Gurman: iMac with M3 chip already in the works, could be released later next year

Gurman: iMac with M3 chip already in the works, could be released later next year

While Apple just finished introducing all the M1 chip variants and we wait for the first batch of M2 computers, it seems the Cupertino company is already working on its third generation of silicon for Macs – and iPads. The M3 iMac is coming, here’s what we know.

In the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says that an M3 version of the iMac is already in the works. Although it isn’t clear what kind of advances or technology this chip will use, it’s interesting to know that Apple is already aiming its entry-level processor to another iMac.

For now, Gurman believes Apple is working on several computers with the M2 processor:

  • An M2 chip for a new MacBook Air, entry-level MacBook Pro, and Mac mini;
  • M2 Pro and M2 max chips for a new 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro;
  • A dual M2 Ultra chip for the Mac Pro.

The M2 chip could land as early as June as the journalist said that Apple could be planning to release some new Macs in the next couple of months. In addition, here’s what Gurman wrote about the M3 iMac:

Since then, I’ve heard that the M2 chips aren’t the only one in testing within Apple. And if you’re waiting for a new iMac, i’m hearing an M3 version of that desktop is already in the works – though I imagine it won’t launch until the end of next year at the earliest. For those who are interested, an iMac Pro will still be available. But it won’t happen anytime soon.

9to5Mac was also able to confirm with independent sources that Apple is working in all those M2 Macs, although it’s interesting to note that the next iMac could possibly just feature the M3 chip later next year, skipping the M2 processor.

As of now, the only iMac available is the 24-inch model. Since the company has no plans to introduce a bigger iMac, it seems this could be the version to get the M3 processor in the future.

What do you think of Apple’s schedule for its new Macs? Which one are you waiting for the company to release? Comment below to share your views.

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iPadOS 16: Here’s what we know so far about new features, supported devices, and more

iPadOS 16: Here’s what we know so far about new features, supported devices, and more

WWDC 2022 will start in a few weeks from now. On June 6, Apple will likely announce iPadOS 16, which will mark the next major release of Apple’s software platform for the iPad. Head below as we recap all of the latest rumors and expectations for iOS 16 this year, including new features, release info, and more.

When will iPadOS 16 be announced?’

iPadOS 16 will likely be announced on June 6, during WWDC 2022’s keynote. The event will be online, although some students and developers will be able to attend the keynote in person at Apple Park.

Apple will continue to test its operating system until September. This is similar to what it has done in the past.

iPadOS 16 supported devices

iPadOS Pro concept could fully utilise the iPad hardware

One of the biggest questions people have every year is whether or not Apple will drop support for any older iPad model. With last year’s release of iPadOS 15, Apple maintained compatibility with all of the devices that were supported by iPadOS 14, although limiting many functions.

An early rumor indicates that Apple plans to drop support for the iPhone 6s and the original iPhone SE. If that’s the case, iPadOS 16 could be incompatible with iPad mini 4, iPad Air 2, iPad (fifth-generation), and the original iPad Pro models.

With that in mind, here’s what iPads could possibly receive iPadOS 16:

  • iPad Pro 12. 9 (5th gen);
  • iPad Pro 11 (3rd gen);
  • iPad Pro 12. 9 (4th gen);
  • iPad Pro 11 (2nd gen);
  • iPad Pro 12. 9 (3rd gen);
  • iPad Pro 11 (1st gen);
  • iPad Pro 12. 9 (2nd gen);
  • iPad Pro 10. 5 (2nd gen);
  • iPad Air (5th gen);
  • iPad Air (4th gen);
  • iPad Air (3rd gen);
  • iPad mini (6th gen);
  • iPad mini (5th gen);
  • iPad (9th gen);
  • iPad (8th gen);
  • iPad (7th gen);
  • iPad (6th gen);

New features with iPadOS 16

As of now, there are two main features expected for iPadOS 16: a new multitasking interface and revamped look for notifications.

The rumored focus on notifications is interesting because Apple has made numerous changes to the iOS notifications system over the last two years, with the introduction of features like Notification Summary and Focus Modes. Apple seems to be unhappy with iOS’s implementation of notifications and plans more improvements for next year.

