iPad Pro’s M4 Chip Outperforms M3 by Up to 25%

Benchmarks for the new M4 iPad Pro models have popped up on Geekbench, giving us an idea of how much faster Apple’s second-generation 3-nanometer chips are compared to the M3, M2, and other prior-generation Apple silicon chips. The 10-core variant of the M4 chip earned an average single-core score of 3,695 and an average multi-core […]

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iPad Air vs. iPad Pro Buyer’s Guide: 30+ Differences Compared

The iPad Air is now available in two size options, just like the iPad Pro. Yet after a significant update to the ‌iPad Pro‌ that introduces a thinner design and OLED displays, how different are the two product lines and which should you buy? The introduction of the fourth-generation ‌iPad Air‌ in September 2020 brought […]

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New iPad Pros Support Lower Refresh Rate, But Lack Always-On Display

The new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro models are equipped with OLED displays that support a refresh rate as low as 10Hz, but the devices still lack an always-on display option like the iPhone and Apple Watch have, according to Apple’s tech specs. While the iPad Pro has supported ProMotion since 2017, the device only […]

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Hands-On With iPad Pro in Space Black: Apple’s Thinnest Product Ever

There are two notable design changes for the new iPad Pro models introduced today: they are the thinnest Apple products ever released, and they are available in a new Space Black finish that debuted on the MacBook Pro last year. Apple gave the media some hands-on time with the new iPad Pro models, and we […]

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Hands-On With iPad Pro in Space Black: Apple’s Thinnest Product Ever

There are two notable design changes for the new iPad Pro models introduced today: they are the thinnest Apple products ever released, and they are available in a new Space Black finish that debuted on the MacBook Pro last year. Apple gave the media some hands-on time with the new iPad Pro models, and we […]

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New iPad Pro Lacks mmWave 5G and Ultra-Wide Camera

Apple’s “Let Loose” Event: Follow along with our live blog. While the iPad Pro was updated with the M4 chip and more today, the latest 11-inch and 13-inch models lack two features that are available on some previous models, including mmWave 5G support and an Ultra Wide camera. Apple’s comparison page confirms that cellular configurations […]

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Apple’s New Cellular iPad Air and iPad Pro Models Are eSIM Only

Apple at its “Let Loose” event today announced new iPad Pro and iPad Air models, and there are smaller changes compared to the previous generation devices that did not get mentioned during the event but are worth knowing about. One of the differences worth noting is the lack of a physical SIM card slot. On […]

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New iPad Pro With All Options Costs Over $3,000

Apple’s newly announced iPad Pro models cost over $3,000 when fully configured with all available options and accessories, making it the priciest iPad to date. The cost breakdown for the top-specification iPad Pro is as follows: 13-inch iPad Pro (starting price): $1,299 2TB storage: +$1,000 Nano-texture glass option: +$100 Wi-Fi + Cellular: +$200 Apple Pencil […]

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iPad Pro With 1TB+ Storage Has 16GB RAM, Other Models Have 8GB

Apple’s “Let Loose” Event: Follow along with our live blog. Apple’s new iPad Pro models have different amounts of RAM based on storage capacity, with the higher-tier models offering double the memory. The 256GB and 512GB ‌iPad Pro‌ models are equipped with 8GB RAM, while the 1TB and 2TB models have 16GB RAM. Both models […]

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iPad Pro’s $100 Nano-Texture Glass Option Only Available With 1TB and 2TB Models

Apple’s “Let Loose” Event: Follow along with our live blog. Apple’s latest iPad Pro models are available with a matte nano-texture display option for the first time. The nano-texture glass is designed for users who work in high-end, color-managed workflows, or challenging lighting conditions. It is etched at the nanometer scale to maintain image quality […]

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Apple Announces New iPad Pro With M4, OLED Display, and More

Apple’s “Let Loose” Event: Follow along with our live blog. Apple today unveiled redesigned iPad Pro models featuring the M4 chip, Ultra Retina XDR OLED displays, a nano-texture display option, and more. The new ‌iPad Pro‌ offers a considerably thinner design and slightly larger 11- and 13-inch display size options. The 11-inch model is 5.3mm […]

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Apple to Use ‘Best OLED Panels on the Market’ for Upcoming iPad Pro

Apple’s upcoming iPad Pro models will feature “by far the best OLED tablet panels on the market,” according to Display Supply Chain Consultants. Set to be announced on May 7, the OLED iPad Pro models will feature LTPO (a more power efficient form of OLED), a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate, and a tandem stack and […]

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Apple Event Rumors: iPad Pro With M4 Chip and New Apple Pencil With Haptic Feedback

In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman outlined some of the new products he expects Apple to announce at its “Let Loose” event on May 7. First, Gurman now believes there is a “strong possibility” that the upcoming iPad Pro models will be equipped with Apple’s next-generation M4 chip, rather than the M3 […]

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Apple Event for New iPads Still Considered ‘Unlikely’ Following Delays

Apple is “unlikely” to hold an event to announce new iPad Pro and iPad Air models, according to sources cited by Taiwanese supply chain publication DigiTimes. Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman already said Apple was not planning to hold an event for the new iPads, but he made this claim back in early March, before it was […]

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Gurman: New iPads Likely to Launch During Second Week of May

Apple will likely launch new iPad Pro and iPad Air models during the second week of May, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. “For those looking for more specific timing, I’m told the launch will probably happen the week of May 6,” said Gurman, in his Power On newsletter today. “Another data point to that end: […]

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