The iPad Pro (2022) powered by Apple’s M2 processor was launched earlier this week. Now, Apple is said to be working on a lightweight version of macOS specifically for the latest iPad Pro. This version of macOS could be codenamed ‘Mendocino’ and is expected to be released as macOS 14 in 2023. iPad Pro comes with iPadOS 16 and offers up to 16GB of unified storage. The Cupertino giant also unveiled a redesigned iPad with a 10.9-inch display alongside an M2-powered iPad Pro. The A14 Bionic chipset powers the 10th-generation iPad.
Tipster Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) on Twitter declare that Apple is working on a smaller version of macOS specifically for the new iPad Pro models. According to him, the latest version, codenamed ‘Mendocino’, is being tested by the company. It is supposed to be released as macOS 14 next year.
The test is said to be done with the macOS UI that is 25% larger for touchscreens. The apps in the macOS version are still said to be optimized for the iPad.
iPad Pro (2022) models with M2 processor are launched in India last week with iPad has the A14 Bionic chipset. The iPad Pro 11 inch (2022) starting from Rs. 81,900 for the Wi-Fi model and Rs. 96,900 for wireless network model. 12.9 inches iPad Pro (2022) starting from Rs. 1,12,900 for the Wi-Fi model and Rs. 1,27,900 for wireless network model.
iPad Pro (2022) models come with iPadOS 16 and support up to 16GB of unified memory. A dual rear camera unit consisting of a 12-megapixel wide-angle sensor and a 10-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, 5G connectivity and a 12-megapixel front-facing ultra-wide-angle sensor are its other key features.
The 11-inch iPad Pro is equipped with a Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 1,688×2,388 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz with ProMotion. The larger 12.9-inch model features a Liquid Retina XDR mini LED display with a resolution of 2,048×2,732 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz with ProMotion.
