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    iPad Pro 2016 (9,7 inch)

    Apple officially unveils the new 9.7-inch iPad Pro



    Same Apple A9X SoC, 4GB of RAM and True-Tone display
    As expected, Apple has unveiled the new iPad Pro which will be based on the same SoC as the previously available 12.9-inch iPad Pro but packed behind a 9.7-inch 2048x1536 IPS True-Tone display.

    Apple's new 9.7-inch iPad Pro lands just between the earlier available iPad Air 2 and the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, with the same Apple A9X Twister SoC and with PowerVR 12 Cluster Series 7XT GPU. Unfortunately, Apple has not unviled the precise clocks or the amount of RAM but it is safe to assume that these would be the same as on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, which was clocked at 2.26GHz and came with 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM.
    Despite having a smaller display, which leaves it with exactly the same dimensions and weight as the iPad Air 2, 240x169.5x6.1mm and 437g, the new iPad Pro with 9.7-inch IPS panel with 2048x1536 resolution ends up with the same 264 ppi pixel density as the 12.9-inch 2732x2048 iPad Pro.

    The biggest update is the new 9.7-inch True Tone display, which has 500 nits of brightness, wide color gamut (DCI-P3) and actually measures the ambient brightness and color temperature and adjusts the display accordingly. The display is still fully laminated and comes with fingerprint-resistant and anti-reflective coating.
    In the camera department you get a rear 12-megapixel camer and a 5-megapixel front one, which is a significant upgrade from 8MP/1.2MP on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. This also means that the new 9.7-inch iPad Pro brings 4K video recording at 30fps and 1080p recording at 60fps. It still comes with the same connectivity option, like Cat.4 LTE, GPS/GNSS, dual-band 802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2 and and optional nano-SIM as well as the same four speakers and support for Apple Pencil.
    It runs on newly introduced Apple iOS 9.3, which will also be coming to the 12.9-inch iPad Pro and it comes with a 27.5Wh battery, which is quite weaker compared to 38.5Wh on the 12.9-inch version.
    The new 9.7-inch iPad Pro will be available in Space Gray, Silver, Gold, and Rose Gold color options and 32GB, 128GB and 256GB for both WiFi-only and Cellular-enabled version.
    The new 9.7-inch iPad Pro will be available for pre-order as of March 24th and will be shipping on March 31st. The starts at US $599 for the 32GB WiFi-only versions and climbs up to US $1,029 for the 256GB WiFi + Cellular version.





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    Apple Has Launched Lightning To USB-C Cable To Charge Your iPad Pro Faster

    After the announcement of Apple’s 9.7 inch iPad Pro, the tech giant has also introduced a helpful accessory that will effectively reduce the amount of time it takes to charge an iPad Pro.

    Slash Your iPad Pro’s Charging Time With The Lightning To USB-C Cable From Apple

    On the Apple store, the Lightning to USB-C cable has been listed to carry a price of $25 for the 1 meter version and $35 for the 2 meter version. However, before purchasing the cable, you will have to keep in mind that this accessory has been designed for the 12.9 inch iPad Pro and not the newly announced one. Apple has not specified any official warning that using this cable will harm the 9.7 inch iPad Pro, but if it has not been clarified by the company, then it is naturally a good idea to steer clear from this purchase if you intend on purchasing the 9.7 inch slate.

    Thanks to the announcement of the latest iPad Pro, Apple’s previous generation flagship slate, iPad Air 2 has received a handsome price cut. The base model now carries a price of $399 for the 16GB model and $499 for the 64GB model. If you are interested in purchasing the cellular models too, then pricing details have been listed below:
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    • 16GB Wi-Fi + cellular model: $529.00
    • 64GB Wi-Fi + cellular model: $629.00


    Now, if you want even more powerful models, then we recommend that you save up a little more and purchase an iPad Pro, whose pricing details have been given below:
    9.7 inch iPad Pro

    • The 32GB model: $599
    • The 128GB model: $749
    • The 256GB model: $899

    READ Largest Apple Account Theft Exposes Over 250,000 iOS Devices

    12.9 inch iPad Pro

    • The 32GB model: $799
    • The 128GB model: $949
    • The 256GB model: $1099


    There are other accessories that you can purchase as well, but they will set you back by quite a bit. Would you purchase a Lightning to USB-C cable in order to speed charge your iPad Pro? Let us know your thoughts right away.
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    The 9.7 Inch iPad Pro Vs The iPad Air 2; Design, Performance, Photography & More Analyzed

