Apple was supposed to host an event at the end of the month and unveil a fresh slate of products, but decided to cancel it as the number of coronavirus cases across the United States continues to rise.

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This is the new normal for the tech industry, so we’re not surprised at all. However, even though the event was cancelled, Apple’s new product launch plans weren’t. In a press release, the American tech giant announced the latest refreshes to its iPad Pro and MacBook Air lineups.

Apple iPad Pro 2020

First up, there’s the new iPad Pro model in 11- and 12.9-inch sizes that look identical to last year’s releases, except on the back where Apple has installed a new camera system with three — yes, three! — sensors in a similar squarish module seen on the iPhone 11 phones.

The previous iPad Pro had one camera; the new models feature a 12-megapixel primary camera, a 10-megapixel ultra-wide-angle option, and a LIDAR sensor for depth sensing and AR applications. They’re also equipped with an A12Z Bionic chipset, which Apple claims is “more powerful than most Windows PC laptops.” The cellular variants support gigabit LTE, not 5G, while the battery life is estimated at around 10 hours.

Apple iPad Pro official product video

Oh, and the new and improved Pro gets a better, full-sized keyboard accessory with backlighting, scissor-type keys, and its own trackpad. It even unfolds and doubles as a stand that can elevate the tablet to a more optimal viewing position, as shown in Apple’s ads. Apple calls it a Magic Keyboard, taking after the redesigned keyboard of its updated MacBook line.

The latest iPad Pro will hit stores in the U.S. next week and in the Philippines in May. The keyboard will be sold separately from May, starting at $299 (around P15,417).

Prices in the United States

• 11-inch, Wi-Fi
  • 128GB: $749 (P38,619)
  • 256GB: $849 (P43,775)
  • 512GB: $1,049 (P54,087)
  • 1TB: $1,249 (P64,399)
• 11-inch, Wi-Fi + cellular
  • 128GB: $899 (P46,353)
  • 256GB: $999 (P51,509)
  • 512GB: $1,199 (P61,821)
  • 1TB: $1,399 (P72,133)
• 12.9-inch, Wi-Fi
  • 128GB: $899 (P46,353)
  • 256GB: $999 (P51,509)
  • 512GB: $1,199 (P61,821)
  • 1TB: $1,399 (P72,133)
• 12.9-inch, Wi-Fi + cellular
  • 128GB: $1,049 (P54,087)
  • 256GB: $1,149 (P59,243)
  • 512GB: $1,349 (P69,555)
  • 1TB: $1,549 (P79,867)

Prices in the Philippines

• 11-inch, Wi-Fi
  • 128GB: P47,990 ($929)
  • 256GB: P53,990 ($1,045)
  • 512GB: P65,990 ($1,277)
  • 1TB: P77,990 ($1,509)
• 11-inch, Wi-Fi + cellular
  • From P56,990 ($1,104) – Full lineup to be announced
• 12.9-inch, Wi-Fi
  • 128GB: P59,990 ($1,162)
  • 256GB: P65,990 ($1,277)
  • 512GB: P77,990 ($1,509)
  • 1TB: P89,990 ($1,743)
• 12.9-inch, Wi-Fi + cellular
  • From P68,990 ($1,337) – Full lineup to be announced

Specs

• 11-inch/12.9-inch Liquid Retina display, 2,388 x 1,668 resolution/2,732 x 2,048 resolution
• 120Hz refresh rate, True Tone display technology, 600 nits brightness
• Apple Bionic A12Z chipset with M12 coprocessor
• 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB storage
• Triple 12-megapixel, f/1.8 (main), 10-megapixel, f/2.4 (ultra wide), LIDAR rear cameras
• 7-megapixel, f/2.2 front camera
• 10-hour battery life with 18-watt USB-C fast charging
• iPadOS

13-inch Apple MacBook Air 2020

The latest MacBook refresh includes faster 10th-gen Intel Icy Lake processors that deliver 80% improved graphics performance; a starting storage of 256GB; and a scissor-switch keyboard with the same 1mm of travel as the 16-inch MacBook Pro launched late last year. Additionally, it’s got a three-mic array, advanced stereo speakers, plus support for up to a 6K external monitor.

The new 13-inch MacBook Air is available from $999 (P51,509) for the dual-core Core i3 edition, but can cost you up to $2,249 (P115,960) if you upgrade to a quad-core Core i7 processor with 16GB RAM and 2TB SSD storage. It still comes in Space Gray, Gold, and Silver colors.

In the Philippines, the MacBook Air starts at P57,990 ($1,122).

Prices in the United States

• Intel Core i3
  • 8GB RAM, 256GB storage: $999 (P51,509)
  • 16GB RAM, 256GB storage: $1,199 (P61,821)
  • 16GB RAM, 512GB storage: $1,399 (P72,133)
  • 16GB RAM, 1TB storage: $1,599 (P82,445)
  • 6GB RAM, 2TB storage: $1,999 (P103,069)
• Intel Core i5
  • 8GB RAM, 256GB storage: $1,099 (P56,665)
  • 16GB RAM, 256GB storage: $1,299 (P66,977)
  • 16GB RAM, 512GB storage: $1,499 (P77,289)
  • 16GB RAM, 1TB storage: $1,699 (P87,601)
  • 16GB RAM, 2TB storage: $2,099 (P108,225)
• Intel Core i7
  • 8GB RAM, 256GB storage: $1,249 (P64,399)
  • 16GB RAM, 256GB storage: $1,449 (P74,711)
  • 16GB RAM, 512GB storage: $1,649 (P85,023)
  • 16GB RAM, 1TB storage: $1,849 (P95,335)
  • 16GB RAM, 2TB storage: $2,249 (P115,960)

Prices in the Philippines

• Intel Core i3: P57,990 ($1,122)
• Intel Core i5: P74,990 ($1,451)

Specs

• 13.3-inch LCD display, 1,680 x 1,050 resolution (16:10)
• True Tone display technology
• 10th-gen Intel Icy Lake processor (up to Core i7)
• Intel Iris Plus GPU
• 8GB/16GB RAM
• 256GB, up to 2TB SSD storage
• 720p FaceTime HD camera
• 2x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports
• Stereo speakers
• Fingerprint sensor (power button)
• Up to 30 days standby time with 30-watt charger
• macOS

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