Also, iPadOS Pro users keep asking Apple for a more intuitive multitasking experience. Windows would, by far, be the best option to improve iPad’s experience on larger screens. Although the company made it easier to use Slide Over and Split View, the operating system is still not there yet.

Pro apps, such as Final Cut Pro, and the ability to have different accounts for the same iPad – just like on macOS and tvOS – are feature requests from users for years as well.

9to5Mac’s Take

We expect more details on iPadOS 16 to emerge as we approach WWDC 2022 kicking off June 6. Although Apple will announce tons of new features, if iPadOS 16 finally gets a proper multitasking interface, this will be a huge improvement for the operating system.

Personally, I hope to see Apple revamp notifications in a way that makes it much clearer and easier to see your latest notifications without awkward grouping. I’m also hoping for some updates to home screen widgets, particularly in regards to interactivity, and major updates to the Home app and HomeKit in general.

What do you hope to see in iPadOS 16? Is there anything you’d like to see in iPadOS 5? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments section!

Related:

  • iOS 16: Here’s what we know so far about new features, supported devices, and more
  • watchOS 9: Here’s what we know so far about new features, supported devices, and more
  • Here’s everything we know so far about the 2022 iPad Pro
  • M1 iPad Pro turns one, but patience for pro experience hits zero

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Apple now removing outdated apps from the App Store, developers complain

Apple now removing outdated apps from the App Store, developers complain

Apple sent some developers an email entitled “App Improvement Notice”, informing them that they will take down any App Store app that hasn’t been updated “in a substantial amount of time .”

As first reported by The Verge, developers have been complaining over social media about this new policy as this could be harmful for indie and game developers. One of them, Twitter user Protopop Games, shared an screenshot of the email sent by Apple:

App Store improvement Notice

This app has not been updated in a significant amount of time and is scheduled to be removed from sale in 30 days. No action in required for the app to remain available to users who have already download the app.

You can keep this app available for new users to discover and download from the App Store by submitting an update for review within 30 days. If no update is submitted within 30 days, the app will be removed from sale.

While one could point out that demanding developers to update their apps once in a while with Apple’s newest APIs could improve the user experience in newer devices, it’s also causing a lot of controversy, as shown by developer Emilia Lazer-Walker. She had some of her older games from the App Store removed:

“Games can exist as completed objects. These free projects aren’t suitable for updates or a live service model, they’re finished artworks from years ago.”

The Verge notes that Apple’s App Store Improvements page shows the company is “implementing an ongoing process of evaluating apps, removing apps that no longer function as intended, don’t follow current review guidelines, or are outdated,” although it’s not clear when the page was updated or what frequency does an app need to be updated to remain on the App Store.

The App Store has come under intense scrutiny over the years due to accusations of antitrust from developers and government. The most famous case is Epic vs. Apple and the Netherlands fining Apple in more than $50 million due to dating app controversy.

Apple is yet to comment on this matter. We’ll be updating the story as soon as we get information from Apple.

I feel sick. Apple just sent me an email saying they’re removing my free game Motivoto because its more than 2 years old.

It’s part of their App improvement system.

This isn’t cool. Console games from 2000 are still available for sale.

This is an unfair barrier for indie developers. pic.twitter.com/7XNcLfiEcR

— Protopop Games (@protopop) April 23, 2022

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YouTube comments have a big spam problem

YouTube comments have a big spam problem

Our YouTube channel recently hit another milestone – 1. 5 million subscribers and counting with over 325 million total views. That’s just two years after we reached 1 million subs and we are forever grateful for your continued support over the past 15 years of us making YouTube videos. We welcome new ideas, and we value the input of our community. Your comments on our videos are a great form of feedback – we can tell what you liked and what could be improved for future projects and we try to read as many of them as possible.


1.5 million subscribers and counting

1. 5 million subscribers and counting

YouTube, the largest video site out there, has many problems. Youtube comments below our videos have been filled with spammers pretending they are us, and using our logos and images for their personal gain. These individuals are trying to scam people via Telegram and WhatsApp by lying you’ve won a prize from us and asking you to cover expenses such as shipping costs.


