Apple’s recent ‘Let Loose’ event sent waves across the tech world, introducing a host of new products and innovations. Here’s a comprehensive look at what was announced and what was notably absent.
What has been announced?
iPad Pro M4
The highly anticipated M4 chip has made its debut in the new iPad Pro, available immediately with shipments starting May 15. The chip promises a significant performance boost, accompanied by the introduction of Introducing the Ultra Retina XDR display powered by OLED technology, available in both 11-inch and 13-inch models. Notable improvements include a slimmer design and moving the front camera to the horizontal edge.
iPad Air 6
Expanding the iPad Air lineup, Apple introduced a 13-inch model alongside the existing 11-inch variant. Both models are available to order now and will ship on May 15. With an M2 chip, horizontal front-facing camera, and more storage options, iPad Air 6 gives users more more options and improved performance.
Apple Pencil Pro
Designed to complement the M4 iPad Pro and iPad Air 6, Apple Pencil Pro features new squeeze gestures and a built-in gyroscope for enhanced functionality. Find My integration ensures users can easily locate their Pencil when needed.
Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro
Designed specifically for the iPad Pro M4, the new Magic Keyboard promises a thinner and lighter design while adding professional-grade features like a larger trackpad and row of functions.
Final Cut Pro 2 and Logic Pro 2 for iPad
Apple has announced upgraded versions of these professional-grade apps, showing off their compatibility with the latest iPad hardware. Features like Live Multicam and body separation demonstrate the power and versatility of these applications.
Ultimate crop camera app
A surprise addition to the product line, the Final Cut Camera app will launch later this spring, providing support for the new Live Multicam feature and acting as a standalone video capture utility.
What hasn’t been announced yet?
iPad Mini or iPad Basic
Contrary to expectations, Apple has remained silent about updates for the iPad Mini and base iPad models. However, the price adjustment for the base 10th-generation iPad model has been quietly made, now starting at $349.
Event summary
With a complete focus on high-end iPad hardware, Apple has delivered a series of exciting updates. These announcements pave the way for further developments, while building anticipation for potential software reveals at the upcoming WWDC event in June.
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