The next-generation iPad Pro with Apple’s newest M2 processor is ready to reach in “a matter of days,” in accordance with Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. It’ll be the primary new mannequin since May of final yr, and reportedly supply a 20 p.c velocity increase over the M1 model. Apple may even introduce an iPad dock with an built-in speaker in 2023 and launch new Macs later this yr, Gurman wrote in his publication.

The new iPad Pro fashions will hold the identical type components as the present fashions, with 11-inch and 12.9-inch show variations. While the efficiency bump is not huge, 20 p.c continues to be important, the M2 chips ought to deliver extra effectivity to the iPads Pro. Along with the brand new high-end fashions, Apple is about to launch an entry-level iPad quickly, Gurman mentioned. It’ll reportedly have a USB-C as a substitute of a Lightning port (according to upcoming European guidelines), together with 5G help — however will use an A14 Bionic fairly than an M-series chip. 

Another intriguing piece of stories it that Apple is engaged on an iPad docking accent with a built-in speaker that is could possibly be introduced subsequent yr. The concept is that customers may connect an iPad to the machine and get a full residence hub/sensible speaker expertise. It seems to resemble the Pixel charging speaker dock that Google revealed was coming with the Pixel Tablet happening sale subsequent yr. 

Along with new iPads, Apple can be launching 14- and 16-inch MacEbook Pro fashions later within the yr. They’ll include extra highly effective variations of the M2 chip, together with the M2 Pro and M2 Max. A Mac Mini with an M2 processor can also be coming within the close to future. 

Finally, Apple is engaged on the next-generation Apple TV that can use an A14 chip and include 4GB of RAM, providing a major increase over the present A12 mannequin. While Gurman is usually correct about these type of issues, Apple additionally tends change its thoughts about merchandise and launch dates — so take the rumors with some salt till they’re formally introduced.