New gorgeous iPad Pro is out! When is the new ipad pro coming out?
Apple's WWDC 2018 was earlier this year with no mention of the 2018 iPad Pro models, and while no launch was expected, it's been over a year since Apple updated its professional tablet line.
The Developers Conference has provided a few hints as to what might be next in iOS 12, while recent leaks, rumors and patent filings also offer clues as to Apple's next steps.
New iPad Pro 2018: Latest rumors, news and leaks
Just a few days before Apple's biggest event on September 12th, the iPad Pro showed up in some pretty convincing leaked images. This gave us an idea of what the new iPad might be coming out next week.
The following photos come to us via MySmartPrice and appear to be based on CAD documents that have leaked online.
As you can see, the traditional Home button is gone - and will almost certainly be replaced by Apple's Face ID technology - and the 3.5mm headphone jack is also missing, which shouldn't surprise us.
The images are accompanied by a video, which you can watch above, supposedly showing off the new 12.9-inch iPad. It is expected to be connected to the smaller 11-inch model for Apple's 2018 iPad Pro update.
Specifications, features and design for iPad Pro 2018
Apple's software betas have provided valuable clues to future products in recent years, and the recently released iOS 12 beta is no different in that regard. We've seen hints on several occasions that the next generation iPad will have the TrueDepth HD camera needed to add Face ID to a flagship tablet.
Developer Steve Troughton-Smith has discovered that AvatarKit has arrived on the iPad as part of the latest beta. This tool will include the new Memoji in iOS 12. Of course, the hardware is still required, but there seems to be a better chance of the technology coming to the next iPad Pro based on this evidence.
Developer Guilherme Rambo, noted for his eagle eye in such matters, also noticed the presence of Face ID settings lurking in the iOS 12 beta on his iPad Pro. A face ID screen appears which, for obvious reasons, cannot be attempted. Still, it's a pretty clear indication that Apple can look forward to launching a future iPad Pro with biometric security technology.
New iPad Pro 2018 hardware and camera
In keeping with tradition, we expect the 2019 iPad Pro to include an improved version of the A11 Bionic chip found in the iPhone 8 and iPhone X. We expect it to be called the A11X Bionic. Recent rumors have suggested that it will be octa-core, compared to the six-core A11 processor in the iPhone X.
Cameras haven't always been the focus of the iPad Pro, but with Apple going into AR, there's a chance the company will up the ante. Recent iPad Pro releases have included a 12-megapixel rear camera with a 7-megapixel one. Perhaps there will be a small update here.
Screen iPad Pro 2018
It looks like Apple has set 12.9-inch and 10.5-inch bezels as the optimal size for the iPad Pro, so we expect a couple of new models to keep those specs. However, Apple may change this resolution slightly. The iPad Pro currently has 265 ppi with 2224 x 1668 (10.5 inches) and 2732 x 2048 (12.9 inches).
Given that the company is looking to conquer 4K content through the iTunes Store, could it consider a full 4K panel that supports HDR? An OLED screen might be on the wish list for iPad Pro fans, but given the potential impact on price as well as current shortages, we'd say it could only be a dream.
In early August, an iOS 12 beta shows evidence that the next iPad Pro will arrive with ultra-narrow bezels, Face ID, no home button, and no notch.
As we mentioned above, previous rumors have indicated that the 2018 iPad may have a cutout in the display to accommodate sensors and a front-facing camera. However, if Apple opts for thinner bezels (rather than non-existent ones), the touch sensor may do so without the need for a cutout on the display.
While it can be argued that this is not the basis for a new product, other versions of the iPad appear with thicker bezels and a Home button in the same iOS 12 beta. You can see them for yourself.
On the eve of the release comes a rumor that the new 2018 iPad Pro could bring about a drastic change in how the device charges. Well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that Apple plans to move from Lightning to USB-C. We can easily imagine it, and most likely we will find out on Wednesday September 12th.
iPad Pro 2018 release date
Quite often with Apple products, we can point to certification seasons when it likes to update its products, but there is no real picture with the iPad Pro. Here's how Apple did the release of their products:
- Original iPad Pro 12.9-inch - November 2015
- iPad Pro 9.7-inch - March 2016
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) and iPad Pro 10.5-inch - June 2017
Apple has already released a new version of its simpler 9.7-inch iPad this year with no sign of a new iPad Pro. Apple also failed to announce new iPad Pro hardware at the recent WWDC label in June.
iPad Pro price (2018)
The iPad Pro will cost twice as much as a regular 9.7-inch iPad, and that's before you shell out for an Apple Pencil accessory.
