- Apple announces its new iPad Pro with an Ultra Retina XDR OLED screen and M4 chipset.
- The M4 iPad Pro starts at $999 for the 11-inch model. On the other hand, the 12.9-inch variant starts at $1299.
- The 2024 iPad Pro models are available for pre-order starting today and the shipping starts as early as next week.
The long wait is finally over! The OLED iPad Pro is for real now. Apple unveiled its much-awaited 2024 iPad Pro at the “Let Loose” event on May 7. The 2024 iPad Pro features a stunning Ultra Retina XDR OLED display, an M4 chip, larger screens, and other upgrades. The new iPads are available for pre-order starting today and will hit the shelves starting as early as next week. Let’s check out the complete specifications and availability details below.
M4 iPad Pro: Specs and Features
The brand-new OLED iPad Pro packs greater power in a thinner & lightweight design. Apple launched the new Pro with a fresh design, powerful innards, and slightly larger 11-inch and 13-inch screen size options. The 11-inch model is 5.3mm thick , whereas the 13-inch model is a mere 5.1mm thick . Apple claims that the new iPad Pro the thinnest Apple product ever . With enhanced aesthetics, the new iPad Pro looks more luxe than ever.
As anticipated, Apple skipped the M3 chip and went for the more capable M4 chipset for the latest Pros. Both the models are powered by the brand-new M4 chipset , which is claimed to be an “outrageously powerful chip for AI.”
One of the most remarkable features of the 2024 iPad Pro is the Ultra Retina XDR OLED display that uses two panels in a tandem design to offer an even better fullscreen brightness. The new Pro offers up to 1,000 nits of brightness for SDF and HDR and 1,600 nits of peak HDR brightness. That means you can expect perfect blacks, rich color saturation, improved luminance, and more details. The new iPad Pro is also more responsive to content in motion.
Just like the 2024 iPad Air, the new OLED iPad Pro’s enclosure is made from 100% recycled aluminum. If you prefer a matte display finish, Apple also offers a nano-texture coating for the first time with the 2024 iPad Pros. Talking about the color options, the latest iPad Pro comes in Silver and Space Black finishes.
The new iPad Pros also got an accessory refresh. The Magic Keyboard now has a premium finish with an aluminum palm rest, and there’s a function key row as well. Besides, Apple launched the rumored Apple Pencil Pro with support for squeeze gestures and Find My Location tracking.
iPad Pro Price and Availability
The new M4 iPad Pro starts at $999 for the 11-inch model . On the other hand, the 12.9-inch variant starts at $1299 . Both models are up for pre-order and will be up for grabs, starting as early as May 15th.
Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.
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- Apple and Google have officially confirmed their team-up for the next-gen Siri AI.
- The Cupertino Giant will be using Google’s Gemini for a more personalized Siri model as well as Apple Intelligence features.
- We can expect the next-gen Siri to come out with iOS 26.4, sometime in March or April.
Apple has officially confirmed joining forces with Google to use its Gemini AI model to power the next-generation Siri. It will offer a more personalized experience and will be coming out with the iOS 26.4 update. Apple also plans to leverage Gemini’s capabilities for other Apple Intelligence features as well, later down the line.
The Next-Gen Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini AI
Apple officially confirmed that it will be partnering with Google in a statement to CNBC . Here’s what it stated, “After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models, and we’re excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users.”
Later, Google also shared a post on X confirming the tie-up, “Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year.”
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Both statements clearly mention that the Cupertino Giant will be using Gemini to power its assistant Siri. This was already rumored, as Apple’s attempts to acquire Perplexity went nowhere. With Gemini, Siri will get a major AI update . It will be able to handle more nuanced conversations and provide better results. Something long-time Apple users have been asking for years.
The next-gen Siri will arrive with the iOS 26.4 update, which will launch sometime in March or April. And it is only going to be available for Apple Intelligence-supported devices .
Something else worth noting is how Google’s statement mentions that Gemini will power Apple Intelligence features. This leads us to believe that Apple could use Gemini’s multi-modal capabilities for its Writings tools , Image Playground , and Message summaries, too.
Elon Musk Not Happy With Apple and Google Tie Up
xAI CEO Elon Musk also responded to Google’s announcement post on X, sharing his thoughts on the matter by saying, “This seems like an unreasonable concentration of power for Google, given that they also have Android and Chrome.” Though we don’t expect either Apple or Google to respond to Elon, we will update the situation as it progresses.
It is worth noting that xAI is the company behind Grok, which is in hot water currently due to its inappropriate image generation fiasco , and has been getting backlash from multiple news outlets, X users, and even government authorities.
With over 4 year of experience under the belt, I cover all facets of consumer tech, from smartphones to other consumer electronics, our favorite social media apps, as well as the growing realm of AI and LLMs. As an Apps and AI writer app Beebom, I provide my expertise in all these areas, weaving stories that help you get familiar with the tech around you. But you will find me playing NYT daily puzzles in my free time.
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