We are currently in a period of major hardware resets and software upgrades that promise not just to make our devices faster and smarter, but also more aware of user needs.

Recent flagship launches from Apple, Samsung, and Google, show an upgrade in both phone and laptop technology, driven largely by artificial intelligence and faster chips.

The shift toward AI-powered PCs is the most significant change in personal computing in the last decade, powered by Intel, AMD, and Apple.

Let’s look at the recent updates in the market.

Smartphone Spotlight

Competition in the premium smartphone market is heating up, and this season is focused on camera versatility and AI integration.

Flagship devices have gone beyond only taking photos, they’re carrying full editing studios powered by machine learning.

Most of the recent releases prioritise performance and efficiency, but users have also criticised some of these devices.

Below is a quick overview of how big players are influencing the smartphone market, from cutting-edge innovations to the best value-for-money options.

Apple: iPhone 17 Series

The newly launched iPhone 17 series has received mixed reactions among users, as expected. Since its release in September, the device has generated strong consumer interest, with analysts predicting higher sales than the iPhone 16 series.

The iPhone 17 Pro Max is making a big statement in professional photography. It features triple 48MP Pro Fusion cameras offering up to eight different lenses and an 8× optical-quality zoom, the longest ever on an iPhone.

In simple terms, users can now take clear close-up photos from far away without blur or pixelation, showing Apple’s focus on photography and videography.

Each model in the series comes with its own unique functions, although critics have pointed out Apple’s repetitive design, saying the new lineup looks too similar to previous models.

Overview:

• iPhone 17: 6.3″ ProMotion (120Hz) OLED | Apple A19 Chip | 8GB RAM | Dual 48MP + 12MP cameras | 3,600mAh battery | eSIM only.
• iPhone 17 Air: 6.6″ Display | Apple A19 Chip | 8GB RAM | 48MP camera | 2,800mAh battery | eSIM only.
• iPhone 17 Pro: 6.3″ ProMotion OLED | A19 Pro Chip | 12GB RAM | Triple 48MP cameras | Titanium frame | 3,700mAh battery.
• iPhone 17 Pro Max: 6.9″ ProMotion OLED | A19 Pro Chip | 12GB RAM | Quad 48MP cameras (8× Optical Zoom) | 5,000mAh battery | Titanium frame | eSIM only.

Google: Pixel 9a

Google continues to win more users with the release of the Pixel 9a, a model that gives flagship-level features at a lower price.

It uses the same powerful Tensor G4 chip found in the main Pixel 9 models, giving users access to advanced AI tools and integrations without the premium cost.

Google’s Gemini-powered features, which have earned high praise, now run smoothly on a sleek 6.3-inch 120Hz display.

Overview:

• Display: 6.1″ or 6.3″ OLED, FHD+ (2400×1080), 120Hz
• Processor: Google Tensor G3/G4 (4nm)
• Memory: 8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage
• Rear Camera: 64MP (OIS) + 13MP ultrawide
• Front Camera: 13MP
• Battery: 4,400–5,100mAh, 18W–23W wired, 7.5W wireless
• OS: Android 15 (7 years of updates)
• Durability: IP67 water/dust resistant
• Extras: 5G, Pixel AI features (Night Sight, Magic Eraser, Cinematic Blur), in-display fingerprint sensor.

Samsung: Galaxy S25 FE (Fan Edition)

Samsung continues its winning strategy of bringing flagship performance to a lower price range with the Galaxy S25 FE.

Powered by the same Exynos 2400 chip as the main S25 model, it packs solid performance and long battery life. The 4,900mAh battery ensures all-day endurance, and its triple camera system, including a 50MP main lens with 3× optical zoom, delivers strong photography results.

With full Galaxy AI support, this model is one of the best mid-range choices for users who want power, endurance, and AI photo editing.

Overview:

• Display: 6.7″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+
• Processor: Exynos 2400 (4nm) Deca-Core
• Memory: 8GB/12GB RAM, 256GB storage
• Rear Camera: 50MP + 12MP + 8MP (3× optical zoom)
• Front Camera: 12MP
• Battery: 4,900mAh, 45W fast charging, 15W wireless
• OS: Android 16, One UI 8 (7 major updates)
• Durability: IP68, Gorilla Glass Victus+, Armour Aluminium frame
• Extras: 5G, AI tools (Generative Edit, Circle to Search), Samsung DeX.