Sample spam comment

One of the many spam comments

This is a blatant petty scam. However, we believe YouTube doesn’t take matters seriously enough. That is why we have enabled a hard comment filter option for our YouTube videos. YouTube’s current moderation tools for spam comments are outdated. We have to review each comment separately.

The issue is not isolated to our channel – it is prevalent across the platform and affects numerous creators and celebrities. MKBHD made a great video on the topic which you can check out here.


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Handful of spam comment samples
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Various spam comments

These scammers create multiple accounts using our names and images. They are free to comment on as many videos as they physically can simply because YouTube’s system has no comment rate limiter. Kind of like the tale of the Lernean Hydra – you chop off one head and two more appear, comment spammers can keep on creating new accounts with our name after they’ve been reported and banned.

YouTube comments have a big spam problem

To sum up the situation, YouTube’s spam comment moderation system is not up to par and the new more aggressive comment filtration system will target spam comments which may flag some of your genuine comments in the process. YouTube apologizes for any difficulties you may have in voicing an opinion. We hope YouTube will pay more attention.

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Weekly poll results: Oppo F21 Pro pair fails to impress

Weekly poll results: Oppo F21 Pro pair fails to impress

Given the state of the world economy, people can be price sensitive. Which is bad news for Oppo’s new F21 Pro duo, whose hardware doesn’t quite justify their Rs20,000+ price tags.

The results from last week’s poll show that there may be some hope for the Oppo F21 Pro 5G. It found a small group of supporters, even at its current price. And if it gets a price drop, even more people could warm up to it.

As it stands, Rs27,000 can buy you a better screen, better chipset, better camera and better battery. Okay, maybe not all at once, but you can have several upgrades at that price. Or, alternatively, you can pay less for similar hardware.


The Oppo F21 Pro and F21 Pro 5G can use a price cut
The Oppo F21 Pro and F21 Pro 5G can use a price cut

The Oppo F21 Pro and F21 Pro 5G can use a price cut

The Indian market is highly competitive and the Oppo F21 Pro 5G could have used a stand-out feature to draw more people to its side. It gets the basics right – 3. 5 mm jack, microSD slot, some water resistance.

However, the competition offers high refresh rate displays and faster chipsets. There could be a lot more done for the cameras, such as. 4K video recording (or at least 1080p @ 60 fps) or OIS or an ultra wide module.

Meanwhile, the Oppo F21 Pro received little love. It has some advantages over the 5G model (e.g. a 90 Hz AMOLED panel), but even so it is too close to it in terms of pricing. People just aren’t fans of the Snapdragon 680, at least not when the price tag reads Rs23,000.

There isn’t much more to say about it, other than there are cheaper phones with similar hardware already on the market in India and the looming launch of the country’s first 5G network.

In case you missed it, check out our Oppo F21 Pro hands-on.

Weekly poll results: Oppo F21 Pro pair fails to impress

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Samsung x Sean Wotherspoon Galaxy Watch 4 bands and Galaxy S21 phone cases unveiled

Samsung x Sean Wotherspoon Galaxy Watch 4 bands and Galaxy S21 phone cases unveiled

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Sean Wotherspoon Eco-Conscious Phone Case

Sean Wotherspoon is more known among the sneakerheads for his designs and collaborations with big brands like Adidas. He has recently teamed up with the South Korean mobile giant Samsung’s version of the Galaxy Watch4 bands and the Galaxy S21 cases as a limited drop.

The Samsung Galaxy x Sean Wotherspoon Sustainable Accessories Collection has just been announced for the 2021 premium flagship and the smartwatch series. Samsung is trying to go greener, and one of its efforts is to offer more sustainable accessories. Samsung announces it in time for Earth Day. The limited-edition mobile accessories are sustainable, making them a helpful contribution to Mother Earth.

Designer: Sean Wotherspoon


Sean Wotherspoon is a plant-based designer that came up with three watchbands for the Galaxy Watch 4 and three phone cases for the Galaxy S21. They match the same print but are set in three different colors: Pink, Sky Blue, and Yellow. There are now available together with free watch faces you can download straight from the Google Play Store.

