The iPad Pro is the largest tablet ever launched by Apple. The huge tablet with a 12.9-inch display was launched last year, with an Apple Pencil stylus. Other features included a powerful processor and great front-facing speakers. There was also another version with a 9.7-inch display. Fans are already excited about the release of new iPad Pro 2. However, Apple did not reveal anything about the highly-anticipated device at the iPhone 7 launch event. In this post, we will cover all the details rumored so far about the iPad Pro 2.
Design
The new iPad Pro 2 is rumored to come in two models and add another size too. As per Tech Radar, the new iPad Pro 2 will be slimmer, and lighter in its weight. It is likely to be water and dust resistant as per the headphone jack might be missing on this device. The new tablet is likely to steal some other design aspects from the iPhone 7 model. It is likely to come in the different color variants like Rose Gold or Jet Black, similar to the new iPhone 7.
Display
The new iPad Pro 2 is likely to sport a True Tone display in three sizes. Apart from the 12.9-inch and 9.7-inch models, there might be a 10.5-inch version too. The True Tone allows the tablet to alter the screen color temperature depending up the ambient lighting. According to MacRumors, the new ‘revolutionary’ iPad model will be featured with an AMOLED display. Apple is not likely to change the resolution of the older display sizes, though. Users can expect improved navigation features such as pinching, zooming, and panning.
Features
The iPad Pro 2 is expected to come with a 3D Touch, similar to the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus. The pressure-sensitive screen will offer different results based on its touch.
The iPad Pro 2 is expected to come with an improved Apple Pencil. It might come with a new software to make it compatible with the upgraded Apple Pencil. You will be able to use the stylus in many of your applications including Safari browser, emails, and iMessage.
According to Bitbag, the iPad Pro 2 will come with Bluetooth wireless headphones. Apple’s marketing chief Phil Schiller has recently stated that the company will stick to the new AirPods as removing the 3.5mm jack shows the Apple’s courage to look ahead.
Specifications
According to new iPad Pro 2 rumors, the new tablet is expected to be powered by an A10X processor. It is likely to come with 32GB internal storage among other options, a 12-megapixel iSight camera with True Tone flash and a 5-megapixel FaceTime HD camera with 4K video recording.
Release Date & Price
The iPad Pro 2 is likely to arrive in early 2017. It is expected to be priced around $799 for the 12.9-inch variant. In short, fans can expect the iPad Pro 2 to come in three variants, sometime in early 2017. Apple has not announced an official release date for the rumored iPad Pro 2 yet.
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