    As Apple’s event today came and went, we saw pretty much what was expected. There was the much hyped about iPhone SE launch, coupled with the smaller iPad Pro, that mimics the iPad Air 2 in nearly every regard except core performance specifications and features. With the launch of the smaller iPad Pro, Apple has effectively killed its 2014 tablet; something that was much overdue, given the lack of a successor last year.
    Nevertheless, the iPad Air 2 still has its relative strengths, and should stay an important part of the company’s tablet lineup; for the average user not requiring the performance boosts which accompany the ‘Pro’ lineup; Apple’s significant re-branding of the iPad lineup after tablet popularity saw an overall decline mid-2014.
    So how well does the iPad Air 2 stack up against the newly launch 9.7 inch iPad Pro? Take a look below to find out which device should be the one that fits your needs.

    Design

    Starting from the design of both of the tablets, there’s little that Apple’s changed in this regard. Given the company’s overall preference for minimalism, there’s very little which Apple can change on the iPad lineup. The iPad Pro therefore sees some very simple changes in the form of redesigned antenna lines and overall lighter curves when compared to its predecessor.m
    Its the dimensions which make today’s launch even more interesting, as the device measures exactly the same to the iPad Air 2 not only in terms of the diagonal, but also height, width and thickness. Dimensions for both the tablets stand at 9.4×6.6×0.24 inches, so in essence, the 9.7 inch iPad Air can be classified as an iPad Air 2 with revamped internals; in terms of design only.

    Both the tablets also weigh the same at 0.96 pounds, so all those extra upgrades which the 9.7 inch iPad Pro comes with don’t seem to add that much weight. The back of both the devices retain a similar approach, with the iPad Pro coming with only one subtle difference in the form of the addition of retina flash, which we’ll talk bout more later.
    Safe to say, in terms of design there’s little difference between both the devices, with the main upgrades of today’s launch coming in the form of performance and multimedia specifications. There’s a Rose Gold option that’s there to sweeten the pot, so in the end it all boils down to personal preference.

    Performance

    Coming towards the main part of today’s launch, the hardware specifications of the iPad Pro. The device comes with the Apple A9X on board, a processor origiinally designed to power a much larger tablet, in the form of the 12 inch iPad Pro. Benchmarks run on the tablet and the processor so far have managed to dominate other similar offerings in the market.
    But even though the A9X might come with overall increased chip area and 14nm FinFet on board, it still has only two cores, which has show to work in favor of the A8X; Apple chipset for the iPad Air 2. Given that at the time of the A9X‘s launch, the 14nm FinFET was relatively undeveloped, we saw a relatively safer design approach on the chip. Taking a look at some scores from folks over at ArsTechnica we see mixed results between the two chipsets.




    Given that the larger iPad Pro comes with 2 GB of RAM, it’ll be interesting to see whether Apple chooses to equip the smaller device with a similar amount. Depends on whether there’s going to be an iPad Air 3 at all, and in case we don’t get to see another tablet in that lineup, then you should expect 1 GB of RAM. Its all speculation at this point however, so we’ll make things clear once devices start to become available.
    READ Apple 9.7 Inch iPad Pro Specifications, Features, Price And Pre-Order Dates

    Taking a look at some official statistics given by Apple, we see that today’s iPad comes with an A9X which under performs when compared to the larger variant, when referenced against the Apple A7. The drop is more noticeable for GPU performance, so do expect design changes in GPU architecture, especially in terms of core clusters as we’ve seen Cupertino tinker with them quite a bit in the past.
    The A9X on the 12.9 inch iPad Pro follows its predecessor in terms of GPU customization. The latest tablet processor on the iPad comes with cumulative 12 GPU core clusters, in a variation of Imagination Technologies’ 7XT series chip lineup. Its a graphics powerhouse and such upgrades surely do keep the 12.9 inch iPad Pro’s screen nicely running. So core hardware performance and GPU go towards the iPad Pro, and if you’re looking to run heavy duty apps on your tablets, the A9X tablet should be the one for you.

