The latest installment in our series of video tips covers the basics of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro with M2, such as setup, default settings, multitasking gestures, and more.
Video Tips: How to Use the 12.9-inch iPad Pro M2
So you’ve just received a 12.9-inch iPad Pro with an Apple M2 chip, congratulations! With the latest Apple processor, this thing can record video using the Apple ProRes codec. It also supports the new hover gesture if you have an Apple Pencil, and includes a few other noteworthy perks like Thunderbolt connectivity and a braided USB cable.
In this 16 minute video tutorial, our videographer Harris Craycraft (@_craycraft) answers some common questions the average user might have regarding their purchase. The 12.9-inch iPad is Apple’s highest-resolution, largest-screen iOS device to date, so naturally some interactions require extra screen real estate compared to the 11-inch version.
Harris’ video does a great job of highlighting the main features and aspects of a product that a first-time buyer might experience, such as how to set up this tablet from the ground up and tweak the general settings to personalize the device to your liking.
How to order an iPad Pro
You can order iPad Pro M2 at apple.com/store, the Apple Store app, Apple retail stores, and authorized resellers. The device is available in 11-inch and 12.9-inch sizes in silver and space gray with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB configurations. Read: How to Multitask with Stage Manager on iPad
The 11-inch iPad Pro starts at $799 for the Wi-Fi model and $999 for the cellular counterpart. The 12.9-inch iPad Pro costs $1,099 for the Wi-Fi model and $1,299 for 5G cellular. The device only works with the second-generation Apple Pencil, priced at $129.
The Magic Keyboard in black and white for the 11-inch screen is $299 and the 12.9-inch is $349. The Smart Keyboard Folio is $179 for the 11-inch iPad Pro and $199 for the new 12.9-inch version. The Smart Folio is available in black, white, and navy blue for $79 for the 11-inch iPad Pro and $99 for the 12.9-inch version.