Apple is all set to unveil major revisions to its iPad range at the Let Loose event, taking place today at 7am Pacific Time (7:30pm Indian time). At the event, Apple will likely unveil its first-ever M4 chipset alongside the iPad Pro, while the iPad Air is also expected to get a larger 12.9-inch screen.
Here's an overview of all the expected features of iPad Pro:
1) M4 chipset:
A recent report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurnman has revealed that Apple could introduce its latest M4 chipset with the iPad Pro range this year. The report claims that Apple could use the M4's processing power to run powerful artificial intelligence tools on the tablet. Gurnman states that Apple is expected to take a closer look at these AI capabilities at the WWDC event in June, where the latest versions of iPadOS and iOS will be announced.
2) OLED display:
Apple will likely finally offer its iPad Pro range with an OLED screen, something that has been a staple of the iPhone range since 2017. The OLED panel will likely come with support for LTPO and 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate.
The addition of the OLED panel to the iPad Pro lineup will likely result in a better contrast ratio, more vibrant colors, and a faster refresh rate.
3) Slimmer iPads:
Another major effect of the OLED panel on the iPad Pro series is a reduction in the thickness and bezels of the iPad Pro. Apple's latest tablet is expected to come in two sizes: 11 inches and 12.9 inches.
Reports suggest that the 12.9-inch iPad Pro could be around 20 percent thinner, while the 11-inch iPad Pro could be around 15 percent thinner.
Apple is also expected to change the position of the selfie camera on the iPad Pro, moving it from the top of the device to the sides. The new change would mean that the front camera will be upright when the tablet is in landscape mode. This move is expected to be an attempt by Apple to position the iPad as a laptop alternative.
4) Price increase:
While the exact amount of the price increase is yet to be confirmed, many reputable sources have revealed that the plethora of changes will likely lead to Apple increasing the price of the iPad Pro range. An earlier report from DigiTimes predicted a price increase of around $160 for the iPad Pro range, while a recent report from 9to5Mac suggested that the upcoming tablets could be priced around $100 higher.
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Published: May 7, 2024 09:50 IST