A refresh of the iPad Pro line was today’s biggest news. Although the iPad Pro models look the same as last year’s, they feature a lot more power under the hood.
First, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro model has a Mini-LED display now. Mini-LED tech is used with LCD screens but offers a lot of the same benefits as an OLED panel (deeper blacks, less power consumption, etc.). We expect Apple to be all-in on Mini-LED tech going forward when it comes to things with larger displays, such as iPads and MacBooks.
Outside of the display, the new iPad Pros launched at the Apple April 2021 event have a new chipset: the M1. This is the chip the company launched last year for its MacBooks and Mac Mini. Apple claims that this chipset is faster and more power-efficient than any other iPad chip. There are also 5G-powered options for those of you who take an iPad Pro on the go.
Finally, the new iPad Pros have Thunderbolt connectivity. Previous iPads in the Pro line have had USB-C ports only, which limits available accessories to USB-C connections. With Thunderbolt onboard, users can attach USB-C products as well as Thunderbolt products, such as external displays, storage, and more. As far as storage goes, though, the iPad Pro now maxes out at 2TB of space.
The 12.9-inch iPad Pro for 2021 will start at $1,099 (99,900 INR) and will be up for pre-order starting April 30. It will hit general sales in the second half of May. Meanwhile, the 11-inch iPad Pro will cost $799 (71,900 INR) for its base version with pre-orders and general sales starting on April 30.
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