Apple has unveiled the latest iPad Pro, featuring an advanced display, M4 chip, and Apple Pencil Pro.

Apple iPad Pro

With its incredibly light and thin design, Apple announced the revolutionary new iPad Pro today, elevating portability and performance to a whole new level. The new iPad Pro is offered in two sizes: an oversized 13-inch device and an incredibly portable 11-inch variant. It is finished in silver and space black. The most cutting-edge display in the world, the Ultra Retina XDR display with cutting-edge tandem OLED technology, is available in both sizes and offers an incredible visual experience. The next generation of Apple silicon, the M4 chip, offers a significant performance and capability boost and makes the New iPad Pro conceivable.  

The Ultra Retina XDR display's brightness, color, and precision are made possible by the M4's brand-new display engine. The New iPad Pro is an incredibly potent artificial intelligence tool, with the most potent Neural Engine to date, a next-generation GPU that expands upon the GPU architecture introduced on the M3, and a New CPU. All-new accessories further improve the iPad Pro's superior capabilities and versatility. The redesigned slimmer, lighter Magic Keyboard is brimming with amazing capabilities, and the Apple Pencil Pro introduces potent new interactions that elevate the pencil experience even further. Orders for the New iPad Pro, Apple Pencil Pro, and Magic Keyboard can be placed as early as today, and on Wednesday, May 15, they will be available in-store. 

"The iPad Pro is ideal for individuals seeking the ultimate iPad experience, as it combines the best displays in the world, the exceptional performance of our most recent M-series chips, and cutting-edge accessories in a portable design. It is ideal for a wide range of professionals." With today's release of the incredibly light and thin iPad Pro, we're taking it a step further, as stated by Apple senior vice president of Hardware Engineering John Ternus. "No device compares to the New iPad Pro with its revolutionary Ultra Retina XDR display, next-level M4 performance, incredible AI capabilities, and support for the all-new Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard."

Apple's thinnest product Ever 

The very light and thin design of the New iPad Pro, Apple's thinnest product ever, elevates portability to a whole new level. Both the 11-inch and 13-inch variants are equally robust as the previous design, although the 13-inch model is much slimmer at just 5.1 mm. Pro users are able to expand their workflows into new areas and ways, as the 13-inch model weighs over a quarter of a pound less than the 11-inch model, which weighs less than a pound. The new iPad Pro comes with shells made entirely of recyclable aluminum and is available in two stunning finishes: space black and silver. 

Most Advanced Display in the World

The most advanced display in the world, the Ultra Retina XDR, makes its debut on the New iPad Pro, offering an even more stunning visual experience. Modern tandem OLED technology, seen in the Ultra Retina XDR display, combines the light from two OLED panels to produce amazing full-screen brightness. With SDR and HDR video, the new iPad Pro can display an astounding 1000 nits of full-screen brightness and 1600 nits at its highest setting for HDR content. This degree of extreme dynamic range is not provided by any other gadget of its sort. Tandem OLED technology pushes the boundaries of XDR precision by allowing sub-millisecond control over each pixel's color and luminance. 

The iPad offers even greater responsiveness to moving material while enhancing the brightness of specular highlights in images and videos and revealing more detail in low light and shadows than before. A new nano-texture glass option is available for the first time on the iPad Pro for professional users working in high-end, color-managed workflows or under difficult lighting situations. With 1 nano-texture glass, ambient light is dispersed for less glare, while picture quality and contrast are preserved at the nanoscale. The new Ultra Retina XDR display is the most sophisticated display in the world, offering iPad Pro owners an unmatched viewing experience with its revolutionary tandem OLED technology, extreme brightness, very precise contrast, vivid colors, and nano-texture glass option.

Only M4 Can Make It Possible

The new iPad Pro's revolutionary display and exceptionally light and thin design are only made feasible by M4, the next generation of Apple silicon that offers a significant performance boost. The M4's even more power-efficient second-generation 3-nanometer technology complements the design of the new iPad Pro. The Ultra Retina XDR display's remarkable accuracy, color, and brightness are made possible by cutting-edge technology introduced by the M4 display engine, which is completely new. 

With the addition of next-generation machine learning (ML) accelerators, the new CPU offers up to four performance cores and six efficiency cores, resulting in up to 1.5x higher CPU performance compared to the M2 in the previous generation iPad Pro. The 10-core GPU in the 3 M4 expands upon the GPU architecture of the M3, bringing to the iPad for the first time hardware-accelerated mesh shading, ray tracing, and dynamic caching. Up to 4 times quicker performance than M2 is possible for professional rendering tools like Octane when combined with higher unified memory bandwidth. Moreover, 3 M4 offers outstanding improvements and performance per watt that lead the industry. 

When compared to M2, M4 requires half the power to achieve the same performance, and when compared to the newest PC processor found in a thin and light laptop, M4 needs only 25% of the power.4 High-definition video experiences from streaming services may now be played back more power-efficiently thanks to a new, sophisticated Media Engine that supports AV1 decoding.

