Apple Event Recap: What it Means for Digital Planning
The Apple Event on May 7 featured a lot of updates that could impact the future of digital planning. Apple CEO Tim Cook called it the “biggest day for iPad” since it was launched. We watched the whole thing and unpack what it means for digital planning. (Spoiler alert: it’s good!)
The updates to the iPad lineup, including the iPad Pro and iPad Air, along with their accompanying accessories, offer several enhancements that can significantly improve digital planning:
Apple’s Latest Updates
Here’s how the updates to the iPad lineup and accompanying accessories, such as the iPad Air, iPad Pro, Magic Keyboard, and Apple Pencil Pro, can reshape digital planning as we know it.
Apple Pencil
- A brand new Apple Pencil called Apple Pencil Pro!
- New sensor in pencil barrel to enable new interactions. Squeeze to bring up a new tool pallet, for example.
- New gyroscope allows you to rotate the pencil for more precise actions and drawing capabilities.
- Supports Find My technology in case you lose it.
- Pairs, charges, and stores magnetically on the iPad.
- Create custom interactions and easily activate shortcuts.
- Works with both Pro and Air models.
iPad Pro Updates
- Thinnest device yet.
- Enhanced display technology, featuring OLED and Ultra Retina ZDR. New Pro supports 1000 nits of full screen brightness for SDR and HDR, and 1600 nits of brightness. These means improved color and brightness.
- M4 performance technology with four performance cores. A 10-core GPU.
- It’s 10x faster than the original iPad Pro.
iPad Air Updates
- New iPad Air available in two sizes: 11-inch and new 13-inch.
- Features Liquid Retina display.
- Offers an even larger display inspired by iPad Pro (30% more screen).
- Equipped with a front-facing camera.
- Enhanced sound quality.
- Available in four finishes.
- Powered by the incredibly fast M2 chip.
- Boasts a faster CPU, neural engine, and memory bandwidth.
- 50% faster than the previous iPad Air.
- Delivers 3x faster performance.
- Improved AI integration for enhanced functionality.
- Supports Apple Pencil, with hover-to-preview feature.
- Powered by M2 chip and faster Wi-Fi.
- More powerful and versatile than ever before.
- Offers increased storage options, up to 1TB.
- Remarkable value at $799 for the 13-inch Air model.
What this means for Digital Planning:
iPad Air: Accessibility and Performance Amplified
The new iPad Air, available in 11-inch and an all-new 13-inch size, presents an enticing proposition for digital planners. With a Liquid Retina display that boasts 30% more screen real estate than its predecessor, organizing schedules, managing tasks, and visualizing projects becomes more intuitive. Equipped with the lightning-fast M2 chip, the iPad Air delivers a 3x performance boost, ensuring seamless navigation through planning apps and swift execution of tasks. Moreover, its enhanced AI integration empowers users with predictive text input and intelligent scheduling suggestions, streamlining the planning process.
iPad Pro: Elevating Planning to New Heights
The iPad Pro receives a significant upgrade with its thinner design and advanced display technology featuring OLED and Ultra Retina ZDR. This translates to crisper visuals and richer colors, enhancing the clarity of charts, graphs, and visual data essential for effective planning. Bolstered by the M4 chip and a 10-core GPU, the iPad Pro offers unparalleled performance, making multitasking a breeze and rendering graphics with remarkable speed. Its portability and versatility make it an ideal companion for planners on the move, facilitating seamless collaboration and productivity wherever they go.
Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro: Tools of Precision and Efficiency
The Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro undergoes a transformation with a thinner and lighter design, a larger trackpad with haptic feedback, and a function row, amplifying user experience and productivity. Paired with the Apple Pencil Pro, featuring innovative interactions such as a new sensor in the pencil barrel for custom shortcuts and a gyroscope for precise actions, planners can unleash their creativity and productivity with ease. With Find My support and seamless integration with both iPad Pro and iPad Air models, the Apple Pencil Pro emerges as an indispensable tool for digital planners.
Apple’s latest updates herald a new era for digital planning, marked by accessibility, performance, and precision. Whether it’s the budget-friendly iPad Air, the powerhouse iPad Pro, or the innovative Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro, each component contributes to a seamless planning experience.
As digital planners embrace these advancements, they embark on a journey towards greater efficiency, creativity, and organization in achieving their goals and realizing their visions.