Apple’s recent iPad event revealed exciting updates, with significant enhancements to its tablet lineup and accessories. Here’s an overview of the new announcements:
- M4 Chip: The all-new M4 chip debuts in the iPad Pro, showcasing improved performance with a four-core performance CPU, six-core efficiency CPU, and a 10-core GPU. Its new three-nanometer process increases efficiency and speed, delivering a significant boost over the M2.
- OLED iPad Pro:
- Displays: Apple’s first OLED screens for iPads feature Tandem OLED technology, achieving Ultra Retina XDR brightness of up to 1,600 nits.
- Sizes: Available in 11-inch and 13-inch models.
- Design: Thinnest Apple products yet, at 5.3 mm and 5.1 mm, respectively.
- Storage: Starts at 256 GB.
- Camera: 12MP rear camera, lidar scanner, True Tone flash, and a landscape-oriented front-facing camera.
- iPad Air:
- Sizes: Now available in 11-inch and 13-inch models.
- Design: Slim bezels, Touch ID on the power button, and landscape camera.
- Processor: Upgraded to the M2 chip.
- Storage: Starts at 128 GB.
- Apple Pencil Pro:
- Features: Includes a new squeeze function for tool selection, a gyroscope sensor for more precise control, and Find My network support.
- Price: $129, available for pre-order now, shipping May 15.
- Magic Keyboard Case:
- Updates: Function row added, aluminum palm rest, and a larger trackpad with haptic feedback.
- Price: $299 for the 11-inch and $349 for the 13-inch, shipping May 15.
Additionally, the base 10th-generation iPad now costs $349, replacing the 9th-gen model.