The new watch bands and phone cases are made from 100% biodegradable and recyclable materials. The series is actually the second release of sustainably sourced accessories by Samsung. In the future, we can expect more will be revealed as the company continues to team up with other eco-conscious designers.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Sean Wotherspoon Eco-Conscious Zero Rain Case

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Sean Wotherspoon Eco-Conscious Zero Dawn Band 7


Sean Wotherspoon’s design remains colorful like his plant-based sneaker designs released in 2018. He owns a vegan brand and is making waves in the eco-conscious fashion industry. Sustainable fashion is more than just a trend now–it is the future. His brand has been focused on raising awareness of the effects of our actions on our planet. His works aim to bring up the reality and start a conversation that will hopefully encourage others to be mindful of how they live.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Sean Wotherspoon Eco-Conscious Zero Dawn Band

Sean Wotherspoon is happy to be working with Samsung. He said, “From the start, it was clear that we were aligned on our commitment to sustainability and finding real eco-conscious solutions people can use in their everyday lives.” The new products from this collection are said to be a simple way to show support for the Earth.

The Sean Wotherspoon collection x Samsung reflects the designer’s passion for style and concern for the environment. He draws inspiration from his interests and all that make him smile. The collection is also meant to encourage and inspire positivity and mindfulness in the world.

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Sean Wotherspoon Eco-Conscious Watch Band

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Sean Wotherspoon Eco-Conscious Watch Face

The three styles of watchbands (Orchid, Dawn, and Rain) are made of eco-conscious TPU material. It is non-toxic and doesn’t come with DMF residue. You can recycle it at the end, making this product safe for the environment and biodegradable. All products are available for $49. 99 each. Each can be purchased directly on Samsung.com or the NTWRK App.

Samsung seems to be making progress in sustainability. Slowly, but surely. The first series from Samsung was released in September 2021 and was a collaboration with Sami Miro. The Los Angeles-based fashion designer’s collection with the tech giant included three watch faces and six watchbands for the Galaxy Watch4.

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Sean Wotherspoon Eco-Conscious Zero Dawn Band 5

Samsung’s Galaxy for the Planet campaign is here to stay and will continue to focus on reducing the company’s environmental footprint. This effort is intended to encourage more sustainable living for Galaxy users. For example, plastics in mobile packaging must be eliminated by the year 2025. Another goal is to include recycled materials in all mobile products by the same year.

A more sustainable world is possible with similar efforts not only by Samsung but also by other brands. Samsung Certified Re-Newed has been launched by the South Korean tech company. This campaign aims to offer refurbished phones with a lower carbon footprint.

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The unit’s parts of this effort have the same quality and performance as new devices. The parts are inspected and updated in a Samsung factory. They can be upgraded with new batteries or other certified parts if necessary. Even the one-year warranty offered is the same as those brand new Galaxy smartphones.

If you’ve been planning to buy a new premium flagship smartphone from Samsung but want to spend full price, you can consider the CRN Galaxy S21 series. You can receive up to a $100 e-certificate to use on select products and accessories and save up to $200.

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Every announced Star Wars video game in development

Every announced Star Wars video game in development

The number of new Star Wars video games in development has exploded since publisher Electronic Arts’ exclusive access to the Lucasfilm franchise has run its course. There are at least eight major Star Wars games in the works, likely with more to be announced in the coming months and years.

Those video game projects join a long list of new movies, TV shows, books, and comics set in George Lucas’ galaxy far, far away, as Lucasfilm Games works to rebuild Star Wars’ presence in games. Many of those games are years away, as evidenced by the number of Star Wars logos and untitled projects you’ll see below.

Beyond recent releases like Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed for Nintendo Switch, and continued development of games like the MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic, here are all the Star Wars games in development (that we know about).