Incredible Artificial Intelligence Device

Apple's most potent Neural Engine to date, with a speed of 38 trillion operations per second—60 times faster than the company's first Neural Engine found in the A11 Bionic chip—is featured in the new iPad Pro with M4. The Neural Engine in the new iPad Pro, when paired with the CPU's next-generation ML accelerators, the GPU's high speed, increased memory bandwidth, and the iPadOS's intelligent features and potent developer frameworks, create an incredibly strong AI tool. Users of the iPad Pro with M4 may complete AI-enabled tasks even more quickly, such as using a Scene Removal Mask in Final Cut Pro to quickly isolate a subject from its background in 4K video with a single tap. More power than any neural processing unit found in an AI PC today is found in the neural engine of the M4.

Additionally, iPadOS contains sophisticated frameworks like Core ML that provide developers access to the Neural Engine for the delivery of amazing AI capabilities locally, such as the execution of potent diffusion and generative AI models with excellent on-device performance. Additionally, the iPad Pro is compatible with cloud-based services, which lets users employ sophisticated productivity and creative apps that leverage AI, including Adobe Firefly and Copilot for Microsoft 365.

Pro Cameras

With its rich audio from four studio-quality microphones, the updated camera system on the new iPad Pro offers even greater versatility, allowing users to film, edit, and share all on one device. In low light, the 12MP back camera produces vivid Smart HDR photos and videos with enhanced color, textures, and detail. Additionally, the new iPad Pro has an improved adaptive True Tone flash that makes document scanning even more efficient. The new iPad Pro uses artificial intelligence (AI) to recognize documents directly in the Camera app. If a shadow gets in the way, it quickly snaps numerous pictures using the new adaptive flash and stitches them together to provide a much better scan.

The new iPad Pro's TrueDepth camera technology is positioned in a landscape orientation on the front. Video conferencing in landscape mode is enhanced by the Ultra Wide 12MP camera with Centre Stage, particularly when the iPad is connected to a Magic Keyboard or Smart Folio.

Strong Connectivity

With Thunderbolt 3 and USB 4 compatibility, the iPad Pro has a high-performance USB-C connector that offers quick wired connectivity of up to 40 Gbps. An entire ecosystem of high-performance peripherals is supported by Thunderbolt, including external storage and monitors like the Pro Display XDR with its full 6K resolution, which are all connected using high-performance docks and cables. Wi-Fi 6E is supported by the iPad Pro, enabling blazingly quick Wi-Fi connections for mobile professional workflows. Users with 5G Wi-Fi + Cellular models may quickly backup their data, view files, and connect with colleagues while on the go. The new iPad Pro's cellular versions can be easily connected to and have their current plans transferred digitally thanks to eSIM activation, a more secure option than a physical SIM card. can keep several mobile plan combinations on one smartphone. Customers no longer need to obtain a real SIM card from a local carrier in order to connect to wireless data plans on the new iPad Pro in over 190 countries and territories worldwide.

Apple Pencil Pro

The Apple Pencil Pro elevates the Apple Pencil experience with even more magical powers and potent new interactions. With the use of a new sensor in the barrel, users may quickly switch between tools, line weights, and colors without pausing their creative work by squeezing the tool palette. A highly intuitive experience is provided by a unique haptic engine that produces a gentle tap that confirms when users squeeze, double-touch, or snap to a Smart Shape.Users can roll their Apple Pencil Pro to achieve exact control over the tool they are using by using a gyroscope. Similar to pen and paper, rotating the barrel of a shaped pen or brush tool modifies its orientation. Additionally, users can see the precise orientation of a tool before creating a mark thanks to Apple Pencil hover.

The Apple Pencil Pro's sophisticated features enable developers to design their own unique interactions in addition to enabling consumers to realize their ideas in completely new ways. For the first time, Apple Pencil Pro supports Find My, enabling customers to find their missing Apple Pencil Pro. Through a novel magnetic interface, it couples, charges, and is kept on the edge of the iPad Pro. The Apple Pencil (USB-C), which is incredibly affordable and perfect for note-taking, sketching, annotating, journaling, and more, is also supported by the iPad Pro.

All-New Magic Keyboard and Intelligent Folio

A brand-new Magic, lighter, and thinner Magic Keyboard that is specifically made for the iPad Pro makes it more portable and adaptable than before. Customers adore the new Magic Keyboard's amazing floating design, which unfolds to reveal a function row with controls for screen brightness and volume. The bigger trackpad, which is even more sensitive with haptic feedback, and the exquisite aluminum palm rest complete the MacBook-like experience. The Smart Connector instantly connects power and data without Bluetooth, and the new Magic Keyboard snaps on magnetically.A USB-C port for charging is also included with the machined aluminium hinge. The new Magic Keyboard is available in two colours: white with a silver aluminium palm rest and black with a space black aluminium palm rest, both of which go very well with the new iPad Pro.

For more versatility, the iPad Pro Smart Folio now has several viewing angles and is magnetically attached. In denim, white, and black, it matches the hues of the new iPad Pro.

