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- 24 mins agoApple reduces iPad 10 price to $349, discontinues iPad 9 with Home button
While refreshing the iPad lineup with new iPad Air and iPad Pro tablets, Apple has also rejiggered the starting lineup as well. Starting today, the iPad 10th generation is priced from $349. Meanwhile, the iPad 9th generation is discontinued, ending the era of Home button iPads. more…24 mins agoApple's new iPad Pro gets M4 power, advanced Tandem OLED screens
Apple's refresh of the iPad Pro lines makes a major and long-awaited change to the tablet, with OLED, M4, and a thinner case.iPad Pro gains tandem OLED and M4The rumored revamp of the iPad Pro has arrived, with Apple introducing the updated iPad Pro range after over a year without changes. A new display, landscape selfie camera, M4 processor, and thinner case design.They have 11-inch and 13-inch displays, and the iPad Pro has been refined to make the cases slightly thinner than the previous generation. The size change also results in a small weight loss for both models. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums25 mins agoNano-texture glass for M4 iPad Pro only available on 1TB and 2TB models
Today Apple unveiled the brand new M4-powered iPad Pro, a major upgrade that comes with a brand new Ultra Retina XDR display. The new display uses OLED technology and comes with a first for the iPad: a nano-texture glass option. Unfortunately, not all of the new iPad Pro models can opt for the nano-texture display, as Apple is limiting this option to the two highest storage tiers. more…25 mins agoFinal Cut Pro and Logic Pro get major updates on iPad
Apple has launched Final Cut Pro 2 and Logic Pro 2 for iPad with new features including multicam video recording and AI-based audio tracks called Session Players.Final Cut Pro 2 on a new iPad ProAnnounced alongside the launch of the new iPad Pro, Apple's two main pro creator apps have been updated with new features to take advantage of the faster M4 processor. Final Cut Pro 2 in particular uses the capabilities of that processor to add live multi camera work on the iPad Pro."Live Multicam enables filmmakers to connect and preview up to four cameras all at once, all in one place," said Will Hui, Apple Product Manager, Creative Apps. "Creators can remotely direct each video angle and dial in exposure, white balance, focus, and more." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums28 mins agoApple Unveils Redesigned iPad Pro with OLED Display and M4 Chip
Apple revealed its refreshed iPad Pro lineup at its "Let Loose" virtual event Tuesday, featuring a slimmer design, OLED displays, and the company's latest M4 chip. The new 13-inch and 11-inch models boast enhanced brightness, color saturation, and contrast, with the 13-inch model measuring just 5.1 millimeters thick, making it Apple's thinnest device ever. The M4 chip, which powers the new iPad Pros, delivers a 50% faster CPU and improved efficiency compared to the previous-gen M2 chip. Apple has also introduced updated accessories, including a redesigned Magic Keyboard with an aluminum palm rest and function key row, and the Apple Pencil Pro with squeeze gestures, Find My location tracking, and haptic feedback. The switch to OLED technology ensures consistent display quality across both iPad Pro sizes, addressing the previous disparity between the 12.9-inch Mini LED model and the smaller, traditional-screen version. The base storage for both models is now 256GB, with prices starting at $999 for the 11-inch and $1,299 for the 13-inch. Both are available for preorder today and will be available in stores next week. Read more of this story at Slashdot.30 mins agoApple Pencil Pro brings new squeeze gestures to new iPads for $129
Alongside its launch of the new iPad Pro and iPad Air, Apple has introduced the Apple Pencil Pro, the first significant addition to the lineup in six years.Apple Pencil ProAs previously expected, and heavily hinted at by Apple's "Let Loose" event logos, a new Apple Pencil has been launched. The Apple Pencil Pro now takes the place of the 2018 second-generation model as the top of the range.In addition to all of the features of that second generation model such as hover mode, the Apple Pencil Pro adds squeeze gestures. Squeezing the sides of the Apple Pencil Pro can bring up a menu, so users don't have to keep moving around the screen. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums33 mins agoApple Pencil Pro launches, with squeeze gesture and roll, plus FindMy support
Alongside the new iPads, a new Apple Pencil Pro has been announced, priced at $129 – the same price as the Pencil 2. The latest version of the device is a significant upgrade. However, it is only compatible with the latest iPads – both Air and Pro … more…38 mins agoApple debuts Magic Keyboard for M4 iPad Pro with larger trackpad, function row
Today at its iPad-focused ‘Let loose’ event, Apple announced a brand new version of the iPad’s Magic Keyboard, which was first introduced in 2020. This new model of iPad keyboard is tailored more directly to the needs of pro users than its predecessor. It’s thinner and lighter, but also comes with a larger trackpad and function row. more…41 mins agoNew versions of Final Cut and Logic Pro for iPad take advantage of the power of the M4 chip | 9 to 5 MacNew versions of Final Cut and Logic Pro for iPad take advantage of the power of the M4 chip
