According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his latest issue of Power On newsletter, Apple is developing a vapor chamber cooling system for future iPad Pro models, potentially arriving as early as 2027.
The company recently introduced the same cooling technology in the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. The vapor chamber helps manage heat more efficiently, allowing Apple’s high-performance chips to maintain peak speeds without the need for a fan.
The iPhone 17 Pro’s cooling improvements have already proven significant. Earlier iPhone Pro models, like the titanium-framed iPhone 15 Pro and 16 Pro, often became uncomfortably warm during heavy use.
Though the iPad Pro’s larger surface area already helps dissipate heat better than an iPhone, it’s increasingly being pushed to its limits. With users leveraging the tablet for AI workloads, 4K video editing, and professional multitasking, heat management is becoming a serious design consideration.
A vapor chamber would not only prevent thermal throttling (where performance dips to avoid overheating) but also allow Apple to push the hardware further without adding fans or thickness.
Apple’s 18-month refresh cycle for the iPad Pro suggests the vapor chamber could debut around spring 2027, potentially alongside the M6 chip. That processor is expected to use TSMC’s new 2-nanometer process, promising improved efficiency and performance.
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