M2 iPad Pro Six major features highlights
1, iPad Pro is equipped with a new generation M2 chip
Since , Apple updated in April 2021, it has also been more than a year since it was updated with iPad Pro. Now Apple will launch a new iPad Pro model in October. The current internal codes are J617 and J620, respectively. The appearance and screen size are also maintained at 11 inches and 12.9 inches. The most obvious is that iPad Pro will be equipped with a new generation M2 chip. The
M2 chip is a new generation of self-developed Apple Silicon chip launched by Apple at the 2022 WWDC Developer Conference. It is currently used in MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro models. Now the 2022 iPad Pro will also be equipped with M2 chips. The number of transistor is 25%, the performance calculation of GPU is increased by 35%, the memory bandwidth reaches 100GB and supports media engines. The M2 chip CPU and neural network engine are 18% and 40% respectively compared to the previous generation M1 chip .
2, MagSafe MagSafe MagSafe 2 Wireless Charging
It is known that M2 iPad Pro will support MagSafe magnetic wireless charging function for the first time. In order to avoid excessive body area, wireless charging must also be taken into account. The aluminum alloy back plate will be maintained, and the Apple Logo logo area will be changed to glass material and integrated MagSafe magnetic charging coil.
3. Strengthening the design of connection port
In order to improve the performance of iPad Pro professional tablet expansion, Apple may target the M2 iPad Pro body, which will upgrade the original 3 smart contacts to 4 smart contacts (4-Pin Smart Connector), which can be used to connect other devices and expand more accessories.
4, Apple Pencil The third generation of
Apple Pencil 2 has not been updated for 4 years since its launch. Now Apple may be launching the 3rd generation of Apple Pencil, which is just equipped with the new M2 iPad Pro technology, which can enhance the deep integration of software and hardware, and the accuracy and sensitivity of the stylus.
5, reverse wireless charging
There are also news from foreign media that Apple is also testing the "reverse wireless charging" function for iPad Pro, which can charge iPhone or AirPods through the back of iPad Pro. Apple has previously obtained the iPad reverse charging patent, and it is expected that it may also be used on the M2 iPad Pro series.
6, 48 million camera lens
In addition, Gurman also mentioned that the M2 iPad Pro lens will also be improved, but did not point out what improvements will be. If the iPhone 14 Pro series lens will be increased to 48 million pixels, which is a significant improvement compared to the previous 12 million pixels. It is expected that the M2 iPad Pro camera wide-angle lens will also be changed to 48 million pixels.
2022 iPad Pro M2 launch time
At present, Mark Gurman pointed out that Apple has arranged for the official version of iPadOS 16.1 to be launched on October 24, and Apple's quarterly financial report call will be held on October 27. Usually, Apple will be accustomed to launching new products within a few days before the financial report is released, which also means that 2022 new M2 iPad Pro launch time may be released with iPadOS 16 on October 24.
00 October Autumn Release Conference New
M2 iPad Pro will be launched in October in the form of a press release, Apple will also update the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models through online press releases before the end of the year, mainly equipped with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips. At the same time, Apple is also developing Apple TV models equipped with M2 Mac mini and A14 chips, which is the smallest update in the past two years.
