Apple ‘Let Loose’ event LIVE: iPad Air, iPad Pro expected, Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro to feature
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2024-05-07T13:01:18.014Z
The Apple Pencil Pro: What’s new?You’d think it would be quite hard to innovate on the concept of a “pencil” but here we are. The new Apple Pencil Pro as it’s being dubbed online is set to include a host of improvements that could dramatically improve its usability and functionality.While much of what we know is once again rumor, I feel confident in my ability to predict that Apple’s stylus will retain much of the same overall design as all pencils have since the mid-1500s. That aside, things are reportedly changing in some very noticeable ways.Apple’s stylus is rumored to feature interchangeable magnetic nibs that can be hot-swapped to suit various tasks. for example, a harder tip for note taking and writing, and a softer tip for digital art project.
2024-05-07T12:43:38.773Z
Pencil us in(Image credit: Apple)If you’d have told me that I’d be getting excited about a pencil in 2024, I’d have assumed you’d just broken free from your straight jacket and were part way through making a dash to cross state lines.However, surprisingly enough, the new Apple Pencil, or the Apple Pencil Pro as it might be called, is shaping up to be quite the accessory.Apple are going all-in on touch controls this generation it seems, with the iPhone 16 rumored to feature capacitive buttons and the new Apple Pencil Pro set to feature a number of touch-sensitive inputs to streamline the writing and art experience.
2024-05-07T12:30:49.659Z
The real magic is the accessories we’ll gain along the way(Image credit: Laptop Mag)One of the major things preventing many iPad users from adopting it as a laptop replacement is its primarily touch interface. Even though the iPad has the Magic Keyboard to fall back on, and the option to use wireless keyboards over Bluetooth, there’s been a decided lack of a laptop-like feel to things.However, that could be set to change with Apple’s new Magic Keyboard revamp.The new Magic Keyboard, or potentially the Magic Keyboard Pro, hopes to breathe new life into the iPad as a laptop debate by bringing with it a deck more closely aligned to the MacBook experience. This new deck features a much larger trackpad and a more sturdy and durable aluminum design that will go above and beyond to address the complaints of the current Magic Keyboard’s flimsier offerings.
2024-05-07T12:11:34.328Z
What about the iPad Air 6?While the iPad Pro has incredible potential, let’s not forget about the prospect of a new iPad Air now featuring the mighty M2 chipset.The sixth-generation iPad Air is expected to arrive in two sizes: the typical 10.9-inch model, and a new iPad Pro-like sizing of 12.9 inches. This expanded panel will be a treat for those envious of the Pro model’s larger display, though unable to meet its premium pricing.The M2 chip has been a solid performer for the iPad Pro previously, and we’d expect a similar level of performance to now feature for the iPad Air. This could also mean that Apple Pencil features like Hover make their way to the smaller tablet, too!This round of iPad refreshes could do wonders for both Air and Pro lines, but could make choosing between them slightly more interesting.
2024-05-07T12:00:59.001Z
iPad Pro 2024: What’s changing?There’s nothing wrong with the iPad Pro’s current display, it’s literally called liquid retina because it’s so good it melts eyeballs. However, that doesn’t mean we will say no to the rumored OLED panel heading our way with today’s announcement.A new OLED panel for the iPad Pro would mean better color accuracy and a more vibrant, crisper image. It also makes way for thinner display panels allowing for the potential of trimmer chassis, slimmer bezels, or more internal room to include improved layouts for thermal management or higher storage capacities.Speaking of, today’s iPad Pro announcement could see a configuration available with up to 2TB of storage. A whopping amount of space to make use of and another clear indication of Apple’s intent to push the iPad Pro as a more worthy MacBook alternative.
2024-05-07T11:46:58.039Z
What to expect from a new iPad Pro(Image credit: Future Photo Illustration)If Apple’s iPad Pro doesn’t feature the M4 chip, there’s still plenty to look forward to. The new iPad Pro should at the very least feature Apple’s current-gen M3 chip, meaning there’ll still be considerable upgrades to expect when it comes to overall performance and efficiency, resulting in a longer-lasting and more powerful tablet.
2024-05-07T11:31:14.221Z
M4 iPad Pro: Is it likely?Speculation is all well and good, and often quite fun, but how likely are we to see an iPad Pro featuring an M4 chip be announced today?That’s a tough one! We’d typically expect Apple to debut its chips on MacBook first, giving them the best chance to shine when it comes to uncapped performance. However, this generation of iPad could be Apple’s biggest push to date to present the iPad Pro as a viable laptop replacement.That being said, it was only last month that we caught wind that the M4 chip was “nearing production,” making its appearance in the iPad Pro seem unlikely — unless Apple plan to reveal its tablet today, but launch it later in the year to coincide with the M4 MacBook Pro.
2024-05-07T11:17:28.658Z
What else do we know about the M4 chip?Each new generation of Apple’s M-series chips brings sweeping improvements to performance and efficiency. But can we bank on the M4 chipset to do the same?Much of what we know so far about the M4 is rumor and speculation. However, should these prove accurate, the M4 will be the first of Apple’s chips to be developed using a 2-nanometer process.This indicates the transistor density inside the chip, with the lower the number the better. Apple’s current-gen M3 chip are based on a 3-nanometer process, meaning the leap to M4 could see considerable gains across the board for MacBooks — and the latest iPad Pro if word is to be believed.
2024-05-07T11:04:32.042Z
When will the M4 come to MacBook?If today does mark the debut of the M4 chip, everyone will want to know when they can expect Apple’s latest processor to feature in MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models. Well, lucky you, that’s something we may already know.Early reports suggest that the first MacBooks to feature the M4 chip will launch between October and November later this year. The first of Apple’s laptops to feature this chipset is said to be the 14-inch MacBook Pro, which will launch alongside a 24-inch iMac also featuring the same M4 chip.It’s said that 16-inch MacBook Pro models will follow with M4 Pro and M4 Max configurations, with an M4/M4 Pro Mac mini in tow.
2024-05-07T10:44:22.506Z
Will Apple debut the M4 chip today?(Image credit: Future photo illustration)It seems strange for Apple to debut its latest chip during an iPad-focused event, especially with the M3-touting 13-inch MacBook Air and 15-inch MacBook Air having just released earlier this year.However, according to Bloomberg, the new iPad Pro models could skip the M3 chip entirely and go straight to Apple’s next-gen M4 platform.
2024-05-07T10:19:22.542Z
Welcome to Laptop Mag, and our live blog coverage of today’s Apple ‘Let Loose’ event! We’re just a few hours away from some major iPad reveals. We’ve already had some strong reports about what to expect when the tape rolls on today’s event, so let’s go over what we know so far while we wait for things to kick off!