    Camera

    No matter what criticism its critics might lob towards the company, Apple has still managed to stay consistent to its core beliefs of what the firm believes constitutes a good device. Take a look at the 9.7 inch iPad Pro’s camera and we see that not only does the tablet get an upgrade over the much older iPad Air 2 in terms of camera performance, but it will also outperform the much larger 12 inch tablet as well.
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    Such an upgrade is logical as you’d expect a fewer amount of users with a 12 inch slate to be interested much in photography. The 9.7 inch screen size is the most favored among its customers, according to Apple and we see today’s iPad Pro come with a 12MP rear camera, coupled with Focus Pixels and True Tone Flash. It also comes with a smaller aperture size, f/2.2, which should add to its performance.
    Both of these, particularly the pixels should improve overall image quality in terms of more detail captured and sharper images, regardless of lighting scenarios. Cameras have been seeing consistent upgrades in the Android world, so Cupetino might just bend its own rules over here as well. The front camera on today’s late also sees its resolution bumped to 5MP, consistent with the rest of the upgrades.

    Moving towards video recording capabilities, the smaller iPad Pro comes with a serious approach in all segments of camera performance. The smaller slate comes with 4K video, Cinematic stabilization and slow mo video support for 1080p at 120fps. Safe to say, the device is highly geared for photography lovers all around, and we should see it stay at the same specifications for quite a while.
    Taking a look at the iPad’s camera upgrades today, we’re even more interested in what approach we’ll see the company take on the iPhone 7 Pro. Its rumored to come with a dual camera on board, so things just might pick up a quick pace this year when it comes to camera upgrades. In a nutshell, if photography’s on the top two things you like about a table, the iPad Pro should be worth looking into.

    Display, Accessories & Miscellaneous

    Display resolution on the iPad Pro matches the iPad Air 2, with Apple stubbornly choosing to stick with the same resolutions on both the iPhone and the iPad lineup. Resolution should be one feature that should see significant attention from the company, given that photography has seen quite a lot of attention over its recent launches.
    READ 9.7-inch iPad Pro Camera Specs Show That Tablets Are Getting A Huge Upgrade

    In fact, Apple chose to specially mention the iPad Pro’s display resolutions at the launch of the product, with the tablet to come with Wide color and True Tone display, which not only make it 40% less reflective than the iPad Pro, but also contribute towards improved daylight performance. How this translates into real life performance, we’ll find out soon enough, but as of now, only slight upgrades have made it on board the 9.7 inch iPad Pro in terms of display.

    Taking a brief look at wireless connectivity, the 9.7 inch iPad Pro should support faster data speeds when compared to both the iPad Air 2 and the 12 inch iPad Pro. Today’s launch comes with LTE Advanced on board, which should support up to 50% faster cellular connectivity when compared to the 12 inch iPad Pro. It also features an embedded Apple SIM, which might aggravate some carriers out there; as we saw when Apple first pushed the feature with the iPad Air 2 in 2014.
    Accessory wise, its the iPad Pro which comes out on top, but all that extra functionality in the form of the Apple Pencil, Smart Keyboard and more should cost you just as much. Apple’s reduced the iPad Air 2 for the middle-end, light buyers as of now, and unless you’re an enterprise or professional user with heavy duty needs, as mentioned in the ‘Performance section above, our advice would be to stick with the iPad Air 2.

    Pricing, Storage & Conclusion

    Just as Apple launched the iPad Pro today, we saw a subsequent price slash for the iPad Air 2, signalling that the device should soon be removed from the company’s roster for good. The iPad Air 2 starts from $399, a complete $200 less than the iPad Pro; there’s good reason for this difference though, as we’ve described above. Storage variants for the devices stand at 32, 128 and 256 GB for the iPad Pro lineup and at 16, 32 and 128 GB for the iPad Air 2 lineup.
    Starting price for the 9.7 inch iPad Pro is at $599, which is once again a $200 decrease from the larger tablet. We’d expect 16GB to be sufficient for quite few users out there, given the rate at which software’s becoming advanced, so if you’re heading for the iPad Air 2, then you should consider the 64GB variant for easy usage. But then again, the base 32 GB 9.7 inch iPad should do well for quite a lot of users out there as well, so in terms of storage, its today’s iPad which gets the nod.

    To conclude, the launch of the iPad Pro by Apple should manage to sustain interest in the company’s tablet lineup for the next six months at least; when we’re likely to see the fourth generation A10X launched alongside the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Pro’s A10 chipset. Both the tablets follow a similar design language, with the primary differentiation being camera and performance specifications, which should prove to be strong enough to attract a lot of users who prefer a 9.7 inch slate.
    So if you’re looking for some top tier performance, facilitated by accessories, then the smaller iPad Pro should be the device for you; given that you find larger screens clunky and don’t want to fork out that much cash for a tablet. But if you’re an everyday user looking for a good tablet experience, the iPad Air 2 should do you quite well too. Thoughts? Let us know what you think in the comments section below and stay tuned for the latest.