Laptop Trends

The laptop industry is experiencing its biggest transformation in years, moving beyond raw speed to smarter, AI-driven design.

In 2025, computing power is no longer measured by GHz but by NPU (Neural Processing Unit). These chips handle AI tasks independently, saving CPU and GPU power while improving battery life.

Intel and AMD have both embraced this shift, and Microsoft has responded by creating a new class of Windows devices, the Copilot+ PC, designed for high AI performance.

Even with this, productivity remains a top priority. Manufacturers are focusing on hybrid work, security, and connectivity.

Apple MacBook Air (2025)

Apple’s latest MacBook Air now runs on the new M4 chip, making it one of the most powerful fanless laptops ever made.

The M4 chip features a 16-core Neural Engine that enables on-device AI tasks like translation, real-time transcription, and intelligent photo editing, all without cloud dependency.

With 16GB unified memory and support for two external displays, the 2025 MacBook Air is Apple’s biggest leap in efficiency and intelligence.

Core Features:

• Processor: Apple M4 Chip (10-core CPU, 8–10-core GPU)
• Neural Engine: 16-core AI processing
• Memory: 16GB (configurable to 32GB)
• Display: 13.6″ Liquid Retina
• Battery: Up to 18 hours
• Ports: 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), MagSafe 3, headphone jack
• Extras: Supports two 6K displays, 12MP webcam with Centre Stage.

Asus ProArt P16 (H7606)

The Asus ProArt P16 is built for creative professionals. It combines an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor with up to an NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU, making it ideal for 3D rendering, visual effects, and high-resolution video editing.

Its 16-inch 4K OLED display, HDR-certified and colour-accurate, ensures precise visuals for designers and filmmakers.

Core Features:

• Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (12 cores, 24 threads), 50 TOPS NPU
• Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 5070/5090
• Display: 16″ 4K OLED (100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500)
• Memory: Up to 64GB LPDDR5X
• Storage: Up to 4TB SSD
• OS: Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC)
• Cooling: Advanced vapor chamber system
• Extras: ASUS DialPad, StoryCube & MuseTree AI tools, Wi-Fi 7.

Acer Aspire 3 (A315-24P) (2025 Configurations)

The Acer Aspire 3 shows that good performance doesn’t always come with a high price.

Powered by an efficient AMD Ryzen 7 processor, it offers up to 17 hours of battery life, making it a strong choice for students and remote workers.

For its price, the Aspire 3 delivers one of the best performance-to-cost ratios in today’s market, a dependable option for anyone seeking solid functionality without premium pricing.

Core Features:

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7730U (2025 configuration)
• Graphics: Integrated AMD Radeon
• Display: 15.6″ Full HD (IPS)
• Memory: 8GB or 16GB RAM
• Storage: 256GB or 512GB SSD
• Battery: Up to 13.5 hours
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1
• Estimated Price: ₦1,063,059 (16GB/512GB model).

The latest product rollouts, from Apple’s iPhone 17 series to the creativity-focused Asus ProArt P16, make one thing clear: the future of tech is not just about speed but about adaptability and intelligence.

AI has become a standard feature, not an add-on. The biggest change is that AI processing is now moving from the cloud to personal devices.

In the near future, when shopping for a new gadget, the question will no longer be “How much RAM does it have?” but rather “How much AI power can it handle?”

The updated laptop comes with improved performance, an extended battery life of up to 18 hours, and a refreshed design including a new sky blue colour.

The 13-inch model now starts at $999, a $100 reduction from the previous model, while students and educational institutions can purchase it for $899.

The new MacBook Air supports two external displays alongside its built-in screen, an upgrade from previous models.

It also includes 16GB of unified memory as standard, a 12MP Center Stage camera, and the latest macOS Sequoia, which integrates Apple’s advanced system intelligence. Pre-orders have already begun, and the device will be available in stores from March 12.

Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, highlighted the enhancements: “MacBook Air is by far the world’s most popular laptop, and today we’re giving everyone even more reasons to love it, including a big boost in performance with the M4 chip, a new Center Stage camera, and a beautiful new sky blue colour. Combined with its thin and light, fanless design, all-day battery life, and the incredible capabilities of macOS Sequoia with Apple Intelligence, MacBook Air is unlike any other laptop. And with a new lower starting price of $999, MacBook Air delivers more value to consumers than ever before, making this the perfect moment to upgrade or experience the Mac for the first time.”

