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iPad Dock feature coming in 2023; iPad Pro model with M2 chip to launch in October: Report


According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is working on an iPad dock that would allow the device to act as a display and smart speaker. The company reportedly plans to introduce this capability as soon as next year, turning the iPad into a device that resembles a smart display that you can place on a counter or nightstand. Meanwhile, Apple will launch a new iPad Pro model powered by the new M2 chip also found on the company’s latest MacBook Air models launched earlier this year.

In his weekly Power On newsletter, Gurman speak that Apple has been working on an iPad dock accessory that can be sold separately. Bloomberg before report that the company is working on a standalone feature to combine the tablet with a speaker hub. Amazon has done something similar with its Fire tablets, as the company allows users to place devices in the charging dock to lift them up like a smart display.

Meanwhile, Google recently announced an upcoming Pixel Tablet docking accessory that is said to act as both a magnetic charging station and a speaker. Once the tablet is in place, it will act like a smart speaker with a display, with support for the Google Assistant.

Gurman notes that an iPad dock could do the same, potentially allowing users to make FaceTime calls and hands-free control of smart devices in the home.

The company is also working on other devices in the smart home space, including an updated version of the HomePod that Gurman says could feature an updated display, S8 chip, and multi-touch functionality.

Last year, Gurman report that Apple is also planning a device that combines an Apple TV and a smart speaker with a camera, which he believes is still in development.

Meanwhile, Apple is getting ready to launch the iPad Pro before the end of this month, which is rumored to come with 11-inch and 12.9-inch screen options codenamed J617 and J620. According to Gurman, the tablet will be powered by Apple’s in-house M2 chip that debuted on the new MacBook Air models.


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