iPad Dock Feature Tipped to Arrive in 2023

Apple is working on a dock for the iPad that would allow the device to function as a smart display and speaker according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The company reportedly plans to introduce the capability as soon as next year, converting the iPad into a device that resembles a smart display, that you can set atop a counter or nightstand. Meanwhile, Apple will launch a new iPad Pro model powered by the new M2 chip that is also found on the company’s latest MacBook Air models that made their debut earlier this year. Meanwhile, Google recently announced a docking accessory for its upcoming Pixel Tablet, which is supposed to serve as both a magnetic charging station and speaker. Once the tablet is in place, it will function like a smart speaker with a display, with support for Google Assistant.

Meanwhile, Apple is poised to launch the iPad Pro before the end of this month, which is rumored to come with 11-inch and 12.9-inch display options codenamed J617 and J620. The tablet will be powered by Apple’s in-house M2 chip that debuted on the new MacBook Air models, according to Gurman.