The Envelope: Unpacking Apple's Latest iPad Pro Upgrades

Apple has finally unveiled its latest flagship devices, the iPad Pros, and they're packed with substantial improvements that are sure to excite users. The first thing to notice is the gorgeous OLED displays, which will make the screens look even better with deep, inky blacks and beautiful pops of color. However, Apple's also employing a tandem OLED design that uses two panels for typical full-screen output, resulting in a maximum brightness of 1,600 nits for HDR content. This is a significant upgrade from the previous models, which may have struggled with low brightness.

The new iPad Pros are not just about aesthetics; they're also about performance. Apple's new M4 processor promises to be more power-efficient than before and boasts a GPU that is 50% more powerful than its predecessor, the M2. The processor is also faster and should provide better performance for demanding tasks. Additionally, Apple has boosted thermals by 20%, which should help keep the devices running smoothly even under heavy loads.

One of the most notable upgrades in terms of hardware is the new front-facing camera, which has been relocated to a landscape orientation. This makes sense, as it's where the camera needs to be when using the device with a keyboard, which happens most of the time for users like myself. The primary physical camera sensor didn't change much, but the improved adaptive flash feature is great for scanning documents when one is detected. Multiple photos will be taken with different colors of flash, and then combined together to create a single image.

The new iPad Pros are also getting some new features that were not expected. Apple has done away with the ultra-wide lens, which was previously considered terrible quality. The improved camera sensor did not change much, but the flash did get an upgrade. The adaptive flash feature is great for scanning documents, and it's a nice addition to the device.

Another significant upgrade is the storage. The new iPad Pros start at 256 gigs of storage, which is more than what was previously offered. This should provide users with plenty of room for their files, apps, and other data. However, it comes at a cost – the new displays were twice as expensive to source, and that cost is being passed on to the consumer.

The new iPad Pros are also getting some new accessories, including a new Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro. These will be available for purchase separately or bundled with the device. The price of the new tablets starts at $999 for the 12.9in model, which is slightly higher than before. However, it's worth noting that the iPad Pros represent the high-end option, and most users don't need a device that's powerful or expensive.

For those who want something more affordable but still want the latest and greatest technology, Apple has announced two new iPad Air models in 11- and 13-inch sizes. These devices are not as powerful as the iPad Pros, but they're still packed with plenty of features. The new iPad Airs have improved stereo landscape speakers with spatial audio and will be running on Apple's M2 processor, which is an upgrade from the previous model. The camera has also been relocated to the side, and it now supports Wi-Fi 6E.

The iPad Air models start at $599 for the 11-inch device, which is a more affordable option than the iPad Pros. However, the 13-inch model starts at $799, which is still slightly higher than before. Despite this, these devices are likely to be a hit with users who want something more budget-friendly but still want the latest technology.

Overall, Apple's new iPad Pro upgrades are significant, and they're sure to excite users. From the gorgeous OLED displays to the improved performance of the M4 processor, there's plenty to get excited about. However, for those on a budget, the new iPad Air models offer a more affordable option that still packs plenty of features and technology.

