iPad Pro upgraded to include M2 chip
October 18th 2022
Apple today announced the new iPad Pro with the M2 chip, delivering the ultimate combination of portability, versatility, and unbelievable performance. The new iPad Pro features a next-level Apple Pencil hover experience and superfast wireless connectivity, along with the world's most advanced mobile display, pro cameras, Face ID, Thunderbolt, and a four-speaker audio system. New features in iPadOS 16 -- including Stage Manager, full external display support,1 desktop-class apps, and Reference Mode -- take pro workflows on iPad even further.
The big hardware update is for the M2 processor, which Apple says offers 15% faster for CPU tasks and 35% faster GPU tasks. Beyond that, the iPad Pro, along with iPadOS 16 supports the Apple Pencil hover function, which detects the stylus 12mm above the display. The new iPad Pros also support WiFi 6E
iPad Pro is available starting October 26. The 11-inch model starts at $799 and the 12.9-inch model at $999.