Today, October 30th, took place Apple presentation, which I liked much more than the previous several. First of all, I very pleased the release of the updated Mac Mini, and secondly, the best iPad on at the moment! In my opinion, this model is in some ways even breakthrough and key in the history of the brand... Why? Let's take a closer look at it.
The 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 were hidden on this frame. No terrible eyebrow that spoils many modern smartphones... Also, the iPad has become 1 mm thinner and the design of its side edges has become straighter and stricter.
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 only the first model’s screen has grown – previously it was 10.5. The display is updated and is called Liquid Retina. This is exactly the display in the new iPhone Xr. It is considered not the most top-end display, because the iPhone Xs has Super Retina.
The 11-inch iPad Pro has a different resolution (a headache for app developers) than the 10.5 iPad Pro, but the pixel density is the same.
Since the iPad Pro no longer has Home buttons, then users will have to get used to the new gestures that owners of the iPhone X, Xs and Xr are already accustomed to.
Also added to the iPad Pro is facial recognition technology – Face ID, which works in any position of the iPad. Apple emphasizes that their technology is the most secure. Unlike competitors' solutions. Face ID allows you to unlock your iPad or make an online purchase...
The processor in the new iPad Pro is A12X Bionic (in the iPhone Xs, for reference, only A12). This processor more powerful than the processors in most laptops presented on the market. A12X 2 times more powerful processors in the previous generation iPad Pro!
By the way, Apple pays great attention to showing iPad capabilities. For some, this is “filling up airtime,” but if you take a closer look, the company is persistently promoting the idea to the masses that the iPad can well replace a work laptop. This time they showed the capabilities of Adobe Photoshop CC, which will be released for iPad in 2019.
The best iPad gets the best updated stylus! It recognizes touch: you can change drawing tools in programs by touching the area below.
To pair with an iPad, you need to magnetize the Apple Pencil. Moreover, at this moment the stylus is charging...
Apple is also concerned about the release of a new Smart Keyboard Folio.
The new iPad Pro no longer has lightning. From now on, the standard for charging and synchronization is USB Type C. You can connect a camera or monitor to your iPad Pro through this port. USB-C also allows you to charge a connected phone via a wire.
In the new iPad Pro, the front camera does not shine with special characteristics: it is suitable for selfies and video communication. It's all the good old 7 megapixels. But they added Portrait mode, Portrait lighting, as well as Animoji and Memoji, previously available only in iPhone X, etc. to the functionality.
The rear camera has 12 megapixels and allows you to take cool pictures and record 4K videos. BUT! The exact same camera is in the old iPad Pro 10.5, so there shouldn’t be any revelations when you first get acquainted with the camera.
On the Apple website you can also find a strange moment: the optical image stabilization has disappeared somewhere from the camera. :(Also, there was a six-element lens, but it became a five-element lens. I’m not a professional in photographic equipment, but apparently the camera has become slightly worse.
Now attention! It may be expensive, but the new iPad Pro has a 1 terabyte model variation!
Regarding communication modules, the three most important modules have received improvements:
- Now Wi-Fi simultaneously Can support dual bands 2.4 and 5 GHz.
- The LTE module is now designated Gigabit Class LTE (29 bands).
- Bluetooth is now version 5.0 instead of 4.2.
The new iPad Pro has 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 technology? Apple Sim? Because 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 – 65,990 rubles
- iPad Pro 11” 256 GB – 77,990 rubles
- iPad Pro 11” 512 GB – 93,990 rubles
- iPad Pro 11” 1 terabyte – 125,990 rubles
- iPad Pro 12.9” 64 gigabytes – 81,990 rubles
- iPad Pro 12.9” 256 gigabytes – 93,990 rubles
- iPad Pro 12.9” 512 gigabytes – 109,990 rubles
- iPad Pro 12.9” 1 terabyte – 141,990 rubles
Pre-order on the Apple website is currently not available! :)
iPad X Pro: News, leaks and rumors travel fast! We have collected all the news about the release date, price and specifications for new iPad X Pro 2018 (or iPad X)
Apple released one new iPad back in 2018, but fans are still waiting for the next generation iPad Pro. It should be a breakthrough: a completely new design inspired by the iPhone X, strongly hinted at by changes to the iPad interface that came 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 released in 2018, including their specifications, features, design, prices and release date.
We think the new iPad X Pro models will likely arrive in the fall of 2018, possibly in September along with the new iPhone.
