineers are, too often, trying to think of new ideas when sitting in laboratories instead of focusing on how users actually use their devices, and again, it’s getting to be a real drag.

 

[dantroline]

So, the home button is really disappearing. Guess so will the audio-port.

Part of the long sunset of Apple Computer and the big hello to Apple Happy Toy Co. Yay.

(I really like the thumbprint reader and I really detest FaceID. It's a deal breaker for me)