Which will it be? The new iPad Pro, the thinnest Apple product ever, or the iPad Air, which now also has a 13-inch version.

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11" from ¥168,800, 13" model from ¥218,800

Of particular note is the new iPad Pro, the first to feature the latest Apple M4 chip, which consumes half the power of the M2 chip, yet is up to four times faster than the M2-equipped model. The M4 chip uses half the power of the M2 chip, yet is up to four times faster than the M2 model, making it ideal for video editing in Final Cut Pro and other AI applications.

The body, available in two colors, is made of 100% recycled aluminum, and the magnets are made of 100% recycled rare earth elements. The 13-inch model is the thinnest in Apple's history at 5.3 mm, and the 13-inch model is lighter, weighing about 100 g less than the previous generation.

The display features the new Ultra Retina XDR, designed based on tandem OLED technology, which combines the light from two OLED panels for greater clarity and brightness; the 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio also delivers tighter blacks. For professional users, a nano-texture display glass that reduces glare is also available as an option.

And the "Apple Pencil Pro" (¥21,800) is now also available. The first is a sensor built into the shaft that detects the act of pinching or squeezing with a finger, enabling the tool palette to be displayed. The second is tactile feedback. Double-tapping provides an intuitive response, such as vibrating when you double-tap. The third is barrel roll, which rotates the axis. This allows you to change the orientation of the pen tool and brush tool. The last is the Apple Pencil's first support for the "Find" app. Since it is often used outside, many people will be happy to see this as well.

11" from 98,800 yen, 13" model from 128,800 yen

In addition, a new iPad Air model is also available. From the existing 10.9" model, it is now available in two sizes, 11" and 13", this time with M2 chip. As a result, the processing speed has been improved by approximately 50% compared to the previous generation model. The front camera has been repositioned for better usability, and the aforementioned Apple Pencil Pro can also be used.

The wireless communication methods are Wi-Fi 6E and 5G (cellular model), and the communication speed is up to twice as fast as the previous generation iPad Air. There is a wide range of colors to choose from.

The iPad Pro is designed for those who want to use the iPad to its fullest in demanding tasks such as music and video production, while the iPad Air is thin and light enough for students and users who want to carry it with them wherever they go in their daily lives. And the "Apple Pencil Pro" that will support those activities. All of them are available for pre-order now.