iPad Pro 2022: What’s Apple Cooking With the iPad Pro This Year?

It's been a long wait, but it looks like we're finally getting our hands on the new iPad Pro. Keeping in mind all the rumors, we already know a lot about the device.

Since we didn’t get to see the new iPad Pro (2022) at the iPhone 14 official launch in September 2022, we are looking forward to October because some leaks indicate Apple will hold a launch event to unveil the new iPad pro.

That implies we'll see Apple's latest high-end lineup and the 2022 entry-level iPad. If there’s any truth in the rumors(just as we wish), we might get lucky to see one more iPad apart from the iPad Pro 2022. 

So far, the rumors do not make the upcoming iPad Pro sound revolutionary, but we are beginning to get the feeling that it will include some valuable refinements.

If the company continues to win, the 2022 variant may be one of the finest tablets of the year.

Let's Cut to The Chase

• What exactly is it? Apple's sixth-generation tablet is aimed at professionals.
• When will it be available? October 2022, according to leaks and rumors
• What will it cost? Probably start at AU $1,344 and go up from there.

Design and Display of the iPad Pro 2022

While the iPad Pro 2022's overall design remains identical to last year's designs, there are few design-related rumors after all that could make a difference not just appeal-wise but also when it comes to usage.

The first is a possible shift to glass to add wireless charging to the iPad Pro. This rumor was initially reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in 2021 but was later challenged by 9to5Mac. 

We can anticipate that this is a type of MagSafe charging, which we have been witnessing lately in Apple's lineup with the iPhone 12 and, more recently, a return in MacBooks.

Last month, a release from Mac Otakara, a relatively reliable source for supply chain rumors, revealed that the iPad Pro 2022 models would have nearly identical chassis but switch from 3-pin to 4-pin connectors. 

The current MagSafe 3 chargers on MacBooks use a 5-pin design, so this is unlikely to be a MagSafe charging terminal. Still, it could improve power transfer to and from peripherals such as the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro.

When it comes to the size of the display, Apple is likely to stick with only two options: 11-inch and 12.9-inch. However, according to some rumors and leaks, the 11-inch design might pack a mini-led display instead of an LCD panel.

OLED displays aren't expected to be available for the iPad Pro until 2024. If you can wait, they sound like an impressive update that will make the iPad screen colorful and more durable.

Rumored iPad Pro 2022 Release Date and Price in Australia

It may be released in October, following Apple's main event for the iPhone 14 lineup as well as Apple Watch 8. If this is to believe, we will likely see the new iPad Pro in October 2022.

Moreover, If the iPad Pro comes with the rumored mini-LED display, be ready to experience a price hike. Also, we assume the 11-inch model to have at least the same $100 increase in price as the 12.9-inch model did last year.

The prices of all iPad Pro variants will then look something like this: 

• The 11-inch model might then cost AU $1344(starting price)
• The 12.9-inch model might cost AU $1,644(starting price)
• With a 2TB 12.9-inch variant, the price may shoot up to AU $3,289

Specifications And Features

Processor and Storage

Following the surprise integration of the M1 chip inside the iPad Pro, Apple is likely to include an improved version of this processing unit in the upcoming 2022 iPad Pro. 

Furthermore, this iPad would pack the M2 chip, which was made public alongside an innovative MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. It is anticipated to surpass the previously released M1 chip.

Apple's memory features are expected to stay unchanged, as no rumors of more than 2TB of memory have surfaced. 

Given that Apple has moved ahead from 64GB iPhone variants and that all latest Macs start at 256GB, it seems reasonable that the 2022 iPad Pro will begin with 256GB of memory instead of 128GB.

MagSafe, Wireless Charging

The new iPad Pro is expected to have a glass back rather than the existing aluminum ones. It aims to create wireless charging, also known as MagSafe, available on the iPad line for the first time.

Although it has long been rumored that Apple wants to remove all ports from its devices, we believe that now is not the time, as Pro consumers enjoy connecting gadgets to their devices to expand their capabilities. 

As a result, wireless fast charging will serve as a welcome addition rather than a replacement for the USB-C port.

According to other reports, the glass backs have created serious problems, as they render the iPads more vulnerable to brittle fracture and could also add weight. Apple might also consider producing the Apple logo glass, which might solve some of these issues.

Reverse Charging

Wireless Charger could herald the entry of another popular feature on IOS devices which is reverse charging. Although this is a speculative rumor, Apple may allow the new iPad Pro back to playing a role as a wireless charging mat.

Wrapping Up!

So far, these have been the rumors about the iPad Pro 2022. We'll ensure that we keep this updated as we learn more.

The M2 upgrade may be enough to persuade those who use the iPad Pro as a laptop replacement to reconsider. While most users do not need that much strength in a tablet, perhaps the iPad Pro is not suitable for them.

With less than a month until the expected launch of the iPad Pro 2022 models, we could see more leaks in the following weeks, so hang tight, and we'll keep you updated on everything leading up to the launch.