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November 3, 2015
The iPad Pro and Apple TV: Actively Transforming Your Digital Life | APPLE
Apple
Two New-Generation Smart Devices Await Release
Focus on iPad Pro and Apple TV: Transforming Business and Life (1)
In September 2015, Apple held a special event in San Francisco, USA, to unveil new products, announcing the iPhone 6s and a range of other devices. Among them, the "iPad Pro" and the new-generation "Apple TV" stand out as devices poised to offer new value to our digital lives.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
iPad Pro: Your Gateway to Creativity
The iPad Pro, a large-screen addition to the iPad family, features a 12.9-inch Retina display with 5.6 million pixels, the largest ever for an iOS device. Its expansive screen and stunning clarity invite users into a world of creativity, far surpassing previous iPads.
Equipped with the latest iOS 9, which includes assistance features that predict the next action to improve usability, it houses a 64-bit A9X chip comparable to a laptop. Graphics performance has been significantly enhanced, delivering up to double the performance of previous models.
In addition to its powerful graphics capabilities, which enable 4K video editing, it features speakers in all four corners, dramatically boosting audio volume.
Furthermore, it boasts a battery that lasts for approximately 10 hours of continuous use, enhancing its reliability as a business device.
Also announced were the separately sold Apple Pencil, developed specifically for the iPad Pro, and the Smart Keyboard. The Apple Pencil offers a smooth writing experience for all touch operations, from creating illustrations to quick note-taking.
Moreover, using the specially designed Smart Keyboard appears to enable a more efficient work style.
iPad Pro
Release Date: Scheduled for November 2015
Colors: Space Gray, Gold, Silver
Dimensions: Approx. H305.7 × W220.6 × D6.9 mm
Weight: Approx. 713g (Wi-Fi model), Approx. 723g (Wi-Fi + Cellular model)
Screen Size: 12.9-inch (2732 × 2048 ppi Retina display)
Chip: 64-bit A9X chip
Storage Capacity: 32GB, 128GB (128GB only for Wi-Fi + Cellular model)
Camera: 8-megapixel iSight camera
Page02.Apple TV: Enjoy Diverse Home Entertainment
Apple
Two New-Generation Smart Devices Await Release
Focus on iPad Pro and Apple TV: Transforming Business and Life (2)
Apple TV: Enjoy Diverse Home Entertainment
The fourth-generation Apple TV, a long-awaited new model, comes with a pre-installed App Store app. Its new remote control features a scrollable surface and touch controls, offering intuitive usability.
This fourth-generation Apple TV runs on the new tvOS operating system, evolving into a device with expanded functionality through apps. As various dedicated apps are developed, it promises to be a smart device that transforms home entertainment into a seamless and enjoyable experience, whether for gaming or utilizing utility apps.
Another significant highlight is its compatibility with Siri, the voice recognition feature found on iPhones and other devices. With Siri, you can simply ask, "Find popular cartoons for kids" or "Find the funniest movie from the 1980s," and it will select titles that match your criteria.
Apple TV
Release Date: Scheduled for October 2015
Dimensions: Approx. W98mm × H35 × D98mm (main unit)
Weight: Approx. 425g (main unit)
Chip: Apple dual-core A8 chip
Audio Output: Dolby Digital 7.1 compatible
Video Output: 1080p (Full HD)
Included: Siri Remote
The iPad Pro is scheduled for release in November. In the US, the 32GB Wi-Fi model will be priced at $799 (approximately ¥96,400), and the 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular model at $1,079 (approximately ¥130,000).
Meanwhile, the Apple TV is set to launch in October, with the 32GB model priced at $149 (approximately ¥18,000) and the 64GB model at $199 (approximately ¥24,000). While pricing for Japan has not yet been announced, release is anticipated to be around the same time as the US.
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