The design and especially the price of Apple’s devices easily mark these products as luxurious goods. Thus it’s not that unusual for owners to be overprotective of their expensive investments, covering them up with protective cases that sometimes trade style for protection. Fortunately, there is a class of accessories that actually add even more class to these devices, particularly through the use of luxurious materials like leather. For more than a decade, the name “Pad & Quill” became synonymous with these leather accessories, offering elegant protection for Apple’s premium products, but it, unfortunately, had to file for bankruptcy last year. The name might be gone, but its legacy now lives on in a new brand from the same founder, continuing the practice of delivering high-end leather products to match your equally high-end iPhone, iPad, or MacBook.

Designer: Brian Holmes

Nothing says stylish luxury better than leather. There will always be arguments regarding the way it’s sourced and produced, but there’s little debate that the material is immediately associated with premium products. Some smartphones even try to ride on that trend by slapping some vegan leather on their backs, but the real deal is harder to pull off unless it’s on an accessory.

Pad & Quill is a name that Apple fans have looked to when it comes to those leather accessories, but due to the recent pandemic, the business had to close down a few months ago. That’s not to say there’s no longer a market for premium leather Apple accessories, just that the brand folded due to circumstances. Thankfully, P&Q’s founder isn’t calling it quits and has started a new endeavor with a new name but with the same mission.

Burton Goods will continue the legacy of offering high-quality leather cases for Apple’s latest products. It isn’t just about using leather, though, and the brand is promoting its precision craftsmanship, attention to detail, and practical functionality alongside the material. Of course, these accessories also serve to protect your precious Apple devices while also being durable products themselves.

At the moment, Burton Goods’ selection of products is limited to Apple’s latest models, from the iPhone to the iPad Pro to the MacBook Pro to even the Apple Watch. There are also plans to include leather bags that will bring these all together, but the exact timeline for their appearance has yet to be revealed. The revival of Pad & Quill’s spirit does also resurrects the question of the sustainability of genuine leather, and it might be a good opportunity for this niche market to reassess that aspect of luxury for the sake of future generations.

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The accessory market for phones and computers is a wide and varied one, with designs that are all over the place and cover almost the entire range of the spectrum. Some try to offer everything, almost including the kitchen sink, resulting in a cornucopia of features and attachments, while others aim for the bare basics to keep things simple yet elegant. Minimalism continues to dominate the design world, and it has also started to grip the tech industry, particularly when it comes to gadgets and accessories. Minimalist design, though sometimes plain-looking, doesn’t exactly mean “boring,” especially when they take inspiration from some of mankind’s creative achievements to give these products an interesting visual and functional spin.

Belkin BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand

Some say good things come in threes, and iPhone owners tend to own an Apple Watch and AirPods to complete a functional set. Keeping all three charged has become somewhat of a logistics problem, though thankfully it’s less of a mess now that none of them require charging cables all the time. Apple’s MagSafe technology has opened up a new world of designs, free from the tangles of wires, and it has given birth to a variety of charging docks and stations, including some pretty minimalist ones.

Designer: Belkin

The Belkin BoostCharge Pro really takes minimalism almost to an extreme, being nothing more than a metal post that branches in two, standing on a plain round disc. While there are quite a number of 3-in-1 MagSafe chargers that support a similar combination, Belkin’s design emphasizes keeping a tidy appearance, whether there are devices charging on it or not. The base holds the AirPods case, keeping your desk or shelf clean, while both the iPhone and Apple Watch are held up high for easier visibility.

The charger’s clean and minimalist appearance takes its cue from modern architecture, with well-defined lines and shapes and a simple yet functional design. It distills the whole structure down to its essentials, providing support and a place for your gadgets to call home, without overpowering Apple’s already elegant and stylish aesthetic.

MagSafe Origami Grip Stand

The ancient Japanese art of paper folding has inspired many designs across history, from simple children’s toys to mind-blowing structures even to complex robots. The main pull of origami has always been its ability to change shape from a flat sheet of material like paper to something three-dimensional any moving parts or without removing or adding any part at all. Because of that, something that takes up space can be made to collapse down to almost nothing, like this grip and stand that adds almost no thickness to your iPhone.

Designer: Marcy Arimoto

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Thanks to its creative origami-inspired design, the MagSafe attachment transforms from a flat pad into a triangular shape that can do more than just prop up your phone on a table. It gives your fingers something stable to latch onto, making it perfect for taking selfies with confidence. It can even stick to metal posts, walls, and surfaces thanks to that strong magnetic power.

The best thing about its design is that it doesn’t get in the way when you don’t need it. It simply collapses back down to a flat shape that’s no thicker than the iPhone’s own camera bump. Nothing to snag when you slip it into your pocket and nothing to make it wiggle when placed on a table. It’s beautiful, functional, and as simple as it needs to be, nothing more.

Twelve South BookArc Flex Vertical MacBook Stand

A laptop stand is, more often than not, a horizontal plane meant to hold your laptop while it lies down. Of course, that’s the most common way to use a laptop, but it’s definitely not the only way, especially when you’re using it as a makeshift desktop computer. With the lid always closed and the laptop simply connected to a monitor and other peripherals, having a laptop lying flat or even on a horizontal stand is already a poor use of precious desk space. That’s where a vertical laptop stand comes in hand, and Twelve South just launched what is probably the most minimalist design in that category.

Designer: Twelve South

It might look like two simple metal arcs, but that ultra-minimalist design is what makes the BookArc Flex a work of genius. Designed to hold your closed MacBook vertically, it can save you precious desk space when all you really want to do is connect the MacBook to an external screen and some peripherals while it’s running. It keeps all the mess away without sacrificing any functionality, and you can still easily plug in other USB devices because the MacBook is still within reach.

The design is both simple yet elegant, perfectly complementing Apple’s design language with its bent all-metal rods in matte black, matte white, or premium chrome finishes. It is inspired by modern architecture, particularly the Noisette Creek Pedestrian Bridge in Charleston, South Carolina, in more ways than one. While it does owe its form to that bridge, it also takes a few lessons from a bridge’s structure and use of physics, particularly in how the stand uses the MacBook’s own weight to pull in the arcs and secure the laptop. That means that this simple design is also future-proof, supporting any MacBook or even any laptop that’s only an inch thick, making it a beautiful example of how good, simple design can be universal and timeless as well.

