- iPad Air gets an M2 processor and iPad Pro comes with an M4 chipset.
- The Air comes with support for Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil.
- The tablets will be available in 11-inch and 13-inch variants.
The wait is over for the Apple fans who were eagerly waiting for the company to introduce new iPad models. The company unveiled brand new iPad Air and iPad Pro models today at its Let Loose Event. The iPad Pro is powered by the most recent M4 chip, while the iPad Air has a new Retina Display and is powered by an M2 chipset. The new iPads come in 11- and 13-inch sizes and are compatible with the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard.
The price of the iPad Air with an 11-inch screen starts at $599, whereas the 13-inch model price is set at $799. The pre-order window is now open from today, with availability starting next week. It comes in the following colour options: blue, purple, space grey, and starlight.
The starting price of the 11-inch iPad Air model with Wi-Fi connectivity and 128GB of storage in India is Rs 59,900. For Rs 79,990, you can also buy it in the Wi-Fi + Cellular version. Whereas, the 13.9-inch iPad Air model’s Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular versions cost Rs 74,900 and Rs 94,900 respectively.
The recently unveiled iPad Air will go on sale in international regions, including India, on May 15.
Pre-orders for the iPad Pro series in the US are open now, with prices ranging from $999 to $1,299 for the base model.
The new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro will be available in silver and space black finishes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB configurations.
The 11-inch iPad Pro starts at Rs 99900 for the Wi-Fi model, and Rs 119900 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model. The 13-inch iPad Pro starts at Rs 129900 for the Wi-Fi model, and Rs 149900 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model. Additional technical specifications, including nano-texture glass options, are available at apple.com/in/store.
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iPad Air specs, features
The all-new iPad Air sports a 10.9-inch and a 13-inch Liquid Retina (LCD) display. An octa-core M2 processor with a Neural Engine for on-device AI workloads powers it. The tablet comes pre-installed with iPadOS 17.
It has a 12-megapixel ultra-wide angle forward-facing camera with a landscape orientation. A 12-megapixel wide-angle camera with image stabilisation and support for Smart HDR is also located on the back. Additionally, the camera can capture videos in 4K quality at up to 60 frames per second or in slow motion at up to 1080p at up to 240 frames per second. The device supports Apple’s Centre Stage technology, which automatically changes the camera angle as you walk, in addition to FaceTime.
iPad Pro specs, features
iPad Pro comes with an Ultra Retina XDR display. The device, which is the thinnest Apple product that utilises two OLED panels called “Tandem OLED” to attain 1000 nits of brightness and a peak brightness of 1600 nits, will be available in two sizes: an 11-inch display (5.3 mm thin) and a 13-inch model (5.1 mm thin).
The M4 chipset, which supports up to 2TB of storage, powers the system faster. The chipset, according to the company, is built on a second-generation 3nm process and features a 10-core GPU with ray-tracing capabilities. In addition to this, it has a totally redesigned display engine that can give up to four times quicker performance than the M2 chip. According to the company, the newest M4 chipset, which has the capacity to separate the NPU unit in its architecture, will also offer AI features for the new iPad Pro. The device comes pre-installed with iPadOS 17.
The tablet has a dual rear camera arrangement with a LiDAR scanner and a 12-megapixel primary and 10-megapixel ultra-wide angle camera. A 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with Centre Stage support has been included on the front for taking selfies and making video calls.
For improved performance, the new iPad Pro is supported with Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro 2. According to Apple, rendering in Final Cut Pro is greatly sped up by the new M4 chip. It can reach speeds up to twice that of the M1 chip. Additionally, users can connect and preview up to four cameras at once with the new live multicam mode. For recording footage, the Final Cut Camera app can be used independently as a camera app.
Apple has also introduced the Magic Keyboard, which has haptic feedback. It also comes with an adjustable screen brightness. The latest model offers a trackpad with haptic feedback, an aluminium palm rest, and a function row. The redesigned Magic Keyboard keeps its essential functions while sporting a leaner design approach.
The new Apple Pencil Pro, on the other hand, has motion sensors, personalised interactions, and Find My. The iPad Air is compatible with the new Apple Pencil Pro as well.
