Apple launches the latest iPad Pro, iPad Air 6, and more

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Apple's highly anticipated "Let Loose" event introduced an impressive lineup of new iPads and accessories, highlighting the company’s latest advancements in tablet technology. Over the course of 38 minutes, Apple unveiled the next-generation iPad Pro, iPad Air 6, and several innovative accessories and software upgrades.

The new M4 iPad Pro, available now and shipping on May 15, features Apple’s most advanced chip yet, the M4. This powerful processor provides a significant performance boost, positioning the iPad lineup at the forefront of Apple’s silicon technology.

How to watch Apple's 'Let Loose' event on May 7

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Apple has announced a special media event titled "Let Loose" scheduled for Tuesday, May 7th, 2024. The virtual presentation, commencing at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time), is expected to unveil the company's latest iPad models alongside new Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard accessories. Anticipation is high as Apple prepares to "let loose" its latest offerings.

Generative AI features coming to iOS 18

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Apple is set to revolutionize its iOS devices with the introduction of on-device generative AI capabilities in the upcoming iOS 18. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has reported that Apple is developing a large language model (LLM) that operates directly on iOS devices, enhancing both speed and privacy. This strategic shift towards on-device processing is a departure from the typical cloud-based AI models, promising quicker response times and heightened data security, as all computations are done locally without data transmission over the internet.

How to check iPhone battery health

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Maintaining the health of an iPhone battery is important, particularly as the device ages. iPhone models from the 14 and 15 series currently face the highest out-of-warranty battery replacement costs at $99. Recent updates in March 2023 have also seen a $20 increase for older models, setting the replacement costs at $89 for the iPhone 13 through iPhone X, and $69 for the iPhone SE, iPhone 8, and earlier models.

Apple to add RCS support to iOS 18 update

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In a notable update for iPhone users, Apple has officially declared that the forthcoming iOS 18 upgrade, expected by the end of 2024, will introduce the Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging standard. This enhancement is geared towards improving the messaging interaction between iPhone and Android users.

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