A 10.5-inch model is sold from 48 thousand rubles, and with a 12.9-inch display it costs 57 thousand rubles. In all likelihood, Apple will maintain 2018 prices, but could even raise them if the tablet gets an iPhone X-style design with Face ID technology.
Apple Pencil 2
The iPad Pro 2018 is rumored to launch alongside the Apple Pencil 2, a stylus designed with artists and creative ideas in mind. Recent rumors have suggested that the new Pencil will be easier to connect to the iPad (perhaps via a magnetic clip), while patent filings have shown Apple working on a new tip with the addition of an eraser.
New iPad Pro Concepts
With so little information, fans have jumped into their ideas about the direction the next iPad Pro should take.
One such concept from designer Álvaro Pabesio is the next generation of a tablet with an 11.9-inch display and no home button.
Of course, Face ID is present in the concept, and it also has dual rear cameras to give your photography functionality in line with today's high-end iPhones.
The designer also reimagined the tablet's multitasking functionality, allowing it to run iPhone apps alongside full-screen iPad apps.
Today, October 30, there was an Apple presentation that I liked much more than a few previous ones. First, I very satisfied the release of the updated Mac Mini, and secondly, the best iPad has come out at the moment! In my opinion, this model is in some ways even a breakthrough and key in the history of the brand… Why? Let's take a closer look at it.
iPad now has a completely new design. Please note that the bezels around the screen have become noticeably smaller. To my delight, all the key elements like the camera are hidden on this frame. No terrible eyebrow that spoils many modern smartphones ... Also, the iPad has become 1 mm thinner and the design of the side faces has become more direct and strict.
Two iPad Pro models have been redesigned: regular and large. Now they can be distinguished as iPad Pro 11 inches and iPad Pro 12.9 inches. Please note that the screen has grown only in the first model - before it was 10.5. The display is updated and is called Liquid Retina. This is the display in the new iPhone Xr. It is considered not the most top-end display, because the iPhone Xs has Super Retina.
The resolution of the iPad Pro 11-inch is different (a headache for app developers) than the iPad Pro 10.5, but the pixel density is the same.
Since the iPad Pro no longer has a Home button, users will have to get used to the new gestures that iPhone X, Xs, and Xr owners are already used to.
Also in the iPad Pro added face recognition technology - Face ID, which works in any position of the iPad. Apple emphasizes that it is their technology that is most secure. Unlike competitors' solutions. Face ID lets you unlock your iPad or make a purchase online...
The processor in the new iPad Pro is A12X Bionic (only A12 in iPhone Xs for reference). This processor more powerful than the processors in most laptops presented on the market. A12X 2 times more powerful than the processors in the previous generation iPad Pro!
By the way, Apple at its conferences pays great attention to showing the capabilities of the iPad. For some, this is “filling up the airtime,” but if you look closely, the company is persistently promoting the idea to the masses that the iPad could well replace a work laptop. This time they showed the capabilities of Adobe Photoshop CC, which will be released for the iPad in 2019.
For the best iPad, the best redesigned stylus! It recognizes touch: you can change the drawing tools in programs by touching the area at the bottom.
To pair with an iPad, you need to magnetize your Apple Pencil. Moreover, at this moment the stylus is charging ...
Apple also took care of the release of the new Smart Keyboard Folio.
The new iPad Pros no longer have lightning. From now on, USB Type C is the standard for charging and syncing. Through this port, you can connect a camera or monitor to the iPad Pro. USB-C also allows you to charge a connected phone through a wire.
In the new iPad Pro, the front camera does not shine with special characteristics: it is suitable for selfies, video communication. It's all good old 7 megapixels. But the Portrait mode, portrait lighting, as well as Animoji and Memoji, previously available only in the iPhone X, etc., were added to the functionality.
