WORKING WITH THE iPAD PRO
Apple revolutionized the way we think about
computers when it launched the iPad Pro back
in 2015, and since then, the Cupertino company
has been on a mission to create the world’s best
tablet. It’s worked; right now, the iPad range
holds more than a third of tablet shipments,
and as more professionals begin to realize the
power and potential of a portable, touchscreen
device, it’s clear that the iPad Pro is the future of
the workplace. Although iPad Pro has offered
more features for professional users since its
launch, more recent generations of the machine
have taken this to the next level. In 2020, for
example, the iPad Pro was given an upgrade
that added a LiDAR sensor to offer improved
augmented reality capabilities, and in 2021,
Apple added a bunch of cutting-edge features
including the M1 chip, the same chip used in the
MacBook Air and iMac, and 5G connectivity for
the first time, allowing users to take advantage
of significantly faster speeds when they’re
out and about using their devices. The 2021
variant also included an XDR display, with mini-
LEDs that was marketed as a ‘Liquid Retina
XDR’ display, ideal for photographers, graphic
designers, and visual artists. When combined
with the power of iPadOS, it’s a professional
tablet that really packs its punch and, though
not for everyone, offers most of the features
you’d expect from a high-end computer.