Apple M4 Powers iPad Pro Refresh With Impressive New Capabilities For Creators

Apple's iPad is a device category that has been well-etched into the mainstream tablet market. After a few years of ho-hum updates, the venerable iPad Pro has received a substantial update for consumers and creators alike. The latest generation iPad Pro comes in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, both with Apple's new Ultra Retina XDR OLED display.

Prices of $999 and $1,299 round off the new pro lineup, sans the various accessories also announced. Apple Pencil Pro, at $129, comes with a host of improvements to usability that will be excellent for creators. The redesigned $349 Magic Keyboard is very MacBook Pro-like, subtlety answering the question of Apple's intent for the iPad Pro as a laptop replacement.

The iPad Pro also packs Apple's latest M4 silicon, a significant leap ahead of even high-end existing Macs which are relegated to M3 chips currently. This new M4 is ...