Apple’s M4 chip amazingly boosts processing power, making tasks such as multitasking, photo editing, and video rendering much faster.

With a 10-core CPU and up to a 10-core GPU, the new MacBook Air with M4 chip is reportedly up to twice as fast as the M1 version and offers 23 times the speed of the fastest Intel-based MacBook Air.

Battery efficiency has also been improved, delivering up to six hours of additional usage compared to Intel-based models. The Neural Engine in the M4 chip is three times faster than the one found in the M1, accelerating tasks such as background noise removal in videos and automatic photo enhancements.

In performance tests, the new MacBook Air demonstrated:

• Up to 4.7x faster spreadsheet calculations in Microsoft Excel than Intel-based models

• Up to 8x faster video editing in iMovie compared to Intel-based MacBook Air

• Up to 3.6x faster photo editing in Adobe Photoshop compared to previous Intel models

• 60% faster web browsing than a high-end PC with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor

Design and Display Enhancements

Another addition to this release is the sky blue colour, joining the existing lineup of midnight, starlight, and silver. The device retains its ultra-thin aluminium chassis and lightweight design, maintaining its reputation as Apple’s most portable laptop.

MacBook Air now supports multiple external displays, allowing users to connect up to two 6K monitors simultaneously. The built-in Liquid Retina display remains a standout feature, bringing beautiful colours, sharp details, and up to 500 nits of brightness.

Upgraded Camera and Audio Experience

For video calls and content creation, Apple has introduced a 12MP Center Stage camera that automatically adjusts framing to keep users in focus.

This is especially beneficial for FaceTime calls and virtual meetings. Added to these, the Desk View feature enables a split-screen setup, displaying both the user’s face and a top-down view of their workspace.

The audio system includes a three-microphone array for clearer voice capture and support for Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, delivering an immersive sound experience for music and movies.

MacOS Sequoia and Apple Intelligence

The new MacBook Air runs on macOS Sequoia, which introduces features like iPhone Mirroring, allowing users to access their iPhone apps and notifications directly from their Mac. Safari has also been upgraded with a redesigned Reader mode, Video Viewer, and Distraction Control to enhance productivity.

Apple Intelligence powers new features such as Genmoji for personalised emojis, Image Playground for creative designs, and Writing Tools to refine text.

Siri has also been improved, with the ability to switch seamlessly between voice and typed commands. Users can access ChatGPT through Siri without requiring an account, with built-in privacy protections ensuring data security.

Seeking to become carbon neutral by 2030, Apple’s new MacBook Air incorporates over 55% recycled materials, including a 100% recycled aluminium enclosure.

The battery contains 100% recycled cobalt, and for the first time, more than 95% of the lithium used is also recycled. Apple has also transitioned to fibre-based packaging to eliminate plastic waste by 2025.

Pricing and Availability

The MacBook Air is available in two sizes:

• 13-inch model: $999 ($899 for students)

• 15-inch model: $1,199 ($1,099 for students)

Pre-orders are currently open, with official availability beginning on March 12 through Apple stores and authorised resellers worldwide.

The MacBook Air aims to balance affordability with high-end performance, so students, professionals, and creatives can leverage the powerful yet portable laptop.

These newly launched models come in both 14-inch and 16-inch variants, featuring advanced M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips. 

Designed for intense workloads, the MacBooks come with faster processing speeds and also integrate Apple’s proprietary Apple Intelligence system to enhance user experience while maintaining high-level privacy protections.

The 14-inch MacBook Pro, starting at $1,599, sports the M4 chip with a 10-core CPU and a 10-core GPU, built for professionals and students. It starts with 16GB of unified memory, upgradeable to 32GB, and a memory bandwidth of 120GB/s. 

Apple claims that this model is 1.8 times faster than the previous M1-based version in handling tasks such as high-resolution photo editing and complex 3D rendering. 

Meanwhile, the M4 Pro model further makes performance better with a 14-core CPU and a 20-core GPU, offering a significant increase in memory bandwidth, which Apple highlights as double the capacity of competing chips on the market.

