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M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air are now available in the Philippines
Together with Power Mac Center’s generous discounts and deals
Just a month after Apple’s announcement, the newest 2024 M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air are now here in the Philippines!
Power Mac Center has got you covered not just with these new power-packed iPads, but also with all the exciting deals and freebies they have in-store for everyone — literally and figuratively.
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Gone are the confusing days of 10.9 and 12.9-incher iPads. ICYMI, the new 2024 M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air now come in two common sizes: a “regular” 11-inch model and a larger 13-inch variant.

Other than having a larger-sized iPad Air for the first time in forever, the new Air is also supercharged by the new M2 chip (coming from the older A14 Bionic from 2020 and M1 chip last 2021).
Meanwhile, the iPad Pro debuts with M4, Apple’s latest Silicon chip offering — and the first device to have it.
Apple has also reorganized the camera layout in the new iPad Pro by moving the front camera from the top to its side. On the back, it has also omitted the ultra-wide lens in favor of a better flash unit and ambient light sensor.

The new iPad Pro also boasts the “most advanced” Ultra Retina XDR display with Tandem OLED tech, bringing the best in visual clarity and superiority.

Moreover, the M4 iPad Pro is the thinnest iPad to date — even thinner than the iPad Air! It’s precisely 5.1mm for the 13-inch model and 5.3mm for its 11-inch counterpart.

Lastly, there’s also the Apple Pencil Pro meant for the full-on pros. With new and upgraded sensors also mean new functions and features not just meant for note-taking, but also when it comes to doing art.
Imagine on iPad
Now that we’re on the topic of art, Power Mac Center’s #ImagineOniPad wants to highlight all the infinite possibilities you can do with your iPad — regardless if it’s for work or play.

First in the masterclass is the illustrator/designer Jethro Olba — the mastermind behind the #ImagineoniPad illustration you see above.

He told everyone how the iPad was involved every step of the way — whether it’s for a grand brand collab or just for his passion-driven projects.

Jethro has also proved how the iPad helped him expand his entire portfolio that made him bag numerous partnerships and collaborations with brands — particularly those on the streetwear side.
And as a visual artist, the iPad’s color-rich display paired with the combination of natural-looking brushes, as well as the existence of tools like Procreate, Adobe Fresco, and Figma, all helped him accomplish stuff that he can’t imagine doing on “just” an iPad.

On the other hand, singer-songwriter slash all-rounder musician Noah Raquel had a different experience approach.
Just like most of us, the pandemic has blocked him to take the path he wanted to pursue. But with the continuous rise of TikTok paired with his innate talent in music, he tried doing what was something unimaginable.

From borrowing his mom’s iPhone to record several types of voice recordings during the late night. Making use of a real bread to re-create a quirkier cover of Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso. All the way to actually using Logic Pro to create a song produced solely by him.
This made the recognition he deserves and even got tapped by PMC for the wonderful talent he’s continually showcasing over these years through several platforms enjoyed by millions and billions of users worldwide — especially in the advent of social media and content creation.
Pricing and Availability
The M4 iPad Pro is available in either Space Black or Silver colorways.

These are its pricing and storage configurations — including the higher-end 1/2TB models in either Standard or Nano-Texture Glass options.
M4 iPad Pro |
11-inch | 13-inch | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi + Cellular | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi + Cellular | |
| 256GB | PhP 76,990 | PhP 91,990 | PhP 94,990 | PhP 108,990 |
| 512GB | PhP 91,990 | PhP 106,990 | PhP 108,990 | PhP 122,990 |
| 1TB Standard | PhP 121,990 | PhP 136,990 | PhP 136,990 | PhP 150,990 |
| 1TB Nano-Texture | PhP 128,990 | PhP 143,990 | PhP 143,990 | PhP 157,990 |
| 2TB Standard | PhP 151,990 | PhP 166,990 | PhP 164,990 | PhP 178,990 |
| 2TB Nano-Texture | PhP 158,990 | PhP 173,990 | PhP 178,990 | PhP 185,990 |

Meanwhile, the M2 iPad Air are available in several color choices like Starlight, Blue, Purple, andSpace Gray.
M2 iPad Air |
11-inch | 13-inch | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi + Cellular | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi + Cellular | |
| 128GB | PhP 45,990 | PhP 55,990 | PhP 57,990 | PhP 68,990 |
| 256GB | PhP 52,990 | PhP 63,990 | PhP 65,990 | PhP 75,990 |
| 512GB | PhP 67,990 | PhP 78,990 | PhP 80,990 | PhP 90,990 |
| 1TB | PhP 82,990 | PhP 93,990 | PhP 95,990 | PhP 105,990 |
Fantastic Freebies + Deals
From June 21 to 23, 2024, Power Mac Center is offering limited-time deals and fantastic freebies at the 4th Apple Premium Partner store located in SM Megamall. These include:
- A free PanzerGlass Screen Protector
- Anker SoundCore R50 True Wireless Earphones
If you apply for a UnionBank credit card in-store and get approved the same day, you can use it and get PhP 10,000 off your M4 iPad Pro or M2 iPad Air as long as you have a minimum spending of PhP 50,000 on a 24-month installment basis with 0% interest. This offer is valid only until June 30, 2024.

