Cupertino, California Apple today announced the most powerful and advanced iPad Pro ever, pushing the boundaries of what is possible on the iPad. The addition of the M1 chip designed by Apple offers a massive leap in performance, making the iPad Pro the fastest device of its kind. The 12.9-inch iPad Pro features a new Liquid Retina XDR screen that brings an extreme dynamic range to the iPad Pro, providing an amazing viewing experience with more realistic details for the most demanding HDR workflows. 5G cellular models offer even faster wireless connectivity when on the go, and to give users a pro-level performance for high-speed accessories, the iPad Pro now includes support for Thunderbolt. In addition, a new Ultra Wide front camera allows Center Stage, a new feature that automatically keeps users perfectly framed for even more captivating video calls. The new iPad Pro is available for order starting Friday, April 30, on apple.com and will be available in the second half of May.
“The revolutionary M1 chip was a breakthrough for the Mac, and we’re extremely excited to bring it to the iPad Pro,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of global marketing. “With the huge leap in M1 performance, an innovative experience of extreme dynamic range on the 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR screen, up to 2 TB of high-speed storage, Thunderbolt expansion, a four-speaker audio system, professional cameras with LiDAR Scanner on iPad Pro. ”