Apple Let Loose event 2024 recap: From iPad Air 2024 to Magic Keyboard- 5 things to know

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Apple's recent Let Loose event was all about the iPad, as Tim Cook put it. With just about a month left until WWDC, Apple focused squarely on tablets, kicking off the event with a nod to the Apple Vision Pro. Among the highlights were the unveiling of two new iPads: the iPad Pro and the iPad Air. The former got a major upgrade with the all-new M4 chip, marking it as the first device to boast the latest Apple silicon. Meanwhile, the latter, though not as revolutionary, received a noteworthy bump from the M1 to the M2 chip. Let's dive into the five key takeaways from this year's Apple Let Loose event. 

After nearly two years without much attention, Apple revamped its iPad lineup with the introduction of the new iPad Air during the Let Loose event on May 7. This marked what Apple called the 'biggest' iPad announcement since its inception. Unlike previous MacBook releases that were quietly introduced via press releases, the iPad Air was showcased in a live-streamed event, showcasing its features, and capabilities. The iPad Air 2024 comes in four colour variants, starting at $599 for the 11-inch model and $799 for the 13-inch variant.

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Apple lifted the curtain on the 2024 models of the iPad Pro, bringing some much-anticipated upgrades to the table. With an eye-catching new M4 chipset and innovative features like the Ultra Retina XDR display, the iPad Pro made waves. The M4 chip, boasting a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, promises significant performance enhancements, especially in AI and machine learning tasks. Available in silver and space black variants, pricing starts at Rs.99900 for the 11-inch Wi-Fi model and Rs. 149900 for the 13-inch Wi-Fi + Cellular model.

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The debut of the Apple M4 chip at the May iPad event signalled a significant leap in performance for Apple's pro tablet lineup.