The next iPad Pro could take inspiration from the iPhone 12 with a new glass body and wireless and reverse wireless charging

That's according to Bloomberg sources inside Apple who note that this major overhaul is coming to what we're going to call the iPad Pro 2022 Apple officials also gave credence to rumors that a redesigned iPad mini may be on the way

The iPad series currently uses a machined aluminum chassis for ports, speakers, and connectors for accessories like the Magic Keyboard However, if the back is made of glass, the iPad Pro 2022 will not only be capable of wireless charging, but also reverse wireless charging

Given that the iPad has a high-capacity battery, such a redesign could make the upcoming iPad Pro a convenient portable charger for upcoming Apple devices such as the iPhone 13 and AirPods 3

Apple will not get the first wireless charging tablet on the market, as Huawei's MatePad Pro also offers this feature However, the MatePad Pro is not sold in the US Apple has a habit of refining such charging technology, and the new MagSafe system in the iPhone 12 is an example

We also expect other upgrades for the upcoming iPad Pro, notably an improved chip (potentially Apple M2) and a mini LED display on the new 129" iPad Pro that will also be included in the 11" version We would also expect to see improved graphics performance and battery life

The Bloomberg report also mentions changes that will be made to Apple's other iPads The basic iPad will be thinner, the iPad mini 6 will have slimmer bezels, and it is said that the home button may be eliminated like on the iPad Pro and iPad Air

The redesign is significant because the standard iPad and iPad mini have stuck with bezel-heavy displays for generations, and Bloomberg's sources expect these two new tablets to arrive later this year

Also according to this report, Apple is still working on the AirPower multi-device wireless charging pad This product was announced in 2017, but was cancelled shortly after due to development issues However, rumors persist that AirPower is in development again, but nothing has been officially announced by Apple

In addition to that, the company is also reportedly considering wireless charging over longer distances We're guessing this is similar to Xiaomi's Mi Air Charge demo earlier this year, which used electromagnetic waves to transmit power from a base unit to a nearby phone Sounds futuristic, but certainly practical

Apple will likely announce a new iPad in the fall However, WWDC 2021 is coming up next week, and there are rumors that a new MacBook Pro laptop may be revealed at the usually software-focused event So Apple could have a very interesting second half of the year in terms of hardware