The rear camera has 12 megapixels and allows you to take cool pictures and record videos in 4K. BUT! Exactly the same camera is in the old iPad Pro 10.5, so there should not be any revelations when you first meet the camera.
You can also find a strange moment on the Apple website: optical image stabilization has disappeared somewhere from the camera. :(There was also a six-lens lens, but it became a five-lens one. I'm not a professional in photography, but apparently the camera has become slightly worse.
And now attention! Let it be expensive, but in the new iPad Pro there is a variation of the 1 Terabyte model!
In terms of communication modules, the three most important modules have been improved:
- Now WiFi simultaneously can support two bands 2.4 and 5GHz.
- The LTE module is now referred to as Gigabit Class LTE (29 bands).
- Bluetooth is now version 5.0 instead of 4.2.
The new iPad Pros have support for eSim (an electronic SIM card built into the device). Appeared for the first time in the iPhone XS. Allows you to program it to work with different operators. How is this different from Apple Sim technology? The fact that Apple Sim is just a SIM card that is not tied to any operator, but eSim is a built-in small module.
Official prices for the new iPad Pro:
- iPad Pro 11" 64 gigabytes - 65990 rubles
- iPad Pro 11” 256 GB – 77,990 rubles
- iPad Pro 11” 512 GB – 93990 rubles
- iPad Pro 11” 1 terabyte – 125990 rubles
- iPad Pro 12.9” 64 gigabytes – 81990 rubles
- iPad Pro 12.9” 256 GB – 93,990 rubles
- iPad Pro 12.9” 512 GB – 109,990 rubles
- iPad Pro 12.9” 1 terabyte – 141990 rubles
Pre-order on the Apple website is currently unavailable! :)
big tablet Apple is waiting for an update.
Update: The 10.5-inch iPad Pro 2 could be entering production, which could mean we won't see it until April. Read on for everything we know about the new iPad Pro 2.
Apple launched its most in September last year. Came with a huge 12.9-inch screen, support for the Apple Pencil, and a powerful processor, it was a big change for the iPad series.
We gave the tablet a 9 in our full review, praising the tablet for its impressive front-facing speakers and large display, among other features.
In fact, we've heard talk about exactly how the Apple Pencil will change with the new version of the tablet, saying that it will get a magnet so you can attach the stylus to the tablet.
Also, you might look at the iPhone 7 for other possible features, including a pressure-sensitive home button that can vibrate instead of a physical click, as well as do different things depending on how hard you press the button. .
iPad X Pro: news, leaks and rumors spread fast! We've rounded up all the release date, price, and spec news for the new 2018 iPad X Pro (or iPad X)
Apple released one new iPad back in 2018, but fans are still waiting for the next generation iPad Pro. This should be a breakthrough: an all-new iPhone X-inspired design is strongly hinted at by changes to the iPad interface coming with iOS 12, and there is evidence that the screen will have rounded corners.
In this article, we collect rumors about the new iPad X Pro models that came out in 2018, including their specifications, features, design, pricing, and release date.
We believe the new iPad X Pro models will likely arrive in the fall of 2018, possibly in September along with the new iPhone.
On August 30th, Apple sent out Invitations to a special event on September 12th, so be sure to add that date to your calendar as this could be the first time we see the new iPad X Pro.
It's been over 14 months since the last iPad Pro update (at WWDC on Friday June 5, 2017), and during WWDC 2018, there was only a demo of iOS 12. The updated iOS 12 hinted at upcoming changes to the iPad interface to resemble the iPhone X. Verify this by swiping up from the bottom of the screen to bring up the home screen, and swipe from top to bottom to the right to see the control center. This strongly hints that Apple is going to remove the home button.
In late June 2018, TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo posted a note (via MacRumors) that he still expects to see an iPad X Pro with Face ID "in the second half of 2018."
In addition, regulatory filings that emerged in early July 2018 indicate that five new iPad models are in the works. The list of iPads included A1876, A2013, A1934, A1979, A2014. They were all running iOS 11 and are expected to be released before the iOS 12 launch in September.
iPad X Pro 2018: Price
The iPad Pro 10.5 (2017) starts at Rs 48,800, while the 12.9 in model starts at Rs 67,700. We expect Apple to introduce its 2018 iPad X Pro at around the same price, but this may be subject to currency fluctuations and manufacturing changes.
