M2 iPad Pro Tidbits: ProRes Video Support, RAM Configurations, and More

[MacRumors]

The new M2 iPad Pro is finally here, with the same design, display, and cameras as last year's iPad Pro, but with the added benefit of performance improvements offered by the M2 Apple silicon chip.

Despite being a fairly minor upgrade, there are some noteworthy changes, new features, and things you should know about with the new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro. We've rounded up four tidbits below:

• "iPad Pro" is now printed on the back of the iPad Pro, unlike before.
• Despite the iPhone 14 removing the SIM card tray in the US, cellular models of the new iPad Pro still feature a SIM card tray. The iPad Pro also still supports eSIM.
• The iPad Pro now supports ProRes video recording in 4K at up to 60 FPS using the 12MP Wide camera.
• The 16GB memory confirmation of the iPad Pro is still only offered with 1TB and 2TB storage configuration models. Other configurations have 8GB of memory.

The new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro are available to order starting today and will begin shipping to customers on Wednesday, October 26.

Article Link: M2 iPad Pro Tidbits: ProRes Video Support, RAM Configurations, and More

 

[LogicalApex]

What a snooze fest of an update.

But honestly, what can they add to the iPad Pro at this point since the limits are all due to iPad OS.

 

[infiniteentropy]

• The 16GB memory confirmation of the ‌iPad Pro‌ is still only offered with 1TB and 2TB storage configuration models. Other configurations have 8GB of memory.

Criminal in 2022 for the top-end model to ever ship with 8GB RAM.

 

[adamw]

I am really interested in the ProRes video support of 4K.

 

[Menneisyys2]

Why would anyone struggle with an iPad for video editing when you can do the same MUCH more efficiently, with MUCH better software, with MUCH better file etc. support, with MUCH better external screen support on a Mac, for around the same price if you also add Apple's keyboard and - to have 16GB of RAM - go for at least the 1TB model?! And the Mac is significantly less locked down.

 

[Menneisyys2]

What a snooze fest of an update.

But honestly, what can they add to the iPad Pro at this point

MacOS to finally have pen support?

 

[Isengardtom]

In some ways the base iPad is a much better upgrade than the pro

 

[vtuberalpha]

Criminal in 2022 for the top-end model to ever ship with 8GB RAM.

I mean it's an iPad, what do you do on a tablet that needs more than 8GB RAM?

Get a MacBook instead if you plan on doing video editing (or similar workflows) professionally. An iPad is not a professional device.

 

[Kiro]

Why has the iPhone 4k prores video and the m1 ipad pro is unable to do it 🤔

 

[fwmireault]

The iPad Pro now supports ProRes video recording of 4K at up tp 60 FPS using the 12MP Wide camera.

Who in the hell is recording video with their iPad?

 

[BornAgainMac]

I am done with the iPad Pro.

 

[vtuberalpha]

I am really interested in the ProRes video support of 4K.

Who the hell even shoots video on their iPad? The way they showed it off is so goofy and unfathomably stupid.

 

[KPOM]

What a snooze fest of an update.

But honestly, what can they add to the iPad Pro at this point since the limits are all due to iPad OS.

Hence it was a "press release" introduction. It's similar to the 2019 "update" to the iPad Pro that just added the LiDAR camera and extra GPU core. Perhaps Apple has bigger plans in store for the M3 iPad. That should be a bigger CPU/GPU upgrade from the M2 than the latter was to the M1.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Lazy Apple update. Should have waited until Spring 2023 to release this iPad.

 

[ThaRuler]

” IPad Pro now printed in the back”. This is exactly what I wanted!! Pulling the trigger on this one 😂😂

 

[macos9rules]

Same same but different!

 

[vtuberalpha]

Hence it was a "press release" introduction. It's similar to the 2019 "update" to the iPad Pro that just added the LiDAR camera and extra GPU core. Perhaps Apple has bigger plans in store for the M3 iPad. That should be a bigger CPU/GPU upgrade from the M2 than the latter was to the M1.

Let's dial it back for a second: what value would an M3 bring to the iPad?

What do you do on a damn tablet to require more power than an M1 or A12X/Z?

 

[Digital Skunk]

Seems like a decent upgrade for anyone coming from the Gen 1 iPad Pro or a any regular iPad from 2+ years ago.

My Gen2 iPad Pro is still a keeper it seems. Just needs a new keyboard case.

 

[droplink]

Fellas, is it possible to use Touch ID with the new iPad Pros, or do I have to use Face ID like a clown?

 

[NightOne]

” IPad Pro now printed in the back”. This is exactly what I wanted!! Pulling the trigger on this one 😂😂

Yes, after looking and the underwhelming tiny incremental updates from my 12.9 M1 iPad Pro this is a GAME CHANGER!!!

I mean the Magic Keyboard Folio for the new 10" regular iPad caught my attention but I guess we don't need that since we have Pro printed on the back now.

WTAF is this "upgrade"? Someone tell me there is some reason to upgrade?

 

[WiiDSmoker]

Who in the hell is recording video with their iPad?

That one doofus in the promo

 

[NightOne]

Face

Fellas, is it possible to use Touch ID with the new iPad Pros, or do I have to use Face ID like a clown?

Face ID = Cool
Touch ID = Sucks

 

[GMShadow]

Fellas, is it possible to use Touch ID with the new iPad Pros, or do I have to use Face ID like a clown?

Face ID only for the Pros.

Yes, after looking and the underwhelming tiny incremental updates from my 12.9 M1 iPad Pro this is a GAME CHANGER!!!

I mean the Magic Keyboard Folio for the new 10" regular iPad caught my attention but I guess we don't need that since we have Pro printed on the back now.

WTAF is this "upgrade"? Someone tell me there is some reason to upgrade?

Why do you think you need to upgrade yearly? This is for people with older iPads.

 

[bradman83]

MacOS to finally have pen support?

macOS has had pen support since 10.2 Jaguar.

 

[BWhaler]

Nothing sandwich.