Apple unveiled its latest iPad Pros during the “Let Loose” virtual event on May 7, 2024, showcasing a significant leap in both design and technology. The updated 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pros now feature ultra-thin profiles, enhanced internal power, and, for the first time, OLED displays. This transition to OLED delivers improved contrast, color saturation, and energy efficiency, marking a major upgrade for Apple’s flagship tablets.
The new iPad Pros feature a tandem OLED structure, allowing for a peak full-screen brightness of 1,000 nits and a remarkable 1,600 nits for HDR content. This move to OLED ensures perfect black levels and vivid color reproduction, providing a more immersive experience for users. The 13-inch iPad Pro is just 5.1 millimeters thick, making it Apple’s thinnest device to date, while the 11-inch model is only slightly thicker at 5.3 millimeters. Additionally, the front-facing camera is now positioned in the landscape orientation, making video calls and FaceTime more natural.
These new iPad Pros come with Apple’s latest M4 chip, which is 50% faster than the M2 found in the previous generation. Apple claims the M4 can deliver the same performance as the M2 while using half the power, a significant efficiency gain. The thermal performance has also improved by 20%, ensuring the device stays cool even during intensive tasks.
Base storage for both models starts at 256GB, with prices beginning at $999 for the 11-inch and $1,299 for the 13-inch.
The iPad Pros are available for preorder and will be in stores by May 15th. The new models also come with a redesigned Magic Keyboard, featuring a premium aluminum finish and a function key row. The Apple Pencil Pro, meanwhile, has received updates that include squeeze gestures and Find My location tracking.
Apple’s shift from LCD to OLED addresses a key concern for many users and professionals, allowing for enhanced display quality and eliminating the blooming effect caused by Mini LED. The consistency between the 11-inch and 13-inch models is another step forward, ensuring that both sizes now offer the same premium experience.
For a detailed breakdown of the new iPad Pros’ features and specs, check out https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/7/24146276/apple-ipad-pro-oled-features-specs-let-loose-event