Apple raised prices in Russia as the ruble weakened after sanctions were imposed in 2014 and 2018, and it is possible that prices could rise again if the ruble continues to fall.
iPad X Pro 2018: Design
With the release of the iPhone X in late 2017, it looks like the design of the 2018 iPad X Pro will be inspired by this phone - so you can expect the home button to be gone. But what else could change in terms of design?
No home button
Apple is expected to carry over some design changes from the iPhone X to the iPad Pro line in 2018, namely the removal of the home button. This will result in massive changes to the iPad X Pro interface in iOS 12.
The removal of the home button is not a surprise. However, there doesn't seem to be an iPhone X-style cutout, which likely means Apple could embed the Face ID camera and related components into a bezel at the top of the device.
Bloomberg sources back in November 2017 expected at least one new iPad model to drop the home button and switch from Touch ID to Face ID.
face ID
Back in October 2017, Kgi Securities analyst mini-Chi Kuo predicted that the new 2018 iPad X Pro would include a TrueDepth camera for Animoji and Face ID.
Another piece of evidence of an iPhone X-style iPad comes from developer Stephen Troughton-Smith, who tweeted on July 5 that he found more evidence that Apple would release an iPad with Face ID.
If the iPad offers Animoji it follows that it will be equipped with a TrueDepth camera.
The new iPad gestures in the iOS 12 beta also suggest that the new iPad won't have a home button in favor of the Face ID camera.
Apparently, the Face ID camera will be able to recognize users even if the device is in landscape mode. Developer Guilherme Rambo noted this when he found code in a beta that indicated that Face ID would work in landscape orientation.
The new iPad gestures in the iOS 12 beta also suggest the new iPad won't have a Home button in favor of the Face ID camera.
A report from Japanese supply chain Mac Otakara in July suggested that Apple was having trouble getting Face ID to work in landscape. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman noted that the new iPad X Pro will offer horizontal Face ID support.
We think it's unlikely that Face ID won't work when the iPad is in landscape mode, given that the iPhone X can recognize the user when they're lying on their side in bed. It would be surprising if Apple couldn't find a solution to this problem prior to launch. Presumably, during the face capture process, users can rotate the device.
iPad X Pro 2018: Big screen
The current iPad Pro is available in two screen sizes: 12.9 inches and 10.5 inches.
It appears that by removing the home button and making the bezels smaller, the new iPad Pro model will allow Apple to increase the screen size of the 10.5 model closer to 11.
A Chinese report in March 2018 claimed that an 11-inch iPad Pro is in development, as well as a 12.9-inch version.
This suggests that the larger 12.9in iPad won't be any bigger than it is now, but it could be that Apple can scale down the dimensions of this model while still retaining a larger screen.
iPad X Pro 2018: Dimensions
The smaller bezels may mean that the iPads themselves may be smaller. A report on the Japanese site Macotakara says the 10.5in model will be sized from 250.6 x 174.1 x 6.1mm to 247.5 x 178.7 x 6mm, while the 12.9-inch device will shrink from 305. 7 x 220.6 x 6.9mm up to 280 x 215 x 6.4mm.
The iPad X 12.9 model is supposed to have a bigger screen but be smaller, while the smaller model will get a bigger screen size without getting bigger.
iPad X Pro 2018: Rounded corners
Sure, the device itself will have rounded corners, but there's growing evidence that, like the iPhone X, the new iPad's screen will have a bulge at the top.
The icon found in the iOS 12 beta seemed to hint at a very slight rounding at the corners of the screen, but it was too small to be certain. However, more compelling evidence has since been unearthed.
This is a UI mask for rounding the corners of application interfaces, and its shape is unmistakable.
iPad X Pro 2018: OLED
The Galaxy Tab S4 went on sale on August 10, 2018 and is a strong competitor for Apple's iPad.
The Tab S4 has a Super AMOLED screen with a pixel density of 287ppi (2560×1600 resolution). It also comes with a stylus.
So, will Apple be able to match the screen on the S4? Bloomberg sources back in November 2017 did not expect this screen to be OLED. They don't say why, but after the manufacturing difficulties (and lack of supply) that the iPhone X's OLED screen seemingly caused, the company may be ditching OLED on the iPad X Pro.
