iPad Pro 22: Will there be new iPads with an M2 chip in a few days?

In 2020, Apple launched the first MacBooks that do not rely on an Intel processor, but instead draw their power from the Apple M1 ARM chipset developed in-house. At the WWDC developer event in early June, Apple announced the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with the new M2 chip, which are now closed Prices from 1,290 euros available are. According to the rumor mill, Apple will soon announce two new iPad Pros with M2 chipset.

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Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman assumes that new Apple tablets will be presented in a few days. According to his information, both the 11-inch and the 12.9-inch model will receive the same SoC that is also used in the current edition of the MacBook Air. Compared to the current iPad Pros, which were presented in April 2021, there should be 20 percent more performance. Allegedly, only the 12.9-inch model has a display with mini-LED technology. From next year there may also be an option for the Home Hub docking station, which acts as a stand for the Apple tablets, including a special home page for controlling smart heating thermostats and other smart home devices. Here Apple could Orientate the Alexa mode of the Android tablets Amazon Fire HD 8 & Co.

In addition to the new edition of the iPad Pro, a new generation of the entry-level tablet iPad is also to be launched. In the 10th iteration, this should also be the case so far at least 379 euros expensive iPad say goodbye to the Lightning connector and come along with USB-C. In line with the new Apple tablets, the company should release iPadOS 16 in the week starting October 24th. There may not be a live stream, as the next event is only planned for spring 2023 and it could be about the long-hyped augmented reality headset.

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Collection of possible new iPad Pros with Apple M2:

• The premiere of new iPad Pros with Apple M2 is said to be imminent. So far, the ARM chipset is only available in MacBooks, such as the MacBook Air.
• Compared to the current models of the iPad Pro series, the new versions should offer 20 percent more performance.
• Allegedly, only the 12.9-inch model has a display with mini-LED technology.
• In addition to the 11-inch iPad Pro and a 12.9-inch variant, Apple is also set to present the 10th generation of the normal iPad. For the first time, the Lightning connector says goodbye and is replaced by USB-C.

Source: Bloomberg