For those with even more demanding needs, the M4 Max model comes with a 16-core CPU, up to a 40-core GPU, and supports 128GB of unified memory. 

Ideal for data scientists, 3D artists, and developers working with extensive datasets or large-scale machine learning models, this model can efficiently process tasks once limited to desktop systems. 

According to Apple, the M4 Max can process 3D animations and video rendering 3.5 times faster than its predecessor, the M1 Max.

Apple’s new nano-texture display, which helps minimise glare, and the improved Liquid Retina XDR display provide up to 1000 nits brightness for SDR and 1600 nits for HDR content, ensuring clarity under all lighting conditions. 

Video and audio quality is now better, with a 12MP Center Stage camera that enhances user visibility during calls and six-speaker audio support with Spatial Audio for immersive media experiences.

The new MacBook Pro models also integrate Thunderbolt 5 ports on the M4 Pro and M4 Max models, delivering up to 120 Gb/s transfer speeds, which will be especially valuable for creative professionals managing large files. Other connectivity options include an HDMI port, an SDXC card slot, a MagSafe 3 port, and support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.

Apple Intelligence, the technology embedded within the M4 processors, introduces personalised tools such as system-wide writing assistance, redesigned Siri functionality, and Apple’s new ChatGPT integration—scheduled to roll out in December. 

In processing tasks on-device, Apple maintains privacy while providing enhanced functionality, such as Siri’s ability to handle detailed user requests.

MacBook Pro now ships with macOS Sequoia, enhancing integration between Mac and iPhone with new iPhone Mirroring capabilities. 

Safari receives updates to streamline browsing, including a distraction-free reading mode, video enhancements, and tools tailored for gamers like Personalized Spatial Audio. 

With these upgrades, the MacBook Pro is both a high-powered tool for professional creators and also an all-encompassing platform for work, play, and personal productivity. 

The latest MacBook Pro models are available for pre-order, with deliveries set to begin on November 8.

The 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 chip starts at $1,599 ($1,499 with educational pricing), while the 14-inch model with the M4 Pro begins at $1,999 ($1,849 for education). For those choosing the 16-inch MacBook Pro, prices start at $2,499 ($2,299 for education). Each model is available in space black and silver, offering options for users who value both performance and style.

The newly released Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 takes full advantage of the powerful new iPad Pro built with the M4 chip. 

This upgrade brings up to twice the rendering speed and supports up to four times more streams of ProRes RAW compared to the M1 model. 

The Live Multicam function is an interesting feature which allows users to wirelessly connect and preview up to four cameras simultaneously. This is managed through the new Final Cut Camera app, which works as both a companion and standalone recording tool on iPhone and iPad. 

Users can manually control camera settings such as focus, shutter speed, and ISO, making it a versatile tool for on-the-go filming.

Another highly requested feature now available in Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 is support for external projects. This allows users to create or open projects without consuming internal storage space, offering greater flexibility for managing large video files. 

Additionally, the app supports the new Apple Pencil Pro, which includes advanced controls like barrel roll for precise drawing and a squeeze feature to quickly access brushes and settings.

Final Cut Pro for Mac 10.8

Final Cut Pro for Mac 10.8 introduces several artificial intelligence-driven updates designed to simplify the video editing process. The new Enhance Light and Color feature automatically adjusts video colour correction, while Smooth Slo-Mo intelligently blends video frames to ensure smooth motion in slow-motion footage. 

These features leverage the Neural Engine in Apple’s silicon. The update also brings improved organizational tools to Final Cut Pro for Mac. Users can now assign custom names to colour corrections and video effects, making it easier to manage complex projects. 

The timeline index has been enhanced to allow for searching and navigating to clips with missing media or effects, and a new text-based search feature enables users to find clips based on reel, scene, camera angle, and other metadata.

Availability and Pricing

Both Apple Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 and Final Cut Pro for Mac 10.8 are now available as free updates for existing users. New users can purchase Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 through the App Store for $4.99 per month or $49 per year. Final Cut Pro for Mac 10.8 is available on the Mac App Store for a one-time purchase price of $299.99.

These redesigned apps were built with a touch-first experience, making them intuitive for both seasoned Mac users expanding their workflows and a new generation of iPad creators.