Star Wars: Hunters

Developed by Zynga and NaturalMotion, the studio known for its CSR Racing games, Star Wars: Hunters is a free-to-play multiplayer arena combat game coming to Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch sometime in 2022. Star Wars: Hunters is set after the fall of the Galactic Empire, and features a colorful cast of original characters. Standouts include Slingshot, an Ugnaught who rides a Droideka into battle; Utooni, a pair of Jawas doing the two-kids-in-a-trench-coat thing; Grozz, a Wookiee who fights using a pair of torn-off KX droid arms as melee weapons; and J-3D1, a droid programmed to think it can use the Force.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake

BioWare and LucasArts’ seminal Star Wars role-playing game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is being “completely rebuilt from the ground up” by developer Aspyr, with some help from Sony Interactive Entertainment. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic – Remake promises to “[honor] what fans love about the original, while bringing new fans on this incredible journey.” The remake of the 2003 original will be released for PlayStation 5 as a console exclusive at launch, and it will also come to PC.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic – Remake does not have a release date.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2

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Image: Respawn Entertainment/Electronic Arts via Polygon

Titanfall and Apex Legends developer Respawn Entertainment is making a sequel to 2019’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, the game that sent Jedi Padawan Cal Kestis on a galaxy-spanning chase set after the events of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. Game director Stig Asmussen (God of War 3) is returning the lead the sequel, which does not have a release date or an official title.

Untitled Star Wars FPS

The Star Wars logo on a starry background with logos for EA, Respawn Entertainment, and Lucasfilm Games

Image: Electronic Arts/Lucasfilm Games/Lucasfilm

Respawn Entertainment also has an untitled, all-new Star Wars first-person shooter in the works. Game director Peter Hirschmann is leading development on the shooter, which is good news for fans of the early Medal of Honor games and the original Star Wars: Battlefront games, where he was a producer. Respawn’s Star Wars Shooter has not been released or launched on platforms. However, it seems to be Electronic Arts’ replacement of the Battlefront franchise which was created by DICE.

Untitled Star Wars strategy game

Respawn also has its fingers in a new Star Wars strategy game. Although the studio produces the game untitled, Bit Reactor is leading its development. Bit Reactor was founded by Civilization and XCOM franchise developers. Bit Reactor is helmed by Greg Foertsch, the art director of XCOM and XCOM 2. This one is not yet available.

Untitled Star Wars game from Ubisoft Massive Entertainment

Massive Entertainment, known for its work on the Tom Clancy’s The Division games, is making a “new story-driven open-world video game set in the Star Wars galaxy.” Little else is known about what Massive calls “The Star Wars Project,” other than that it will use the studio’s in-house Snowdrop engine and that Tom Clancy series veteran Julian Gerighty will serve as the game’s creative director.

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot described Massive’s Star Wars as “the beginning of a longer-term collaboration with Disney & Lucasfilm Games,” and we can expect much more from the Far Cry and Assassin’s Creed publisher.

Star Wars Eclipse

Image: Quantic Dream/Lucasfilm Games

Unveiled with a dramatic trailer at The Game Awards 2021, Star Wars Eclipse is the first announced video game set during the franchise’s relatively new High Republic era, the “golden age of the Jedi.” Eclipse is being developed by Quantic Dream (Detroit: Become Human, Heavy Rain) and will give players a diverse cast of characters as they explore the uncharted region of the Outer Rim and encounter never-before-seen species and planets. Quantic Dream claims a rich, multi-layered narrative. “Player choices will play a central role in the adventure, with every choice having a significant impact on the story .”

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Star Wars Eclipse does not have a release date or platforms, but early reports on its development indicate this trip through the Star Wars galaxy is far, far away.

Untitled Star Wars game from Skydance New Media

The Star Wars logo on a hyperspace background with logos for Lucasfilm Games and Skydance New Media

Image: Lucasfilm Games/Skydance New Media/Lucasfilm

Amy Hennig, who previously worked on a Star Wars game at EA’s Visceral Games studio, but saw her project — known as Project Ragtag — reworked and ultimately canceled, is getting another shot at Star Wars. Hennig’s relatively new studio, Skydance New Media, is developing a “richly cinematic action-adventure game featuring an original story” set in the Star Wars universe. No title, release date, or platforms have been announced.

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Oppo Reno7 Lite 5G in for review

Oppo Reno7 Lite 5G in for review

The Oppo Reno7 Lite 5G was introduced earlier this month with a Snapdragon 695 chipset. The name will be mostly seen in European markets, while in Asia it will be known as Oppo Reno7 Z 5G.