We see the first concept illustrations of the 2018 iPad. Remember that they are completely unofficial: these are projects that people not associated with Apple have come up with as a way to visualize the most popular rumors.
Here are some looks from the ever-creative Martin Hajek, who went to the fore without any extras. ‘tap, labeled on the tablet for the next iPad Pro model. He calls it the iPad Pro X, but for now he's using the WWDC 2018 cover.
Hayek has released many sets of images on the subject. In an earlier set, he added a new Apple Smart Pencil that looks great in black and silver.
iPad Pro 2018 - expensive but cool.
On October 30, 2018, Apple officially unveiled the 2018 11- and 12.9-inch iPad Pros, which are Apple's most powerfully updated tablets of all time. The novelties received record-breaking thin cases, minimal bezels around the display perimeter, Face ID support, an ultra-fast A12X Bionic processor, a maximum memory capacity of 1 TB, and many other features. We talked about the new iPad Pro 2018 in detail.
The 11-inch iPad Pro is a direct successor to last year's 10.5-inch iPad Pro, in which Apple for the first time greatly reduced the side bezels. The tablets are almost identical in size, but due to even thinner bezels around the entire perimeter of the display, the 11-inch iPad Pro 2018 has a larger screen. The display resolution of the new iPad Pro is 2388×1688 pixels.
The 12.9-inch iPad Pro, on the other hand, retains the display size of its predecessors but is noticeably smaller. The display resolution of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2018 is 2732×2048 pixels. Both tablets have a Liquid Retina display, the same type as the iPhone XR. Apple calls this display the most technologically advanced among all LCD displays in mobile devices.
Dimensions 11-inch iPad Pro 2018 - 247.6 × 178.5 × 5.9 mm, weight - 468 g Dimensions 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2018 - 280.6 × 214.9 × 5.9 mm, weight - 631 g. Both tablets have a record low thickness, which should have a positive effect on usability.
The new iPad Pros have lost not only the thick bottom bezel of the display, but also the Touch ID fingerprint scanner, which in previous models is built under the button. The loss of Touch ID will not affect the security of the iPad Pro 2018, as the tablets support the Face ID facial recognition feature. It is implemented thanks to the TrueDepth camera system, which is located in a rather unusual way - on the side frame. Most importantly, Face ID on the new iPad Pro works in both landscape and portrait orientations.
The new iPad Pro 2018 is powered by the ultra-fast A12X Bionic octa-core processor. It's the most powerful mobile chip Apple has ever made. Even the flagship iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max have a slower processor - A12 Bionic, without the "X" prefix. The difference between the chips is impressive - more than 35% in pure performance.
The storage capacity of the new iPad Pro 2018 is 64GB, 256GB, 512GB or 1024GB. Apple is the first to create a tablet with a maximum storage capacity of 1TB. True, it is immediately worth noting that the cost of versions of tablets with 1 TB of memory is much higher than that of other models.
The battery capacity of the 11-inch iPad Pro is 29.37 Wh, the 12.9-inch battery is 36.71 Wh. Both tablets work for a standard 10 hours of surfing the Internet via Wi-Fi or watching videos. At the same time, both tablets support fast charging, and they come with a powerful 18W charging adapter. You don't have to buy any accessories.
Another important feature of the iPad Pro 2018 should be noted here - the USB-C connector. For the first time, Apple has ditched the Lightning connector on its tablets and moved them to the more versatile USB-C. Due to this, for example, a monitor with a resolution of 5K can be connected to the iPad Pro 2018! Or you can charge your iPhone directly using the iPad Pro.
The main camera of the iPad Pro 2018 has a resolution of 12 megapixels and f / 1.8 aperture. The camera allows you to create extremely high-quality photos, including Smart HDR mode, which was previously exclusive to the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR. The camera in the new iPad Pro sticks out of the case very slightly, and this is provided that the tablet cases have become noticeably thinner.
The tablets have a TrueDepth front camera system with a resolution of the main module of 7 megapixels and an aperture of f / 2.2. The front camera also supports Smart HDR mode.
Special attention in the new iPad Pro 2018 is paid to sound. Tablets have four stereo speakers and five microphones for calls, video and audio recording.