On the day of March 18, 2020, while technology enthusiasts were in hype for the disclosure of the PS5 specifications, an Apple press release that completely presented the new 11 and 12.9-inch iPad Pro. We have already spoken to you briefly in the classic announcement news, but it is good to dwell on these devices, analyze them in a reasoned way and with the right time, without frenzy. In fact, although the Cupertino company has decided to unveil these models at a complex moment, there are particularly interesting innovations, which are worth being told, from the LiDAR scanner to the trackpad support, passing through the dual rear camera and the Magic Keyboard renewed. Let's go, therefore, to see Apple's latest announcements in the tablet field.
A computer that is not a computer
A novelty that could potentially be a revolution for a certain type of user is the arrival of the trackpad support. Yes, you got it right: Apple has decided to give users a new way to interact with iPad Pro. Tim Cook's company has developed a pointer and features dedicated to these tablets, so don't expect something like macOS, but rather a personalized experience, designed to make mobile use more "fluid". For the occasion, the Cupertino company has also unveiled the new Magic Keyboard, which now implements a trackpad, has backlit keys, uses a USB Type-C pass through port to recharge iPad Pro and can be tilted freely. Do you think Apple is using the claim "Your next computer is not a computer"for his first commercials. In addition, a video called" How to properly use a computer "has been published on YouTube. In short, it is clear that the company wants to make its device a sort of" hybrid "between tablet and PC If you are interested in learning more about how the trackpad works, we also recommend that you take a look at this video obtained from The Verge.
The Cupertino company has also decided to focus particularly on the photographic sector. In fact, we find a dual rear camera, 12MP (4K video) + 10MP (ultra-wide, 2x zoom), and a LiDAR scanner, which allows you to accurately detect the depth and allows you to access more advanced experiences in augmented reality.
To give you a concrete example, in the spot above, Apple has shown that it is possible to virtually place furniture elements, such as armchairs and cushions, to see what your home would be like by buying those products. Thanks to LiDAR technology, AR becomes more precise, given that the scanner is able to detect depths up to 5 meters away and can work in all contexts. In short, a significant step forward for ARKit applications, on which Tim Cook's company is focusing more and more. If you have no idea what software you are talking about, we invite you to consult our in-depth analysis on the best games and apps to try with ARKit.
As for the remaining specifications of the new 11 and 12.9-inch iPad Pro, we find an A12Z Bionic processor, flanked by an 8-core GPU. The screen is a Liquid Retina with support for ProMotion technology, which promises a refresh rate capable of reaching up to 120 Hz. There is no shortage of anti-reflective coating, True Tone and good coverage of the DCI-P3 color space. The maximum brightness of the panel is 600 nits.
Apple has also promised improvements in terms of temperatures and speeds of LTE and Wi-Fi 6. Do not underestimate the presence of four speakers, five microphones and support for Apple Pencil. The memory cuts are 128/256 / 512GB and 1TB. For the rest, as usual, the announcement did not reveal the details on the remaining specifications. However, some foreign sources have already confirmed the presence of the U1 chip for spatial detection and 6GB of RAM. To underline the presence of the Face ID. As for price and availability, it is already possible to book iPad Pro through the official Apple website. The actual availability will start from March 25, 2020.
The starting price for the 11-inch model is 899 euros (128GB, Wi-Fi), but it can go up to 1619 euros (1TB, Wi-Fi + Cellular). As for the 12.9-inch variant, it starts from 1119 euros (128GB, Wi-Fi) and reaches 1839 euros (1TB, Wi-Fi + Cellular). The renewed Magic Keyboard will arrive in May. Prices are set at 339 euros for the 11-inch variant and 399 euros for the 12.9-inch model. There is also the Smart Keyboard Folio, which is sold for 199 euros (11 inches) and 219 euros (12.9 inches). If you also intend to buy the second generation Apple Pencil, we remind you that the latter is sold for 135 euros.
