It's clear the iPad has a bit of an identity crisis. Some users, especially some high-level creators, just don't get what it's for. But instead of lamenting how the iPad falls short of a traditional laptop, it's better to look at things another way.
As seen with competing artificial intelligence platforms and features, Apple Intelligence will utilize some computational power in the cloud. However, perhaps more than any of the competition, Apple prioritizes on-device processing enabled by the company's robust and efficient silicon. This means more privacy and security, but also that some not-that-old devices will be left behind as Apple steps into the AI age.
In the days and weeks after the launch of the new iPad Pro from Apple, I noticed quite a bit of discourse responding to critical reception of the tablet that boils down to this: If iPadOS is so bad, why are so many creators using nothing else?
PetaPixel editor-in-chief Jaron Schneider got his hands on the new M4-powered iPad Pro already, and is actively putting it through its paces for a comprehensive review. My iPad Pro arrived last night, and I opted for Apple's "Nano-texture" glass option. So far, it is much better than I expected.
Apple's iPad Pro (2024) is a marvel of modern technology. Sleek, bright, and thin, it feels like technology we were promised when I was a kid. But for as many times as I stood mouth agape at it, I felt pulled back -- and that's not necessarily entirely on Apple to fix.
Apple is apologizing after a new iPad Pro commercial sparked controversy for showing a wide range of creative tools, including a camera and lenses, getting crushed to bits by an industrial hydraulic press.
I use my iPad Pro every day. I have used it every day since I picked up the first generation of the device years ago. There is certainly value in the iPad, but now you can now easily spend more on one than a full-fledged MacBook Pro.
Apple skipped M3 on the new iPad Pro and went straight to M4, debuting an M-series chip on a tablet for the first time and giving it a significant spec bump.
After much anticipation and rumors, Apple has finally unveiled its redesigned iPad Pro tablets. These tablets feature the largest OLED display Apple has ever used, the company's newest silicon chips, and a sleek new form factor. There's a lot to like here for photographers and videographers on the go.
Apple announced its "Let Loose" event coming Tuesday, May 7, with little info accompanying the news. However, iPads and creative production are expected to be a main focus.
Lux, the company behind the pro camera app Halide, has just released a new app that turns iPads into external HDMI displays. Called Orion, the app is free and works with any camera, video game console, or even VHS.
Apple’s iPad Pro might get a major update in the coming year that could up its image and video editing appeal.
It's no secret that I have had an anti-Apple attitude in the past. As much as I may have made jokes at their expense, I have nothing against them. My perceived bias stems more from a fierce loyalty to the PC; I use to custom-build gaming rigs as a kid. Ever in search of more gaming power, I saw Macs as boring, work computers. However, now that I'm older, what I truly need a computer for is exactly that -- work.
Apple has announced a set of new iPads including a new iPad Pro powered by the M2 chip. It features a new Apple pencil "hover" experience, ProRes video capture, and support for WiFi 6E.
When Apple announced their new M1-powered iPad Pro in April of 2021, I totally ignored it. I thought to myself, “Why in the world would anyone be willing to pay a grand for an iPad?!?”
Apple warned of serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads, and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices.
Sonnet has announced a new SSD dock that is built for storage and connectivity. The Echo Dual NVMe Thunderbolt Dock brings compatibility with M1 Macs, the iPad Pro, and PCs and can be equipped with up to 16TB of SSD storage.
The impressive mini-LED technology that makes the new M1-powered iPad Pro's display so dazzling looks like just the first of many to feature it. A new report alleges the company is investing $200 million to bring mini-LED displays to MacBook Pros.
Apple's iPads aren't small, but some believe they're not big enough either. A new report alleges that Apple engineers are "exploring larger iPads" for future development beyond 2022.
The last few generations of iPad Pro were already powerful enough for serious photo editing, but the benefits of such a small and versatile device have never quite outweighed the cons of a tablet-based workflow. The 2021 iPad Pro -- with its M1 SOC, up to 16GB of RAM, Thunderbolt support, and mind-blowing miniLED display -- makes the best case yet for ditching your laptop. But even with all this power under the hood, it’s clear the iPad is still an accessory, not a laptop replacement.
When Apple announced that it would be adding its M1 computer chip into the iPad Pro, the idea of what the iPad is or could be immediately changed. Apple doesn't appear to want to add its macOS to the tablet, but developers are still excited about what it means for the future of the device.
Apple is taking the advantage of the M1 chip's power efficiency and computing ability and is packing it into the iPad. The company says that the new iPad Pro (11-inch and new 12.9-inch) has a giant leap in performance as well as a new mini-LED powered technology it is calling Liquid Retina XDR display.
Astro HQ, the creators of Astropad and Luna Display, have just revealed plans to create Luna Display for Windows. This little hardware dongle, when paired with the Luna App on iPad, will be able to turn your iPad into a wireless, high-quality secondary display and graphics tablet for any PC.
If you own a Hasselblad X1D II 50c, 907X Special Edition, or if you ordered the 907X 50C that was released yesterday, you now have some new tethering options. The company has released version 2 of its Phocus Mobile app, making it possible to tether your camera, wired or wirelessly, to an iPhone.
Adobe has released yet another update for Photoshop on the iPad today, adding two highly anticipated features: Curves, and the ability to dial in the pressure sensitivity of your Apple Pencil. Both are welcome additions as the mobile version of Photoshop continues to evolve.
Apple has officially unveiled the latest iPad Pro models, adding in some highly requested features like trackpad support, an even more powerful processor, and an advanced camera module complete with a LiDAR depth sensor.
During today's Surface event, Microsoft unveiled a slew of gadgets, dual-screen concepts, and even a lighter operating system. But for photographers who have been eyeing the iPad Pro as a great way to take their work on the go, the most interesting product is the new Surface Pro X.
Apple didn't announce a new iPad Pro at last week's iPhone event, but it seems the company does have one in the wings. And according to the most recent leak, Apple is planning to double down on iPad photography by adding the iPhone 11 Pro's triple camera system to the next iPad Pro.
Apple recently released a new series of ads for the iPad Pro that shows how the tablet computer opens the doors to new ways of doing things. What's neat is that Apple is "eating its own dog food": as the 2-minute behind-the-scenes video above reveals, the ads were shot, edited, animated, designed, and composed entirely on the iPad Pro.
I’m no stranger to the iPad. In fact, it once caused me not to get a job at an Apple store shortly after college. I was asked in an interview, “What do you think of the new iPad,” and I answered honestly (mistake number one in a job interview I would learn).