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Historically, every three years, the iPhone’s design gets a ‘boring’ upgrade. Do you remember the iPhone 8 or the iPhone 13’s most exciting features? Neither do I.

The iPhone X and 11 had radical new designs with the notch, the iPhone 12 introduced 5G and MagSafe… but after two consecutive years of exciting features, the iPhone 13 barely had anything worth talking about (unless you consider ‘Cinematic Mode’ to be a game-changing feature). Skip to the next year and the iPhone 14 Pro had the Dynamic Island and Satellite Connectivity. The iPhone 15 had the Action Button, the USB-C port, and a titanium construction. All indications show that the upcoming iPhone 16 won’t really dazzle much. Aside from a few hardware upgrades and perhaps one or two extra camera features (probably tied to the Vision Pro), there isn’t any thrilling rumor regarding the upcoming iPhone 16’s design. Not that there needs to be – Apple’s entitled to taking a short break every few years and just focusing on fine-tuning the product rather than wowing people. If you’re thinking of upgrading to the 16 this year, I’d probably give it a miss and go for the 15 instead. The iPad, on the other hand, is due for a BIG refresh with rumors of a glass-back, MagSafe, and perhaps some more camera upgrades to support the Vision Pro.

The rumor mill for the latest iPhone often begins around a year prior to its release. Once a model of the iPhone launches, analysts and experts begin speculating what the next year’s model could look like. Speculations turn into rumors by January. Rumors turn into leaks by April or May. And renders emerge online by July or August, approximately a month before Apple announces its newest iPhone. So far, the rumors have been rather underwhelming at best, with some minor upgrades being touted for the iPhone 16.

So far, outlets like MacRumors haven’t specified any ‘game-changing’ new features for the iPhone 16. Sure, you have a chipset upgrade every year and the 16 Pro will run Apple’s latest A18 Bionic chip. Cameras get upgraded too, and there’s speculation that the Ultrawide camera could get a 48MP bump this year. The new iPhone 16 series will apparently have larger displays (so maybe smaller bezels), better 5G, WiFi 7 capabilities, and a new stacked battery architecture for better battery life. Visibly, the iPhone 16 might have a different camera layout, defaulting to the original vertical orientation seen with the iPhone 11 and 12 (although the bump around them may be capsule-shaped instead of square like older models). There’s also speculation about a new physical ‘capture’ button for clicking photos or recording videos… although all indications show that this might just be one of those rumors that end up staying a rumor. Apple’s famously trying to move away from buttons and ports, so adding an extra button to the new phone just doesn’t sound like something the company would do. Moreover, the volume buttons already work as capture buttons when the camera app’s active… so a dedicated capture button feels rather redundant.

The iPhone 16 Pro might see some extremely small incremental changes, with barely any visible differences. The rendering below shows a possible iPhone 16 Pro with a design that’s indistinguishable from last year’s 15 Pro model. Apple will almost certainly stick to titanium for the Pro series, potentially with newer colors to help differentiate them from last year’s models.

All eyes, however, are on Apple’s software development team this year. The company famously canceled its rumored Apple Car project, moving the entire Project Titan team to work for the in-house AI development department. Analysts like Ming-Chi Kuo speculate that Apple might announce AI-based features like a next-gen Siri powered by Apple’s own LLM, or other generative AI capabilities. These announcements, however, may just come with the iOS 18 debut during WWDC in June. To push the latest iPhone series, Apple may also limit these AI features only to the iPhone 16 range, forcing consumers to make the upgrade. However, until these speculations are confirmed, the iPhone 16 may just be worth a miss this year.

Images via MacRumors

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Vous pensiez qu’Apple se contentait de suivre les autres géants de la tech en matière d’intelligence artificielle ? Détrompez-vous ! La firme de Cupertino vient de dévoiler les secrets de son nouveau modèle d’IA baptisé MM1, et croyez-moi, ça décoiffe grave !

Alors que Google mise sur son modèle Gemini pour booster les fonctionnalités IA d’iOS 18, Apple a décidé de tracer sa propre route avec MM1. L’idée de génie ? Utiliser un dataset diversifié qui mélange allègrement du texte et des images pour entraîner cette IA nouvelle génération.

Résultat, MM1 est capable de générer des légendes pour des images de manière hyper précises, de répondre à des questions posées sur des images et même d’inférer du langage naturel à partir d’indices linguistiques et visuels. Une vraie bête de compétition !

En combinant différentes méthodes d’entraînement issues d’autres IA avec ses propres techniques maison, Apple espère ainsi rattraper son retard sur des mastodontes comme Google ou OpenAI. Et vu le niveau de performances annoncé, y a de quoi être optimiste !

Alors comment ça fonctionne ?

Et bien si vous montrez une photo de votre chat à MM1, non seulement il sera capable de le reconnaître et de le décrire avec une précision redoutable, mais il pourra aussi répondre à des questions du genre « De quelle couleur est son collier ? » ou « A-t-il l’air joueur ou paresseux sur cette image ?« .

Dans l’exemple réel ci-dessous, on lui demande combien il devra payer pour les bières (photo 1) d’après le menu (photo 2). Et c’est le seul à répondre correctement, et précisemment.

Bluffant, non ?

Et ce n’est qu’un exemple parmi d’autres. Apple étant Apple, on peut s’attendre à ce que MM1 révolutionne notre façon d’interagir avec nos devices. Pourquoi pas imaginer une app qui génère automatiquement la description textulle d’une scène que vous auriez photographié ? Ou un mode « sous-titres » universel qui retranscrirait en temps réel tout ce que votre iPhone voit et entend ? Les possibilités sont infinies dès que l’IA est embarquée !

Bien sûr, tout cela n’est encore qu’à l’état de recherche pour le moment. Mais connaissant Apple, on peut parier que la firme mettra rapidement en application les promesses de MM1 dans ses futurs produits et services. iOS 19 propulsé par une IA multimodale surpuissante, ça envoie du rêve, je ne vous le cache pas.

Avec MM1, Apple prouve une fois de plus sa capacité à innover. Pendant que les autres géants de la Silicon Valley se contentent d’améliorer leurs modèles existants, la marque à la pomme préfère partir d’une feuille blanche pour inventer l’IA de demain. Comme dirait l’autre, « think different », ça a du bon ! 😎

Alors, vous en pensez quoi de ce MM1 ? Hâte de voir ce qu’Apple nous réserve pour la suite.