We now have a unit to review and it is the prettier Rainbow-colored version. It has a lovely design that plays with light in such a way that the colors appear different when looked at from various angles.

Oppo Reno7 Lite 5G in for review

The unit comes with a 33W charger and the appropriate cable. The Reno7 Lite is an impressively light device with flat sides and a 6. 43″ screen that makes it refreshingly easy to handle. The front panel is AMOLED, and Oppo managed to place the fingerprint scanner underneath. Although the power button remains flat, it can only be used to power your phone or wake Google Assistant if you press longer.

Oppo ships the phone with 8GB RAM and storage is 128GB, but just over 100GB are user-available. The Reno7 Lite 5G takes microSD cards slot in a hybrid slot – you must pick either a second SIM or the memory card.

Oppo Reno7 Lite 5G in for review

The camera design is typical for the Reno7 series with two bit circles within a rectangular island. Oppo installed ring lights beneath the rims to reduce bulging. Here, only the main lenses protrude. This feature, also known as Orbit light or Breathing light, acts as a notification light.

Press materials claimed it can “blink in a variety of colors depending on different scenarios” and can shine for 50,000 hours. 2 hours of blinking light can take only 1% of the battery, which hardly will ever take a toll on endurance. Still, we will test the device and report back whether these claims are correct.

Oppo Reno7 Lite 5G in for review

The Oppo Reno7 Lite 5G costs around EUR400 in Europe, which is somewhat higher than the Reno7 Z in Thailand, which is THB11,880, which equals EUR320.

We are already working on the review, and we will be ready soon with a verdict on whether these prices are worth it.

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Here’s everything we know so far about the 2022 iPad Pro

Here’s everything we know so far about the 2022 iPad Pro

Apple is set to release another generation of iPad Pro in 2022. A year after the model with the M1 chip, miniLED display, and 5G support was first introduced, the company is rumored to launch an even better iPad Pro this year with the upcoming M2 chip.

Design and display: no miniLED 11-inch model

Rumors regarding a new design for the iPad Pro 2022 started in June 2021. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, this iPad could feature a glass back to enable wireless charging, most likely via MagSafe. Then, in December, the journalist corroborated with his previous report.

Wireless Charging replaces the traditional power cable with an electromagnetic mat. This makes it much easier to charge your device. It has grown into a common feature in smartphones but is a rarity among tablets. Apple added wireless charging to iPhones in 2017 and last year updated it with a magnet-based MagSafe system that ensured more consistent charging speeds.

The company is currently testing an identical MagSafe system on the iPad Pro. Wireless charging will likely be slower than directly plugging in a charger to the iPad’s Thunderbolt port, which will remain as part of the next models.

In January 2022, 9to5Mac was able to discover that Apple hit a roadblock in its plans to redesign the iPad Pro with MagSafe. While the company was testing a full glass back on the iPad Pro 2022, it became a drawback as it would make the product easier to damage and also much more fragile.

According to our sources, the company has developed iPad Pro prototypes with a larger Apple logo (similar to the one on the new MacBook Pro), but this one is made of glass. As a result, power would be transmitted through the glass logo. To prevent accidental accidents, the prototype has stronger magnets and supports faster charging speeds than MagSafe iPhone.

About its display, Apple is likely to maintain two different sizes: 11-inch and 12.9-inch. Although it was rumored that the 11-inch model would switch the LCD panel for a miniLED display, analysts Ross Young and Ming-Chi Kuo recently said that Apple will keep the LCD technology for the smaller iPad due to high costs of production.

Processor and storage capabilities

After Apple surprised everyone with the addition of the M1 chip on the iPad Pro, it’s likely for the company to add an upgraded version of this processor to the upcoming 2022 iPad Pro. Naturally, this iPad would feature the M2 chip, which is rumored to be released with a redesigned MacBook Air. 9to5Mac sources corroborate that this new iPad will feature this new processor. It should be faster than the M1, but it will not beat the M1 Pro, Max, or Ultra chips.

