Gets new Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil
The biggest announcement at Apple's event, in addition to the new Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, is the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
The new iPad Pro comes with a completely new 12.9-inch display with 2732x2048 resolution, which adds up to the same pixel density as the iPad Air 2, 264ppi. According to Apple, the display has a variable refresh rate, the same technology that Apple used on its iMac with 5K Retina screen, which allows the to improve battery life.
The new iPad Pro is 6.9mm thick and weighs 1.57 pounds (712g), which is quite an impressive feat considering its size.
Based on the new Apple A9X SoC, which, according to Apple, is 1.8 times faster than its predecessor, has twice the memory bandwidth of A8X SoC and two times faster storage performance. The new chip also doubles the graphics performance compared to the iPad Air 2. Thanks to a shiny new chip, the iPad Pro is 80 percent faster and has 90 percent better graphics performance compared to all portable PCs shipped in last 12 months, at least if you ask Apple.
Apple also included a new four speaker system that somehow balances the audio experience depending on how you actually hold the tablet, and provides three times the audio volume compared to the previous iPad.
The rest of the specifications are pretty standard as the new iPad Pro has integrated 802.11ac WiFi with MIMO, 150Mbps LTE, Touch ID fingerprint sensor, 8-megapixel rear iSight camera, runs on iOS 9, and has a 10 hour battery life.
Apple has announced couple of accessories for the new iPad Pro, including the Smart Keyboard, which magnetically attaches to the iPad Pro via new smart connector. It promises full keyboard experience and is covered in woven fabric.
The biggest update is the new Apple Pencil. While available as an option, Apple markets the Pencil as the accessory that you need to get the most out of the new iPad Pro tablet. Having its own battery, the Apple Pencil can be charged from the iPad Pro via Lightning connector and has a "smart and highly responsive sensor" in the tip which measures position, force and tilt of the Pencil. The Pencil will work with the new Notes app as well as MS Office.
Apple iPad Pro will be available in Silver, Gold and Space Gray color options and will be available in November with a price set at US $799 for the 32GB, US $949 for the 128GB and US $1079 for the 128GB LTE version.
The Smart Keyboard accessory will be also available in November with a US $169 price tag while the Apple Pencil also comes in November with US $99 price tag.
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