On August 30, Apple sent out Invitations to a special event on September 12, so be sure to add that date to your calendar as this could be the first time we see the new iPad X Pro.
More than 14 months have passed since the last iPad update Pro (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 make it look like the iPhone X. Check it out by swiping up from the bottom screen to display home screen, and swipe down 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 published a note (via MacRumors) that he still expected to see an iPad X Pro with Face ID "in the second half of 2018."
Additionally, regulatory filings that surfaced in early July 2018 indicate that five new iPad models are in the works. The list of iPads included A1876, A2013, A1934, A1979, A2014. All of them ran iOS 11 - they are expected to be released before iOS 12 launches in September.
iPad X Pro 2018: Price
The price of the iPad Pro 10.5 (2017) starts at 48,800 rubles, while the 12.9 in model starts at 67,700 rubles. We expect Apple to launch its 2018 iPad X Pro at around the same price, but this could be subject to currency fluctuations and production changes.
Apple has raised prices in Russia as the ruble has weakened following sanctions in 2014 and 2018, and it's possible 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 that 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 removing the Home button. This will lead to major changes to the iPad X Pro interface in iOS 12.
The removal of the Home button is not a surprise. However, it seems to suggest that there won't be an iPhone X-style notch, which likely means Apple could embed the Face ID camera and related components into the bezel at the top of the device.
Bloomberg sources expected back in November 2017 that at least one new model The iPad will ditch 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 iPad X Pro 2018 would include a TrueDepth camera for Animoji and Face ID.
More evidence of an iPhone X-style iPad comes from developer Stephen Troughton-Smith, who tweeted on July 5 that he had 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.
New iPad gestures in the iOS 12 beta also suggest the new iPad will ditch the Home button in favor of a 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 Face ID would work in landscape orientation.
New iPad gestures in the iOS 12 beta also suggest the new iPad will ditch the Home button in favor of a Face ID camera.
A report from Japanese supply chain Mac Otakara in July suggested that Apple was having difficulty getting Face ID to work in landscape orientation. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman noted that the new iPad X Pro will offer horizontal support for Face ID.
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 before launch. Supposedly, users can rotate the device during the face capture process.
iPad X Pro 2018: Big screen
The current iPad Pro is available in two screen sizes: 12.9 inches and 10.5 inches.
It looks like by removing the Home button and making the bezels smaller, the new iPad Pro model will allow Apple to make the 10.5 model's screen size closer to 11.
A Chinese report in March 2018 claimed that an 11-inch iPad Pro was in development, as well as a 12.9-inch version.
This suggests that the larger iPad 12.9in will not be larger than it is now, but it may be that Apple can reduce the size of this model while maintaining a larger screen.
iPad X Pro 2018: Dimensions
Reduced bezels could mean the iPads themselves could be smaller. A report on Japanese site Macotakara says the 10.5in model will measure 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 to 280 x 215 x 6.4mm.
The iPad X 12.9 model is expected to have a larger screen but be smaller in size, while the smaller model will have large size screen without getting larger.
iPad X Pro 2018: Rounded corners
Of course, the device itself will have rounded corners, but there is growing evidence that, like the iPhone X, the new iPad's screen will have a bulge at the top.
An icon found in the iOS 12 beta seemed to hint at a very slight rounding in the corners of the screen, but it was too small to be sure. However, further compelling evidence has since been discovered.
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 to Apple's iPad.
Tab S4 has a screen Super AMOLED with a pixel density of 287ppi (resolution 2560×1600). It also comes with a stylus.
So, can Apple match the screen on the S4? Bloomberg sources did not expect this screen to be OLED back in November 2017. They're not saying why, but after the manufacturing difficulties (and supply shortages) the iPhone X's OLED screen seemingly caused, the company may be moving away from OLED on the iPad X Pro.
We see the first concept illustrations of the 2018 iPad. Remember, these are completely unofficial: they are projects that people not affiliated with Apple came up with as a way to visualize the most popular rumors.
Here are some looks from the ever creative Martin Hadjek, who went to the foreground, without extras. ‘tap, with an inscription 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 numerous image sets on this topic. In an earlier set, he added Apple's new Smart Pencil, which looks great in black and silver.
Ming-Chi Kuo, who ceased to be an analyst at KGI Securities and took a similar position at TF International Securities, until the end Apple of the Year will present a frameless iPad Pro with Face ID. In addition to this, we are also waiting for tablets in a traditional form factor, but they are not so interesting.
We have structured the current information and added our own assumptions. We invite you to discuss the advisability of future purchase of the most innovative new iPad Pro.
