Apple rolls out new iPad lineup, updated Apple TV streaming device

Apple is adding a bit of color to the iPad. On Tuesday, the tech giant announced a refreshed line of iPad devices, a new iPad Pro model and an upgraded Apple TV streaming device.

The latest iPad is available to order starting Tuesday for $449 for the Wi-Fi-only model. It hits stores on October 26.

“The new iPad offers more value, more flexibility, and is simply more fun,” Greg Joswiak, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales, said in a statement.

The iPad Pro starting at $799 is available October 26, while the new Apple TV launches on November 4. Both devices are available for pre-order on Tuesday.

Apple’s New iPad Series

The 10th-generation iPad, which will have a slightly larger screen than the previous model, will remain in Apple’s lineup with prices starting at $329.

The new models receive an updated chip for better performance, refreshed cameras, and 5G support on mobile models. The iPad comes in four colors: blue, pink, gold, and silver.

The new iPad is available with 64GB or 256GB of storage. Users can also charge iPads using USB-C instead of Apple’s proprietary Lightning connector.

New iPad Pro

The upgraded iPad Pro features the company’s M2 processor, which Apple says will allow the tablet to perform better and use more energy.

The iPad Pro also introduces a new experience with Apple Pencil, where users can hover over the screen without touching it to unlock a new layer of functionality. In one example, with the Scribble app, Apple says “text fields automatically expand as the pencil approaches the screen and handwriting converts to text faster.”

Apple TV 4K updated

Apple’s latest streaming device gets an updated chip that the company says will offer 50% faster performance than the last model. The device with Siri Remote starting at $129. It also received a big change in storage capacity with 128GB compared to 64GB in the previous version.

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