Actually thinking about this more - it would be cool if Apple would add an always on display to the iPad that is enabled when charging in a dock. Then the iPad could show information in an "exhibition mode" like webOS had.
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Next iPad Pro Might Feature Large Glass Apple Logo to Allow Wireless Charging
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I’m surprised they don’t just tie into the smart connector technology. Clearly, that supports charging (Smart Keyboard takes power from a USB C cable which then feeds power to the iPad Pro via smart connector).
Why is wireless charging preferable to say a smart connector?
If going proprietary, why not an easy attach dock with integrated charging function?
If going proprietary, why not an easy attach dock with integrated charging function?
Or, they could just use bulk metallic glass for the entire back 
As resilient as metal, but able to be molded in precise shapes like glass.
As resilient as metal, but able to be molded in precise shapes like glass.I know of places where they use iPads en masse. And at the end of the day, being able to set them in a cubbyhole and have them ready for tomorrow instead of having to connect a cable… I can see where that’d be something an organization would want.
Same. I bought one. HP discontinued them or something and they were on sale stupid cheap maybe $100.
Put Android on it and it was nice but agree. After I went to the iPad there was no going back. I still have that tablet in a drawer someplace.
iPad should go the way of the Mac and get Mac based MagSafe. iPhone magsafe/Qi charging doesn't make any sense, it is way too slow for the size of a 13" iPad's battery. Also how is it practical at all if you have a keyboard case attached?
That would kind of make sense for AirPods, but are you going to hold your iPad with an iPhone 13 Pro Max attached magnetically to the back? This is also rendered useless by having a keyboard or Smart Cover attached to the back.
Yes please. I would love to set my iPad down on a device to wirelessly charge. I understand that the preferred method is to have a wired connection (Especially when in desktop mode), which would be ‘faster’ with a brick charger. But for me, I don’t need speed, I just prefer convenience and simple efficiency.
Yeah, I imagine leather “blotters” you can place on your desk that charge laptops and ipads wirelessly
That’s how I’m now charging my iPad Pro 10.5” … because the lightning port failed. Logitech has a stand that charges through the smart connector. (Not sure how “wireless” and a “smart connector” are different)
Having a second charging method for future iPads sounds good to me. Also means I can charge while using a usb headphone port adapter.
I have 42 of the 12.9” pros and a charging rack. The cable is right next to the iPad and people don’t plug them in. You have to remove all barriers to get 100% compliance.
That’s irrelevant. It still lost 1 USB-C port compred to its predecessor. So a price was paid for the convenience of not having to use dongles.
OK. Not sure why that is relevant in this discussion about inductive/wireless charging and iPads.
How about adding good software features for my overpowered m1 iPad instead of adding stupid hardware features?
Hmm, maybe this is what the infamous AirPower is going to become. A mat of some type that has charging coils almost everywhere and allow you to put your device almost anywhere on it and MagSafe magnets will align the device to get the most power from as many coils as possible.