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Apple 5G iPad Pro

We've heard that Apple was planning a 5 G ipad multiple times, which could even make its debut before an iPhone5G. It will definitely be an iPad Pro 5 G edition and we are now learning more about it. The device will provide support for 5 G millimeter wave technology, it turns out.

And essentially 5 G networks depend on two frequency bands according to the 3GPP authority: FR1 and FR2. The first one has a spectrum of 450 MHz and 6 GHz, also known as the sub-6 GHz band, whereas the FR2 frequency range is 24.25 GHz–52.6 GHz. That one is called mmWave (mmWave). The former is expected to continue traveling and deliver better rural and suburban coverage, but with slower speeds too.

In urban areas the mmWave one is stronger, providing wide bandwidth and high speeds. Apple appears to have opted for the second version. There is a source that cites Taiwan's advanced division of the semiconductor industry, saying they will provide antenna packaging technology for the 5 G iPads and 5 G iPhones. Although 5 G iPhones are pretty much expected this fall, we've just not got a timetable for 5 G iPad Pros yet. One would think it will come in October but it could be postponed until the worst case in Spring 2021.

We've also learned that the new iPad Pro would come in a square package with a triple camera borrowed from the iPhone 11 Pro and an additional sensor for AR functions. An Apple A14X is supposed to be inside, giving it power close to that of MacBook. I'm wondering how to tackle the imminent 5 G / battery woes.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is about to get another version, as it has appeared on both a support page and a promotional list. Samsung is very interested in taking over the "latest 5 G tablet" launch, aiming to be ahead of the 5 G Huawei MatePad Pro.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 has been out for some time now, since August, but with a few cool price cuts, it's aged well. The version 5 G now provides an official support page. It is specs-free so we know what to expect. Codenamed SM-T866N, the device is also part of a promotion that Samsung organizes in her homeland. It's a series of bundles that include buying a Tab S5e, Galaxy Tab A, with or without an S Pen, as well as the Tab S6 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G.

The model is classified as "Coming Soon" and by the way, the promotion runs until 30 March 2020. We expect the same hardware under the fingerprint scanner and a Snapdragon 855 CPU between the Tab S6 and Tab S6 5 G including a 10.5 inch Super AMOLED screen. RAM is 6 or 8 GB, storage is 128 GB or 256 GB, plus a 7040 mAh battery. We also get an AKG setup with 4 speakers. Essentially, it's the same thing, plus an X50 5 G modem.

The S Pen that magnetically sticks to the rear is part of the same kit. Speaking of premieres, Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 already had one, as it was the screen's first HDR10 + -certified tablet in the world.