Apple unveiled new iPad models at 'Let Loose' event, discussing design changes, features, and customer preferences. Detailed review of iPad Pro improvements like OLED screens, AI chips, and absence of millimeter wave for 5G. Exploration of Apple Pencil Pro features, Magic Keyboard enhancements, and updates in music production and video editing apps. Contemplation on upgrading to new iPad models and reactions to the latest release.
Apple introduced a thinner and lighter iPad Pro with squared-off edges for a sleek design.
The Apple Pencil Pro offers innovative features like 'squeezing' and 'barrel roll' for enhanced functionality.
Updates in Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro showcase AI technology for advanced video and music production capabilities.
Deep dives
New iPad Pro Launch
Apple introduced the new iPad Pro, featuring a thinner and lighter design. The 11-inch model is 5.3 millimeters thin, while the 13-inch is 5.1 millimeters thin and both lost considerable weight. The design maintains the squared-off edges, reminiscent of the prior model.
Improvements in the Apple Pencil Pro
The Apple Pencil Pro, priced at $129, offers new features like 'squeezing' for opening a palette, 'barrel roll' for twisting input, and haptic feedback for confirmation. These functions are available through PencilKit for developers to enhance functionality in apps like Procreate.
Accessory Updates and Compatibility
The Apple Pencil Pro introduces Find My support, enabling users to locate misplaced pencils. Compatibility is limited to the new iPad Pro and the iPad Air due to changes in charging and sensors. Legacy Apple Pencils will phase out as more devices support the new features.
Challenges and Transition
The transition to the new Apple Pencil Pro brings challenges, with compatibility limitations and the need to phase out legacy models. The introduction of innovative features and improved functionality indicates a shift towards more advanced and user-friendly accessories. While there are initial issues to navigate, the long-term benefits of the new Apple Pencil Pro are promising.
Upcoming Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard Updates
The podcast discusses the imminent updates in Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard accessories for iPads. It mentions the advancement towards a USB-C charging system for the Apple Pencil and the introduction of a new Magic Keyboard with enhanced functions like function keys and a larger trackpad, catering primarily to iPad Pro users.
AI Enhancements in Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro
The episode highlights the significant updates in Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, emphasizing the integration of AI technology. Specifically, it mentions AI-enabled features like multi-cam support and stem separation in Logic Pro, providing users with advanced capabilities for video and music production. The discussion underscores the potential of AI tools to streamline tasks such as color correction and navigation within the editing timeline.
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