Alongside the new M1-powered iMac, Apple also launched the next-gen iPad Pro at its ‘Spring Loaded’ event today. The biggest upgrade for these models will have to be the Apple M1 processor as compared to the company’s A-series chipsets. With this launch, the Cupertino giant has now transitioned its popular iMac, MacBook, Mac Mini, and iPad lineup to M1 chips.
The design of the new iPad Pro lineup is pretty much the same as its predecessor. You have an almost bezel-less display on the front and a dual-camera system on the back. While the 11-inch variant still includes a ProMotion display, the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro with a new Liquid Retina XDR display. In line with rumors, it is a mini-LED screen “that uses over 10,000 LEDs” across the back of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro’s display.
Both the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro now support USB 4 and Thunderbolt 3. They will also support 5G connectivity with millimeter support in the US, with speeds up to 4Gbps. As for the TrueDepth camera system, Apple has included a 12MP primary sensor, a new 12MP ultra-wide sensor with 122-degree FOV, and a LiDAR sensor for accurate focus and detailed image capture in low-light conditions.
The Wi-Fi models for the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro are priced starting at $799 and $1,099 respectively. The Wi-Fi + Cellular models are priced starting at $999 and $1,299 respectively in the US.