Perso, j’ai déjà hâte de discuter avec mon iPhone comme s’il était mon meilleur pote. Au moins, j’aurais un pote ^^.

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If you asked anyone on the streets, they’d probably agree that Apple stands at the cutting edge of innovation. The company leads the smartphone market, wearable market, and tablet market, is one of the leaders in the desktop and laptop markets too, and is touted to be quite the disruptor in the AR/VR market too. Apple makes its own silicon, has a remarkable supply chain, runs its entire headquarters on renewable energy, and is set to go entirely carbon neutral by 2030. The company improves each product line at most every year, or at least every 2-3 years, but there are products in Apple’s production line that still haven’t seen updates in 3-4 or more years (some haven’t been updated in almost 9 years at this point). We’ve made a list of some of the ‘oldest’ products still available on Apple’s website dating back as early as 2015 and as recent as 2021. Now sure, all these devices are pretty great even by today’s standards… but there’s definitely room for improvement… and we’ve taken the liberty to leave out accessories like connectors and cables. Here are some of the ‘oldest’ Apple products you can still buy today.

Magic Mouse Gen 2 (2015)

It’s been nearly a decade since the infamous Magic Mouse Gen 2 got an update. Okay, maybe that isn’t entirely true because the wireless mouse did get a refresh in 2019 and 2021, but the only thing that materially changed was the introduction of new color variants. Even today, however, the mouse runs on the same internals, houses the same Lightning port, and still charges in a way that continues to baffle users around the globe. It’s speculated that Apple will be giving the mouse a refresh in 2024, although most rumors say that the company only plans on upgrading the charging port to USB-C. If you ask me, there’s a lot more they can do to improve the Magic Mouse’s design…

Magic Trackpad 3 (2015)

The Magic Trackpad 3 too shares this distinction with the Magic Mouse Gen 2. Debuted in 2015, the trackpad has only received color refreshes in upcoming years. However, the distinct difference between the trackpad and the mouse is that there really seems to be no room for improvement as far as this product is concerned. It looks sleek, performs well, and is wireless. It also charges via Lightning, which is something Apple should change moving forward, but at least you don’t need to turn the trackpad upside down while charging it…

Pro Display XDR (2019)

2019 really got overshadowed by the cheesegrater Mac Pro and its incredibly expensive wheels, but alongside them was also announced the Pro Display XDR. Designed to be the most high-end display available for Mac users, the display boasted a 32-inch 6K Retina screen with an ‘astonishing’ 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and an eye-watering $4999 starting price – that’s about as much as one Vision Pro headset and one iPhone 15 Pro Max with some change to spare. Surely the Pro Display XDR isn’t for everyone (Apple has a slightly more affordable Studio Display for most users), which is probably why Apple never gave it an update post-2019. After all, do you really need to upgrade a 32-inch 6K Retina display?! Fun Fact: The cheesegrater Mac Pro actually got an update in June 2023 with the M2 Ultra chip, leaving the Pro Display XDR behind.

AirPods Max (2020)

It became almost certain when Apple acquired Beats by Dre that they had plans of their own to enter the wearable audio market in a big way. The Beats acquisition happened in 2014, and just 2 years later, Apple dropped the first wireless AirPods in 2016. However, it took the company 4 full years to release their first wireless over-ear headsets. The AirPods Max debuted in December of 2020, immediately becoming Apple’s flagship wearable audio device. It had everything – an aluminum design, a woven head strap, a fancy charging case, a rotating crown, and Spatial Audio (one of the first devices to support the feature). In all honesty, Apple doesn’t really NEED to refresh the AirPods Max because feature-for-feature, they’re just as good today as they were 4 years ago. However, there’s always room for improvement – for example, the AirPods Max doesn’t have an Ultra-Wideband chip that makes them easy to track using Apple’s Find My app, the charging case is one of the most absurd designs ever, and hey, we’re still stuck on Lightning when the AirPods Pro have upgraded to USB-C.

AirTag (2021)

Ah, the AirTags, every clutterbrain and stalker’s best friend. Announced in 2021, the AirTag leverages Apple’s Find My network and their Ultra-Wideband chip to really help you track and detect objects with precise accuracy. They run on CR2032 batteries which last around a year and are easy to replace – a big improvement over some tracking devices that have built-in batteries that can’t be removed. However, the AirTags haven’t seen any update since their announcement in 2021. Now here’s the question again – do they need updating? Well, on the feature front, no… they’re pretty good, have anti-stalking features, and are fairly helpful when it comes to tracking everything from bags, to pets, to even vehicles. However, the one major upgrade they need is on the design front. They’re circular and bulky, which makes them difficult to store in wallets, passport covers, and other slim belongings. Heck, I’d like a slim AirTag just so I could strap it to my Apple TV remote which keeps getting lost every third day.

iPad Mini 6th Gen (2021)

The AirTags weren’t the only product to get left behind in 2021 – Apple hasn’t refreshed the iPad Mini in 3 years either, still leaving it with the A15 Bionic chip while the other iPads get their M-series chips. Now it’s entirely possible that Apple’s held the iPad Mini back all these years deliberately – the people who buy the tiny iPad aren’t Apple’s core tablet users. They don’t need power features, they don’t edit movies on their tablet, and they clearly don’t need their tablet to work as a makeshift laptop with a dedicated keyboard folio case. However, the iPad Mini 6th Gen does support the 2nd Gen Apple Pencil and does have a USB-C port that also works for connecting external displays. The iPad Mini, as small as it is, was built to be a mighty little tablet. However, that A15 Bionic chip doesn’t really compare to the M3 chip that Apple’s due to give its latest iPads this year. Could we also see a better camera system on the iPad Mini if it gets refreshed soon? I surely hope so… but up until then, we’re stuck with the model from 2021.

Bonus – Apple Card (2019)

The Apple Card makes it to this list for purely technical reasons, but truth be told, there’s never any need to update a payments card the way you’d update smartphones and tablets every year. Apple announced the card in 2019 in partnership with Goldman Sachs, but as of 2023 November, Goldman Sachs will stop providing banking support for the card, leaving Apple to look for another partner. As far as the card’s design goes, there’s not much you can upgrade – the Apple Card comes machined from solid titanium, making it highly durable, but it’s still susceptible to scratches or discoloration. Maybe color variants??

