Previously, we reported that current iPads that are not powered by the M1 SoC will not be getting the ‘Stage Manager’ feature in iPadOS 16 due to certain limitations. However, recently a delve into the OS code on older iPads show that the feature can actually be turned on internally but it is disabled by Apple.

Apple has made its iPad lineup one step closer into becoming a full-fledged computer replacement with iPadOS 16 with features such as Stage Manager that allows for next-level multitasking on a tablet. Well, the next iPad Pro lineup may make those multitasking tasks even smoother as they are touted to be powered by the latest Apple Silicone, the M2 SoC.

The recently held WWDC 2022 event by Apple introduced a lot of new features and improvements for iPhones and iPads via iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 respectively. For the latter, among the most notable addition has got to be the ‘Stage Manager’ feature which allows users to resize apps into overlapping windows, a feature similarly found on new macOS Ventura.

While this new addition makes the iPad one step closer to being a computer replacement in terms of software, it seems that only iPads that are powered by the M1 SoC will have the privilege to get the feature. This is because Apple has clarified that iPads that run on its mobile A-series bionic chips will not get Stage Manager, which includes the iPad Pro 2020 which is only 2 years old.

Reliable Apple leaker Mark Gurman yesterday revealed that the next-generation iPad Pro might be unveiled as early as this September. According to his latest ‘Power On’ newsletter, the Bloomberg columnist said that the new iPad Pro will be powered by Apple’s upcoming ‘M2’ SoC.

Furthermore, Gurman also claimed that the new iPad Pro lineup will feature MagSafe charging; a first in any iPads. This new charging mechanism is similar to the MagSafe utilised in iPhones rather than the one reintroduced in the latest 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros.

Since late April 2021, Malaysian Apple fans were already aware of the new iPad Pro 2021 as it was announced during the surprise Apple event. After more than a month, the iPad Pro 2021 is finally now available in the Malaysian market starting from RM3499.

As you may know, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2021 comes with a mini-LED display. Apple had hoped that this display would deliver great video quality, but it still has an issue with blooming. Now, an expert on the subject has commented on why it has that issue.

When it comes to new products, it's not strange for there to be a problem that has to be worked out. The latest iPad Pro is no exception, as it was found that it may have an unusual problem. OK, it's not exactly a 'problem', but it's worth pointing out.

Late last month, the new Apple M1-powered iPad Pro was announced for Malaysia. Like its laptop counterpart, the new chipset was expected to bring some serious performance gains to Apple's tablet. But how much of an improvement are we talking about?

If you recall, Apple unveiled the new iPad Pro during its Spring Loaded event last week. In fact, the 2021 model is already up for pre-orders in Malaysia with prices from RM3499. But if you check the product page, you'll find that it's not available yet.

Other than the iMac, Apple also unveiled the new iPad Pro which starts from the price of RM3499 for the 11-inch variant while the 12.9-inch starts from RM4799. The iPads will be purchasable via Apple’s official website, Apple Store App, or via any authorized Apple dealers located across Malaysia.