Apple iPad Pro 2020 and MacBook Air 2020 introduced

Apple showed us the new iPad Pro 2020 and the MacBook Air 2020 today. Unlike usual, there was no event, but the devices were released rather unexpectedly. That's what the new devices can do.

Both devices, the iPad Pro and the MacBook Air, have been updated. As is usual with Apple, not much changes with such an "update". For example, the iPad Pro 2020 only has a new camera lens on the back. In addition, the MacBook Air 2020 has been polished up with a new keyboard. As usual, all new devices come with a one-year Apple TV + free addition.

Apple iPad Pro 2020

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Let's start with the iPad Pro 2020. The biggest change is a new camera - it looks like the iPhone 11 camera has been simply inserted here. This is similar to the Leaksthat we saw back in December 2019. There is now a wide-angle and an ultra-wide-angle lens. The former with 12 megapixels, the ultra-wide-angle lens has a resolution of 10 megapixels. On top of that there is also a LiDAR sensor, which should be able to capture depths in an image. The only disadvantage is definitely the camera hump, so the iPad now wobbles when operated at the table - oh dear.

Inside is the Apple A12Z Bionic Chip, the microphones should record in studio quality and the operating system will be iPadOS 13.4. This now supports the support for trackpads with immediate effect, which means that a case with a trackpad can now be bought. This costs a proud 399 euros. The display is still set to 120 Hz in sizes 11 or 12,9 inches. You can choose from 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB internal storage. Unfortunately, the colors weren't really creative: there is only space gray and silver to choose from. Of course there is also a model with an LTE module, 5G is not supported.

This is the new case with a trackpad. (Image: Apple)

The iPad Pro 2020 starts at 879 euros in the cheapest version for 11 inches with 128 GB storage and Wi-Fi, up to 12,9 euros for the 1-inch version with 1649 TB storage and LTE. Orders are now available on the Apple website possible. The new iPad should be available in the Apple stores from next week - should they be open at all.

Apple MacBook Air 2020

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It's getting bigger: we're switching to the MacBook Air 2020. This one is getting an upgrade, but only in terms of its internal values. It is said to be twice as fast as its predecessor (CPU) and has 80 percent faster graphics performance. In addition, twice the storage space is now possible - up to 2 TB of SSD storage can now be configured. Like the 2019 model, the current MacBook Air 2020 is 13 inches in size and has Touch ID for logging in.

What is new, however, is the new Magic Keyboard (the same as in the MacBook Pro), which is said to be less susceptible to dirt and problems than the Butterfly Keyboard. In addition, the model with 128 GB storage space has been discontinued and you can now choose up to a tenth generation Intel Core i7. In addition, the quality of the stereo speakers is said to have been improved, 6K monitors are now supported on the Air and the microphones are clearer.

The MacBook Air 2020 is now on the Apple website can be ordered and from next week also in the stores (if open). Prices start at 1199 euros, up to 2579 euros with i7 processor, 16 GB RAM and 2 TB storage.