That’s not all! You can even trade in your old iPad from June 21 until July 31, 2024 through their UpTrade program. This gives you an additional trade-in value of up to PhP 3000. This deal isn’t limited to Power Mac Center Premium Centers as it’s available across all PMC branches and The Loop stores nationwide.

Moreover, one lucky buyer who will purchase either the M4 iPad Pro or the M2 iPad Air between June 21st to June 30th has the chance to score PhP 30,000-worth of PMC GCs (Gift Certificates). This raffle is open not just to physical stores but also through their web stores.
Lastly, buying either of the two new 2024 iPads until August 31, 2024 can earn 1 Infinite members raffle entries to the Miles and Milestones: The 30th Anniversary Raffle — with a brand new BYD ATTO 3 EV (Electric Vehicle) as the grand prize.
News
More iPhone switchers this year than Android switchers, report says
Only the Google Pixel might be exempt from a global Android dip.
With the prices of chips skyrocketing this year, the commonly held rule of thumb is to hold on to your devices for as long as possible. Of course, the dip in demand will also translate to a dip in supply. According to new reports, users this year might favor switching to an iPhone over an Android phone.
As early as late last year, smartphone makers have already warned consumers that the prices of new devices might go up to anticipate the rising prices of RAM. For now, the prices are still manageable, but forecasts don’t look too kindly on the future.
According to a Morgan Stanley report via Investing.com, the shipments of Android phones might drop by as much as 15 percent this year, compared to the last. This encompasses all brands using the platform.
However, there is one notable holdout: the Google Pixel. According to the same report, the lineup will still enjoy some modicum of growth heading into their release schedule this year.
More notably, though, Apple might be the biggest winner this year. Though iPhone shipments might still drop by 2 percent, it’s nothing compared to the former’s 15 percent drop. When comparing the two, that should translate to a growth in Apple’s share of the pie this year. In other words, more people might switch to Apple, compared to people switching to any phone running on Android.
Now, to be fair, these are all just predictions. Anything can still happen, but it looks like Apple might be heading to a stellar performance later this year.
SEE ALSO: Hands-on: NEW iPhone 17e, iPad Air, MacBooks, Studio Displays
Entertainment
Marvel’s Wonder Man greenlit for a rare second season
The first season holds a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Is the Marvel Cinematic Universe back? After years of floundering through Phases Four and Five, Marvel Studios is poised to get its mojo back from a flurry of much-awaited Phase Six projects this year, including the second season of Daredevil: Born Again, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and Avengers: Doomsday. And it all started this year with the critically acclaimed Wonder Man. Now, after the success of that series, a second season is officially in the works.
When its first trailer came out, Wonder Man did not look like anything that Marvel Studios has worked on before. For one, it was incredibly grounded, perhaps overshadowed only by Daredevil: Born Again. Second, it was about the reboot of a fictional superhero movie, itself called Wonder Man.
Actor Simon Williams (played by Yahya Abdul Mateen II) wants to energize his career by performing in the upcoming Wonder Man revival from acclaimed director Von Kovak (Zlatko Burić). Helping the former is the returning Trevor Slattery (Ben Kingsley), who you might remember as the fake Mandarin from Iron Man 3.
Despite how different it looks compared to previous Marvel Studios projects, the series is one of the most acclaimed, currently holding a 91 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Because of this, Wonder Man has received the green light for a second season, via Variety.
A second season is relatively rare for Marvel Studios with its history of one-and-done series. There are some exceptions, though. Loki, for example, ended its run with a second season. Daredevil: Born Again will air its second season very soon (with a third one potentially in the works already).
SEE ALSO: Marvel’s Wolverine gets a release date
Apple changed the script by launching the iPhone 17e earlier this month. Now, after leaving history for a bit, the company is ready to go back to its originally scheduled programming. WWDC 2026 is now officially confirmed from June 8 through 12.
The Worldwide Developers Conference is an annual event to give the stage to Apple’s software developments. If you’re more familiar with Google’s scheduling, this is the equivalent of the annual Google I/O.
Today, Apple announced that the annual WWDC 2026 will take place from June 8 to 12. As always, it’s expected that Apple’s upcoming slate of major software updates will debut at the event. This includes iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27.
However, besides the expected platforms, Apple has also confirmed that the event will present the company’s latest in “AI advancements”.
For Apple fans, those announcement should come with some excitement. Compared to its competitors, the company has notoriously been left trailing in the AI department. Upgrades to Apple Intelligence and a Siri revamp has been in the pipeline for quite a while now.
If you’re interested in the new developments, WWDC 2026 will, like every year, broadcast its major keynote presentation and a plethora of other showcases for free on Apple’s website and on YouTube.
SEE ALSO: Apple unveils the iPhone 17e
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