The next iPad Pro could take inspiration from the iPhone 12 with a new glass body and wireless and reverse wireless charging.

That's according to Bloomberg sources inside Apple who note that this major overhaul is coming to what we're going to call the iPad Pro 2022. Apple officials also gave credence to rumors that a redesigned iPad mini may be on the way.

The iPad series currently uses a machined aluminum chassis for ports, speakers, and connectors for accessories like the Magic Keyboard. However, if the back is made of glass, the iPad Pro 2022 will not only be capable of wireless charging, but also reverse wireless charging.

Given that the iPad has a high-capacity battery, such a redesign could make the upcoming iPad Pro a convenient portable charger for upcoming Apple devices such as the iPhone 13 and AirPods 3.

Apple will not get the first wireless charging tablet on the market, as Huawei's MatePad Pro also offers this feature. However, the MatePad Pro is not sold in the U.S. Apple has a habit of refining such charging technology, and the new MagSafe system in the iPhone 12 is an example.

We also expect other upgrades for the upcoming iPad Pro, notably an improved chip (potentially Apple M2) and a mini LED display on the new 12.9" iPad Pro that will also be included in the 11" version. We would also expect to see improved graphics performance and battery life.

The Bloomberg report also mentions changes that will be made to Apple's other iPads. The basic iPad will be thinner, the iPad mini 6 will have slimmer bezels, and it is said that the home button may be eliminated like on the iPad Pro and iPad Air.

The redesign is significant because the standard iPad and iPad mini have stuck with bezel-heavy displays for generations, and Bloomberg's sources expect these two new tablets to arrive later this year.

Also according to this report, Apple is still working on the AirPower multi-device wireless charging pad. This product was announced in 2017, but was cancelled shortly after due to development issues. However, rumors persist that AirPower is in development again, but nothing has been officially announced by Apple.

In addition to that, the company is also reportedly considering wireless charging over longer distances. We're guessing this is similar to Xiaomi's Mi Air Charge demo earlier this year, which used electromagnetic waves to transmit power from a base unit to a nearby phone. Sounds futuristic, but certainly practical.

Apple will likely announce a new iPad in the fall. However, WWDC 2021 is coming up next week, and there are rumors that a new MacBook Pro laptop may be revealed at the usually software-focused event. So Apple could have a very interesting second half of the year in terms of hardware.