Charge On, Pro: MagSafe Supercharges Massive iPad Battery

In the previous fiscal quarter, iPad’s revenue experienced a conspicuous 10% year-over-year decline, marking the most significant downturn among hardware segments. This trend seems poised to persist, compelling Apple to expedite the development of new iPad models. The OLED version of the iPad Pro is perceived as a pivotal move in this strategic shift. Apple intends to radically redesign the new iPad Pro to captivate users, with the adoption of an OLED display promising superior visual quality, such as deeper blacks and heightened color accuracy.

According to Wccftech, the OLED screen is one of the most critical updates in the new iPad Pro, available in both 11-inch and 12.9-inch variants. Samsung and LG are the suppliers of these displays. Additionally, Apple plans to introduce other novel technologies, like MagSafe wireless charging. Given that the OLED iPad Pro’s battery is substantially larger than that of the iPhone, it’s anticipated that the MagSafe’s charging power will be increased to avoid excessively prolonged charging durations.

As early as 2021, Apple contemplated equipping the 2022 iPad Pro with a glass back to enable wireless charging, conducting specific tests for this purpose. Regrettably, the 2022 iPad Pro model supporting wireless charging did not materialize. However, current insights from Apple’s supply chain suggest that MagSafe wireless charging may indeed feature in the forthcoming OLED iPad Pro.

Rumors also hint at the OLED iPad Pro being equipped with an M3 chip, offering up to 4TB of storage as an option. As for the release timeline, it might arrive earlier than many anticipate, with expectations set for an early 2024 launch. Analysts speculate that Apple’s accelerated release of the OLED iPad Pro is likely an effort to placate investors, aiming to boost sales through the introduction of new features in the product.