--- title: "IPad Pro Model With M2 Chip to Debut in October and iPad Dock Feature Is Anticipated for 2023" description: "According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, Apple is also rumoured to be developing a new HomePod model." author: "Muskan Singh" published: 2022-10-19 canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/news/2179/ipad-pro-model-with-m2-chip-to-debut-in-october-and-ipad-dock-feature-is-anticipated-for-2023 category: "apple" tags: ["apple", "technology", "news", "technology news"] reading_time: 2 minutes --- # IPad Pro Model With M2 Chip to Debut in October and iPad Dock Feature Is Anticipated for 2023 According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, [**apple**](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2040/apple-removes-russian-social-networking-app-vkontakte-from-app-store) is developing a dock for the iPad that would enable the tablet to serve as a smart display and speaker. **The feature, which will turn the iPad into a device that mimics a smart display and can be placed on a counter or bedside, is reportedly ready to be released as early as next year.** The new M2 chip, which is also present in Apple's most recent [MacBook Air](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/110688/how-to-delete-instagram-account-on-macbook-air-safari-browser) models that made their debut earlier this year, will be used in a new [iPad Pro](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/110940/how-to-create-a-pin-on-pinterest-using-the-pinterest-ipad-pro-firefox-browser) model that will be released later this year. Gurman claims that Apple has been working on an iPad docking attachment that may be purchased separately in his monthly Power On newsletter. **In order to connect the tablet with a speaker hub, the company is developing a stand-alone capability, according to Bloomberg.** Similar [functionality](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/136/using-watermark-functionality-in-textbox-by-jquery) is also available on Amazon's Fire tablets, which [customers](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13008/how-does-a-customer-portal-enhance-the-experience-of-customers) can dock for charging and use as a stand for a smart display. However, Google just showed a docking station for its upcoming Pixel Tablet that will serve as both a speaker and a magnetic charging station. Once installed, the [Google Assistant](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12751/google-assistant) will function on the tablet as a [smart speaker](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/110970/what-is-a-smart-speaker) with a display. Gurman said that an [**iPad**](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2046/apple-car-to-be-launched-soon) docking station might perform similarly, allowing users to operate smart home [appliances](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/43977/5-home-appliances-that-can-help-cut-electricity-costs) and make FaceTime conversations without needing to use their hands. **Additionally, the company is working on new [smart home devices](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/65262/top-smart-home-devices-for-2019), including as a redesigned HomePod that, according to Gurman, might include a multitouch touchscreen, a S8 chip, and a faster processor.** --- Original Source: https://www.mindstick.com/news/2179/ipad-pro-model-with-m2-chip-to-debut-in-october-and-ipad-dock-feature-is-anticipated-for-2023 Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.