From 4:00 p.m., we are covering the Apple event where it is expected to announce new products: especially in the iPad line. And, in addition, the renewal of some accessories is included. We tell you everything that is being presented live.
Today, Apple held a new event focused on the entire iPad range. In it, he has presented a new iPad Pro and a new version of the iPad Air. In both cases, in two sizes: 11 and 13 inches. In addition, it has also stopped to announce the renewal of both the Apple Pencil, which is now called Apple Pencil Pro, and the Magic Keyboard. We tell you all the details.
New iPad Air
Apple began the presentation by announcing what was an open secret: the presentation of a new iPad Air, 6th generation. And, also, confirming one of the most anticipated rumors: the possibility of choosing between screen sizes: 11 and 13 inches. Following a very similar strategy to what we have seen years ago in other versions of the iPad, such as the Pro line.
The iPad arrives with the M2 chip, much faster than its predecessor. Specifically, 50% faster. An important leap in quality for one of the Apple tablets that generates the greatest expectation. The design, as seen in the presentation, has hardly changed. So we maintain the same aesthetic line as the previous generation: straight edges and curved corners make it a very ergonomic device.
Both the 11-inch and 13-inch versions come with an IPS – LCD panel and a 60 Hz refresh rate, differentiating them considerably from the Pro range. In addition, it will be compatible with both the new Apple Pencil Pro, which we will detail later, as with the new Magic Keyboard, which we will also explain.
One of the surprises has come in the form of storage: it comes with a base storage of 128 GB and reaches, in its top model, up to 1TB of storage. It can be ordered from today and will begin to arrive next week. The starting price is 699 euros.
iPad Pro
After the presentation of the iPad Air, it was time to move on to the Pro range. In this case, a very continuous range is maintained with respect to its predecessor, but with important improvements that make this iPad the product developed specifically for the professional public.
Apple introduces the M4 chip for the first time in this range of iPad. Which, in order to extract its full potential, it has been necessary to accompany it with a much more powerful Neural Engine.
Although it has been a long time coming, this range of iPad Pro arrives for the first time with OLED technology, baptized as Tandem OLED, in both sizes, 11 and 13 inches, without distinction. One of the aspects that Apple has influenced most strongly has been in relation to maximum brightness. Which, in this case, is capable of reaching peaks of up to 1600 nits. In addition, the Cupertino company has also influenced the thickness: with 5.3 and 5.2 millimeters, respectively, for each screen size. If we compare it with the iPod nano, it is much thinner than the latter.
As we have previously mentioned, the refresh rate is one of the aspects that Apple has wanted to differentiate with respect to the Air range: in this case it comes with 120 Hz.
Along with the presentation of the iPad Pro, there has also been time to point out the new applications that are going to hit the market. Like, for example, Final Cut Pro 2 and Logic Pro 2. They have been completely redesigned, to be able to fully match the screen and usability of the iPad Pro. The starting price of this iPad Pro is 1,199 euros.
New accessories
The highlight of the accessories has come from the new Apple Pencil, baptized as Apple Pencil Pro. The main novelty comes from a new sensor that it incorporates in the part closest to the tip and that allows us to create new interactions with the screen, even without us having to touch it, as if it were a shortcut. In addition, it will allow us to interact with the screen by only touching the body of the pencil, selecting cursors and colors.
Apple wanted to maintain the same functionalities that it already offers with other devices. And, aware that it is a product that may be more susceptible to being lost, in this case we will be able to locate it from the Search tool.
The price of the Apple Pencil is 149 euros and, in addition, throughout the presentation it was made clear that it will be compatible with both the new iPad Air and the iPad Pro presented.
In addition, it has also presented the new Magic Keyboard. The classic renewed keyboard case that now offers an experience much more similar to what the MacBook offers us with a price that starts at 349 euros.
