Meet the M2 iPad Pro and colorful new iPads

Apple has just unveiled the new M2 iPad Pro and a colorful lineup of entry-level iPads. These new versions of the 11-inch and 12.9-inch Pro tablet are now upgraded with the same M2 chip that powers the latest MacBook Air and are optimized for Apple's multitasking tool Stage Manager. The new iPads come with iPadOS 16.1, the tablet version of the new iPhone operating system, iOS 16.

The new M2 iPad Pro has the same flat-edge design as the previous iPad Pro, which falls in line with the current aesthetic of other Apple devices like the current iPhone 14 line. It also comes with a second generation Apple Pencil and improved "Pencil Hover" capabilities.

Alongside the iPad Pro, Apple has released a new updated entry-level iPad with a USB-C port. The iPad has a new design with a 10.9-inch screen that extends to the edges and new colorways: blue, pink, yellow, and silver.

The 11-inch iPad Pro starts at $799 for the Wi-Fi-only model and $999 for Wi-Fi + cellular. The 12.9-inch iPad Pro starts at $1,099 for Wi-Fi-only, and $1,299 for Wi-Fi + cellular. As for the new iPad, you can grab that starting at $499 for the Wi-Fi only model and $599 for Wi-Fi + cellular. The Apple Pencil does not come bundled with the Pro, and will retail for $129.

The M2 iPad Pro and new entry-level iPads are available for pre-order now and will hit stores on Oct. 26.

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