Apple unveils new iPad mini with A17 Pro chip and Apple Pencil Pro support
Apple has introduced its latest iPad mini, featuring the A17 Pro chip and support for Apple Intelligence, a system designed to provide helpful and relevant information while maintaining user privacy. The new iPad mini keeps its familiar 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display and ultraportable design, available in four finishes, including blue and purple.
The A17 Pro chip brings performance improvements, with Apple claiming a 30 percent boost in CPU performance and a 25 percent increase in GPU capabilities compared to the previous model. This chip also supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing, enabling enhanced gaming experiences. Users can also expect more from apps utilizing the new power, from photo editing to immersive augmented reality.
Apple unveils thinnest iPad Pro ever: Powerful M4 chip, Ultra Retina XDR display, and new nano-texture glass option
At its big iPad event, alongside a new iPad Air, Apple today launched the new iPad Pro boasting an ultra slim, lightweight design. Available in 13-inch and a more portable 11-inch size, the new iPad claims the title of Apple's thinnest device ever.
Weighing less than a pound, the 11-inch model is just 5.3 mm thick, while the 13-inch model is even thinner at just 5.1 mm.
Apple launches redesigned iPad Air models with M2 chip
Apple today introduced massive updates to its iPad Air lineup, launching a redesigned 11-inch model and debuting a new 13-inch version, both powered by the advanced M2 chip. For the first time, the iPad Air is available in two sizes, enhancing its appeal with boosted performance, AI capabilities, and new accessories.
The new iPad Air models feature enhanced CPUs, GPUs, and Neural Engines due to the M2 chip, promising a substantial performance leap over previous iterations. Apple claims nearly a 50 percent increase in speed over the prior M1-based iPad Air and triple the performance of the models equipped with the A14 Bionic chip.