Apple's new iPad Pro 2024 is out, and it's beautiful, thin, powerful...but if you look very closely, you'll notice that some features are missing. Even a couple of pretty big ones.
We're not just talking about our wish list (yes, I'd very much like to see more USB-C ports). No, there are some features and options that were there in the 2022 iPad Pro but were taken away from the new one. Let's dive in.
SEE ALSO:iPad Pro 2024 hands-on: How the new 'nano-texture glass' looks next to one without it
New iPad Pro on the left, old iPad Pro on the right. Credit: AppleThis is a pretty big one, and an unusual move for Apple. The 2022 iPad Pro came with dual cameras on the back — a 12-megapixel wide camera, and a 10-megapixel ultra-wide camera. On the 2024 version of the iPad Pro, the ultra-wide camera is gone.
We suspect that the ultra-wide camera wasn't utilized very much, and most people probably won't notice that it's gone. But it does feel like a (pretty big) downgrade. Hey, at least owners of the old iPad Pro can brag about their device being better than the new one in this regard!
SEE ALSO:12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro (2022) review: Powerful, but still just a tabletThere's no physical SIM slot on the Cellular version of the new iPad Pro, only an eSIM. Again, most users won't have a problem with this one, and it's probably one of the cuts Apple had to do to make the new iPad Pro the thinnest iPad ever, but if you do need a physical SIM slot, it's a bummer.
We're not sure if it'll make much of a difference, but the new iPad Pro has one mic less than the old one.Credit: AppleYes, the 2024 iPad Pro has only four "studio-quality microphones," whereas the 2022 had five. Another thing I'll constantly mention while proudly showing off my old iPad Pro.
"Hear that crystal quality audio? That's the fifth mic doing the work."
This one has to do with saving the environment: You don't get an Apple logo sticker with the new iPad Pro. Getting an Apple sticker you can stick on the back of your car and thus show off your nerdiness to the world is a long-standing Apple tradition, though, and we're a bit sad to see it go.
There's no two ways about it: The new, Ultra Retina XDR OLED display on the iPad Pro 2024 appears to be a massive improvement on the last version's display, and perhaps even any display on a portable device out there.
There's one thing that irks us, though. The new display has ProMotion tech allowing for adaptive refresh rates from 10Hz to 120Hz, but unlike the iPhone 15 Pro, it doesn't have an Always On display option. Personally, I find Always On on my phone too distracting, but the option might be nice to have on the iPad Pro's large display, perhaps for displaying calendar, weather, and other glanceable information. In any case, you can't have it, because the option just isn't there. Maybe next time.
If you want a thin and light keyboard for your iPad Pro 2024, you'll have to look elsewhere.Credit: AppleThe new iPad Pro got a new Magic Keyboard, but it lost Apple's other keyboard option: Smart Keyboard Folio. Per Apple's spec sheet, the new iPad isn't compatible with the old Smart Keyboard Folio, and the company didn't launch a new one so...tough luck.
This one stings even harder given how thin and light the iPad Pro 2024 is. It would make sense to have a super-thin and super-light portable keyboard to match, but Apple only offers the fairly bulky Magic Keyboard. Fortunately, there will probably be plenty of third-party keyboards for the iPad Pro soon.
The 2024 iPad Pro's now available for preorder. But it's not the only new Apple tablet leaving out features — here's what's missing from the iPad Air 2024.
TopicsiPad
(责任编辑：綜合)
Richard Branson 'thought he was going to die' in bike accident
Best smart Thermostat deal: Get a refurbished Amazon smart thermostat for just $29.99
NYT's The Mini crossword answers for November 15Best smart Thermostat deal: Get a refurbished Amazon smart thermostat for just $29.99
Make money or go to Stanford? Katie Ledecky is left with an unfair choice.Katy Perry talks 'Rise,' her next batch of songs, and how to survive Twitter
Katy Perry recently surpassed 90 million followers on Twitter, making her the person with the most f
...[详细]GoPro Hero 12 Black deal: Get the GoPro Hero 12 Black bundle for $349.99
SAVE $100:As of Nov. 22, you can score a GoPro Hero 12 Black accessories bundle for $349.99 at Amazo
...[详细]Asus ROG Ally deal: Save $80 at Best Buy
SAVE $80: Today, Nov. 6., the Aus ROG Ally handheld gaming system is on sale for $619.99 in an early
...[详细]ChatGPT's 'make it more' is a new trend that takes images to their absolute limit
A recent conversation during Mashable's morning video call meeting revolved around water bottles, wi
...[详细]Pokémon Go is so big that it has its own VR porn parody now
Behind every great entertainment property there's a cheekily named porn parody. Super Hornio Bros. G
...[详细]Wisconsin vs. U of A basketball livestreams: Game time, streaming deals, and more
Wondering how to watch college basketball this season? Here are your best options:Most affordableSli
...[详细]'The Crown' Season 6, Part 2 review: A slow, sullen march to the end
After six seasons covering decades of Queen Elizabeth II's reign from the 1940s to early 2000s, The
...[详细]Best Airpods Pro deal: $169 at Walmart — their best price ever
UPDATE: Nov. 23, 2023, 6:10 p.m. EST This story has been updated to include more Apple deals live as
...[详细]Hiddleswift finally followed each other on Instagram after 3 excruciating days
On Aug. 13, 1961, Germany began construction of the Berlin Wall, perhaps the greatest symbol of the
...[详细]The best video game remakes of 2023
What's old is new again, always.But even in an industry that has become gluttonous for remakes and r
...[详细]Felix the cat just raised £5000 for charity because she's the hero we all need
Wisconsin vs. U of A basketball livestreams: Game time, streaming deals, and more