Final Cut Pro 2 will Boost Your Video Editing

Final Cut Pro 2 enables users to record, edit, finalize, and share professional-grade videos entirely on iPad. Leveraging the power of the M4 chip, rendering speeds are now up to twice as fast compared to M1. 

This latest version introduces Live Multicam, a feature that transforms the iPad into a multicam production studio.

Live Multicam allows filmmakers to connect and preview up to four cameras simultaneously, putting them in complete control. Creators can remotely direct each video angle and adjust exposure, white balance, focus, and more directly from the iPad. 

A companion app, Final Cut Camera, is available for iPhone and iPad, enabling users to capture additional angles during a live multicam shoot or record professional videos with precise manual controls. Final Cut Pro seamlessly transfers and syncs each multicam angle, ensuring a smooth transition from production to editing.

With M4 on board, Final Cut Pro 2 offers incredible editing and finishing capabilities. Users can now work with up to four times more ProRes RAW streams compared to M1. 

Color grading, applying effects, and rendering complex timelines are all faster, making HDR content look even more stunning. Final Cut Pro 2 brings entirely new video editing workflows on iPad, transforming it into a powerful production studio.

Logic Pro 2 will Elevate Your Music Creation

Logic Pro 2 targets music producers of all levels, from emerging artists to seasoned professionals. This intuitive touch-based app provides a complete studio experience. Logic Pro 2 introduces several amazing features that enhance music creation.

Building upon the popular Drummer feature, Logic Pro 2 introduces Session Players, a collection of AI-powered virtual bass and keyboard players that collaborate seamlessly with existing tracks. Simple controls allow users to dial in the perfect performance, adding depth and complexity to their music.

Another innovative feature is ChromaGlow, a new plugin that emulates the warmth of analog recordings. In leveraging machine learning, ChromaGlow captures the essence of analog sound in amazing detail. With the power of M4, users can apply ChromaGlow to multiple tracks simultaneously, replicating the rich soundscapes of a world-class recording studio.

Finally, Logic Pro 2 introduces Stem Splitter, a powerful tool that extracts specific elements from any audio recording. This allows producers to isolate drums, vocals, or other instruments without requiring the original tracks or stems. Powered by the M4 chip, Stem Splitter works directly on the device, enabling fast and efficient remixing.

With a redesigned interface for touch and a great load of intelligent features powered by the M4 chip, Final Cut Pro 2 and Logic Pro 2 enable iPad users to create professional-quality videos and music productions on the go.

Let’s dive into the details of the M4 chip, highlighting its great features and how it comes with extraordinary performance and efficiency.

The M4 chip is a huge climb, built on a second-generation 3-nanometer process. This innovative technology allows for incredible power efficiency, a key factor in enabling the incredibly thin and light design of the new iPad Pro. 

The M4 comes with a brand new display engine specifically designed to work seamlessly with the iPad Pro’s Ultra Retina XDR display.

Performance

M4 brings a massive performance boost compared to the M2 chip. The CPU offers up to 50% faster performance, featuring a powerful new design with four performance cores and six efficiency cores, all built with next-generation ML accelerators. 

The graphics capabilities are equally outstanding. The next-generation 10-core GPU architecture introduces features like Dynamic Caching and brings hardware-accelerated mesh shading and ray tracing to iPad for the first time. 

This translates to smooth performance for demanding games like Diablo Immortal and professional rendering applications like Octane, with up to four times faster performance than M2.

Power Efficiency Champion

Despite its amazing performance, the M4 maintains Apple’s industry-leading performance per watt. It can deliver the same performance as the M2 chip while consuming only half the power. 

Compared to the latest PC chips in thin and light laptops, the M4 achieves the same level of performance using just a quarter of the power. This efficiency makes the M4 perfect for the thin and light design of the new iPad Pro and extends battery life.

The Most Powerful Neural Engine Ever

Apple silicon has consistently led the industry in Neural Engine technology. The M4 takes this a step further, featuring the most powerful Neural Engine ever created. It comes with 38 trillion operations per second, a breathtaking 60 times faster than the first Neural Engine introduced in the A11 Bionic chip. 

This results in supercharged AI capabilities, enabling tasks like isolating a subject from a 4K video background with just a tap in Final Cut Pro. The M4’s Neural Engine surpasses any neural processing unit found in AI PCs today.

