Apple introduced the new iPad Air and Pro

Apple, during the online presentation of Let Loose, introduced new models of its tablets-iPad Air and iPad Pro.

For the first time in two years, the company updated the iPad Air, introducing two models with a diagonal of 11 and 13 inches. Apple did not produce 13-inch Air tablets. Both models received the M2 chip, which works 50% faster than the previous generation. The basic memory for both models is 128 gigabytes, the maximum is a terabyte.

The cost of an 11-inch Air model starts from $ 599, 13-inch-from $ 799. The company accepts pre -orders from May 7, the devices will appear on sale on May 15, reports Engaget.

The new 11- and 13-inch iPad Pro received the OLED screen (previously used LCD screens). The thickness of the 13-inch model is only 5.1 millimeters-according to Apple, this is the thinnest device in the history of the company. The thickness of the 11-inch model is 5.3 millimeters, writes The Verge.

Both PRO models received the latest M4 processor (in the previous generation, the M2 chip was used). In addition, Apple first introduced matte Pro - with a nano -texture coating.

The basic memory for both Pro models is 256 gigabytes, and prices start from $ 999 for an 11-inch model and from $ 1299 for 13-inch. The most expensive 13-inch iPad Pro model with a 5G module and a nanotectural coating costs $ 2599. Both models are available for preliminary order from May 7, and in stores will appear next week.

In the iPad Pro, as in Air, the front camera is installed on the long side of the screen, which allows you to make video calls at the album position of the device.

The new iPad Pro received updated accessories. The Magic Keyboard keyboard has an aluminum hand for palms and several functional keys.

Apple Pencil Pro now supports compression gestures, the device has received a gyroscope, which allows artists to turn the brush when drawing. In addition, the Pencil location can be monitored using the Find My service.