Ondrej Holzman According to the latest information, Apple's March conference could present several pieces of important hardware. In addition to the four-inch iPhone, the Californian company also plans to show the new generation iPad Air, which could mean a major step forward.
It was Mark Gurman again from 9to5Macwhich he added his original news about the upcoming March keynote. Next to of the four-inch iPhone 5SE and also new bands for the Watch according to his sources, the iPad Air 3 should also appear.
Apple introduced the new iPads last fall, but only the iPad mini and the new iPad Pro were given space then. The iPad Air has been waiting for an update since October 2014, and Apple is now said to be ready to show off the next generation.
The iPad Air 3, as the new tablet should be called, could offer an additional pair of speakers to more closely match the iPad Pro, as well as an LED flash for better shots from the rear camera. However, these elements have only appeared on unconfirmed leaked schematics so far.
However, what Gurman has from his own sources, which tend to be more reliable, is that an iPad Air compatible with the Apple Pencil, which until now only worked with the iPad Pro, is being tested in Cupertino. If the Pencil actually worked with the iPad Air, it could make it a much more attractive (and affordable) item for designers, artists, and other creatives.
At the same time, Gurman added information regarding the new bands for the Watch, which are to be introduced in March. While the second generation of the Apple Watch is not yet ready, Apple will release several new colors of rubber sports bracelets, the luxurious Hermès collection will get new colors, and the already leaked black Milanese movement will not be missing. In addition, another series of tapes made of completely new material is said to be on the way.
That would be really cool. iPad Pro is too big for me. iPad ideal. The Pencil would be a great fit for the iPad. So hopefully it will be true.
I would say it would be a big fail if the new iPad didn't support the pencil. So I rather take it for granted, which I understandably like, because so far no stylus has satisfied me with its accuracy.
That makes sense. I expected Apple Pencil support to be added to smaller iPads gradually. First they made money on early adopters who had to have an iPad Pro, now they will give the pencil to others too... Reasonable.
Well, I wouldn't bet on it at all. In my opinion, the iPad Pro will soon have sales problems due to the price, in addition, its market is very niche and will become saturated faster. If the main attraction of the iPad Pro is (in addition to some other things) the Apple Pencil, then by supporting it for the iPad Air 3, Apple will actually create competition for itself. I think it's just a matter of marketing decision...