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iPad Pro Apple has just introduced Bionic A14 in iPad Air
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Calm down pro will probably get A14z next year.
It's not more powerful than iPad Pro 2020.
Just bought a 2020 11 pro. Man, I'm so pissed. 1200 euros vs this thing. I think I'm done with them.
I don’t really care because my pro is already plenty powerful but it is confusing to see the mid range model have a higher number processor than the pro model.
Do we know how the A14 chip compares to the A12Z, what does the Z mean?
Do we know how the A14 chip compares to the A12Z, what does the Z mean?
Nobody knows. It's a gimmick.
EDIT: According to floor plan analysis by technology patents firm TechInsights, the A12Z Bionic is the same as the A12X chip, but with an extra GPU core enabled.[5][6] AnandTech theorized that the A12Z is a re-binned variant of the A12X, which is a common practice in semiconductor manufacturing, allowing the new chip to perform somewhat better than the previous generation because of slightly higher-quality integrated circuits.[2]
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_A12Z
EDIT: According to floor plan analysis by technology patents firm TechInsights, the A12Z Bionic is the same as the A12X chip, but with an extra GPU core enabled.[5][6] AnandTech theorized that the A12Z is a re-binned variant of the A12X, which is a common practice in semiconductor manufacturing, allowing the new chip to perform somewhat better than the previous generation because of slightly higher-quality integrated circuits.[2]
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_A12Z
Did you not expect them to ever release newer model? All companies do this.
Well it should be no surprise that there's advancement in tech. Happens all the time in all kinds of markets.
Don't slam the door on your way out.
Indeed. Plus this has been rumoured for months.
That's the current version. New one will be up within a couple of weeks.
No hard feelings here regarding their same move with the iPhone SE and 11 Pro Max.
They‘re within their rights to feature low cost variants that have the same if not better performance as the newest products. I’m within mine to remember that they do this and wait for the lower cost variants in the future and not buy the latest model at full price.
They‘re within their rights to feature low cost variants that have the same if not better performance as the newest products. I’m within mine to remember that they do this and wait for the lower cost variants in the future and not buy the latest model at full price.
Does your iPad break if its not the latest processor? The A12Z wasn’t really much different than the A12X released in the 2018 pro anyway. Not sure what the big deal is. At least you have FaceID
I'm 99% sure it will be 4 GB.
Pro tip: There will *always* be a device with a lower price and better performance in the future. No matter how long you wait.
Same. As a 2018 iPad Pro owner (purchased February this year) - I'm very happy with what I see. Even if I had a 2020 iPad Pro I'd be ok with it (ram especially).
That said, I'll be a little jealous of the Touch ID
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Most useless remark ever. The one i bought is less than two months old though.
Yeah, the 2020 iPad Pro is significantly more powerful in terms of graphics.
I think most customers will perceive this move by Apple poorly. But they have a history of doing this with the iPad line ... just releasing massive new chip revs without concern for how it positions other products in the lineup.
If had bought a NEW 2020 iPad Pro, I would be somewhat upset. I would have preferred they just wait until the A14 is out rather than get sold a 2 year old chip. But I don't find new iPad's worthwhile anymore, so I tend to go refurb.
With no Pro Apple Software announce (again) then I’d love to know what immediate benefits these faster chips provide.
(That isnt a derogatory question. I was excited for a redesigned Air but I’m just not sure what benefits the a14 provides if Apple still won’t give attention to their existing and missing apps.)
(That isnt a derogatory question. I was excited for a redesigned Air but I’m just not sure what benefits the a14 provides if Apple still won’t give attention to their existing and missing apps.)
This is a great product - I'm sure Apple will sell tons. I'm waiting patiently for these features to make it down to a new mini/promini?.
I like the smaller form factor that much.
I like the smaller form factor that much.