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Vous le savez déjà parce que je vous le répète depuis des années, mais dans notre ère numérique, protéger sa vie privée en ligne et améliorer son expérience de streaming sont essentiels. Et aujourd’hui on va voir ensemble et en détail comment le faire sur une Apple TV.

En intégrant un réseau privé virtuel (VPN) sur votre smart TV, vous débloquez tout un monde de possibilités tout en assurant un accès sécurisé et illimité au contenu. Dans cet article, je vais creuser un peu les tenants et aboutissants de la configuration d’un VPN sur l’appareil de la pomme, en mettant en lumière ses fonctionnalités, ses avantages, et les meilleures options adaptées pour une intégration transparente. Et si vous n’avez pas de TV Apple ? J’ai déjà publié un article pour Surfshark VPN et n’importe quelle smart TV.

Comprendre les VPNs et Apple TV

Qu’est-ce qu’un VPN et comment ça marche ?

En 2024 je pense que tout le monde (au moins sur mon site) sait ce qu’est un VPN, mais dans le cas contraire je vais juste rappeler qu’il s’agit d’un outil qui permet d’établir une connexion sécurisée et chiffrée entre votre appareil et internet. En faisant transiter votre trafic internet par des serveurs distants, un VPN masque votre adresse IP et chiffre vos données, garantissant ainsi anonymat et confidentialité en ligne. Ce chiffrage assure que vos activités en ligne, que ce soit le streaming, la navigation ou le gaming, restent privées et sécurisées loin des regards indiscrets. Et cela même pour votre fournisseur d’accès (grâce au mode camouflage de Surfshark).

Les fonctionnalités de l’Apple TV

Une Apple TV disposant du tvOS, c’est un peu la machine de streaming révolutionnaire par excellence. Elle proposent une multitude d’options de divertissement, avec non seulement des services de streaming, mais aussi (depuis peu) des applications et des jeux. Par contre si l’Apple TV offre un accès fluide au contenu numérique il faut reconnaitre que sa connectivité internet native manque des fonctionnalités de sécurité robustes, mais aussi du déblocage géographique qu’un VPN peut offrir. En intégrant un VPN avec votre Apple TV, vous améliorez votre expérience de streaming, accédez au contenu géorestreint, et protégez votre vie privée en ligne simultanément. Que demande le peuple ?

Bref la trousse à outils par excellence, d’ailleurs je vous ai déjà détaillé tout cela. Mais pour résumer voilà les avantages d’utiliser un VPN avec Apple TV

• confidentialité améliorée : protégez vos activités en ligne des regards indiscrets et des potentielles violations de données en chiffrant votre trafic internet.
• Déblocage géographique : accédez au contenu restreint par région et contournez les restrictions de censure facilement, ce qui vous permet en plus de profiter d’une gamme plus large d’options de streaming (catalogues d’autres pays … par exemple le catalogue Netflix).
• Sécurité renforcée : protégez vos informations sensibles des hackers et des menaces en ligne en chiffrant vos données et en masquant votre adresse IP.
• Streaming optimisé : surmontez la limitation de vitesse imposée par votre fournisseur d’accès internet et profitez d’un streaming sans tampon de vos contenus préférés, garantissant une expérience de visionnage aux petits oignons

La possibilité de combiner les 2 est encore toute chaude donc toutes les fonctionnalités classiques du VPN ne sont pas encore intégrées : c’est le cas par exemple de la fonction Cleanweb (ça aussi je vous en ai déjà parlé), du MultiHop dynamique ou encore de l’IP fixe. Ces options devraient apparaitre dans un futur plus ou moins proche, en tous cas on peut l’espérer. Et je vous en reparlerai si c’est le cas.

Avez-vous besoin d’un VPN pour votre Apple TV ?

Si vous vous demandez s’il est obligatoire d’utiliser un VPN … la réponse est non. Je ne vous regarderai pas avec moins de bienveillance (encore que …). Mais si ce n’est pas une nécessité absolue pour utiliser Apple TV, il offre quand même de sacrés avantages qui améliorent votre expérience de streaming. Surtout si vous accordez de l’importance à la confidentialité, à la sécurité, ou à l’accès à une gamme plus large de contenu. Et encore plus si vous n’êtes pas trop égoïste et que vous pensez à protéger le reste de votre famille.

Parce que je vous rappelle quand même sur Surfshark VPN supporte un nombre de connexions … illimitées et simultanées. Ce qui reste un des gros points forts de l’outil VPN du requin.

Comment configurer un VPN ?

Voilà le moment que vous attendiez tous, mettre les mains dans le cambouis ! Configurer un VPN sur votre Apple TV peut se faire de plusieurs moyens, chacun adapté à votre configuration matérielle. On va creuser le processus étape par étape, et comme vous allez le voir il n’y a vraiment rien de bien compliqué.

Si vous disposez d’une Apple TV HD ou un modèle 4K (pour les 3 premières générations, voir plus bas) : vous allez commencer par installer l’appli Surfshark sur votre appareil depuis l’App Store (Captain Obvious est parmi nous). Pour ouvrir l’appli, vous pouvez utiliser votre adresse mail habituelle ou directement votre compte Apple. Et pour la version mobile, il suffit de scanner le QR Code qui apparaitra sur l’écran. Jusque là même Mme Michu est encore dans le game.

Ensuite ? Rien, c’est fini. Ce n’est pas une démarche digne de la NASA, c’est ultra simple comme sur n’importe quel autre appareil et c’est fait exprès. Vous allez simplement vous connecter à des serveurs en choisissant un pays en fonction du catalogue de votre plateforme de streaming, du pays le plus proche, etc.

Éventuellement si vous avez des soucis de connexions, il faudra passer par les paramètres de votre Apple TV (Paramètres > Réseau > Détails de connexion > Supprimer VPN) et retenter la connexion. Et si vraiment vous avez du mal et que vous préférez voir de vos yeux comment ça marche, l’équipe a mis en place une vidéo YouTube dans laquelle on apprend que le protocole par défaut est Wireguard (bon choix).

Et si, comme je le mentionnais plus haut, vous disposez d’une télévision Apple des 3 premières générations ? Pas de panique. Elles ne supportent pas l’installation d’applis, mais il est toujours possible de passer par la fonction Smart DNS ou passer par un routeur.

