8-5-2024 (CUPERTINO) Apple recently concluded its highly anticipated “Let Loose” event, showcasing the latest additions to its iPad lineup after nearly two years. However, the event was not just about iPads; it also featured refreshed accessories and updated software.
New iPad Air: Apple introduced a new 13-inch iPad Air, offering a more affordable and lighter alternative to the iPad Pro. Equipped with the M2 chip, an upgrade from its predecessor’s M1 chip, the new iPad Air is available in blue, purple, starlight, and space gray. Prices start at $599 for the 11-inch version and $799 for the 13-inch model, both featuring 128GB of base storage with options for 512GB and 1TB.
Revamped iPad Pro: The iPad Pro received a significant upgrade with a crisper OLED display and a thinner profile. Sporting the next-generation M4 processor, the iPad Pro comes in silver and space black variants with 256GB of base storage. Prices begin at $999 for the 11-inch model and $1,299 for the 13-inch version.
Next-Generation M4 Processor: Apple unveiled its new M4 processor featuring a 10-core CPU and GPU built using the efficient 3nm process. With a CPU 50 percent faster than the M2, the M4 is touted as an “outrageously powerful chip for AI.”
Apple Pencil Pro: Building on last year’s release, Apple introduced the Apple Pencil Pro with haptic feedback and new gesture controls. Priced at $129, it offers compatibility with the iPad Pro and supports Find My.
Redesigned Magic Keyboard: Apple showcased a redesigned Magic Keyboard featuring an aluminum palm rest, larger trackpad with haptic feedback, and a function row. Available in silver and space black, prices start at $299 for the 11-inch version and $349 for the 13-inch model.
Price Reduction for 10th-Generation iPad: With the launch of the new iPad Air and iPad Pro, Apple announced a price drop for its entry-level 10th-generation iPad, now starting at $349.
New Apps and Features: Apple introduced Final Cut Camera, an app designed for live multicamera production, and unveiled AI-powered features for Logic Pro, including a virtual bass player and keyboard player.
