We also have a new entry-level iPad and a new Mac coming later this year.
The next iPad Pro, powered by Apple's latest M2 processor, will be available in "a couple of days," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It will be the first new model since May last year and is said to offer a 20 per cent increase in top speed over the M1 model In a press release, Gurman wrote that Apple will launch an iPad dock with built-in speakers in 2023 and new Macs later this year.
The new iPad Pro retains the same form factors as current models, available in 11-inch and 12.9-inch versions. While the performance gain isn't huge, 20 percent is still significant, the M2 chips should bring more efficient performance to the iPad Pro. Apple will soon launch an entry-level iPad with new premium devices ,Gorman said. It will reportedly have USB-C instead of a Lightning port (in line with upcoming European regulations) and support for 5G, but instead of an M-series chip he'll be using an A14 Bionic chip. .
Another interesting piece of news is that Apple is working on an iPad docking accessory with built-in speakers that could be released next year. The idea is that users can connect an iPad to the device and make the most of the Home Hub/Smart Speaker experience It looks like the Pixel charging speaker dock that Google announced will come with the Pixel tablet, which will be released next year.
Along with the new iPad, Apple will release 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros later this year. More powerful versions of the M2 chip will be available, such as the M2 Pro and M2 Max. A Mac Mini with an M2 processor is coming soon.
Finally, Apple is working on a next-generation Apple TV that will use the A14 chip and has 4GB of RAM, a significant improvement over the current A12 model. Although gourmets often specialize in these matters Apple also tends to change its mind about products and launch dates - so take the rumors with a grain of salt until they're officially announced.