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predicted the front-facing camera has been relocated moving to a landscape orientation this makes a bunch of sense to me it's where the camera needs to be when you're using it with a keyboard which happens most of the time for me while there are lots of additions we did see one deletion Apple has done away with the ultra wide lens before it was terrible quality so without a substantial Improvement I just never bother bed using it anyway so whatever the primary physical camera sensor didn't change much here but the flash did the improved adaptive flash is great for scanning documents when a document is detected multiple photos will be taken with different colors of flash then combined together it's pretty cool the tablets are running on Apple's new M4 processor it's wild that we're getting the M4 only 7 months after the launch of the M3 they're using a new second generation 3 nmet process which promises to be more power efficient than before it is of course faster than the M2 and boasts a GPU that is 50% more powerful besides that they say they boosted thermals by 20% Which should also help performance I'll be sure to put all these claims to the test once I get these in the studio Apple teased the possibility of AI with its neural engine and machine learning skills with these new Chips but I can't help but to think they're laying the groundwork for the Monumental artificial intellig changes that'll be arriving later this year as part of iPad OS 18 be sure you subscribe to the channel for all of that finally Apple up the storage they now start with 256 gigs and go up to 2 tabt it said that these new displays were twice as expensive for Apple to source and because of that some of that cost is being passed onto the consumer the new tablets Rose slightly in price and are now starting at $9.99 for the 11in and $12.99 for the 13in they're also bolstered by new accessories there was a new magic keyboard and the new Apple pencil Pro you can check out those in another dedicated video that I've linked here while the iPad Pros represent the highend most users don't need a device that is powerful or expensive for that matter that's where the pair yes pair of new iPad Airs comes in Apple has delivered not one but two iPad Air models in 11 and 13in sizes this gives users a more affordable option to the new pricier iPad Pros they didn't get the mini LED panels that were originally expected but there's still bright liquid rtin displays that are vivid and colorful at least the displays are colorful the colors themselves feel quite muted with a super pale blue and purple plus Starlight and gray it's like the iPhone 15 blue phone all over again here they have improved stereo landscape speakers with spatial audio and the 13-in version has double the base performance both models will be running Apple's M2 processor on the inside compared to the M1 that was in the air previously it's good upgrade and probably more power than most users will need in use it could be up to 50% faster than the M1 and three times faster if you're coming from the A14 bionic like the iPad Pros the camera has been relocated to the side lastly it now supports Wi-Fi 6E and starts with double the base storage the 11in mod model has the same price tag as before of $5.99 while the new 13in will run you $799 that fits in nicely under the larger iPad Pro price tag if you're looking for a new entry-level iPad or iPad Mini you're going to have to keep waiting those were not rumored to be released until the fall let me know if you're going to pick up one of Apple's new tablets Down Below in the comments and make sure you're subscribed to the Channel with notifications turned on to keep up to date with the latest Apple newsthe 2024 iPad pros and iPad Airs are out apple is pushing the envelope here so let's get into all the juicy details the freshly updated iPad Pros stole the show boosting loads of substantial improvements from the display to the shocking new CPU both the 11 and 13-in models use gorgeous OLED displays this will make the displays look even better with deep Inky blacks and beautiful pops of color OLED can sometimes suffer from low brightness so app apple is employing a tandem OLED design that uses two panels for typical full screen full screen output of a th000 nits and up to 1,600 nits for HDR content apple is calling this an ultra Retina xdr Display oh Apple's also introducing a nonreflective nanotextured glass option too just like its Pro display xdr as a bonus they're thinner than ever the 12.9in model is actually a whole millimeter thinner than before they look absolutely nuts Apple says it makes it the thinnest product Apple has ever made just as predicted the front-facing camera has been relocated moving to a landscape orientation this makes a bunch of sense to me it's where the camera needs to be when you're using it with a keyboard which happens most of the time for me while there are lots of additions we did see one deletion Apple has done away with the ultra wide lens before it was terrible quality so without a substantial Improvement I just never bother bed using it anyway so whatever the primary physical camera sensor didn't change much here but the flash did the improved adaptive flash is great for scanning documents when a document is detected multiple photos will be taken with different colors of flash then combined together it's pretty cool the tablets are running on Apple's new M4 processor it's wild that we're getting the M4 only 7 months after the launch of the M3 they're using a new second generation 3 nmet process which promises to be more power efficient than before it is of course faster than the M2 and boasts a GPU that is 50% more powerful besides that they say they boosted thermals by 20% Which should also help performance I'll be sure to put all these claims to the test once I get these in the studio Apple teased the possibility of AI with its neural engine and machine learning skills with these new Chips but I can't help but to think they're laying the groundwork for the Monumental artificial intellig changes that'll be arriving later this year as part of iPad OS 18 be sure you subscribe to the channel for all of that finally Apple up the storage they now start with 256 gigs and go up to 2 tabt it said that these new displays were twice as expensive for Apple to source and because of that some of that cost is being passed onto the consumer the new tablets Rose slightly in price and are now starting at $9.99 for the 11in and $12.99 for the 13in they're also bolstered by new accessories there was a new magic keyboard and the new Apple pencil Pro you can check out those in another dedicated video that I've linked here while the iPad Pros represent the highend most users don't need a device that is powerful or expensive for that matter that's where the pair yes pair of new iPad Airs comes in Apple has delivered not one but two iPad Air models in 11 and 13in sizes this gives users a more affordable option to the new pricier iPad Pros they didn't get the mini LED panels that were originally expected but there's still bright liquid rtin displays that are vivid and colorful at least the displays are colorful the colors themselves feel quite muted with a super pale blue and purple plus Starlight and gray it's like the iPhone 15 blue phone all over again here they have improved stereo landscape speakers with spatial audio and the 13-in version has double the base performance both models will be running Apple's M2 processor on the inside compared to the M1 that was in the air previously it's good upgrade and probably more power than most users will need in use it could be up to 50% faster than the M1 and three times faster if you're coming from the A14 bionic like the iPad Pros the camera has been relocated to the side lastly it now supports Wi-Fi 6E and starts with double the base storage the 11in mod model has the same price tag as before of $5.99 while the new 13in will run you $799 that fits in nicely under the larger iPad Pro price tag if you're looking for a new entry-level iPad or iPad Mini you're going to have to keep waiting those were not rumored to be released until the fall let me know if you're going to pick up one of Apple's new tablets Down Below in the comments and make sure you're subscribed to the Channel with notifications turned on to keep up to date with the latest Apple news\n"