KEY POINTS

  • Apple is reportedly preparing to launch multiple hardware this year, according to a new report
  • An iOS 14 code reveals some details about the iPad Pro
  • The leak reveals the camera configuration and other features of the iPad Pro

Apple is anticipated to hold an event in the Spring of this year. Among the products expected to launch during the rumored event are the iPhone SE 2, the much-talked-about AirTags, and the iPad Pro. The iOS 14 currently in beta, allegedly contains details about the upcoming premium Apple tablets.

Leaked iPad Pro Camera Configuration

9to5Mac reported this week a string of code leaks they discovered in the iOS 14. It reveals that the Cupertino tech giant is preparing multiple hardware launch in 2020. The site’s recent discovery gives weight to earlier rumors and speculations surrounding its upcoming products.

The iOS 14 leak claims that the iPad Pro would feature full mouse cursor support. Aside from this, it also confirms earlier speculations that the 2020 iPad Pro would feature a triple rear camera configuration. The camera setup would be the same as that of the iPhone 11 Pro, which is consists of a wide-angle sensor, a telephoto shooter, and an ultra-wide shooter.

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iOS 14 will make using external mice and trackpads for iPads a lot better. REUTERS/Beck Diefenbach

The report also mentions the presence of Time of Flight 3D sensor on the iPad Pro. This particular sensor is believed to improve the computational photography functionality of the upcoming premium tablet. It would also prepare the device for possible augmented reality apps.

iPad Pro Smart Keyboard And Mice Support

Earlier, we have seen reports that Apple is working on a new Smart Keyboard for the iPad Pro. The site also uncovered details about a couple of keyboards that Apple is reportedly working on. Earlier, there were claims that the Smart Keyboard would come with backlight.

Another report revealed that the Smart Keyboard would be equipped with a trackpad to make the iPad Pro a better replacement for laptops. Aside from the keyboards, there are also pieces of evidence supporting the claim that Apple would release support for mouse cursors for the iPad.

Other iPad Pro Details

Taiwan-based publication Digitimes earlier reported that the 2020 iPad Pro could launch in the first quarter of this year. Last year, Bloomberg reported that Apple might equip the iPad Pro with the mini-LED display. Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that Apple might launch an iPad Pro with higher specs, but it could arrive in the later part of 2020 or the early part of 2021

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