Configurer un VPN sur votre routeur

1. Accédez à la page des paramètres de votre routeur et localisez la section VPN.
2. Entrez les identifiants VPN fournis par votre fournisseur de VPN.
3. Enregistrez les paramètres et redémarrez votre routeur pour appliquer les modifications.
4. Connectez votre Apple TV au réseau de routeur activé par VPN.

Configurer un routeur virtuel avec un VPN

1. Installez un client VPN sur votre ordinateur portable ou de bureau.
2. Configurez un routeur virtuel en utilisant les paramètres intégrés de votre appareil.
3. Connectez le routeur virtuel à votre serveur VPN.
4. Connectez votre Apple TV au réseau du routeur virtuel.

Configurer Smart DNS sur votre Apple TV

1. Accédez au menu Paramètres sur votre Apple TV.
2. Sélectionnez « Réseau » puis choisissez votre réseau Wi-Fi.
3. Entrez les adresses DNS fournies par votre fournisseur de VPN.
4. Enregistrez les paramètres et redémarrez votre Apple TV pour appliquer les modifications.

Comment choisir le meilleur VPN ?

Lors du choix d’un VPN pour Apple TV, prenez en compte les facteurs suivants :

• Compatibilité : assurez-vous de la compatibilité avec les appareils Apple TV pour une intégration sans faille.
• Vitesse et performance : optez pour un VPN avec des serveurs rapides et une latence minimale pour améliorer votre expérience de streaming. De ce côté Surfshark a frappé fort en passant la majorité de son parc de serveurs de 1Gb/s à 10 Gb/s ces derniers mois.
• Couverture serveur : choisissez un fournisseur de VPN avec un vaste réseau de serveurs pour des capacités de déblocage géographique optimales. Ce qui vous permettra d’accéder au contenu du monde entier, mais aussi d’avoir un temps de réponse plus rapide. Surfshark c’est 3200+ serveurs dans 100+ pays.
• Fonctionnalités de sécurité : les protocoles de chiffrement doivent être solides et reconnus (AES 256, ChaCha20, Wireguard, OpenDNS …), bouton kill switch, split tunneling, protection contre les fuites DNS sont des incontournables aujourd’hui.

Même si la plupart des fournisseurs de VPN offrent un support pour divers appareils, y compris Apple TV, c’est toujours mieux d’aller vérifier précisément si c’est vraiment le cas. Recherchez un VPN qui mentionne explicitement la compatibilité avec les appareils Apple cela vous garantira que vous n’allez pas vous retrouver dans la mouise à devoir bidouiller des solutions annexes ou demander un remboursement. Juste histoire de ne pas avoir de mauvaise surprise, on se prend déjà assez la tête ailleurs. Même si la plupart des outils proposent un remboursement sous 30 jours, vous savez comment ça se passe hein … y’a jamais de soucis pour que l’argent arrive chez eux, par contre pour le retour c’est pas toujours aussi simple. Au moins Surfshark est clair de ce côté, son outil est adapté.

Les meilleurs VPNs pour Apple TV

Alors, comme vous le savez je suis un utilisateur comblé avec Surfshark depuis plusieurs années, qui me convient très bien au quotidien avec très peu de lenteurs, etc. Mais on ne va pas se mettre des oeillères non plus et d’autres VPN font plutôt bien le taf de ce que j’en sais (mais eux sans avoir testé de manière concrète). Un petit tour rapide de quelques outils que je connais en mode bullet points (à prononcer en bon français, boulettes pwoiiiin) :

Surfshark VPN

• Avantages : connexions simultanées illimitées, fonctionnalités de sécurité robustes, et serveurs optimisés pour le streaming.
• Compatibilité : compatible avec les appareils Apple TV, intégration transparente, capacités de streaming améliorées, bibliothèques de contenu du monde entier …

NordVPN

• Avantages : vaste réseau de serveurs, serveurs dédiés au streaming, et protocoles de sécurité de premier ordre.
• Compatibilité : compatible avec les appareils Apple TV, accès illimité aux bibliothèques de contenu du monde entier.

ExpressVPN

• Avantages : serveurs ultra-rapides, interface conviviale, et excellent support client.
• Compatibilité : compatible avec les appareils Apple TV, streaming optimisé et des fonctionnalités de sécurité améliorées.

Et du côté des VPN gratuits ?

Vous connaissez déjà mon avis sur le sujet, oui il existe des bouses options de VPN gratuites. Le souci c’est qu’elles présentent souvent des limitations comme des quotas de données, des vitesses plus lentes, moins de serveurs et c’est blindé de pubs. Et, comme si ça ne suffisait pas, il n’y a pas non plus de niveau de sécurité minimal si vous faites attention à vos données. De plus il y a de très fortes chances que la plupart d’entre eux revendent vos données à divers organismes (il faut bien manger ma bonne dame). Si vous avez déjà essayé d’utiliser un VPN gratuit … vous savez que ça fait aussi mal que de marcher sur des tessons de bouteilles. 

Pour des performances et une sécurité optimales, investir dans un service VPN payant réputé n’est pas un luxe. Performances fiables et stables, des fonctionnalités de sécurité robustes … rien de mieux pour diminuer sa dose de stress.

Surtout au prix actuel qui reste vraiment abordable depuis plusieurs années. On parle de moins de 2.75€/mois TTC avec l’abonnement 2 ans et 2 mois. C’est vraiment pas cher si vous avez 4 ou 5 machines à protéger ou que vous avez de la famille. Et du côté du paiement, Surfshark est plutôt flexible, vous pouvez payer d’un tas de manières différentes : PayPal, carte bancaire ou de débit, Google ou Amazon Pay, et même en cryptomonnaies (l’occasion d’enfin faire quelque chose de vos Ripple ou Cardano … haha). Toujours avec la garantie de 30 jours satisfait ou remboursé.

Je n’en ai pas parlé aujourd’hui parce que c’est déjà pas mal long, mais vous pouvez aussi ajouter diverses options à votre VPN si vous voulez une protection plus complète. Surfshark One (avec son antivirus, son système d’alerte, etc.) ou la version Plus (qui intègre le service Incogni) sont aussi à votre disposition pour quelques euros de plus.

Découvrir le VPN de Surfshark !

Tech giants weigh in on how they try to mitigate the effects of generative AI on power and water resources.

