iPad Pro (4th generation)

The fourth generation of the iPad Pro was announced on March 18, 2020, with the same screen sizes of the previous generation. It offers a redesigned camera modules, A12Z processors, 128 GB minimum storage, and support for the Magic Keyboard with a trackpad that is sold separately.[1] The iPad Pro was released on March 25 in 30 countries and regions.[2]

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Features

Hardware

The 2020 models features an Apple A12Z processor, with eight-core CPU and GPU, support for WiFi 6, and an upgraded camera setup with a 12MP wide camera, a 10MP ultra-wide camera, and a LiDAR scanner for augmented reality. From the 2018 to 2020 models, RAM was increased from 4 to 6 GiB[3] on the 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB models[4], and remains at 6 GiB for the 1 TB model[5].[6] The base storage option was doubled from 64 GB to 128 GB.

Accessories

A new Magic Keyboard was announced for release in May, which includes a trackpad, backlit keys, USB-C port for passthrough charging, and a cantilever design allowing the iPad Pro to 'float' above the keys. The Magic Keyboard is only compatible with the fourth generation (2020). Support for trackpads, mice, and pointing devices was announced, as a feature of version 13.4 of iPadOS, which was released on March 24, 2020.

Like its predecessor, this version of iPad Pro has support for the Apple Pencil and a variety of cases and USB-C accessories.

Reception

The 2020 model of the iPad Pro was seen as a minor spec bump amongst tech reviewers. Although the addition in RAM and change in storage options were welcomed, the LIDAR sensor which Apple added for increased AR capability was touted as a feature only a handful of customers will use. A new camera setup in the 2020 model did provide good image quality. The 2020 model offered a LIDAR sensor, a new camera setup and more processing power.[7]

Timeline
Source: Apple Newsroom Archive.[8]

See also

References
  1. "Apple's new iPad Pro keyboard with trackpad will cost up to $349". The Verge. 2020-03-18.
  2. "Apple unveils new iPad Pro with breakthrough LiDAR Scanner and brings trackpad support to iPadOS". Apple. March 18, 2020.
  3. 1 GiB = 10243 bytes
  4. 1 GB = 10003 (one billion) bytes
  5. 1 TB = 10004 (one trillion) bytes
  6. Clover, Juli (March 18, 2020). "All New 2020 iPad Pro Models Feature 6GB RAM and Ultra Wideband Chip". MacRumors. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  7. Bohn, Dieter (March 24, 2020). "Apple iPad Pro review 2020: small spec bump, big camera bump". The Verge.
  8. Apple Inc. (2010–2011). iPad News - Newsroom Archive. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
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