In a watershed moment for the Apple ecosystem, the inaugural M4 chip has made its debut in the new iPad Pro, surpassing expectations with an extraordinary leap in performance. This advancement paves the way for a series of groundbreaking updates at WWDC next month.
The M4 chip serves as the driving force behind the iPad Pro’s impressive array of upgrades, including its remarkable thinness. At 5.3mm for the 11-inch model and 5.1mm for the 13-inch, it outstrips even the new iPad Air, setting a new standard for Apple devices.
The new display engine delivers exceptional color precision and brightness, resulting in a stunning Ultra Retina XDR. Accelerators in the CPU further enhance performance, empowering the iPad Pro to handle AI-intensive tasks with ease, such as effortlessly extracting entire scenes from Final Cut Pro.
The camera system also shines, with a 12MP back camera capturing Smart HDR images and videos with enhanced color accuracy and detail, even in challenging low-light conditions. Its adaptive True Tone flash facilitates quick and accurate scanning of documents.
The iPad Air has also received a significant upgrade, now available in an expanded size for a more immersive experience. Powered by the M2 chip, it delivers a 50% performance boost over its predecessor. Notably, the front-facing camera has been strategically positioned on the landscape edge, resolving the frustrating lack of eye contact during video calls.
The Apple Pencil Pro has undergone a transformation, incorporating intuitive human interactions like squeeze-based activation of the tool palette. Its sophisticated design adapts to the user’s rotation, enabling precise control over brush stroke thickness, mirroring the natural experience of drawing or writing on paper.
