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  New iPad Pro Models Gain M2 Processor, Faster Wi-Fi, and Apple Pencil Hover

   Josh Centers

   Apple has updated the [1]iPad Pro for 2022, outfitting the 11-inch and
   12.9-inch models with the company's M2 processor. The iPad Pro now
   features faster Wi-Fi, and there is a surprise new feature: Apple
   Pencil hover, which provides better feedback by offering a preview of
   Apple Pencil actions before you make them.

   In other news, iPadOS 16 has an official launch date: 24 October 2022.

   Overall, the new iPad Pro is a minor update over last year's models and
   likely won't cause many M1 iPad Pro users to upgrade, though the
   changes make it more attractive for those upgrading from a non-M1 iPad.
   Let's explore the major differences. (Sadly, these new iPad Pro models
   retain the front-facing camera on the short side, unlike the new
   tenth-generation iPad, which moves that camera to the long side to make
   it more natural for videoconferencing, which almost always takes place
   in landscape orientation.)

M2 Processor and ProRes Video Capture

   The headline improvement is the M2 processor, which Apple claims is up
   to 15% faster than the M1. In practice, users should see an improvement
   over M1 models, but it won't be as large of a jump as the A12Z Bionic
   to the M1. However, of interest to film professionals: the M2 iPad Pro
   is the first iPad able to capture ProRes footage directly, and it can
   transcode ProRes footage up to three times faster than on the M1 iPad
   Pro. [2]Apple explains, 'This means content creators can capture, edit,
   and publish cinema-grade video from a single device out in the field.'

Apple Pencil Hover

   The most interesting new feature of the iPad Pro is Apple Pencil hover,
   which detects the tip of the second-generation Apple Pencil when it's
   up to 12mm above the display.

   In normal usage, iPadOS displays a circle where the tip of the Apple
   Pencil is hovering, so you can more precisely put the tip where you
   want. It has other uses too, like expanding text fields when you bring
   the Apple Pencil in close. Third-party developers will be able to tap
   into Apple Pencil hover to create their own unique experiences.

Wi-Fi 6E and More 5G Support

   The new iPad Pro supports the new Wi-Fi 6E protocol, which Apple claims
   is up to twice as fast as the Wi-Fi 6 connectivity of last year's iPad
   Pro, with download speeds up to 2.4 Gbps. However, you'll also need a
   Wi-Fi 6E router to take advantage of that speed boost. Apple also says
   that the cellular models support more 5G networks.

DaVinci Resolve for iPad

   Apple slyly slipped in an announcement of DaVinci Resolve for iPad, a
   professional-grade video-editing app used to assemble Hollywood movies
   like the recent Dune adaptation and The Green Knight. Interestingly,
   the basic version of DaVinci Resolve is available for free, at least on
   the desktop. However, we have zero information on the iPad version at
   this time other than a screenshot, which appears to show a
   full-featured version for the iPad.

     At first glance, this looks like the real deal, a full-featured NLE.
     Imagine this with automatic proxy workflows for seamless switching
     between desktop and iPad. [3]pic.twitter.com/pwfVfOuKSD

     -- Jeff Benjamin (@JeffBenjam) [4]October 18, 2022

Pricing and Availability

   You can order the new iPad Pro today, and it will be available 26
   October 2022.

   The 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB models come with 8 GB of RAM, while the
   1 TB and 2 TB models include 16 GB of RAM. Just as last year, the price
   ranges from $799 for the 11-inch iPad Pro with 128 GB of storage up to
   $2199 for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro with 2 TB of storage. Cellular models
   again add an extra $200 to the price.

References

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   1. https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/
   2. https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-next-generation-ipad-pro-supercharged-by-the-m2-chip/
   3. https://t.co/pwfVfOuKSD
   4. https://twitter.com/JeffBenjam/status/1582404276986314752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

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   5. https://tidbits.com/wp/../uploads/2022/10/M2-iPad-Pro.jpg
   6. https://tidbits.com/wp/../uploads/2022/10/Apple-Pencil-hover.png

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