Apple has a knack for igniting curiosity with its creative event teasers. This year, they’ve captivated us with an image of a hand holding an Apple Pencil, set against a backdrop shaped by an imaginative Apple logo, which has led to widespread speculation about potential iPad updates. I, along with other members of the media, was invited to tune into Apple’s “special event” on May 7th at 7 AM PST. We’re keen to see if products like the 2021 iPad Mini and the 2015 Magic Trackpad 3, still on the market and recently spotlighted by my colleague, will receive updates. The event, intriguingly named “Let Loose,” promises to possibly reveal these changes, all under the iconic Apple logo that creatively hints at what’s to come.

Designer: Apple

I’m betting that new iPad models being announced at the event will sport a larger 13-inch display while maintaining the sleek size and form factor we’re used to. The Pro model could really impress with a larger OLED screen, especially if they shift the front-facing camera to a horizontal layout. While we’re on the topic of design, I’m hoping for a stronger yet lighter build using titanium, and it wouldn’t hurt to slim down the thickness by 25% while upping the battery life. On the performance front, these new iPads are expected to be powered by the M3 chipset.

I really like the current Apple Pencil, but it wouldn’t hurt for Apple to give us something even more eye-catching. As for the Magic Keyboard, the design is great, but the first row of keys tends to get blocked by the iPad, and the trackpad feels too cramped for comfort. Thinking back to my titanium wish list, wouldn’t it be wild if Apple used titanium in a redesigned Magic Keyboard? That would definitely lighten the load when paired up. But coming back to reality, an aluminum build with a redesigned key layout and a larger trackpad would be more than welcome. And let’s not forget about giving the new iPad Pro some MagSafe compatibility. Just think of the endless accessories that could turn it into a dream machine for creatives and professionals alike.

Apple could potentially make subtle upgrades to the iPad Air and iPad mini or even discontinue the latter. One speculation is a larger 12.9-inch size iPad Air in addition to the 11-inch model. On the peripheral side, it’s unlikely that Apple will update the other products on Sarang’s list.

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Vous connaissez OpenELM ? Non, normal, ça vient de sortir. Et c’est une famille de modèles IA open-source made in Apple conçus pour tourner directement sur vos appareils, sans passer par le cloud. En gros, c’est de l’IA maison dans nos iPhone, iPad et Mac…etc.

OpenELM combine plusieurs modèles de langage naturel (LLMs) utilisant des algorithmes évolutionnistes qui exploitent les principes techniques suivants :

1. Layer-wise scaling strategy : Cette stratégie consiste à allouer les paramètres dans les couches d’un modèle transformeur pour améliorer l’exactitude. Les modèles sont pré-alourés avec un budget de paramètres de 270 millions, 450 millions, 1,1 milliard et 3 milliards.
2. Pré-entraînement : Les modèles ont été pré-entraînés à l’aide d’une combinaison de datasets, incluant une sous-ensemble de Dolma v1.6, RefinedWeb, deduplicated PILE et une sous-ensemble de RedPajama. Ce dataset contient environ 1,8 trillion de tokens.
3. Evolutionary algorithms : Les algorithmes évolutionnistes sont utilisés pour combiner les modèles LLM et améliorer l’exactitude. Cela permet d’exploiter les forces combinées des modèles pré-alourés et d’améliorer leur précision.

Alors évidemment, Apple arrive un peu après la bataille dans l’IA, pendant que Microsoft et Google déboulent à fond la caisse. Mais bon, mieux vaut tard que jamais, et puis ils compensent avec du lourd, soit 8 modèles OpenELM au total, dont 4 pré-entraînés avec CoreNet et 4 fine-tunés. Et avec leur stratégie de scaling par couche ça optimise à fond l’allocation des paramètres.

Allez, je traduits… En gros, ça veut dire qu’ils sont hyper efficaces et précis. Prenez le modèle à 1 milliard de paramètres et bien bah il explose un modèle équivalent comme OLMo de 2,36% en précision, avec 2 fois moins de tokens en pré-entraînement. Et ce qui est top, c’est qu’Apple balance tout : code, logs d’entraînement, configuration…etc et pas juste le modèle final. Et vu qu’ils utilisent des datasets publics, c’est top en matière de transparence et vérification des biais.

En tout cas, une chose est sûre, avec OpenELM, Apple nous prouve qu’ils sont dans la course, et qu’ils comptent bien mettre le paquet sur l’IA

Et Merci à Letsar pour l’info, c’est lui qui m’a mis la puce à l’oreille sur OpenELM. Tu gères !

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The enterprise plan seeks to fill a need for generative AI tools for small and medium businesses. Plus, a Claude app is now on iOS.

Hot on the heels of the new Beats Solo 4 headphones and Solo Buds earbuds, eagle-eyed fans spotted F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo and basketball star LeBron James carrying what appears to be a brand new Beats Pill speaker. This has ignited speculation about a potential revival of the popular portable speaker line, discontinued in early 2022.

The original Beats Pill, launched in 2012, quickly gained a loyal following for its compact size, bold design, and surprisingly good sound quality. After Apple acquired Beats in 2014, they introduced the slightly larger Pill+ in 2015, addressing some sound quality concerns and adding a Lightning port for charging (likely to be replaced with USB-C in the new iteration).

These celebrity sightings with the new Pill come across as a calculated marketing strategy, similar to how the Beats Pill gained traction in the past. The new Beats Pill maintains the familiar pill-shaped design of its predecessors, measuring roughly 8 inches long and 2.5 inches wide. It retains the clean look with just the Beats logo adorning the front grille. A continuous rubberized strip separates the front and back speaker grilles, and rubber feet on the bottom keep it from rolling around.

For reference, the discontinued Pill+ earned praise for its significantly improved sound quality thanks to an internal redesign. It also sported a Lightning port for charging, which will likely be swapped for USB-C in this new iteration. The Pill+ offered a respectable battery life of 12 hours. While details remain scarce, the leaked images show a design that stays true to the classic Beats Pill silhouette. A lanyard attachment hints at portability remaining a key feature.

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We are still living with the iPhone 15 and its variants; the era of the iPhone 16 is further away from now. As known, it’s customary of Apple to drop its new seedlings (iPhone variants, if you like) in September every year and it looks like there is nothing unusual this year as well. Like every other year in the past, since Steve Jobs revealed the first iPhone – feels like it was a century ago – iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro variants will arrive with new features.

