Apple has announced its “monster” iPad Pro, “the biggest news in iPad, since the iPad.” Apart from its 12.9-inch 2732 x 2048 pixel display, Apple also showed optional accessories, the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard.
The iPad Pro will be available to Canadians sometime in November.
Apple also quietly announced a refresh to the iPad mini, the iPad mini 4. With specs nearly identical to the larger iPad Air 2, the iPad Mini 4 features a Retina display, A8 chip and iOS 9.
iPad Pro Specs
- iOS 9.1
- 12.9-inch Retina 2732×2048 resolution display, 264 pixels per inch (ppi)
- 64-bit A9X processor w/ M9 motion coprocessor
- 32GB WiFi, 128GB WiFi, and 128GB Wi-Fi + Cell versions
- 4 speaker audio system (stereo)
- 8MP iSight camera, F2.4 lens
- 1080p video recording @ 30fps
- 1.2MP FaceTime camera, 720p HD videos
- Touch ID
- Bluetooth 4.2
- Dual microphones for calls, video recording and audio recording
- Wi‑Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) MIMO; dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
- Nano-SIM
- Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor
- 6.9mm thick
- 1.57 pounds
- 38.5 Whr battery, 10-hour battery life
- Available in Silver, Gold and Space Grey
Pricing: $799 USD for 32GB WiFi, $949 USD for 128GB WiFi, $1079 for 128GB WiFi + cellular
Note: there is no Canadian pricing for the iPad Pro at this time
Release Date: Sometime in November
iPad mini 4 Specs
- iOS 9
- 7.9-inch 2048 x 1536 pixel IPS display, 326 ppi density
- A8 chip w/ M8 motion coprocessor
- 2GB RAM
- 8MP iSight camera w/ F2.4 lens
- 1080p video capture @ 30fps
- 1.2MP FaceTime camera
- WiFi (a/b/g/n/ac), dual-channel (2.4Ghz / 5Ghz) MIMO
- Bluetooth 4.2
- Optional cellular connectivity
- Touch ID
- 19.1 Whr battery, 10 hours battery life (WiFi), 9 hours battery life (WiFi + Cellular)
- Stereo speakers
- 203.2 x 134.8 x 6.1mm
- 298.8 grams (WiFi), 304 grams (WiFi + Cellular)
- 16GB, 64GB, 128GB versions
Pricing
WiFi:
- 16GB: $439
- 64GB: $549
- 128GB: $659
WiFi + Cellular
- 16GB: $569
- 64GB: $679
- 128GB: $809
Availability: Available now
