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The MacRumors Show: Dissecting the New iPads and Apple TV

Following the announcement of new iPad Pro, entry-level iPad, and Apple TV 4K models earlier this week, on the latest episode of The MacRumors Show podcast we talk through our immediate reactions to the new devices.


We discuss the details of Apple's latest product announcements, including the more powerful ‌Apple TV‌ 4K with the A15 chip, and explore the significance of switching to USB-C on the Siri Remote. We weigh up features like the M2 chip and Apple Pencil hover that headline the new iPad Pro, and take a deep dive into where the 10th-generation iPad now sits in the lineup amid features like its landscape front-facing camera, range of vibrant color options, support for the Magic Keyboard Folio, and support for the first-generation ‌Apple Pencil‌ and the adapter required to charge it.

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Top Rated Comments

AndiG Avatar
53 months ago
ROFL. No support for Pencil 2, only Pencil 1, but no way to charge a Pencil 1. So you need a Pencil adapter.
What kind of s**t is Tim Cook smoking?
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
MobiusTech Avatar
53 months ago
Anyone have the Cliff Notes for this 46 minutes podcast?
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
MUrhino Avatar
53 months ago

Someone not awake, it's not going to matter the difference between the A14 and the A15 as far as the Apple TV? 2nd gen has a A12 Bionic, and this takes it to a A15 Bionic. Thats a fair amount of changes that effects perhaps games more so than anything. Lots of us were questioning the removal of the NIC and usefulness of 128 GB storage.
Yea, was going to point that out as well. ATVs usually get a chipset that is 2-3 yrs old. This is the first time they’ve used last year’s chipset (and now this year’s w/ the basic iPhone). I think that’s a pretty good jump in processing power as well.

<edit> And his gripe about the USB-C charging port on the remote b/c he’ll have to charge it in the bedroom? C’mon….this thing gets charged like 4-6 times a year and charges up pretty fast (<1 hr). He said he’s not using it for gaming, so batt life is amazing. They’re just looking for things to complain about. USB-C is coming….have to make the swap at some point.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
53 months ago
These updates were pathetic and worthless. The line up makes no sense. Laziness on Apple's part. I was waiting to get a new iPad Pro. yesterday I bought a 2021 iPad Pro 12.9" 256GB on Amazon for $1000.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
53 months ago
I think for many of us coming from an M1 iPad Pro, yesterdays announcement is pretty underwhelming but for owners of older iPads yesterday is huge. Alot of Apple employees worked really hard on these products so I think we should all relax and cut Apple some slack. The pandemic is barely over, and there’s a recession brewing which will continue to impact the supply chain. hoping 2023 will be better.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
WiiDSmoker Avatar
53 months ago

Anyone have the Cliff Notes for this 46 minutes podcast?
Basically, like everyone else, thinks the iPad lineup is ridiculous and don’t recommend the Air.

Already listened to the whole thing on my afternoon walk. Great podcast
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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