Powerful iPad OS features

A plethora of features in iPadOS expand the possibilities of the iPad. For operations like review and approval, color grading, and composing where precise color matching and consistent image quality are essential, iPadOS's Reference Mode allows it to match the Ultra Retina XDR display's color specifications exactly. With Stage Manager, users may work with several overlapping windows in one view, resize windows, navigate between apps with a swipe, and do a lot more.

iPad Pro users may extend their workflow and use the built-in camera on an external display for improved video conferencing thanks to full external display compatibility up to 6K. The iPad Pro's potent AI capabilities as well as iPadOS's clever features—such as Subject Lift, Visual Look Up, Live Text, or Live Captions—as well as Personal Voice for accessibility, are available to users.

With iPadOS 17, users may personalize the Lock Screen by utilizing the larger display on the iPad. Interactive widgets also allow users to make use of glanceable information by allowing them to complete tasks instantly with a single press. With AutoFill, which automatically recognizes and fills form fields, working with PDFs is made easier. The Notes app offers new methods for users to read, annotate, organize, and collaborate on PDFs.

Logic Pro on the iPad 2

Incredible studio assistant features are coming toLogic Pro on the iPad 2, which will be available on Monday, May 13. These tools enhance the music-making process and give musicians support when they need it, all while preserving their complete creative autonomy. These additions include ChromaGlow, which quickly adds warmth to recordings, Session Players, which builds on Logic's well-liked Drummer capabilities to include a new Bass Player and Keyboard player; and Stem Splitter, which allows you to isolate and work with individual elements of a single audio recording.

Final Cut Pro on the iPad 2

Live Multicam is a new feature of Final Cut Pro on the iPad 2, which will be available later this spring. It turns the iPad into a mobile production studio and lets users monitor and operate up to four connected iPhone and iPad devices remotely.5. A brand-new capture program called Final Cut Camera 6 is also available for iPad and iPhone to enable live multicam. It gives users control over settings like ISO, shutter speed, and white balance in addition to monitoring features like focus peaking and overexposure indicators. Final Cut Camera can be used with Live Multicam or as a stand-alone capture application. In addition to providing editors with additional flexibility through the creation and opening of projects from external storage, Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 also adds new content options.7.

Environment and the iPad Pro

The new iPad Pro was created with the environment in mind. Its enclosure is made entirely of recycled aluminum, all of its magnets are made entirely of recycled rare earth elements, and its numerous printed circuit boards are made entirely of recycled gold plating and tin solder. The new iPad Pro is devoid of PVC, mercury, and brominated flame retardants and satisfies Apple's strict energy efficiency requirements. Apple is getting closer to its aim of using only fiber-based packaging instead of plastic by 2025 with this step.

Apple aims to achieve carbon neutrality throughout the full manufacturing supply chain and product life cycle by 2030, building on its current status as a carbon-neutral global corporation.

Availability and Pricing

• Starting today, May 7, customers can place orders for the new iPad Pro with M4 via apple.com/store and through the Apple Store app in 29 countries and regions, including the United States. On Wednesday, May 15, the device will be available in stores.
• The 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB versions of the new 11- and 13-inch iPad Pro will be offered in silver and space black finishes.
• The Wi-Fi model of the 11-inch iPad Pro starts at $999 (US) and the Wi-Fi + Cellular model at $1,199 (US). The Wi-Fi model of the 13-inch iPad Pro costs $1,299 (US), and the Wi-Fi + Cellular model costs $1,499 (US). You can find more technical details at apple.com/store, including options for nano-textured glass.
• The price of the new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pros for educational purposes is $899 and $1,199, respectively. Current and freshly admitted college students, their parents, educators, staff, and homeschool teachers of all grade levels can all access education pricing. Go to apple.com/us-hed/shop to learn more.
• The new iPad Pro and the new Apple Pencil Pro are compatible. The cost of it is $129 (U.S.). The Apple Pencil Pro costs $119 (U.S.) and is intended for educational use.
• The new iPad Pro is compatible with the Apple Pencil (USB-C). For education, it costs $69 (U.S.) and $79 (U.S.).
• For the new 11-inch iPad Pro, the Smart Folio costs $79 (U.S.) in black, white, and denim finishes; for the new 13-inch iPad Pro, the price is $99 (U.S.).
• On May 13, Logic Pro for iPad 2 will be available as a free upgrade for current customers. Alternatively, new users can purchase it via the App Store for $4.99 (US) per month or $49 (US) per year, which includes a one-month free trial. iPadOS 17.4 or later is needed to use Logic Pro for iPad 2. Go to apple.com/logic-pro-for-iPad for further details.
• Later this spring, Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 will be offered for $4.99 (US) per month or $49 (US) per year on the App Store, with a complimentary one-month trial.
• Apple provides excellent discounts on the newest iPad. Consumers can use the Apple Store app, the Apple Store website, or an Apple Store location to trade in their old iPad and receive credit towards a new one. Customers can visit apple.com/shop/trade-in for terms and conditions and to find out how much their device is worth.
• When customers choose to check out with Apple Card Monthly Installments, they can pay monthly at 0% APR and receive 3 percent daily cash back upfront when they shop at Apple using their Apple Card in the United States.