Apple iPad 2024 event: 6 big announcements and one more thing you might have missed

Apple’s recent ‘Let Loose’ event took the tech world by storm, showcasing a range of new products and innovations. Here’s a detailed look at what was announced and what was notably absent.

what was announced

m4 ipad pro

The much-anticipated M4 chip made its debut in the new iPad Pro, which is available immediately with shipments starting on May 15. The chip promises a significant performance boost with the introduction of Ultra Retina XDR displays powered by OLED technology, available in both 11-inch and 13-inch models. Notable improvements include a slimmer design and moving the front-facing camera to the landscape edge.

ipad air 6

Expanding the iPad Air lineup, Apple introduced a 13-inch model alongside the existing 11-inch variant. Both models are up for order now, ready for shipment on May 15th. Featuring the M2 chip, landscape front-facing camera and increased storage options, iPad Air 6 offers users more choices and better performance.

apple pencil pro

Designed to complement the M4 iPad Pro and iPad Air 6, the Apple Pencil Pro features a new squeeze gesture and integrated gyroscope for improved functionality. Find My integration ensures that users can easily find their Pencil when needed.

magic keyboard for ipad pro

Designed specifically for the M4 iPad Pro, the new Magic Keyboard promises a thinner and lighter design while adding professional-grade features like a larger trackpad and function row.

Final Cut Pro 2 and Logic Pro 2 for iPad

Apple unveiled enhanced versions of these professional-grade apps, demonstrating their compatibility with the latest iPad hardware. Features like live multicam and stem splitting demonstrate the power and versatility of these applications.

final cut camera app

A surprise addition to the lineup, the Final Cut camera app will launch later this spring, offering support for the new Live Multicam feature and serving as a standalone video capture utility.

what was not announced

iPad mini or base iPad

Contrary to expectations, Apple remained silent on updates to the iPad mini and base iPad models. However, the price adjustment was quietly implemented for the base iPad 10th-generation model, which now starts at $349.

event closing

Focusing squarely on high-end iPad hardware, Apple delivered several exciting updates. These announcements pave the way for further development, with anticipation of potential software reveals at the upcoming WWDC event in June.

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