# M4 iPad Pro: OLED, Launch Date, Pricing, Apple Pencil, iPadOS 18, and More
Apple has once more elevated expectations with the debut of the M4 iPad Pro, unveiled during its “Let Loose” event in May 2024. This latest version of the iPad Pro is loaded with revolutionary features, such as an OLED display, the robust M4 chip, and an updated Magic Keyboard. Discover all the essential details regarding Apple’s newest premium tablet.
## Launch Date
The M4 iPad Pro was officially announced on May 7, 2024, during Apple’s “Let Loose” event. Pre-orders started right after the announcement, and the tablet became available for purchase on May 15, 2024.
## Design: OLED and Ultra Retina XDR Display
A major enhancement in the M4 iPad Pro is the incorporation of OLED technology, which Apple brands as the “Ultra Retina XDR Display.” Both the 11-inch and 13-inch versions now feature OLED displays, providing enhanced color precision, deeper blacks, and improved brightness compared to older LCD and miniLED screens.
The OLED display supports ProMotion technology, allowing adaptive refresh rates between 10Hz and 120Hz, making it perfect for various activities from gaming to professional graphic design. Additionally, the display is resistant to fingerprints and offers a broad color spectrum (P3), with a typical brightness of 1,000 nits and up to 1,600 nits for HDR content.
### Nano-Texture Display Option
For the first time, Apple offers a nano-texture display option for the iPad Pro, which was previously exclusive to the Pro Display XDR and Studio Display. This enhancement minimizes glare and improves the drawing experience, especially when using the Apple Pencil, although it is only available for the models with 1TB or 2TB of storage and incurs an extra $100 charge.
## Dimensions and Weight
The M4 iPad Pro is designed to be slimmer and lighter than its predecessors:
– **11-inch model**: 249.7 mm x 177.5 mm x 5.1 mm, weighing 444 grams (Wi-Fi variant).
– **13-inch model**: 281.5 mm x 215.5 mm x 5.0 mm, weighing 579 grams (Wi-Fi variant).
Despite its sleek design, Apple has guaranteed that the new iPad Pro is sturdy and resistant to bending, addressing issues from earlier models.
## Camera: Landscape Front-Facing, No More Ultrawide
The M4 iPad Pro includes a 12MP ultra-wide front-facing camera, now oriented in landscape mode, making it more effective for video conferencing. The TrueDepth sensor for Face ID has also been adjusted to landscape orientation, improving the overall user experience.
However, Apple has eliminated the ultra-wide lens from the rear camera setup, substituting it with a LiDAR scanner and an Adaptive True Tone flash, enhancing document scanning abilities.
## Color Options
The M4 iPad Pro comes in two color choices:
– **Silver**
– **Space Black**
These color options coordinate with the recently launched M3 MacBook Pro models.
## Performance: Driven by the M4 Chip
The M4 iPad Pro is equipped with Apple’s newest M4 chip, fabricated using advanced second-generation 3nm technology. This chip delivers notable performance gains compared to the M2, featuring a 4-core performance CPU, a 6-core efficiency CPU, and a 10-core GPU. The M4 chip is up to 50% quicker than the M2, delivering 4x faster graphics performance, thanks to hardware-accelerated ray tracing and Dynamic Caching.
Additionally, the M4 chip is integrated with a 16-core Neural Engine, capable of executing up to 38 trillion operations each second, making it perfect for machine learning tasks and Apple Intelligence capabilities.
### Storage and RAM Configurations
The M4 iPad Pro is available in these configurations:
– **256GB with 8GB of RAM**
– **512GB with 8GB of RAM**
– **1TB with 16GB of RAM**
– **2TB with 16GB of RAM**
## Accessories: Updated Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro
### Magic Keyboard
Apple has reimagined the Magic Keyboard for the M4 iPad Pro, making it sleeker and lighter. It now features a function row for quick access to features such as screen brightness and volume control. The keyboard also includes an aluminum palm rest and a larger, more responsive trackpad equipped with haptic feedback. The new Magic Keyboard attaches magnetically and is priced at $299 for the 11-inch model and $349 for the 13-inch variant.
### Apple Pencil Pro
The latest Apple Pencil Pro introduces a range of innovative features, including a sensor within the barrel that detects a user’s squeeze, enabling quick switching between tools, line weights, and colors. The Pencil also boasts a custom haptic engine for tactile feedback.
