According to the latest reports, Bloomberg reporters Mark Gurman and Debby Wu said last year that Apple has tested a new iPad Pro with a glass back to support wireless charging. In a recent newsletter, Gurman said that the new iPad Pro is expected to be released in 2022.
Although the new iPad Pro is expected to support wireless charging, 9to5Mac reported today that Apple may eventually abandon the glass back design after testing due to concerns about the device being fragile.
Sources familiar with Apple’s design plans point out that Apple has developed an iPad Pro prototype with a larger glass Apple logo and wireless charging. According to the report, one of the prototypes supports MagSafe, which uses stronger magnets than the iPhone to prevent accidental damage and supports faster wireless charging than the iPhone’s MagSafe.
Given that Apple has several product prototypes in-house, it is still uncertain whether the iPad Pro with a glass back will be released, but it is reported that the next-generation iPad Pro will adopt a new design that supports wireless charging. The exact release date of the device is currently unknown.