It is undeniable that in many people’s minds, iPad is synonymous with tablet computers.
There is also a common understanding that there are two kinds of tablets in the world, one is iPad and the other is others.
Even though the Android tablet is catching up now, it is no different from the iPad in some experiences, but it is still a big gap in "ecology" and "high-end".
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The current situation of Android tablet (it is undeniable that Android tablet still has many advantages in iQiyi)
According to IDC data, in the first quarter of 2022, Apple still ranked first with a market share of 31.5%, while in China, the iPad accounted for half of the country, and the Android tablet has not yet shaken the iPad.
This year, almost all domestic brands have their own flat-panel products, and their functions have also been correspondingly ecological. There are even cross-platform collaboration functions, but the "sound volume" is not high.
On the contrary, the attention of the iPad remains undiminished. Even though Apple did not iterate on related products in the first half of the year, it only launched a more productive iPadOS 16 at WWDC in June, which attracted considerable attention.
According to the past, the official version of the new system will come with the new hardware, and the iPadOS 16, which will be launched this fall, will inevitably have an update of the iPad series at the same time.
IPad Pro: change the core without changing the shell
Since Apple introduced the Pro series for the iPad in 2016, it has maintained an update cycle of one and a half years (about 466 days).
The iPad Pro updated in April 2021 has been 476 days, and it has reached the update node. Not surprisingly, the new iPad Pro will be completely updated in September (or later in autumn).
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Go to the Apple Silicon team to "steal" the Cook of the M chip for the iPad Pro.
The iPad Pro 2021 is equipped with the same M1 chip as the MacBook Pro, which adds support for 5G networks, and the 12.9-inch iPad Pro is equipped with a miniLED screen.
In any case, the iPad Pro is in Apple’s mind, and it is a computer.
This year, Apple introduced a small upgraded M2 chip, which was subsequently used in the MacBook Pro 13. Without any accident, M2 will also be used in this year’s iPad Pro 11 and 12.9.
As for the rumored 14.1-inch iPad, it will not be updated this year, and may appear in Apple’s future product line next year or in the form of a folding screen.
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Imaginary picture of super-large screen iPad Pro
In this way, the biggest change of iPad Pro 2022 will upgrade the chip, and the appearance may still follow the old mold.
However, in terms of scalability, Apple may do some articles. According to Macotakara’s report, the iPad Pro will be equipped with a brand-new "four-pin smart connector" and equipped with two.
According to speculation, one may be used for MagSafe magnetic charging, and the other is still connected with a new keyboard or other accessories.
With the productivity-enhanced iPadOS 16, the new interface can greatly enrich the extended experience of iPad Pro, and make a small desktop "computer" properly.
In other details, the productivity function that iPad Pro prefers makes iPad Pro mainly use landscape scenes most of the time.
Therefore, its camera module (including Face ID component) may be moved to the long side. Of course, if the screen border of iPad Pro becomes narrower (which means the screen size increases), bangs, a special element of Apple’s modern products, may also appear in iPad Pro.
In addition, this year’s iPad Pro screen will remain the same as the previous generation, with 11-inch LCD material and 12.9-inch miniLED.
Generally speaking, the core of iPad Pro will definitely be upgraded to M2, and the design will remain the previous work, but some details will not be ruled out.
IPad 10: change the design without changing the Touch ID
In the autumn of 2021, iPad 9 was updated together with iPhone and iPad mini, but its design still follows the old mold, and the incomplete screen will make you travel through time and space in a trance.
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iPad 9
As the cheapest iPad, with the ecological appeal of iPadOS, it has eaten many education markets and entry-level tablet markets.
However, the lower configuration is still somewhat outdated, probably to block Android tablets with similar price, and the iPad 10 updated in autumn may bring a brand-new design style.
Whether it is iPad Pro, iPad Air or iPad mini, they are all full-screen designs with right angles, and the new design of iPad 10 will be close to them.
The right-angled side, narrow border and colorful design make it look a bit like iPad Air, but the four sides of the front are not equal in width, and the top and bottom are slightly wider, in order to keep the TouchID physical buttons down.
The back camera style is similar to that of iPhone X, except that it is not a dual camera, and the bulge is just a main camera and flash.
In addition, the fuselage interface will also bid farewell to Lightning and turn to USB-C, and the configuration of the right-angled side allows the iPad 10 to support the second-generation Apple Pencil, which also means that the first-generation materialized Apple Pencil will be eliminated.
On the core configuration, iPad 10 may be equipped with A14 chip, unable to support the front-stage scheduling function of iPadOS 16, and adding support for 5G network standard.
On the whole, the iPad 10 designed in this way will be the most changed entry iPad in recent years, and the coexistence of right-angle border and TouchID will also be a rare combination.
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Possible 2022 iPad series, the thicker the border, the lower the price. Image from: theapplehub
In this way, while introducing the new design, it is also somewhat different from the product lines such as iPad Air, which is a bit wonderful.
In addition, the iPad 10 may raise the price on the basis of the previous work, so it does not rule out that the iPad 9 will continue to sell at a reduced price. This strategy is also wonderful.
New productivity packages may also come.
In view of the major design changes of the iPad 10 and the fact that the iPad Pro may also expand its body, accordingly, related accessories are likely to be updated together.
For iPad 10, the new magnetic smart double-sided clip will also be launched together, and it does not rule out that it will bring a brand-new smart keyboard. Apple Pencil and USB-C docking station are likely to be compatible with the current configuration.
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IPad 10 compatible with the second generation Apple Pencil Image from: applefans
The new iPad Pro will not be as simple as the iPad 10, and the related full set of productivity accessories may be updated and enhanced.
IPad 10 is compatible with the second generation of Apple Pencil, so for Pro series, there may be a new generation of Apple Pencil to match it.
It is rumored that the new Apple Pencil will optimize the volume and add a touch area to add the function of custom buttons.
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The whole set of fully upgraded pictures comes from: the verge
Due to the appearance of "four-pin smart connector", the new iPad Pro will not be compatible with the old Magic Keyboard.
Earlier, Apple’s patent revealed that after the combination of the new Magic Keyboard and iPad Pro, a "drawing board mode" was added, which can provide the shape of the drawing board without disassembly.
The overall shape is very close to the "three-in-one" shape of Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Studio, which adds a little more productivity.
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
In addition, the new Apple Pencil that may be updated can also be stored in the rotating shaft of Magic Keyboard after the volume is optimized, which has enough integration.
In addition to the productivity package, the iPad Pro with MagSafe magnetic charging function may have a brand-new charging system, some of which are similar to the MagSafe form on the MacBook Pro, but the volume may be smaller.
IPad has become an indispensable product line for Apple. In the just-released financial report for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022, iPad brought Apple $7.2 billion in revenue, almost similar to Mac ($7.4 billion).
In order to better polish iPadOS 16, it was also reported that Apple intends to postpone the official launch of iPadOS 16 until October. At the same time, iPad 10 and new iPad Pro may not be released together with the iPhone in September.
It is worth noting that October of last year was generally the update period of macOS, and iPad was separated from iPhone, which actually became an independent operating system just like iPadOS was getting rid of the affiliated system of iOS.
The more comprehensive iPad Pro has played the role of "productivity tool" among some people in recent years. When the iPad is gradually involved in the productivity scene, the iPad will eventually get closer and closer to the concept of "your next computer".
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