据报道，苹果公司还要再过几周才能发布下一代搭载M2芯片的Mac电脑，但这并不妨碍它为后续的M3 处理器做准备。 该公司已经开始测试搭载M3芯片的下一代Mac，并通过测试第三方应用来确保这些设备与其软件生态 系统的兼容性。这并非外界首次得以通过这一流程一窥新处理器的消息。之前，苹果也曾经披露过即将 发布的15英寸MacBook Air和基于自家处理器的Mac Pro的规格，以及多款基于M2处理器的设备配置。 苹果需要借助新的特色来吸引客户，而M3有望对此形成促进。苹果的Mac业务在上一季度遭遇31%的销 量下滑，甚至没有达到已经下调的分析师预期。 那么，M3究竟是什么样子？至少有一个版本拥有12个CPU核心、18个图形核心和36GB内存。这一数据 是由App Store开发者收集的。作为这款芯片的主处理器，其CPU由6个高性能核心组成，可以处理运算 量最大的任务，还有6个能效核心可以处理运算量较小的任务。 在此次测试中，该芯片运行在新款高端MacBook Pro上，搭载即将发布的macOS 14.0系统，具体采用的 可能是基础版的M3 Pro芯片。 M2 Pro（2023年1月）： -10个CPU核心（6个高性 ...

Core Insights - The release of the new M5 iPad Pro provides insights into the future development direction of Apple's iPad product line, with a clearer roadmap for 2026 [1] Product Development Timeline - In 2026, Apple is expected to launch the next generation iPad Air, which will feature the M4 chip, offering a performance improvement of 10% to 20% compared to the M3 chip [1] - The entry-level iPad, priced at $349, will receive an upgrade with the A18 chip and will introduce Apple Intelligence features for the first time [1] - The iPad mini is set for its first update since 2024, potentially incorporating the A19 Pro chip and a significant upgrade to an OLED display [1] Market Outlook - Overall, 2024 is anticipated to be a relatively quiet year for iPad releases, aside from the iPad mini update [2]

Core Viewpoint - Apple has launched the new iPad 11 and iPad Air, available for pre-order on March 6 and set to release on March 12, featuring various design and performance upgrades [1][2]. Group 1: Product Specifications - The iPad 11 features a design similar to the previous generation, available in four colors: silver, blue, pink, and yellow, with a weight of 477 grams for the Wi-Fi version and 481 grams for the cellular version [1]. - The iPad Air comes in two sizes: 11 inches and 13 inches, with color options including space gray, blue, purple, and starlight. The 11-inch version weighs 460 grams, while the 13-inch version weighs 616 grams for Wi-Fi and 617 grams for cellular [2]. Group 2: Display and Performance - The iPad 11 is equipped with a 2360x1640 resolution IPS LCD panel with a brightness of 500 nits, supporting both Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil (1st generation) [3]. - The 11-inch iPad Air also has a 2360x1640 resolution IPS LCD panel with 500 nits brightness, while the 13-inch version features a 2732x2048 resolution and 600 nits brightness [5]. - The iPad 11 is powered by the A16 chip with a 28.93 watt-hour battery, offering up to 10 hours of web browsing or video playback. The iPad Air is equipped with the M3 chip, with performance improvements of up to 2 times over the M1 chip and 3.5 times over the A14 chip [5]. Group 3: Pricing - The pricing for the iPad 11 starts at 2999 yuan for the 128GB Wi-Fi version, with the cellular version priced at 4299 yuan. The 512GB Wi-Fi version is priced at 6999 yuan, while the cellular version is 6499 yuan [5]. - The iPad Air pricing is as follows: the 11-inch 128GB Wi-Fi version is 4799 yuan, and the 13-inch version is 6499 yuan. The 1TB Wi-Fi version of the 13-inch model is priced at 10399 yuan [6].