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    Cellular 9.7-inch iPad Pro Has An Embedded, Non-Removable Apple SIM


    Here’s something interesting which Apple didn’t talk about in its keynote yesterday – the cellular model of the 9.7-inch iPad Pro comes with an Apple SIM card, but this one’s embedded and can’t be removed by the user.

    The 9.7-inch iPad Pro Comes With An ‘Embedded Apple SIM’ Card Which Cannot Be Removed By The User

    The Apple SIM is a genius way to flint between different carriers for data without having to pop in a new SIM card into the iPad. But of course, the Apple SIM itself is like a regular SIM card which can be removed by the user by simply popping out the SIM card tray of an iPad.
    With the release of the new smaller 9.7-inch iPad Pro however, it seems as though the company is taking a new direction in terms of how the Apple SIM works, embedding the solution directly into the iPad hardware itself, which cannot be removed by the user. But, you can still pop in a regular SIM card into the 9.7-inch iPad Pro SIM card tray, with the embedded solution still being in place alongside.
    This is actually a clever move by Apple which gives us a brief amount of hint where the company will take the Apple SIM from here on in. It’s quite possible that a future iPhone model will come with an embedded Apple SIM card, allowing you to switch carriers if you happen to be in a place where there’s no reception for a particular network. As far fetched and outlandish it may sound, anything is possible at this point, and we encourage our readers to also speculate on this matter as well.
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    READ The 9.7 iPad Pro Listed On App Store China; Device To Cost $599 As Launch Imminent(?)


    The 9.7-inch iPad Pro is a carbon copy of its bigger 12.9-inch variant, but does come with a few changes that separates it from the rest of the lineup. For instance, the smaller iPad Pro comes with a True Tone display, something which cannot be found on any other tablet from Apple. Other than that, the biggest differentiator is the price at which the new smaller iPad Pro will retail for – starting at just $599 for the base 32GB model.
    Speaking of storage, the iPad Pro now comes in a 256GB storage option as well, making it a perfect tablet for consuming media and storing files if you’re out and about. But will the iPhone 7 follow suit with the same storage options as that of the iPad Pro?
    That remains to be seen.



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    Apple's new 9.7-inch iPad Pro is clocked slower, has half as much RAM as its bigger brother



    Apple yesterday announced the second member of the iPad Pro family. The smaller 9.7-inch iPad Pro adopts much of the same hardware used in its 12.9-inch bigger brother including Apple's own 64-bit A9X SoC. As such, the natural conclusion is that both tablets should perform identically but that doesn't appear to be the case.
    TechCrunch Editor-in-Chief Matthew Panzarino, who happens to already have a 9.7-inch iPad Pro review sample, recently ran a Geekbench test on Apple's latest tablet. The results reveal the A9X in the smaller iPad is clocked slightly slower than the chip inside the bigger tablet – 2.16GHz versus 2.24GHz, respectively.
    Granted, that's not a huge difference in clock speed but it is technically slower.

    What may actually have a pretty substantial impact on performance, however, is the amount of RAM the 9.7-incher ships with.
    If you recall, the larger iPad Pro comes equipped with 4GB of system memory. According to Geekbench, the newcomer has just half that amount at 2GB. Apple is known for shipping products with smaller amounts of RAM compared to the competition (a luxury afforded by designing both hardware and software in-house) but for a machine that they're practically billing as a PC replacement, 2GB may be pushing it.
    Furthermore, on Apple's website, the company says the A9X in the 9.7-inch iPad Pro is 2.4x faster on the CPU side and 4.3x faster on the graphics side versus the A7. The same chip in the 12.9-inch model, meanwhile, is said to be 2.5x and 5x faster, respectively.
    So, why would Apple outfit the smaller iPad Pro with a lower-clocked SoC and less RAM? If I had to guess, there are two reasons.
    First, the display on the 9.7-inch model features a resolution of 2,048 x 1,536, which is far lower than the 2,732 x 2,048 resolution of the larger model. Fewer pixels to push means less power is required. What's more, the battery inside the newer iPad is certainly smaller than what's included in the 12.9-inch slate. With less juice on tap, Apple is likely looking to conserve as much power as possible.
    Whether or not the slower clock speed and less RAM will significantly impact real-world performance, however, remains to be seen.
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    iPad Pro Has Less RAM Than Its 12.9 Inch Counterpart – Apple Not Playing Fair?


