This could be the truly awesome iPad Pro you’ve been waiting for.
Per Mark Gurman and Bloomberg, Apple is rumored to be announcing new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro tablets in “a number of days.”
The new 11-inch and 12.9-inch models, codenamed J617 and J620, will be the first update to the higher-end iPad since April 2021, where both models gained the M1 chip and a new 12.-9-inch mini-LED display. For their first update in a year and a half, the upcoming iPad Pro models are expected to gain the M2 Apple silicon chip, offering faster performance and possibly new charging capabilities.
It’s thought that the new iPads will look similar to the current models, with no significant changes expected. Early rumors hinted at a mini-LED display for the smaller 11-inch model, which is currently only available on the 12.9-inch model. This feature is no longer expected to be incorporated on the 11-inch tablet.
It’s also thought that the updated iPad Pro models could feature a form of MagSafe charging. There is also the possibility the new iPad Pro models could feature reverse-wireless charging capabilities, allowing users to charge their iPhone or AirPods on the back of the iPad.
Given the incremental update expected with these updcoming iPads, Apple is thought not to be planning a media event for October, and is instead expected to launch the new iPads and updates to the Mac lineup through press releases and updates on its website.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.