New iPad Pro M2 models reportedly just days away – Engadget

Next-gen iPad Pro with Apple’s latest M2 processor expected to arrive in ‘a few days’, says Bloombergis Mark Gurman. It will be the first new model since May last year and will offer a 20% speed increase over the M1 version. Apple will also introduce an iPad docking station with built-in speaker in 2023 and launch new Macs later this year, Gurman wrote in its newsletter.

The new iPad Pro models will retain the same form factors as the current models, with 11-inch and 12.9-inch display versions. While the performance boost isn’t huge, 20% is still significant, the M2 chips should bring more efficiency to iPad Pros. Along with the new high-end models, Apple is set to launch an entry-level iPad soon, Gurman said. It would have a USB-C port instead of a Lightning port (in line with upcoming European rules), as well as 5G support – but will use an A14 Bionic rather than an M-series chip.

Another intriguing piece of news is that Apple is working on an iPad docking accessory with a built-in speaker that could be announced next year. The idea is that users can connect an iPad to the device and get the full home hub/smart speaker experience. It appears to resemble the Pixel charging speaker dock that Google revealed with the Pixel tablet going on sale next year.

Along with the new iPads, Apple will release 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models later this year. They will come with more powerful versions of the M2 chip, including the M2 Pro and M2 Max. A Mac Mini with an M2 processor is also coming in the near future.

Finally, Apple is working on the next-generation Apple TV which will use an A14 chip and come with 4GB of RAM, offering a significant boost over the current A12 model. While Gurman is generally specific about this stuff, Apple also tends to change its mind about products and launch dates – so take the rumors with a little salt until they’re officially out. announced.