With the M4 chip, the new iPad Pro is said to be the most powerful device of its kind. Combining exceptional performance, great efficiency, and a powerful Neural Engine, the M4 enables users to achieve incredible results in creative workflows, professional applications, and demanding tasks.

The new iPad Pro comes in two sizes — an 11-inch model and a brand new 13-inch option. Both models are incredibly thin, measuring just 5.3mm and 5.1mm respectively, making them the thinnest Apple product ever created. 

They are also incredibly lightweight, with the 11-inch model weighing less than a pound and the 13-inch model being nearly a quarter-pound lighter than its predecessor. The iPad Pro comes in two finishes — silver and space black, both created with 100% recycled aluminum.

Introducing the Ultra Retina XDR Display

The new iPad Pro comes with great display technology, a Tandem OLED display. This innovative design combines two OLED panels to achieve exceptional brightness levels, reaching an incredible 1000 nits for both SDR and HDR content, with peak HDR brightness reaching 1600 nits. 

With sub-millisecond control over color and luminance, the Ultra Retina XDR display delivers unparalleled precision, deeper blacks, and more detail in shadows and highlights than ever before on an iPad. 

Added to these, an optional nano-texture glass option minimizes glare for users working in demanding lighting conditions.

Supercharged Performance with the M4 Chip

The M4 chip is a big leap forward for Apple silicon. Built on a second-generation 3-nanometer process, the M4 is incredibly power-efficient, enabling the iPad Pro’s thin and light design. 

It features an entirely new display engine specifically designed for the Ultra Retina XDR display and delivers up to 50% faster CPU performance compared to the M2 chip in the previous iPad Pro. 

The next-generation 10-core GPU architecture with features like Dynamic Caching brings hardware-accelerated mesh shading and ray tracing to iPad for the first time, making games and professional rendering applications run exceptionally smooth. 

The M4 also comes with the most powerful Neural Engine ever created, capable of 38 trillion operations per second, making it ideal for AI-powered tasks.

Improved Thermal Performance and Powerful Apps

In incorporating graphite sheets and copper cooling elements, Apple has improved the thermal performance of the new iPad Pro by nearly 20%. 

This, combined with the M4 chip, comes with up to four times faster performance than the previous iPad Pro with M2 and 10 times faster performance compared to the original iPad Pro. 

iPadOS takes full advantage of the iPad Pro’s capabilities, offering features like reference mode for color-critical workflows and Stage Manager for advanced multitasking. 

Additionally, powerful pro apps like Shapr3D, ZBrush, Final Cut Pro, and Logic Pro have been updated to leverage the M4 chip’s power, enabling faster rendering, smoother editing, and innovative new features.

Final Cut Pro 2 and Logic Pro 2

These redesigned pro apps bring a more intuitive touch experience for both seasoned Mac users and new iPad creators.

Final Cut Pro 2 introduces Live Multicam, allowing filmmakers to connect and preview up to four cameras simultaneously on iPad. 

A companion app, Final Cut Camera, transforms iPhones and iPads into additional cameras for capturing multi-angle shots. Final Cut Pro 2 also has faster rendering, external project support, and enhanced editing capabilities. 

Logic Pro 2 introduces Session Players, AI-powered virtual bassists and keyboardists, a new ChromaGlow plugin that emulates the warmth of analog recordings, and a supercharged Stem Splitter for isolating specific instruments from audio tracks.

Advanced Camera System and New Apple Pencil Pro

The new iPad Pro features a 12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Face ID and a new charging and pairing system for Apple Pencil. The True Tone flash has been improved for better document scanning, and a new automatic document detection feature utilizes AI to enhance scan quality. 

The Apple Pencil Pro takes the Apple Pencil experience a step further with a new pressure-sensitive squeeze function for quick access to tool palettes and haptic feedback for a more natural writing experience. It also supports Find My and magnetic charging on the side of the iPad Pro.

Pricing and Availability

The new iPad Pro starts at $999 for the 11-inch model and $1299 for the 13-inch model, with both models starting at 256GB of storage. The new Magic Keyboard starts at $299, and the Apple Pencil Pro is priced at $129. 

Pre-orders began yesterday, with availability starting next week. Apple also announced a price drop for the 10th generation iPad, bringing it down to $349.