This Is Apple’s Best iPad Ever — Here's Why

Apple recently announced an updated iPad Pro, and it is the best one to date. Here's everything you need to know about the new iPad.

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Following is the transcript of the video:

I’m here with Apple’s new iPad Pro. It’s the 10.5-inch model, and it’s the best iPad Apple has ever made.

On the hardware side — there are a lot of improvements here. First of all: the screen. It’s a 10.5-inch screen, which is slightly larger than the old 9.7-inch screen. That larger screen means Apple was able to fit a full-sized keyboard, as opposed to the miniature keyboard that was on the 9.7-inch model. The new screen also has a 120Hz refresh rate, which means content flows a lot more smoothly than ever before. It’s also great for the Apple Pencil accessory, which means your drawings feels much more natural to write on.

The processor also got a nice speed boost. It’s running Apple's new A10X processor, which is the fastest it's ever made. And for the camera, if you do want to take pictures with this iPad, it has the same camera that you’ll find in the iPhone 7. So your pictures are going to look great.

However, it doesn’t quite live up to Apple’s promise to be the iPad that can replace your laptop. There are still a few things wrong with it, especially when it comes to the keyboard. But later this year, iOS 11 is coming out and it’s going to provide a huge update to the iPad software that adds a lot more Mac-like capabilities. Like a new file system and a multitasking feature where windows can float above other apps. And it’s gonna have a new dock that lets you switch between apps without having to return to the home screen.

Now the big question is, “If you already have an iPad, should you upgrade or not?” If you’re already using one of the iPad Pros, you can probably keep that for now and you’ll be fine for a couple of years. But if you’re using one of the older iPads from 3 or 4 years ago and want a boost in performance and capability, this is definitely the first iPad you should look at.

Overall, this is a step in the right direction for the iPad. It’s becoming more functional and more capable, but there’s still a lot of things that need to be done in order for it to be the true laptop replacement Apple thinks it is.

[obviously_iyad]

Spoiler Alert:
Apples next ipad ( next year)
Will be apples best ipad they have ever made

[CptMikeTango]

My god, a file system? what did they used before

[tztkxuf]

"It's a 10.5 inch screen which is larger than the one on the 9.7 inch iPad" well no shit what did u expect it to be? Smaller?

[qwertsun]

As an AQUOS Japanese phone user sporting an IGZO 120Hz refresh rate smartphone since 2015, 120Hz works and has a discernible difference. One has to see it physically to experience the difference it has; though it does drains the battery much quicker.

[jemuel]

Imagine someone going out and taking pics with their 10.5 inch iPad! XD

[JVONROCK]

I have the 9.7 pro, so over the next couple years it should grow to about 10.3 ?

[toninocars]

I am still using Air 2 from 2014 and it's a brilliant device that replaced my laptop ever since

[abhijithrajan]

Will I get the same ios11 features in my iPad Air 2 too?

[AironNoriaLong]

It would have really been the best Ipad ever if it was totally worth upgrading from the pros...

[Kellam]

"It's the best ipad apple's ever made." Well, that't not saying a whole lot...

[TheTechPerson]

Why should I get this instead of the $329 iPad if I dont need all of that power and Apple Pencil support? Both are running the same software.

[roki]

One problem

We some people can't afford it 😂

[Mekratrig]

Has Apple discontinued the iPad Mini? That form factar is way bettar for carrying aroundt and reading e-books, IMHO.

[KM-vyic]

Just got my air 2 on Black Friday, don't see a reason to upgrade

[aryajonathan]

Unless I can install linux on it, I wont buy an iPad.

[Anstroy]

it's good to hear that a new iPad is coming, so I can buy the iPad 3

[Omega_]

Every year Apple makes new iPads and iPhones so which one should i buy if I buy iPhone 7 now then in next year there will be iPhone 8 so my iPhone 7 will be older what should I do

[kirillsorokin]

Many improvement's first of all the screen last of all the screen.

[rudrakshmisra]

that experience when you would play game on it😍

[Way_Of_The_Light]

What's the name of the background song!!???