New Apple iPad Pro unveiled with bright OLED screen, Thunderbolt 4.0 and a worryingly thin chassis

As anticipated, Apple updated its iPad Pro lineup alongside the new iPad Air models. This time, it gets a shiny new Apple M4 SoC and a highly-anticipated OLED panel or as Apple calls it "Ultra Retina XDR". It uses uses a tandem OLED (essentially two panels stacked together) screen, which results in a peak brightness of 1,000 nits (1,600 for HDR content).

The screen is protected by a layer of Nano-texture glass to reduce glare. However, it is restricted to the 1 TB and 2 TB variants, in true Apple fashion. The differences don't end there, unfortunately. Both entry-level iPad Pro variants (256 GB, 512 GB) get a 9-core CPU with their shiny new Apple M4. Only the aforementioned top-spec models get its 10-core variant.

Camera-wise, the new iPad Pro models bring marginal upgrades over their predecessors, with two 12 MP sensors at the back and a 12 MP front-facing lens. You may need a robust case to protect your iPad Pro, as it is just 5.1 mm thick. It's great for aesthetics but as durability tests have shown, it can snap fairly easily.

Lastly, the new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro is compatible with Thunderbolt 3.0 and 4.0 standards and offers transfer speeds of up to 40 Gbps. You can connect it to a 6K Pro Display XDR. However, only one external monitor can be operated at a time, something that has been a recurring hiccup with all Apple M series chips. Wireless connectivity features include Wi-Fi 6E and 5G.

You can pre-order the new 11-inch iPad Pro now starting at $999. Its 13-inch variant starts at an eye-watering $1,299. Both tablet will hit shelves globally on May 15.