**The 2023 iPad: A Game-Changer for Professionals and Tech Enthusiasts**
This year's iPad has left many wondering if Apple is finally serious about making it a viable computer. One thing that sets this model apart from its predecessors is the fact that Apple is now including the amount of RAM in the device, which signals to professionals and power users that they're on board with making the iPad a serious computing option.
The increased memory capacity, with 8 gigs and 16 gigs available, is a welcome addition to iOS's already impressive memory management capabilities. This means that users can expect even smoother performance and more seamless multitasking experience, making it an attractive option for those who need a reliable device for work or personal projects.
**Camera Capabilities: A Step Up in Selfie Game**
The front camera has been upgraded to capture wider views, allowing users to take better group photos and selfies. However, the real game-changer is the addition of an ultra-wide camera on the rear side, which enables features like FaceTime's Center Stage mode. This technology allows for more dynamic and immersive video conferencing experiences, where the camera follows the user around as they move.
In traditional selfie mode, users can now enjoy a wider angle and more flexibility when taking photos with friends or family. The ultra-wide camera is also useful for capturing more of the scene in front of you, making it ideal for social media content creation and other creative applications. With this feature, Apple has taken another step forward in making the iPad an attractive option for photographers and videographers.
**Desktop Mode: A Step Closer to a Real Computer**
The iPad's desktop mode is a significant improvement over previous models, with customizable widgets and a more streamlined interface. This allows users to organize their icons closer together and access frequently used apps with ease. The addition of mouse and keyboard support also opens up new possibilities for productivity and creativity.
However, there are still some teething issues to iron out. For instance, the file manager has been improved but can sometimes disconnect from servers, which can be frustrating for users who rely on cloud storage. Nevertheless, Apple has taken a significant step forward in making the iPad a more versatile device that can keep up with demanding tasks.
**Compatibility and Upgrade Cycle**
One of the biggest questions surrounding this year's iPad is whether it will fit with the older Magic Keyboard model or if it will require an entirely new design. Fortunately, Apple has announced that the new iPad will be compatible with the 2020 version of the Magic Keyboard, which should alleviate some concerns.
In terms of performance, battery life is expected to remain around 10 hours, and the speakers have been improved, making them suitable for music listening or video streaming. The XDR Retina Display boasts a Mini LED screen that promises better color accuracy and contrast, although it's still early days to determine how this technology will hold up against other displays on the market.
As with any new device, there are bound to be some kinks to work out, but Apple has made a concerted effort to address user concerns and push the iPad further into the realm of a serious computing option. With its impressive specs, improved camera capabilities, and enhanced desktop mode, this year's iPad is poised to revolutionize the way we work, play, and create on our mobile devices.
"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: en- Oh Apple, alwaystrying to convince peoplethat iPads are computers,and no one listened,so then you got frustratedand finally put a desktopcomputer chip into an iPad.That's right.The iPad pro for 2021.Sorry, you want to see that Andy?I can't do this too much.The 2021 iPad pro has an M1 chip inside,processor, system on a chip,CPU and a GPU and memory.It's the same thingthat's in the last year'sMacbook Pro and Macbook Air,as well as the Macbook Miniand now the iMac as well.They're just sticking thisM1 wherever it'll take.They're just throwing it at the walland being like, that's a computer now.Like the iPads we've had in previous yearswere very impressive in the featuresthat Apple added to them,both in terms of iPad OSand in terms of the physical changesthey made to the iPad.So I'm actually prettyinterested to do thisunboxing today, even thoughthe iPad is supposed tolook very much similarto the previous iPads.There's a lot of changes here.So let's check it out.Please.As usual, this was sent to us by Dbrand.You know that I'mexpecting a horrible shockwhen I open the box.Will it be unicorns?Will it be transformers fighting in a-anyways, let's find out.Ready?We'll find out together.Three, two, one.Oh.How do I make this dramatic?I'm not even looking.My fingers are going to leavea bunch of fingerprints.Whoa, that's crazy.- That's prism.- I don't know what it is.Is that what it's called, Prism?- That's the Damascus Skin.- Oh Damascus, like Damascus steel?Shimmer, shimmer, shimmer,shimmy yo, shimmy hey.Dbrand, every hour, every day.I can't rhyme.Nope.Okay, well that's the unboxing guys.Thanks for watching.Go to dbrand.com/shortlinus.Really, short Linus?Go check them out, get a Dbrand skin.We've got the same camera,square rounded corners module thing there,and I think that the backcameras are the exact same.There's like a regular field of view oneand then an ultra wide and theLIDAR sensor that was therein the previous two models, I believe.But on the front we gota new ultra wide camera.Do you know about that Jono?It's got a 122 degree field of view,also 12 megapixels, butthat uses Center Stage,and you can move around in the iPads,like I see you.You can't get away, Apple knows.What happens on theiPad stays in the iPad,because we took it.Wow, that screen is so brightBecause they're like, oh, we use the sameMini LED technology that wehad on the Pro XDR display,and we miniaturized itand put it in the iPad.That's their whole deal.So apparently this gets upto 1600 nits peak brightness.What country are we in again?They don't have North Korea.Why not?Whoa.Just to kind of give some context here,so this is the 12.9 inch model.It starts at $1099 withthe M1 chip desktop class,sort