A lot of them are leaking in bits and will continue to do so until the launch date. Irrespective of that, we will continue to have our own wishlists: long battery performance… please, elaborate AI integration into the iOS, and perhaps smaller screen real estate…hmm! When everyone else is putting their money on predicting the possible large display sizes of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, the Phone Industry is taking an ‘S’ route: A concept of an iPhone 16S that looks to take design cues from the Rabbit R1.

Designer: Phone Industry

For reference, the Rabbit R1 isn’t a typical gadget, and so is not its design. The boxy little AI device is designed to learn from your commands and do more than what the average smartphone can do. That is until the recent debacle of reviews that are showing that the real-world evolution of the Rabbit is far from its advocated details. Anyhow, this is not about what the Rabbit R1 does, it’s about the identical-looking (minus the hold bars on the top and bottom) iPhone 16S concept because the best AI device you can have in your pocket – in the foreseeable future is a phone!

Perhaps then the form factor of the concept phone in question may be stolen from the Rabbit R1, it does have some interesting ideas reliving its iPhone 16 identity (as the rumors hold it for now). The iPhone 16S is taking the expected Capture Button idea from the forthcoming iPhone deals, to give us a pocket camera-like physical clicking button from the yesteryears.

So, the hypothetical capture button on the opposite side of the iPhone 15 Pro like the Action Button, gives this iPhone a more camera-like feel. While Apple is considering on reworking the camera array in the upcoming iPhone 16 lineup, this concept sticks to the S series iPhone basics and uses just one – obviously multi-capability – camera in the rear. The highlight for me – besides the square form factor – of the iPhone 16S concept is its all-metal body and an interesting pattern around the Apple logo on the back. What do you think?

 

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Hold onto your hats, folks, because Apple’s “Let Loose” event on May 7 is shaping up to be a blockbuster! Following a history of groundbreaking innovations, Apple’s upcoming event promises to introduce the next chapter in the iPad saga with potentially game-changing new models. We’ve snagged some insider info from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, and it looks like Apple is ready to roll out not just one or two but four new iPad models, with a surprise fifth possibly in the mix. From sleek designs to powerful chips, Apple’s gearing up to impress us all.

Designer: Apple

As someone who’s still using a maxed-out M1 12.9-inch iPad Pro with 1TB of storage and WiFi + Cellular connectivity, I’m eagerly waiting on the next new iPad Pro. Let’s dive into the details of each model, highlighting their unique selling points and discussing who might benefit most from an upgrade.

iPad (ninth generation)

• Unique Selling Point: This model continues to feature the classic physical home button, appealing to users who prefer traditional navigation. It’s a familiar design with reliable performance.
• Upgrade Advice: Ideal for those using older iPad models who need a dependable device for everyday tasks like web surfing, streaming, and light productivity, without the complexity or cost of more advanced models.

iPad (10th generation)

• Unique Selling Point: Introduces a sleek, button-less design with a larger 10.9-inch screen, enhancing user interaction and visual engagement.
• Performance Leap: A significant upgrade in display and user interface makes it perfect for those who enjoy media consumption and need a bit more space for productivity apps.
• Upgrade Advice: This is great for users upgrading from older non-Pro models who prefer a more modern look and improved performance without stepping up to the Pro level.

iPad mini (sixth generation)

• Unique Selling Point: Despite its small size, the iPad mini does not compromise on performance, offering robust capabilities in a compact package that is easy to carry.
• Upgrade Advice: This model is ideal for those who travel frequently or need a powerful, portable device that can handle tasks on the go without the bulk of larger tablets.

iPad Air (11-inch and 12.9-inch models)

• Unique Selling Point: Now equipped with the M2 chip, these models bring near-pro performance at a more accessible price point. The design is expected to be sleek, inheriting the advanced aesthetics of previous iPad Pros.
• Upgrade Advice: This is a smart choice for those seeking a larger iPad that focuses less on cutting-edge technology but still offers substantial performance. It’s perfect for users like me who need a versatile device that bridges the gap between a conventional iPad and the high-end Pro model.

iPad Pro (11-inch and 12.9-inch models)

• Unique Selling Point: The new iPad Pro models, set to feature the cutting-edge M4 chip, are poised to be the most powerful iPads yet. They are designed to handle extremely demanding applications and multitasking with ease.
• Anticipated Features: Upgrades like OLED displays are expected to provide unmatched visual quality, making these models a top choice for professionals in creative fields. Additionally, I would speculate that an advanced optics camera system, similar to the iPhone 15 Pro, might be included, with capabilities to capture immersive videos that could synergize with devices like the Vision Pro.
• Personal Insight: As a power user who is always chasing the next big thing, I’m particularly excited about the new iPad Pro. Given its anticipated capabilities, it could potentially replace my laptop for on-the-go tasks, offering a more convenient option for portability compared to carrying a MacBook Air.

Strategic Redesign and Market Impact

The potential repurposing of the current iPad Pro chassis for the new iPad Air models is especially interesting, suggesting a significant redesign of the iPad Pro line. This could mean even more advanced features are on the way:

• OLED Displays: Set to enhance visual quality to new levels.
• Advanced Input and Connectivity Options: Improved Apple Pencils and additional connectivity ports are likely to make these devices more versatile and functional.
• Cutting-Edge Design Innovations: Expect sleeker designs with slimmer bezels and potentially new size options.

Additional Considerations when deciding whether to upgrade:

• Budget: Consider the cost-effectiveness based on the new features offered.
• Compatibility: Verify whether existing accessories will be compatible with the new models.
• Longevity: Investing in a newer model ensures longer support and updates from Apple, providing better long-term value.

As anticipation builds for the official announcements at the “Let Loose” event, the excitement highlights Apple’s ongoing innovation and leadership in the tech industry. Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting unveiling of Apple’s newest creations!

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Powered by the M4 Apple silicon, Apple’s latest iPad Pro delivers a dramatic leap in device capabilities and efficiency. The chip, developed with advanced 3-nanometer technology, balances power consumption and performance, which is critical for the tablet’s innovative features. The enhanced energy efficiency supports the new Ultra Retina XDR display, offering improved brightness and color vibrancy. The design of the iPad Pro has also been refined to be thinner and lighter, making it highly portable yet durable due to its 100% recycled aluminum construction. The combination of advanced processing power and state-of-the-art display technology sets new standards in the mobile device industry.

Designer: Apple

Apple’s M4 Chip Revolutionizes the New iPad Pro

The impressive features of the new iPad Pro hinge on Apple’s latest M4 chip. This next-generation technology enables the device’s ultra-thin design and outstanding display features. Far from a minor update, the M4 chip is a transformative element that significantly enhances performance and efficiency.

