Apple Unveils AI-Focused iPad Pro, Bigger iPad Air at Launch Event
May 08, 2024 - bloomberg.com
Apple Inc. has revealed a new iPad Pro and a larger iPad Air, both with a focus on artificial intelligence, in an attempt to revitalize its tablet range which has seen a decline over the past two years. The redesigned iPad Pro, the first since 2018, is slimmer, features a sharper Ultra Retina XDR screen with OLED technology, and is equipped with a faster M4 chip capable of handling AI tasks.
The new iPad Air, while similar in appearance to its predecessor, now offers a larger screen size and is powered by the M2 processor. Both products were launched at an online event called “Let Loose” on Tuesday.
Key takeaways:
Apple Inc. has unveiled a new AI-focused iPad Pro and a larger iPad Air.
The new iPad Pro model is thinner, has a crisper Ultra Retina XDR screen with OLED technology, and a faster M4 chip for AI tasks.
The iPad Pro redesign is the first since 2018.
The new iPad Air looks like the prior version, but with a larger screen-size option and the M2 processor.