    During Apple’s announcement details, the company unveiled its 9.7 inched iPad Pro, which is every bit as powerful as the 12.9 inch slate released back in 2015, save for one critical difference, and trust us, that is going to make a lot of differences in the world.

    9.7 Inch iPad Pro Features 2GB Of LPDDR4 RAM

    Despite the fact that this version of Apple’s iPad Pro sports an A9X SoC, there is one little detail that Apple did not mention during its announcement. The 9.7 inch slate features 2GB less RAM compared to the 12.9 inch iPad Pro, and that is really saying something about the performance side of things. We were actually led to believe that the tech giant was catering to the masses by providing the same firepower in a more compact product, but leave it to Apple to ruin all the fun.
    Well, at least the good sides of the slate is that it has an upgraded camera that can actually record 4K video at 30FPS and for those of you who did not want to spend too much money on a powerful tablet, you will be pleased to know that after the announcement of this tablet, iPad Air 2 has received a severe price reduction, and costs $399 for the 16GB model.

    If you feel that you definitely need the extra amount of storage, then the 64GB internal storage will set you back by $499. The cellular models are still available and their pricing details have been stated below:
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    • 16GB Wi-Fi + cellular model: $529.00
    • 64GB Wi-Fi + cellular model: $629.00

    READ 12.9-inch iPad Pro Can Run Full-Sized Apps Side By Side, Key Details Revealed

    Now, if you want even more powerful models, then we recommend that you save up a little more and purchase an iPad Pro, whose pricing details have been given below:
    9.7 inch iPad Pro


    • The 32GB model: $599
    • The 128GB model: $749
    • The 256GB model: $899

    12.9 inch iPad Pro


    • The 32GB model: $799
    • The 128GB model: $949
    • The 256GB model: $1099


    The 12.9 inch product will be targeted to those who will actually need the extra amount of RAM concerning the work that they will be engaged in. However, we cannot help but think that Apple should have incorporated the same amount of RAM, so that consumers actually have a reason to invest in a smaller slate without feeling that they are compromising.
    Irrespective of the fact that 2GB should suffice for majority of the activities carried out on the tablet, the word ‘Pro’ should not have been placed in the first place. What do you guys think? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.
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    New Apple 9.7-inch iPad Pro has 2GB of RAM



    Lower CPU clock as well
    It appears that the new Apple 9.7-inch iPad Pro is quite different from its 12.9-inch counterpart as it not only comes with 2GB of RAM, same as the new iPhone SE and iPad Air 2, but also has a lower CPU clock.

    Earlier believed that it packs 4GB of RAM, just like the earlier available 12.9-inch iPad Pro, mostly since both are based on the same Apple A9X Twister SoC, it appears that the new 9.7-inch iPad Pro comes with just 2GB of LPDDR4 memory, just like the new iPhone SE and the earlier available iPad Air 2.
    To make things even worse, the new 9.7-inch iPad Pro is also clocked at 2.16GHz, which is slower than 2.24GHz on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
    Matthew Panzarino, Editor-in-Chief of Tech Crunch, had a chance to check out both devices and posted some Geekbench results over at his Twitter account and these are far from promising. The new 9.7-inch iPad Pro scores 3022 points in single-core and 5107 in multi-core GeekBench benchmarks, which are definitely lower compared to the 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
    This means that Apple wanted to clearly differentiate the new US $599 priced 9.7-inch iPad Pro from the more expensive US $799 priced 12.9-inch iPad Pro. It goes without saying that both will have no trouble coping with the new iOS 9 OS, but 12.9-inch iPad Pro is faster.
    We were rather surprised and disappointed with such a move from Apple but it makes sense as Apple did not want to kill the sales of larger 12.9-inch iPad Pro.

