New iPad Air, new iPad Pro, and a new Apple Pencil Pro on the AppleInsider podcast

We've been waiting for so long to get updated iPads, and now we've got two new iPad Air and two new iPad Pro models -- but the question is whether they were worth the wait, or they're just spec-bump updates with faster processors and better screens yet nothing truly new.Contact your hosts@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:ExpressVPN: Visit expressvpn/aipodcast for three months off a one-year plan on the VPN that keeps your data safe while not slowing down your Macs, iPhones, or iPads.LINKS FROM THE SHOW:iPad eventAn eraseable 'Let Loose' event logo teases a new Apple Pencil featureiPad Air gets a faster processor and a supersized 13-inch optionApple's new iPad Pro gets M4 power, advanced Tandem OLED screensApple Pencil Pro brings squeeze gestures to new iPads for $129Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro get major updates on iPadNew Apple aluminum Magic Keyboard introduces backlit keys & function barThe 'Let Loose' event was the first to be edited on iPad using Final Cut ProTim Cook sports Nike sneakers custom made for the iPad launchiPad Pro specsApple's new iPad Pro benchmarks demonstrate impressive tablet AI performanceAlleged M4 benchmarks verify Apple's iPad Pro performance claimsUltra Retina XDR OLED screens in iPad Pro are just the latest evolution of Apple's flagship display techApple AIApple's new Photos app will utilize generative AI for image editingSiri for iOS 18 to gain massive AI upgrade via Apple's Ajax LLMSecret Apple 'Project ACDC' to pioneer AI chips for data centersApple AdsiPhone 15 Find My shows Mandalorians the way in latest Apple adApple's latest iPad Pro ad asks, 'What's a computer' | AppleInsiderApple's 'Crush' iPad ad sparks backlash from creatives - AppleInsiderSupport the show:Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected] (00:00) - Intro (01:26) - Why not both? (06:14) - Crush ad (11:02) - The Mandalorian (14:02) - Let measurements loose (18:36) - 13-inch iPad Air (26:44) - iPad Pro (28:40) - OLED and nano-texture (43:36) - M4 (50:50) - Accessories (01:00:08) - Final Cut Pro (01:04:38) - AI ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★