Subj : iPad Pro 2024 tipped to support MagSafe, but that could come with
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Tue Dec 19 2023 10:45:05

iPad Pro 2024 tipped to support MagSafe, but that could come with some 
downsides

Date:
Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:41:27 +0000

Description:
A leak suggests the iPad Pro 2024 might offer wireless charging, but that 
could mean a change in material.

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If you want to wirelessly charge an iPad, then, well, youre out of luck, 
because even Apples top tablets like the iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) only support 
wired charging. But the iPad Pro 2024 might finally add wireless to the mix. 

 MacRumors claims  citing a source thats familiar with companies that 
manufacture magnets for Apple products  that the iPad Pro 2024 might support 
MagSafe charging. 

This is the first weve heard of the feature coming to the iPad Pro 2024, but 
we had previously heard rumors of MagSafe for earlier iPads, which ultimately 
didnt get it. 

So on the one hand, this leak could be wrong again, but on the other, the 
fact that it has been rumored for multiple slates suggests Apple might at 
least be experimenting with the feature. A durability downgrade 

However, you cant use wireless charging through metal, which is what current 
iPads are clad in, so if MagSafe does come to the iPad Pro 2024, that might 
mean it will have a glass back, much like the MagSafe-supporting iPhone 15 
line. 

Thats certainly possible, as we recently heard from Mark Gurman (an Apple 
tipster with a good track record) that the iPad Pro 2024 would have a 
revamped design . They didnt specify what that meant, but a glass back could 
certainly be considered a revamp. 

A glass back also has downsides though, as it would make the upcoming iPad 
less durable than current models. So youd be gaining a feature but would be 
more likely to break the tablet if you dropped or banged it. 

In any case, if MagSafe is offered it would likely mean the iPad Pro 2024 
would wirelessly charge at 15W, just like the best iPhones . Though thats 
rather slow, especially given the large batteries present in tablets. 

It would probably also support other MagSafe accessories, and MacRumors 
theorizes that it would support 15W Qi2 wireless chargers as well. 

All that said, the site notes that theres a chance the iPad Pro would use a 
Mac-like magnetic charger rather than the iPhones MagSafe implementation. 
Both are referred to as MagSafe but in the case of the Mac its magnetically 
connecting a cable, so its not wireless. That would be a lot less interesting 
but would also allow the iPad Pro to retain a metal back. 

Well likely find out which if either of these implementations are used soon, 
as leaks suggest the iPad Pro 2024 could land early next year. You might also 
like iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) review iPad Pro 2024 : what we know so far Best 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/tablets/ipad-pro/ipad-pro-2024-tipped-to-support-mag
safe-but-that-could-come-with-some-downsides


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