Rumors Suggest Potential MagSafe Charging Support for Apple’s 2024 iPad Pro
MagSafe functionality made its debut in iPhone models with the introduction of the iPhone 12 series in 2020. Now, Apple is rumored to extend this wireless charging technology to its line of tablets. Anticipated reports suggest that the next iteration of the iPad Pro, slated for a 2024 release, will integrate the MagSafe standard. Expected to arrive in 11.1-inch and 13-inch variants, the 2024 iPad Pro might adopt glass back panels as part of its design, potentially enabling support for MagSafe wireless charging.
A report by MacRumors, citing a source “familiar with companies that manufacture magnets for Apple products,” claims that the next-generation iPad Pro that’s set to launch in 2024 may offer MagSafe charging. This corroborates previous claims made by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Gurman earlier claimed that Apple was planning to swap the iPad Pro’s traditional metal back for a glass one to facilitate wireless charging.
Wireless charging doesn’t work with metal panels and with the adoption of MagSafe charging technology on future tablets, iPad Pro might get a new design with glass or plastic panels. Consequently, they could be more vulnerable to drops and damage as well.
Apple is anticipated to provide faster charging speeds with MagSafe on iPad Pro. It could also allow for new wire-free accessories and a common MagSafe charger compatible with both the iPhone and iPad. The iPad Pro 2024 model is expected to work with the 15W magnetic Qi2 wireless chargers.
In addition to anticipated charging enhancements, the upcoming iPad Pro slated for the following year is speculated to undergo significant transformations, including the adoption of 11.1-inch and 13-inch OLED displays alongside a complete design overhaul. Reports also suggest that the device will be driven by the highly anticipated 3nm M3 chip, showcasing Apple’s dedication to advancing its hardware capabilities. Nonetheless, Apple remains tight-lipped about specific details regarding the next-generation iPad Pro. Therefore, while these insights offer exciting prospects, it’s prudent to approach them with a measure of skepticism until officially confirmed by the company.
