You probably didn’t notice these secret details from this week’s Apple event
This week we had the first Apple event of 2024 with the exceptional presentation of the new iPad Pro, iPad Air, Apple Pencil Pro and a new Magic Keyboard. However, although it was an event that lasted just over half an hour, I’m sure you didn’t realize these surprises and details. hidden.
Prices have fallen, except for the iPad Pro
Apple ha has lowered the price of all of its available iPad models except the new iPad Pro which are slightly more expensive than the previous generation. Here is how the price range for Apple iPads in 2024 is configured:
- iPad: It went from 579 dollars to 429 dollars.
- ipad mini: It went from 649 dollars to 599 dollars.
- ipad air: It went from 769 dollars to 699 dollars.
The iPad Air is no longer the lightest iPad
The iPad Air was born as a lighter version of the iPad, hence the name, and remained the lightest iPad for many years, except for the iPad mini. However, With the extreme thinness of the new iPad Pro, the iPad Air is no longer the lightest model. Here are the weights purchased:
- iPad Air 11-inch: 462g
- 13-inch iPad Air: 617g
- iPad Pro 11 inch: 444g
- 13-inch iPad Pro: 579g
The iPad Pro has a single camera instead of two
He The iPad Pro lost one of its rear cameras along the way, including the ultra-wide-angle sensor. This sensor first arrived in the iPad’s camera module in 2020, but Apple decided to costly eliminate it a year later. Probably because the rear camera isn’t too important on the iPad and with just one sensor we have more than enough.
Both new iPad Pro models only have a rear camera
New iPads are not compatible with Apple Pencil 2
The new iPad Air and iPad Pro had to redraw the area where the Apple Pencil charges magnetically to accommodate the front camera, which is now on the longer frame. This makes These new iPads are not compatible with the Apple Pencil 2only with Apple Pencil Pro.
And the same thing happens in reverse. THE Previous iPads are not compatible with Apple Pencil Pro because these elements are placed differently. Of course, the Apple Pencil with USB-C remains the universal option and compatible with all models.
Tim Cook wore some very special sneakers
Steve Jobs always wore the same clothes during Apple presentations, but Tim Cook changes his outfit quite a bit. At the latest event, the Apple CEO wore some very special Nike sneakers, a special edition of the Nike Air Max 1 ’86 which were designed on an iPad with an Apple Pencil.
Tim Cook wore Nike “Made on iPad”
iPads with home button are no longer sold
We are facing a historic moment since Apple officially stopped selling the 9th generation iPad, the last one on the left with a start button. This button has been an essential element in the history of the iPad and the iPhone, but its end is near. Only the iPhone SE uses it now and not for long, since the iPhone SE 4 will no longer have a home button.
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