CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA - Apple Event Unveils Groundbreaking New iPad Pro Models

Apple's latest iPad Pro lineup, announced at a special event today, is a game-changer in the world of tablets. The new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro models feature a stunningly thin and light design, making them the thinnest Apple products ever. But the real stars of the show are the powerful M4 chip and the world's most advanced display technology.

Breakthrough Ultra Retina XDR Display

The new iPad Pro models boast the groundbreaking Ultra Retina XDR display, which utilizes state-of-the-art tandem OLED technology. This technology combines two OLED panels to deliver an incredible 1000 nits of full-screen brightness for SDR and HDR content, and an astonishing 1600 nits peak for HDR. This extreme dynamic range ensures that specular highlights in photos and videos appear even brighter, while shadows and low-light details are more visible than ever before on an iPad.

 
For professionals working in color-managed workflows or challenging lighting conditions, the new iPad Pro offers a nano-texture glass option for the first time. This precisely etched glass scatters ambient light, reducing glare while maintaining image quality and contrast.

Powerhouse M4 Chip

The incredible thinness and display performance of the new iPad Pro are made possible by the groundbreaking M4 chip, the next generation of Apple silicon. Built on second-generation 3-nanometer technology, the M4 chip is even more power-efficient, delivering up to 1.5x faster CPU performance over the M2 chip in the previous-generation iPad Pro.

The M4 also features a 10-core GPU with advanced features like Dynamic Caching, hardware-accelerated mesh shading, and ray tracing – a first for iPad. Rendering apps like Octane will see up to 4x faster performance compared to the M2 chip.

But the real power of the M4 lies in its Neural Engine, capable of an astonishing 38 trillion operations per second – 60 times faster than Apple's first Neural Engine. Combined with next-generation ML accelerators, this makes the new iPad Pro an "outrageously powerful device for AI," as Apple puts it.

Powerful New Accessories

Apple has also unveiled new accessories to enhance the iPad Pro experience. The Apple Pencil Pro features a new sensor in the barrel that can detect squeezes, bringing up a tool palette for quick tool and color changes. A custom haptic engine provides tactile feedback, and a gyroscope allows for precise control and orientation of pen and brush tools.

 
The new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro is thinner and lighter than its predecessor, yet packs in a function row, a larger trackpad with haptic feedback, and a USB-C connector for charging.

Software Innovations

On the software side, iPadOS 17 brings new features like Reference Mode for accurate color matching, Stage Manager for improved multitasking, and support for up to 6K external displays.

Apple is also updating its pro apps for iPad. Logic Pro for iPad 2, available on May 13, introduces "studio assistant" features like Session Players and ChromaGlow. Final Cut Pro for iPad 2, coming later this spring, adds Live Multicam support, allowing users to view and control up to four connected iPhone and iPad devices wirelessly.

Pricing and Availability

• The new 11-inch iPad Pro starts at $999 for the Wi-Fi model and $1,199 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model. 
• The 13-inch iPad Pro starts at $1,299 for the Wi-Fi model and $1,499 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model. 
• The Apple Pencil Pro is available for $129, and the new Magic Keyboard starts at $299 for the 11-inch model and $349 for the 13-inch model.

Customers can order the new iPad Pro starting today, with availability in stores beginning Wednesday, May 15.

With its groundbreaking display technology, powerful M4 chip, and innovative accessories, the new iPad Pro lineup sets a new standard for tablets, catering to both professionals and consumers alike.

iPad Pro promises to elevate digital experiences for users

The new iPad Pro models redefine the tablet experience, offering a level of performance and display quality that was previously unimaginable. With its ultrafast M4 chip, stunning Ultra Retina XDR display, and innovative accessories, the iPad Pro promises to elevate digital experiences for users, whether they're creating content, enjoying entertainment, or boosting productivity on the go.