What Apple will call its frameless tablet this year
Apple created quite a mess when it registered as many as 7 new iPads through the Eurasian Economic Commission (,). Here are all the model numbers we should see soon:
- A1876
- A1895
- A1934
- A1979
- A1980
- A2013
- A2014
When model numbers differ by one digit, we are usually talking about versions of the tablet with and without an LTE module. Therefore, A2013 and A2014 may belong to the same frameless iPad Pro.
The A1979 and A1980 could be 12.9-inch iPad Pros in a traditional form factor, while the A1876, A1895, and A1934 are too obscure to say anything specific about.
Apple equates tablets to computers and traditionally does not give them special indexes. That's why we're just waiting for the iPad Pro, which will differ from its brothers in the line in screen diagonal.
There's no point in waiting for the iPad Pro X. X = 10, but Apple’s tablet anniversary will only be in 2020. SE in lately associated with budget devices, so the most innovative device they won’t call it that in the line either.
When exactly will the frameless iPad Pro model be shown?
It is extremely difficult to predict the release of new iPads, because Apple has always presented them at completely different times:
- iPad: April 2010
- iPad 2: March 2011
- iPad 3: March 2012
- iPad 4 and iPad mini: November 2012
- iPad Air and iPad mini 2: November 2013
- iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3: October 2014
- iPad mini 4: September 2015
- iPad Pro 12.9: November 2015
- iPad Pro 9.7: March 2016
- iPad 9.7: March 2017
- iPad Pro 10.5 and iPad Pro 12.9 2nd generation: June 2017
- iPad 9.7 2nd generation: March 2018
The best and most likely time for the presentation of the new iPad Pro is in the summer-autumn of 2018, this is obvious. The only question is whether Apple will show them along with the new iPhones or not.
Apple usually registers devices with new versions of the OS. However, according to the same Eurasian Economic Commission, all new products will work on iOS 11. And this is strange.
On the one hand, Apple could simply change this unprincipled tradition. On the other hand, this may indicate an earlier presentation of the new iPad Pro, which will be shown before September 12 (that's when we will see the official iOS 12).
We are inclined to the first option, because the height of summer is not the best time to present a frameless iPad Pro, and without an event (like new ones) it is also unlikely to be rolled out.
We are waiting or September 12 along with new iPhones, or in October-November at a separate event dedicated not only to tablets, but also to some other additional devices. The latter is more likely.
What will change in the design of the latest Apple tablet?
We call the new iPad Pro frameless only conditionally. It will still have frames around the screen that will allow you to comfortably hold the tablet in your hands. However, their size will decrease, and this will be especially noticeable at the top and bottom edges in a portrait orientation of the device.
Another confirmation of this was the research of developer Stephen Troughton-Smith, who found the AvatarKit framework, which is responsible for the operation of Animoji, in the iOS 12 code.
How the iPad Pro package will change this year
Of course, most of us would like to get an Apple Pencil or Smart Keyboard included with the iPad Pro. However, we highly doubt that the company will be generous and put the first or second in the box.
Most likely, the changes will affect the power supply. In a box with iPhone Apple He's been using the most common 5V and 1A charger for eleven years now. This is exactly how we charged the original iPhone in 2007, and it continues to help us with charging iPhone battery X in 2018. This is a failure.
The most interesting thing is that the current iPhone 8 (Plus) and iPhone X support fast charging. But to implement it, you need to additionally purchase a power supply from your MacBook and a Lightning to USB-C cable.
But this year everything can change for the better. Apple may start bundling iPhone new 18W power supplies with USB-C interface. This also tells us that the box will also contain a Lightning to USB Type-C, which can be connected to new MacBooks without adapters.
But what does this have to do with the new iPad Pro? Similar power supply may end up in his box. It may differ in power, but the company will definitely switch to the USB-C connector, which has become especially relevant for it after MacBook Pro 2015.
In 2018 Apple company will traditionally update its line of tablets. And now some analysts have begun to make predictions about future changes. Ming Shi Kuo, an expert who was right more than once in his predictions and conclusions, told the public about the future iPad generation Pro 2018.
iPad Pro models, which will be presented by the American manufacturer in 2018, will receive a new camera TrueDepth, and will also support Face ID technology. Apple will integrate a camera into the new iPad Pro TrueDepth in order to present user interface compatible with and enhance competitiveness.
Camera TrueDepth will only be available on the flagship iPad Pro model. As for, the expert believes that the facial recognition function will also be in demand on the iPad and will be of interest to developers software.