Built using second-generation 3-nanometer technology, the M4 chip is impressively efficient, aligning perfectly with the sleek and lightweight design of the new iPad Pro. Its advanced silicon architecture achieves high-performance levels with significantly reduced power consumption. Apple asserts that its new chip produces the same output as the previous M2 chip but uses only half the power. Additionally, it matches the performance of modern PC chips while consuming just a quarter of the power.

The M4 chip’s integration with the iPad Pro’s Ultra Retina XDR display is central to its impact. The chip’s new display engine revolutionizes the tablet’s visual output with precise detail, vibrant color, and dynamic brightness levels, setting a new mobile display standard. It also significantly improves processing power, featuring up to four performance cores and six efficiency cores, further enhanced by next-generation machine learning accelerators. These advances result in up to 1.5 times faster CPU performance than the M2 and up to four times faster performance in professional rendering applications like Octane.

Moreover, the M4 introduces sophisticated GPU capabilities not previously seen on iPads, including Dynamic Caching, hardware-accelerated mesh shading, and ray tracing. These features enhance both graphic rendering and efficiency, making complex visual tasks smoother and more responsive. The chip’s advanced Media Engine supports AV1 decoding, optimizing power efficiency for high-resolution video streaming, which benefits both media consumption and professional creative workflows.

Through these innovations, the M4 chip does more than just support the iPad Pro’s performance. It actively enhances it, making the device’s cutting-edge design and capabilities possible. Therefore, the M4 chip is not just a part of the new iPad Pro—it’s the very foundation that redefines what a mobile device can do.

Revolutionary Dual OLED Technology and Nano-Texture Glass: A Visual Feast

The new iPad Pro boasts the cutting-edge Ultra Retina XDR display, setting new benchmarks for visual quality with its advanced tablet display technology. This display uses tandem OLED technology, where two OLED panels are stacked, doubling the light output, enhancing brightness, and extending the display’s lifespan by reducing the strain on each panel. It achieves a remarkable full-screen brightness of 1000 nits, peaking at 1600 nits for HDR content, ensuring exceptional clarity and detailed visibility in various lighting conditions.

This setup enhances luminosity and allows for sub-millisecond adjustments in color and luminance, significantly improving the precision of HDR and the overall viewing experience. The display’s wide color range and swift response rates offer vibrant, lifelike colors and fluid motion, perfect for professional graphic work and entertainment. For professionals, particularly those working outdoors or in brightly lit conditions, the iPad Pro offers a nano-texture glass option. This feature, etched at the nanometer scale, significantly reduces glare while maintaining excellent image quality and contrast, which is essential for high-end, color-managed workflows.

The pairing of Apple’s M4 chip with the Ultra Retina XDR display is a crucial enhancement. It supports this advanced display technology with a new engine that fine-tunes color and brightness. This harmony between the chip’s capabilities and the display’s advanced technology not only heightens the user experience but also pushes the limits of mobile display technology. This makes the iPad Pro an indispensable tool for professionals and a top-tier device for general users seeking the very best in display performance.

Thinner, Lighter iPad Pro Redefines Portability with Advanced Materials and Optimized Camera Placement

The new iPad Pro excels in performance and display while also showcasing significant advancements in hardware design, enhancing both portability and functionality. Here’s an overview of the redesigned iPad Pro:

The latest models emphasize lightweight and slim profiles. The 11-inch iPad Pro is incredibly compact and light, weighing in at .98 pounds, making it an ideal companion for productivity and entertainment on the go. The 13-inch variant, despite its larger screen, maintains a surprisingly thin and light structure, weighing only 1.28 pounds. This makes it easier to carry, whether commuting or traveling.

Both models set new records in terms of slimness within Apple’s product lineup. The 11-inch version is only 5.3 mm deep, and the 13-inch model is even slimmer at 5.1 mm. This sleek form is achieved without compromising the device’s strength and durability, thanks to its construction from 100% recycled aluminum. This not only strengthens the iPad Pro but also underscores Apple’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

The new iPad Pro models really step up the game with their cool design and practical features. They’re pushing what’s possible with tablets and even thinking about the environment. It’s a bit of a letdown that they skipped MagSafe this time around, but when you think about the tablet’s design, it kind of makes sense. All in all, these iPads keep Apple at the cutting edge, perfect for pros and tech lovers who want top-notch performance and easy-to-carry tech.

Enhanced iPad Pro Cameras: Superior Photo Quality and Smarter Video Calls

The camera capabilities of the latest Pro tablet from Apple have substantially improved. Furnished with studio-grade microphones for crystal-clear audio, the device amplifies both photography and video editing experiences. The Pro tablet’s 12MP rear camera seizes vibrant Smart HDR images and videos, presenting richer colors and more precise details, even in dim lighting. Besides, the innovative adaptive True Tone flash enhances document scanning. It employs AI to identify documents, automatically capturing several photos to remove shadows and flawlessly merging them for a pristine scan.

Turning to selfies and video calls, the front-facing TrueDepth camera now adopts a landscape orientation, optimizing the video call experience with the Ultra Wide 12MP camera and Center Stage technology. This setup ensures you remain in the frame effortlessly, even when moving, which is particularly beneficial when using accessories like the Magic Keyboard or simply holding the iPad. These intelligent enhancements significantly boost the versatility of the iPad Pro’s camera system.

I’m genuinely impressed with the new iPad Pro, especially with all the advanced features packed into it. Since I’m still using the iPad Pro M1, this new model seems like a delightful and worthwhile upgrade. The enhancements, from the M4 chip’s power efficiency to the stunning Ultra Retina XDR display with its dual OLED technology and nano-texture glass, all signal a major leap forward in design and functionality. Plus, the iPad’s sleeker, lighter build and the revamped camera system really speak to how much thought Apple has put into this iteration. We’re excited and anxious to get our hands on it and give it a thorough review. This could very well set a new standard for what we expect from tablets in terms of performance and portability. Moreover, the 13-inch model appears to be a potential laptop replacement, especially considering I’ve been contemplating getting a MacBook Air. This iPad Pro might just be the powerful, portable solution I’ve been looking for. The 11-inch model starts at $999, and the 13-inch model begins at $1,299. You can pre-order today, with availability starting on May 15, 2024.

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