Apple iPad 2024 event: 6 big announcements and one more thing you may have missed
Apple's recent ‘Let Loose' event sent waves through the tech world, showcasing a range of new products and innovations. Here's a comprehensive look at what was announced, and what was notably absent.
The much-anticipated M4 chip made its debut in the new iPad Pro, available immediately with shipments starting on May 15th. This chip promises a significant performance boost, accompanied by the introduction of the Ultra Retina XDR display powered by OLED technology, available in both 11-inch and 13-inch models. Noteworthy enhancements include a thinner design and the relocation of the front-facing camera to the landscape edge.
Expanding the iPad Air lineup, Apple introduced a 13-inch model alongside the existing 11-inch variant. Both models are ready for order now, set to ship on May 15th. Featuring the M2 chip, landscape front-facing cameras, and increased storage options, the iPad Air 6 offers users more choices and improved performance.
Designed to complement the M4 iPad Pro and iPad Air 6, the Apple Pencil Pro features a new squeeze gesture and integrated gyroscope for enhanced functionality. Find My integration ensures users can easily locate their Pencil when needed.
Tailored exclusively for the M4 iPad Pro, the new Magic Keyboard promises a thinner and lighter design while adding professional-grade features such as a larger trackpad and function row.
Apple unveiled upgraded versions of these professional-grade apps, showcasing their compatibility with the latest iPad hardware. Features like Live Multicam and stem splitting demonstrate the power and versatility of these applications.
A surprise addition to the lineup, the Final Cut Camera app will launch later this spring, offering support for the new Live Multicam feature and serving as a standalone video capture utility.
Contrary to expectations, Apple remained silent on updates to the iPad Mini and base iPad models. However, a price adjustment for the base iPad 10th gen model was quietly implemented, now starting at
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