of, it started with laptops.The smaller 11 inch model starts at $799,which you know, it's an iPad.So when you think aboutit as just a tablet,that's kind of expensive,but if you think about it aslike, okay, it's a computer,like Apple wants you to think,maybe not that bad.Siri, oh what's in the box.What's in the box.That's what you guys do in Short Circuit?It's a charger, USB-C.Actually, it's not just USB-C,it's Thunderbolt people.The 2020 iPad Pro has Thunderbolt 3.This one has Thunderbolt 4,which means we're allowedup to 40 gigabits.That M1 chip I've beentalking about sporadicallythroughout this video, issupposed to perform 50% fasterthan the previous chipin the 2020 iPad Prowhich was the Apple A12Zor Zed for Canadians,and 40% better GPU performance.Although I've taken a look around at someof the reviews that are out there so far,some people get a largedifference in performanceand other people are like,yeah, it's rendering this videolike 30 seconds faster than the old one,and why is it so bright?Why is there so many nits?Because there's 10,000 Mini LEDs in here,with over 2,500 local dimming zones.I want to see that right away,before we get any further.Can I ask Siri to do it?How do you get Siri?- Hi, I'm Siri.Hi, I'm Siri.- I like the old one.Hey Siri, turn on dark mode.- Okay, dark mode is now on.- I actually did not expect that to workbecause I have not usedSiri in a long time,and the last time I usedSiri, she was kind of useless.Wait, but now it's dark.So now I can.So some people were sayingthere's a blooming issuewith this screen, whichis one of the thingsthat the Mini LED displayis supposed to prevent specifically,because Mini LEDs with allof these like tiny individualLEDs and their local dimming zones,it's supposed to prevent white stuffon a black background from having thislike blooming effect,but I'm not noticing it here or am I?This is funny because thisis not something I would dowith a regular screen, you know,but because Apple has allthese bold claims like,oh a Mini LED, its perfect contrast.1 million to 1 contrast ratio.In the vast majority of cases,you're not going to see anysort of blooming effect,but you know people pickapart these Apple devices.Hey Siri, take a screenshot.Can we turn the lights off?Oh, maybe I do see it now.I feel like I see alittle bit of blooming.Yeah, who knows and importantly who cares?Let's move on to, ah, jeez Louise.Okay.One of the other cool thingsabout this year's iPadis the fact that unlike previous models,Apple is actually telling you how much RAMis in it, which again, signalsthem trying to tell prosof various sorts that thisis something they could use.It's a computer.- What's a computer?- What's a computer.The other thing about that memory thingis that there's more memory.There's 8 gigs and 16 gigs,which makes iOS's alreadystellar memory management even better.I feel like I'm talking a lotabout the iPad and not using it.Wait, do I have to go into,I probably have to go toFaceTime to use Center Stage.No you idiot.I feel like I should not take photosjust to discourage people fromusing the iPad as a camera.Hi guys.On the front, we havethe same two cameras.So this is the wider view,but we can also switch to the backand now we can do the same thing.Oh, I can't get you all.It's hard to get youall in there this way,but what if I,I mean, that's nice though.If they should have an ultrawide camera on anything,it should definitely be with an iPad,because this is likea big unwieldy square.Selfie with the rear camerabecause I'm so crazy.What do I do now?The reason that this ultra wide camerais necessary and cool isbecause when you go to FaceTimeit will be able to kindof do this Facebook Portalsort of thing, where itdoesn't use this wide shot,it zooms in on one area,and then it'll kind oflike follow you aroundas you're moving around the scene.Yeah, so Center Stage in FaceTime,I think will let you use thatbut I'm not using FaceTimebecause I'm not signed into an account,because this is Short Circuit.It's supposed to be short,and I'm taking way toolong Jono, I'm so sorry.This is something you cando in previous iPad Pros.Makes it a little bit more like a desktopwhere you have kind ofhave icons closer togetherand then you can havecustomizable widgets on this side.Oh, I'm a professional.I have an iPad pro.So I'm checking stocks.I'm riding the style of the house.How's crypto these days?But yeah, you can you can have yourdesktop widgets and stuff.This is going to be the question for me.Every time I've done an iPad video,it's the question ofcan this be a computer?To remind us of that,let's see if it fits inthe old magic keyboard.The thing that will play into whetherit can be your main computeris whether they changeiPad OS enough to make thepeople who are skepticalabout this, happy.The file manager they've improved a ton,the overall interface,it has mouse and keyboard support,but there are some peopleare still not happywith the way that likeFiles is implemented.You can connect to serversbut like often theservers will disconnect,and that's annoying to mepersonally, big server lover.On the plus side,there was some talk whenthey first announced thisthat it wouldn't fit with theolder Magic Keyboard modelthat's meant for the 2020 version,but I mean, as you can seeit goes in there and it closes.I don't understand what'sdifferent about it.I feel like that's more sturdy.Look, it goes on thereJono, aren't you impressed?That's definitely a computer.No comment, wow.Battery is supposed to be around the same,from what I hear, 10 hours I think.I mean, the speakersare the same, I believe.So this is the real test of aXDR Retina Display Mini LED screenCrab Rave.Rave, rave, rave, rave, rave, rave.(upbeat music)I think this is about thesame thing we said last timewhere we're like it's a tablet,but the speakers are reallygood for a tablet at least.I don't know about otherthings as comparison points,but it's pretty good for a tablet.As usual, you know,we hear about this having this like reallyamazing new display andit definitely looks niceI mean, at first glance,but the question is once you compare itto the previous iPad modelsand to other things that haveapparently really nice displays,which I will do in the LTT review,you wouldn't be 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