Apple unveiled two new iPads at its first hardware launch event of 2024. The announcement includes an upgraded iPad Pro with the all-new M4 chip, as well as a refreshed iPad Air that now comes in two sizes and features a front-facing camera. at the edge of the landscape.
iPad Air 2024
The updated iPad Air now offers two sizes: 11 inches and a new 13 inch model. The front camera has been moved to the landscape edge, enhancing its resemblance to a laptop screen. Internally, the iPad Air has been upgraded to the M2 chip, replacing the previous M1, which promises a significant performance boost. Additionally, the base storage has been increased from 64GB to 128GB, providing more space for apps, photos and music.
The 11-inch iPad Air has a starting price of $599, while the 13-inch version starts at $799. In India, the 11-inch Wi-Fi only model starts at Rs. 59,900, while the 11-inch model with Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity costs from Rs. 74,900.Both versions of the iPad Air will be available from next week.
iPad Pro 2024 and Magic Keyboard
The new iPad Pro has received a major overhaul, with a thinner design, a new OLED display and Apple's latest M4 chip. The 11-inch model is now just 5.3mm thick, while the 13-inch version is even slimmer at 5.1mm. The introduction of Tandem OLED technology on the iPad Pro has led Apple to coin the term 'Liquid Ultra Retina', claiming it is the most advanced display in the world.
The addition of the M4 chip positions the iPad Pro as a potentially more powerful device than some of Apple's own MacBooks, such as the MacBook Air. In addition to improved performance, the iPad Pro's rear camera now features an Adaptive Flash feature, ideal for scanning documents. The front camera has been updated to a 12 MP lens that supports Face ID.
Apple also introduced a redesigned Magic Keyboard, thinner and more functional than its predecessor. The keyboard's design is strikingly similar to a traditional MacBook keyboard, further enhancing the iPad Pro's transformation into a 2-in-1 laptop.
In India, the iPad Pro starts at Rs. 99,900 for the 11-inch Wi-Fi model, while the 13-inch Wi-Fi + Cellular version costs Rs. 1,49,900. In the United States, prices start at $999, and pre-orders are open now. The new Magic Keyboard costs Rs. 29,900 for the 11-inch version and Rs. 33,900 for the 13-inch version.
Apple Pencil Pro
Apple also announced the Apple Pencil Pro, a new stylus with advanced sensors that deliver greater accuracy and new gesture-based functionality. A unique feature allows users to pinch the tip close to the screen to open a radial menu, which provides quick access to brush tips in apps like Photoshop. The Apple Pencil Pro is available for $129 in the US, with pre-orders starting today.
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Published: May 7, 2024 10:38 PM IST