Apple Unveils iPad Pro Featuring 'Monster Chip' M2
10th Generation iPad Features USB-C Port
[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Su-yeon] On the 18th (local time), Apple unveiled the 10th generation iPad and the new iPad Pro equipped with the powerful M2 chip.
The most notable feature of the newly released 10th generation iPad is the removal of the front home button, replaced by a 'Touch ID' on the top button. It features a 27.5cm Liquid Retina display on the front screen. For the first time in an iPad, the front camera has been relocated to the horizontal edge.
Another major change is the replacement of the traditional Lightning port with a USB-C port.
It is equipped with the A14 Bionic chip and supports Wi-Fi 6 and the Magic Keyboard Folio.
The price of the 10th generation iPad starts at $449 (679,000 KRW in Korea), which is $120 higher than the previous model ($329). Apple announced that last year's model will remain at $329 to offer various options.
The iPad Pro features the M2 chip recently used in Mac computers, delivering outstanding performance. According to Apple, compared to the previous model with the M1 chip, the central processing unit (CPU) is 15% faster, and the graphics performance has improved by up to 35%. This is the first time the M2 chip has been installed in an iPad.
Apple Pencil's 'hover' feature has also been added. The iPad recognizes the Apple Pencil even at a distance of up to 12mm from the display, enabling more precise work.
The iPad Pro retains the previous design while maintaining the existing 11-inch and 12.9-inch sizes.
The 11-inch model starts at $799, and the 12.9-inch model starts at $1,099. In Korea, the prices start at 1,249,000 KRW and 1,729,000 KRW, respectively. The highest-priced 12.9-inch model with 2TB storage costs up to 3,379,000 KRW.
The iPads will be available for pre-order starting today and will be released on the 26th in 28 countries including the United States. The release schedule for Korea has not yet been determined.
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Greg Joswiak, Apple's Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, said, "We are very excited to welcome the newly transformed iPad to the most advanced iPad lineup ever. The new iPad, featuring a large Liquid Retina display, the powerful A14 Bionic chip, the first-ever horizontal front camera in the iPad lineup, high-speed wireless connectivity, USB-C port, and compatibility with excellent accessories such as the newly released Magic Keyboard Folio, will offer greater value, versatility, and new fun."
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