Ming-Chi Kuo, writing in autumn 2017 said that iPad Pro would likely feature Face ID using the tech from the iPhone X... Now, code has been found in version of iOS which refers to iPad That's significant as modern was the code word used for the iPhone X.. Of course, this is still vague and unspecific, the way to iPad with, presumably, TrueDepth camera.. If that happens, it could mean that iPad will also support Animoji - iPhone X's ability to create animated emoji videos using the camera - and also take selfies with depth effect.. Returning to Bloomberg report, it says that iPads will probably include Apple's custom-designed GPU and AI chip. Previously iPhones and iPads have used Qualcomm or Intel chips for Wi-Fi and LTE, so it's another area where Apple likely wants to eliminate the need to buy in chips from other suppliers.. That's pretty much where the rumours end, and it's not difficult to apply that to iPad as well. it could spell the end for the jack and even the home button.. Producing iPad with no button means the screen bezels can be reduced and it's also one less thing to go wrong fewer buttons and ports are good thing from reliability standpoint.. Who knows, it could also pave the way for IP rating and the first 'waterproof iPad..
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