In 2022, Apple delivered three Distinct Patents covering a Modular styled MacBook and/or Major Next-Gen iPad Accessories
In 2022, Apple filed for three distinct patents that represent a single iPad accessory device project. Clearly Apple's engineers are working on variants of the device that Apple executives could then choose from for a final product. There are some really nice features on the drawing board and we can only hope that Apple can bring such a next-gen accessory to market for iPad that could shake things up in the next few years.
Source: patentlyapple.com