Apple is about to unveil its newest iPad lineup during the March 21 keynote event and there are strong indications that this 9.7 inch device, which is believed to be the iPad Air 3, is going to be called the iPad Pro. Below is roundup of what you have to know about his gadget:
Design
Apple's 9.7-inch iPad Pro might not look any different than the earlier iPad Air, apart from the changes in screen size, which has been reduced from 12.9-inch. But a previous leak of the device's specs reveal it will be a bit thicker this time around, per Cult of Mac.
The iPad pro will also have four speakers and a Smart Connector key hole, where users can insert the Smart Keyboard to make typing easier.
Specs and Features
The upcoming iPad will make use of an A9X processor similar to the first iPad Pro. However, this smaller version will have a RAM capacity between 2 GB to 4 GB. Its storage capacity will also carry the same specs as the iPad Air 2: 16 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB.
There were previous rumors and leak that indicate screen resolution to the 9.7-inch iPad Pro will be much more improved than current iPads at 3112 × 2334. But it's also possible only improvements to the LCD display will be made, such as brighter screen and more responsive pixel technology, which should be helpful to those using Apple Pencil.
3D Touch technology has been one of the best features of the iPhones with the launch of the iPhone 6s last year and it might be incorporated in the smaller iPad Pro, per Mobi Picker. However, there is no confirmation that the unit will be able to support this feature.
Camera
The 9.7-inch iPad Pro will carry a 12 MP camera sensor, which is an improvement on the current iPad's 8 MP sensor. The device is also believe to support 4k video and might come with a rear flash feature.
Colors
There will be four color options for the new iPad Air. Apart from the standards like Space Grey, Silver and Gold, there could be Rose Gold release as well.
Release Date & Price
The awaited event should have the latest on the device's release date since Apple has not yet confirm when it will hit stores. Buzz suggests the 9.7-inch iPad Pro will have a suggested retail price of $499.
