Latest 12.9-inch iPad Pro News

Apple's Lightning to USB-C cable lets users plug iPhone, iPad into 12-inch MacBook

One of the less publicized Apple announcements on Monday was the introduction of a Lightning to USB-C cable, an accessory addressing a serious compatibility problem for 12-inch MacBook owners who also own an iOS device.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 8

Faster USB 3 charging & file transfers are exclusive to Apple's 12.9" iPad Pro

Apple's new USB 3 Lightning accessories offer faster file transfers and battery recharging abilities, but the only Apple device with a USB 3 Lightning port supporting those featuers remains the jumbo-sized 12.9-inch iPad Pro.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 25

First look: New 9.7-inch iPad Pro is Apple's most advanced tablet

Apple on Monday expanded its iPad Pro lineup with a 9.7-inch model with A9X SoC, Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard support, all-new True Tone screen features and more. AppleInsider was on the scene and offers a hands-on look at the new tablet.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 34

Apple announces 9.7" iPad Pro with Apple Pencil support, True Tone display, A9X CPU, starting at $599

Apple's flagship 9.7-inch tablet form factor received a major upgrade on Monday, gaining the magnetic Smart Connector, A9X processor and four-speaker array found on its larger 12.9-inch version, as well as compatibility with the Apple Pencil and a new True Tone display, all for $599.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 55

Live blog from Apple's 'Let us loop you in' media event

Apple is set to take the wraps off of both a new 4-inch iPhone and 9.7-inch iPad at a media presentation at its corporate headquarters. AppleInsider is there live with up-to-the-second news and exclusive analysis from the event.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 7

Rumor: Apple's new 9.7" iPad will carry premium $599 starting price for 32GB

In a move that will perhaps further emphasize the anticipated "Pro" branding, Apple's new 9.7-inch iPad is rumored to carry a starting price of $599 for 32 gigabytes of capacity, a $100 increase over the traditional new iPad entry point.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 71

App update suggests Apple Pencil support coming to rumored 9.7" iPad Pro

A Thursday update to popular iPad drawing app Astropad Graphics Tablet suggests Apple's next-generation 9.7-inch iPad, rumored to launch as a "Pro" model next week, will bring support for Apple Pencil.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 7

With iPad refresh looming, stock runs low on Apple's older models

Consumers are finding some iPad models difficult to get their hands on, as resellers have begun showing depleted stock ahead of a late March press event at which Apple is widely expected to debut the iPad Air 2's successor.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 19

Apple Pencil navigation returns to iPad Pro with iOS 9.3 beta 5

As promised, beta testers can once again use the Apple Pencil to navigate on iPad Pro with the latest build of iOS 9.3, with functionality restored before the software is released to the public.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 10

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