“A supposed leak has surfaced, showing a new case allegedly designed for refreshed iPad Pro models, with the internal shots of the plain case appearing to have a new cut-out on one side that could be used for the rumored relocated Smart Connector,” Malcolm Owen reports for AppleInsider.
“Two similar photographs published by Slashleaks show a large rear cover, most likely produced from plastic, that contains all of the openings on the edges for the assorted buttons and other elements that appear on the sides of an iPad,” Owen reports. “Along with the other holes is an extra opening, located near to where the Lightning port at the base.”
“The oval opening isn’t explained in the leak, but its shape, size, and position appears to line up with an earlier leaked CAD image from July,” Owen reports. “The supposed render of the refreshed iPad Pro showed an identical pill-like shape in close proximity to the Lightning port…”
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MacDailyNews Take: Hmm.
Meh. Let me know when Apple starts shipped MacBook PROs with Mag Safe connectors again.
New upgradeable Mac Mini’s and esoecially Mac Pro’s for me thanks!
Wireless charging and connectivity makes Magsafe connections less vital for most users.
Are you saying there’s a MacBook Pro that has wireless charging?
There is no such thing as wireless charging. What Apple calls wireless is just another ugly dongle to separate you from $150. And the dirty secret: induction coils are less efficient and slower than a wired connection.
Meh. Buy a mag-safe separable USB-C interface to plug into your MBP and quit whining. It is there if you want it. If you don’t, then bugger off.
You are cheering for Apple to remove a key safety feature so you have to buy another ugly dongle ?
Does Apple pay you to be such an irritating fanboy?
I’m seeing more iPads used for transactions at businesses so I wonder is this is a design consideration added for business?
They should just call it the Apple Surface RT