iPad Pros
A16 iPad, M3 Air, and Beats Headphones with Riley Hill (iPad Pros - 0220)
Mar 27, 2025
Riley Hill, a contributor to SlatePad.org, joins to dissect the latest iPad innovations and Beats headphones. They delve into the A16 chip updates, weighing features against pricing woes. The conversation shifts to the new M3 iPad Air, highlighting its gaming potential and design shifts. Hill also shares insights on the new Beats models, focusing on their enhanced comfort and sound quality. Additionally, they discuss Apple backups, revealing user frustrations with iCloud, and offer predictions for upcoming product features.
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Quick takeaways
- The new A16 iPad offers enhanced storage and performance but continues to struggle with accessory compatibility, causing user frustration.
- While the M3 iPad Air boasts improved graphics and storage, it lacks several premium features seen in the iPad Pro, indicating Apple's strategic differentiation.
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The Latest iPad Updates
The episode discusses the recent updates to the iPad lineup, particularly the 10th generation base model and the new iPad Air. The base iPad now features an A16 chip, a significant storage increase to 128GB at its starting price, and a vibrant color selection. However, it still lacks Apple Pencil Pro support and requires a dongle for the first-generation Apple Pencil, which remains a source of frustration for users. Both hosts express their desire for more cohesive support for accessories across all models, reflecting on the continued confusions in Apple's accessory lineup.
