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Glass rear for wireless charging

Despite not changing the overall form factor of the upcoming range, the new models of iPad Pro are rumoured to sport glass backs in place of the aluminium currently used. The reason for the switch to glass, according to Bloomberg, is to enable wireless charging to the iPad range for the first time.

The claim was backed up again in September 2021, with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman doubling down on the glass rear and reverse wireless charging capabilities of the upcoming iPad Pro range. 

Given the fact that it’s readily available (not to mention a hugely popular feature) on the iPhone range, it makes sense for the tech to finally make an appearance on Apple’s tablet range.

The question is, will it use standard Qi charging, or will it go down the MagSafe route, using a MagSafe-esque charger to provide wireless charging?

How much will the ipad pro (2022) range cost?

Much like the release date, there’s no word on possible pricing for the iPad Pro (2022) range, so we’ll reflect on past base pricing to give us a rough idea:

• iPad Pro 12.9in (2020): £969/$999
• iPad Pro 11in (2020): £769/$799
• iPad Pro 12.9in (2021): £999/$1,099
• iPad Pro 11in (2021): £749/$799

As you can see, Apple isn’t afraid to tweak the pricing of the iPad Pro range from time to time. While the iPad Pro 11in (2021) is actually £20 cheaper in the UK than its predecessor, the iPad Pro 12.9in model saw a £30/$100 increase this time around – likely due to the upgraded mini-LED display.

That said, it doesn’t like to dramatically increase the price of an already-premium tablet range, so while the iPad Pro 11in may go up slightly depending on the upgrades on offer, we can’t see the 12.9in model breaking the sacred £1,000/$1,100 mark.

Latest ipad pro (2022) design & feature rumours

Apple has spent the past year syncing the design language of its product range, with the iPad Mini 6 and iPhone 13 sporting the same industrial, angular look as the iPad Pro range.

With that in mind, we don’t expect Apple to redesign the wheel – or more appropriately, the iPad Pro – with its 2022 refresh. There will be a range of new features of course, and the rumour mill has been churning away despite potentially being a little under a year away from release.

M1 pro, m1 max, or m2 chipset

Given Apple’s transition to the M1 chipset on the iPad Pro (2021) range, it’s safe to assume that one of its successors will be featured in the 2022 range.

This could be either of the M1 Pro or M1 Max chips found in the redesigned 14 & 16in MacBook Pro range, perhaps with the Pro found in the smaller iPad Pro and the Max included in the larger model.

It’s also possible that Apple will debut a next-gen M2 chip in 2022 alongside the new iPad Pros, but this feels less likely, as it would be too soon after the unveiling of the M1 Pro & Max variants — so it’s more likely that we’ll see these added to the iPads.

Refreshed design

As well as a glass rear and reverse wireless charging, one analyst suggests the iPad Pro could get an updated design — though the leaker isn’t sure if it’s for next year’s model, or it’s just something in the works behind closed doors at Apple Park. 

Reverse wireless charging

In the same report, Bloomberg also suggests that the transition to a glass back will also enable reverse wireless charging for the first time. This would allow owners to charge a Qi-enabled iPhone or AirPods by placing them on the rear of the tablet – handy for quick top-ups.

Don’t expect the Apple Watch to be supported though; it uses a different kind of wireless charging that makes it incompatible with standard Qi wireless chargers.

When will the ipad pro (2022) range be released?

With the iPad Pro (2021) range still close in the rear-view mirror, it should come as no surprise that Apple has yet to announce a release date for the next-gen tablet range.

With that being said, what we can do is look at previous releases to get an idea of when to expect the new iPad Pro range to appear. Going back to the release of the first-gen iPad Pro 11 in 2021, here’s how the iPad Pro release schedule looks:

• iPad Pro range (2021): November 2021
• iPad Pro range (2020): March 2020
• iPad Pro range (2021): May 2021

As you can see, it’s not quite as clear-cut as the Apple Watch or iPhone, which tend to debut in September every year, but there is a vague first-half-of-the-year schedule over the past few years. If Apple is to continue that with the new models, we should see the new iPad Pro range appear sometime in the first half of 2022.

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman claims that a new iPad Pro will be released in 2022, but has yet to provide a release window. 

If you can’t wait that long, take a look at our iPad buying guide to find out which is the best tablet for you right now, and we list the best.

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Слух: apple развернёт яблоко и камеры в новых ipad pro

Согласно последним слухам от инсайдера под ником Dylandkt, Apple готовится перевернуть логотип и камеры на новом iPad Pro.

Многие ждут такого обновления годами, учитывая позиционирование устройств как «замену ноутбукам». Логотип во всех моделях iPad расположен вертикально, а будет — горизонтально.

Камеры также перевернут, чтобы подтолкнуть пользователей чаще использовать планшет в альбомной ориентации.

На новых Magic Keyboard, к слову, логотип расположен правильно. Почему не сделали так в планшетах — неизвестно.

Также систему Face ID переместят на другую грань. Фронтальная камера и датчики будут расположены под стилусом Apple Pencil. Так вы не сможете перекрыть датчики рукой, когда нажимаете кнопку питания.

Когда Apple решится на такие перемены, инсайдер не сообщает. Но тут мы вспоминаем недавние слухи Bloomberg, что в 2022 году Apple изменит дизайн iPad Pro. Вероятно, компания уменьшит рамки и увеличит дисплей, а заодно и развернёт логотип.