Kuo also believes that Android developers will begin to explore facial recognition technology in order to subsequently abandon the fingerprint scanner in its favor. At the moment, Apple has a big advantage over its competitors.
Release of the new iPad Pro
As for the release date of the new iPad Pro 2018, it is, of course, still unknown. Let us remember that the last time Apple demonstrated the updated iPad line was in June 2017, presenting to the public a new 10.5-inch model with thinner frames around the perimeter.
Apple's WWDC 2018 was earlier this year without mention of the 2018 iPad Pro models, and while the launch wasn't expected, it's been over a year since Apple updated its pro tablet line.
The developer conference provided several 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 days before Apple's biggest event yet on September 12, the iPad Pro has appeared in some pretty compelling leaked images. This gave us an idea that there may be a new iPad coming next week.
The following photos come to us via MySmartPrice and appear to be based on CAD documents that have been 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, presumably showcasing the new iPad size 12.9 inches. It is expected to join the smaller 11-inch model to update Apple's 2018 iPad Pro.
Specs, features and design for iPad Pro 2018
In recent years, Apple's beta software has served as a valuable clue to future products, and the recently released iOS 12 beta is no different in this regard. We've seen hints several times that the next-generation iPad will have a TrueDepth HD camera, which is necessary to add Face ID to the flagship tablet.
Developer Steve Troughton-Smith discovered that AvatarKit came to the iPad as part of the latest beta. This tool will include the new Memoji in iOS 12. Of course, hardware is still required, but it looks like there's a better chance that the technology will make it 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 hiding in the iOS 12 beta on his iPad Pro. A Face ID screen appears, which for obvious reasons cannot be done. However, this is a pretty clear indication that Apple can expect to launch the upcoming iPad Pro with biometric security technology.
New hardware and camera in 2018 iPad Pro
If we follow tradition, we expect the iPad Pro 2019 to include an improved version of the A11 Bionic chip that appeared in the iPhone 8 and iPhone X. We expect it to be called the A11X Bionic. Recent rumors suggested that it will be eight-core, compared to the six-core A11 processor in the iPhone X.
Cameras haven't always been the focus of the iPad Pro, but given that Apple is going into AR, there's a chance the company will step up the real picture. Recent iPad Pro releases have included a 12-megapixel rear camera with a 7-megapixel one. Perhaps there will be a small update here too.
iPad Pro 2018 screen
Apple appears to have established 12.9-inch and 10.5-inch panels as the optimal size for the iPad Pro, so we expect the pair of new models to retain these specifications. However, Apple may change this resolution slightly. The iPad Pro currently has 265 pixels per inch 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 list of requests 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, the iOS 12 beta shows evidence that the next iPad Pro will arrive with ultra-thin bezels, Face ID, no Home button, and no notch.
As we mentioned above, previous rumors have indicated that the iPad 2018 iPad may have a notch on the display to accommodate sensors and front camera. However, if Apple opts for thinner bezels (rather than non-existent ones), the touch matrix could perhaps do so without the need for a notch on the display.
While it could be argued that this is not the basis for a new product, other versions of the iPad are appearing with thicker bezels and a Home button in the same iOS 12 beta. You can see them for yourself.
Ahead of its release comes a rumor that the new iPad Pro 2018 could bring a drastic change to how the device charges. Well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that Apple plans to switch from Lightning to USB-C. We can easily imagine this, 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 times of the year when it likes to update its products, but there is no real picture with the iPad Pro. Here's how Apple released its 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 new version 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 its recent WWDC event in June.
iPad Pro price (2018)
The iPad Pro will cost twice as much as the regular 9.7-inch iPad, and that's before you shell out for Apple accessory Pencil.
The 10.5-inch model sells 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 may even increase them if the tablet gets an iPhone X-style design with Face ID technology.
Apple Pencil 2
The 2018 iPad Pro is rumored to launch alongside the Apple Pencil 2, a stylus designed with artists and creative ideas in mind. Recent rumors have suggested the new Pencil will be easier to connect to an iPad (possibly via a magnetic clip), while patent filings have revealed Apple job over the new nib with the addition of an eraser.
New iPad Pro concepts
With so little information, fans have entered into their own ideas about the direction the next iPad Pro should take.
One such concept from designer Álvaro Pabesio envisions a next-generation tablet with an 11.9-inch display and no home button.
Of course, Face ID is present in the concept and also has dual rear cameras to give your photography the functionality of 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.