Alongside the new iPad Pro announcement, Apple today unveiled next-generation versions of Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad. They are designed to be much more sophisticated and much more capable, to take advantage of the M4 chip performance found in the new iPad Pro. The new Final Cut Pro 2 for iPad includes live multi-cam editing. Up to four iPhones can record different angles of a scene at the same time, and that footage is streamed into the iPad running Final Cut. more…45 mins agoApple supersizes iPad Air with 13-inch model
Apple just gave iPad Air a significant size increase: the new 2024 model is available with a 12.9-inch display for the first time. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)52 mins agoApple unveils M4: Its first chip made for AI from the ground up
The rumors were true: Apple on Tuesday unveiled M4, the next generation of its Apple Silicon chip. Built with the...56 mins agoApple announces new iPad Pro: OLED display, M4 chip, thinner redesigned chassis
Apple today announced the new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro, as part of its ‘Let Loose’ special event. The new tablets feature OLED displays, offering richer contrast and brightness, housed in a new thinner industrial design that is significantly smaller and lighter; the 11-inch is 5.3mm thin and the 13-inch is 5.1mm thin, which Apple says makes it the thinnest product they have ever created. more…56 mins agoiPad Air gets a faster processor and a supersized 13-inch option
Apple's iPad Air has been given a long-awaited update, with a new size option offered alongside the usual spec bump upgrade.The 11-inch and 13-inch iPad AirThe sixth generation of iPad Air is now a reality, arriving approximately two years after Apple's last update to the product line. The new generation also goes beyond a typical product update, with Apple bringing out new sizes of iPad Air for consumers to try.Taking a leaf from the iPad Pro range, the iPad Air is now offered in two distinct sizes. The previous 10.9-inch iPad Air's screen has been upgraded to a full 11 inches, meanwhile a second model offers a much larger 13-inch workspace. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums1 hour agoiPad Air 6: Redesigned model available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, landscape front camera, more | 9 to 5 MaciPad Air 6: Redesigned model available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, landscape front camera, more
Apple has officially unveiled the all-new iPad Air 6. For the first time, the iPad Air comes in two sizes: 11-inch and 13-inch. more…1 hour agoApple event news hub and live blog: New iPads are here!
9to5Mac is brought to you by iMazing 3: The world’s most trusted tool to manage Apple devices and transfer data from a Mac or PC. Download iMazing 3 for free and try it out today! Today’s the day that Apple will update the iPad lineup for the first time in over a year. Today’s special Apple event, dubbed “Let loose,” will include new iPad Air, iPad Pro, Magic Keyboard, and Apple Pencil announcements. Head below to follow along with everything in real-time. more…01:38 pmApple’s online store goes down ahead of ‘Let Loose’ event
Apple's online store has gone down ahead of its "Let Loose" event later today, where it should unveil new OLED iPad Pros and Apple Pencil. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:37 pmApple Store goes down ahead of 'Let Loose' iPad event
In a typical move for Apple, the online Apple Store has been taken down shortly before the company's Let Loose event. It's probably to prepare for new iPad models.The Apple Store Down message with the Let Loose event logoThe online version of the Apple Store usually goes offline ahead of Apple's special events. This can be used to produce hype for the event, as well as to prepare Apple's website for the preorders of new products.Usually, the store becomes available to access shortly after events conclude, complete with the just-announced products. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:33 pmApple Store is down ahead of new iPad Pro event
As is tradition, Apple has taken down the Apple Store ahead of its special event, which kicks off at 7 AM PT. The video presentation will see Apple introduce the next-generation iPad Pro, iPad Air, and accompanying new Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil accessories. The iPad Pro is expected to be the star of the show, touting a new OLED display, M4 chip with AI capabilities, a new thinner industrial design and more. more…01:30 pmThis cybersecurity course bundle is great for experienced IT students
The Complete 2024 Cyber Security Expert Certification Training Bundle is a cybersecurity certification course on sale for $49.99. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:16 pmA Magic Keyboard Pro could push even more people to the MacBook Air
Alongside the new iPads, we’re expecting Apple to launch a new design of iPad keyboard case today, potentially branded as the Magic Keyboard Pro. This could give the iPad Pro and keyboard combo a more MacBook-like appearance – but could also lead a growing number of would-be iPad Pro buyers to conclude that they’d be better off with a MacBook Air … more…