For its storage capabilities, it’s likely that Apple will maintain the same options, as there are no rumors regarding more than 2TB of storage, which means:

  • 128GB;
  • 256GB;
  • 512GB;
  • 1TB;
  • 2TB.

As Apple has been pushing away from the 64GB models on the iPhones, and all the new Macs start at 256GB, it would make sense if the company starts the 2022 iPad Pro with 256GB of storage instead of 128GB.

Battery, 5G, and new accessories

5G

9to5Mac is able to confirm that Apple is working on a new iPad Pro with a larger battery, as some users complain that the Magic Keyboard causes excessive battery drain. Not only that, but as you already read in this roundup, Apple is likely to introduce the ability to charge the 2022 iPad Pro with a MagSafe charger that’s even faster than the one available for the iPhone.

Although there are no rumors about the 2022 iPad Pro’s 5G capabilities, it’s likely that Apple will bring more bands for the upcoming model. Although there are no reports regarding accessories for the iPad Pro’s [****************************************************************************************************************************************************** ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************]G capabilities, it is possible that Apple will introduce the MagSafe connector to charge the iPad Pro.

When the 2022 iPad Pro will launch?

9to5Mac believes this new iPad will be introduced in the second half of this year. While we first believed that the company could be planning to unveil a redesigned MacBook Air alongside this tablet, it seems like the new Mac could be announced around June.

Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman said in his Power On newsletter that Apple will likely launch this new iPad Pro around September and November.

How much the 2022 iPad Pro will cost?

The 2021 12. 9-inch iPad Pro got a $100 price increase due to the miniLED display addition. 9to5Mac doesn’t think Apple will change the price of the Pro iPads, mostly because it’s not going to bring miniLED to the 11-inch version.

  • 128GB: $799
  • 256GB: $899
  • 512GB: $1,099
  • 1TB: $1,499
  • 2TB: $1,899

iPad Pro 12. 9-inch with Wi-Fi

  • 128GB: $1099
  • 256GB: $1199
  • 512GB: $1399
  • 1TB: $1799
  • 2TB: $2199

Wrap up

So far, these are the rumors regarding the 2022 iPad Pro. We’ll keep this page updated as we learn more.

As of now, you can find the 2021 iPad Pro for an even better deal on Apple’s official page on the Amazon Store here. Don’t forget to check out some 20W power adapters, Apple Pencil, Magic Keyboard, and AirPods as well.

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  • Will iPadOS 16 be enough to finally unleash iPad Pro’s full potential?
  • M1 iPad Pro turns one, but patience for pro experience hits zero

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Infinix Smart 6 launching in India on April 27

Infinix Smart 6 launching in India on April 27

The Infinix Smart 6 unveiled last October will debut in India on April 27. It’s powered by the Unisoc SC9863A SoC and runs Android 11 (Go Edition) with XOS 7. 6 on top.

The smartphone has 2GB RAM and 32GB storage onboard, but the Indian model will come with 64GB storage, and you’ll also be able to expand the RAM virtually by 2GB.


Infinix Smart 6 will come with 6.6-inch screen and 64GB storage
Infinix Smart 6 will come with 6.6-inch screen and 64GB storage

Infinix Smart 6 will come with 6. 6″ screen and 64GB storage

The Infinix Smart 6 is built around a 6. 6″ HD+ display with 500 nits peak brightness and a notch for the 5MP selfie shooter. The smartphone’s back panel, covered with Silver Ion antibacterial material, sports a fingerprint scanner and a square-shaped camera island with four circles – one for the flash, one for the 8MP primary camera, and one for the depth sensor. The fourth one is just for symmetry.


Infinix Smart 6's antibacterial back panel sports a dual camera setup
Infinix Smart 6's antibacterial back panel sports a dual camera setup

Infinix Smart 6’s antibacterial back panel sports a dual camera setup

The Infinix Smart 6 also comes with DTS Audio processing and has a 5,000 mAh battery under the hood that draws power through a microUSB port.

Infinix hasn’t revealed how much the Smart 6 will cost in India, but the smartphone’s promo page on Flipkart says it will be launched in the country “at a never before price. “

Infinix Smart 6 launching in India on April 27

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