Proper now there’s loads of deal with the brand new iPhones that Apple is because of unveil in September, however we’re additionally anticipating a brand new entry-level 10.2-inch iPad 2022 and two new iPad Professional 2022 fashions within the coming months – and we simply obtained some extra data on the upcoming slates.

As per well-known tipster Mark Gurman at Bloomberg (opens in new tab) and sources talking to 9to5Mac (opens in new tab), Apple is planning an October occasion to launch its three new tablets, which can nicely seem alongside new and up to date M2 variations of the Mac Mini, Mac Professional and MacBook Professional.

Probably the most reasonably priced iPad within the vary, the 10.2-inch mannequin, is seemingly getting some fairly main upgrades: the port will swap from Lightning to USB-C (to match the opposite Apple iPads), and the display might get a lift in decision in addition to growing in dimension to 10.5 inches or 10.9 inches. Internally, it ought to get upgraded to the A14 Bionic chip.

For the professionals

As for the 2 iPad Professional fashions – changing the iPad Professional 11 and iPad Professional 12.9 launched final 12 months – the rumor is that these slates are going to get upgraded to the most recent M2 processor, with mini-LED screens for each fashions (beforehand unique to the bigger one) and the introduction of the MagSafe charging and battery tech to match the iPhones.

That is fairly a formidable record of updates and may be certain that there’s loads of curiosity within the new fashions. Gurman additionally reviews that iPadOS 16 has been delayed whereas issues with Stage Supervisor get ironed out, however it is going to be able to go by October.

We’ve got seen some reviews suggesting that these new iPads will launch in September with the iPhones, and whereas Apple has beforehand unveiled new tablets in September, this time round it is wanting extra probably that there might be one other occasion in October.

Evaluation: the excessive bar for {hardware} ecosystems

If we wanted one other reminder of simply how good Apple’s {hardware} ecosystem is, then the following couple of months ought to present it. First up we have got the iPhone 14 vary, arguably the very best smartphone line-up within the enterprise proper now, with some attention-grabbing new upgrades apparently on the best way.

As we have reported right here, tablets and computer systems ought to observe. Once more, these are units on the very chopping fringe of their respective fields. We must also see the Apple Watch eight earlier than too lengthy, the smartwatch that different smartwatches wish to be.

Telephones, tablets, wearables, computer systems… it is a formidable sequence of merchandise, and one which the likes of Samsung and Google try to match. As but although, nobody has come near Apple when it comes to its {hardware} and software program ecosystem setup.

If there’s one weak point in the case of Apple’s choices, it is in providers: suppose Apple Mail versus Gmail for instance, or Apple TV Plus versus Netflix. It is right here that Apple is lagging behind the competitors, which is why the corporate has been investing a lot into these digital providers lately.

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