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    iPad Pro 9.7" Teardown


    You probably expected a thinner, lighter, and faster iPad Air 3, but Apple had other ideas. Instead of iterating on October 2014's iPad Air 2, they went back to the drawing board. Actually they probably don't use a drawing board, they use an iPad Pro—which might be where they got the idea for this. It seems to pack all the features of the first iPad Pro, in a smaller package. Let's see how they did it—it's time to tear down the iPad Pro 9.7".
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    • Apple may have let all the Air out of the iPad line, but they didn't skimp on the 9.7" Pro's specs:
      • Fully laminated, 9.7", LED-backlit, Oxide TFT "True Tone" display with 2048 x 1536 resolution (264 ppi)
      • 3rd generation 64-bit Apple A9X custom processor, with M9 motion coprocessor
      • 12 MP rear iSight camera with 4K video recording at 30 fps, and 5 MP FaceTime camera with 720p video
      • Self-balancing, four-speaker audio
      • Touch ID sensor, 2 microphones, 2 ambient light sensors, accelerometer, barometer, and 3-axis gyro
      • 802.11a/​b/​g/​n/​ac MIMO Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2
      • 32, 128, or 256 GB of on-board storage










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    • Before sinking our teeth picks into this thing, we check out our favorite website to get a look at the True Tone display.
    • Of course, what sleek, new mobile offering out of Cupertino would be complete without the infamous camera bump?
      • This 1.1-millimeter mesa was absent from the 12.9" model, but probably necessary in this iteration due to the slightly shallower rear case and spec'd up 12 MP, 4K rear camera.

    • And, for the second time this week, the Rose Gold rear case shows off a new model number: A1673, and the usual regulatory markings.
      • No surprise, once it reaches its 5th birthday, Apple doesn't want you pitching your iPad into the nearest trash can—they'd prefer you give it back.











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    • The whole iPad family is here! Left to right: Mini 3, Air 2, and iPad Pro 12.9".
    • Truly, in its entire history, there has never been a more Rose Gold iPad than this.
    • In all seriousness, it's refreshing to see a redesign that seems to focus on features rather than a nigh-pointless reduction in thickness, in a device that's already thinner than a pencil.









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    • Our ingenious friends at Creative Electron sent us a sneak peek at the Pro 9.7's internals, X-ray style.
    • We immediately note that where the larger iPad Pro's interior volume was dominated by four huge speaker enclosures, this little guy uses a more conventional setup: the battery hogs most of the space, with the logic board on the side and the speakers squeezed in at the margins.
    • What's that weird strip of PCB running through the middle, though?
    • Time for a closer look. Let's open it up!









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    • As we heat up the iOpeners, we place bets in the office pool: Where will the display cables be this time?
    • Time to pick softly and hope we don't snag anything.
      • One day, perhaps, Apple will put its massive engineering prowess to work on the problem of how to make a tablet that opens for servicing—without the nail-biting 30-minute process of heating, blind prying, and suctioning it currently demands. But it is not this day.

    • Having successfully carved the front panel free from its gluey frame, we get our first peek inside...








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    • Survey says: Display cable's in the bottom right corner! That's a new configuration.
      • We'd like to take a brief moment to mention that disassembly instructions are hugely important for successful repairs. We believe every user has the right to know how to safely work on their device.

    • The display, backed with some cushioning foam, also contains a ton of chips!
      • Parade Technologies DP815 (likely an iteration of the DP695 timing controller found in the 12.9" Pro)
      • NXP Semiconductors 8416A1 Touch ID Sensor
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    • After popping a few screws, we remove a big slab of EMI shield covering the logic board.
      • We saw this same kind of shielding in the larger iPad Pro, but it didn't exist in the iPad Air line.

    • Our fingers are itching for chips, but for now we restrain ourselves and settle for isolating the battery. One precisely-placed pick separates the battery contacts from the logic board.
    • Next to come off is another shield covering the battery board, nestled between the two large battery cells.
      • There's some action in there, and bizarrely, a screw that seems to be holding the smart keyboard connector to the battery board.









    Edit Step 8



    • With shields and tape deftly dispatched, we turn our attention to the heavy hitters. First up: upper speakers!
    • They're really fiercely glued in, and screwed in, but it's nothing a plastic opening tool can't deal with.
      • Once we pop the speakers out for a closer look, we're rewarded for our hard work: they connect to the logic board with spring contacts!









    Edit Step 9



    • Out pops the perpetrator of that unsightly camera bump.
      • And yup, that dimple goes all the way down, through the case down to the sapphire crystal lens cover.

    • Recently, there have been a number of consolidated hardware features in Apple's mobile lineup and this camera is no exception.
      • It's the same 12 MP, 4K, optically-stabilized shooter featured in the 6s Plus—a substantial upgrade over the 8 MP 1080p camera we dug up in our last Pro teardown.
      • We assume this will lead to nothing good.









    Edit Step 10



    • On our way to the logic board, we encounter some strange new antenna interconnect boards.
    • A dab of glue fastens each connector in place, but they come free with a little gentle prying.
    • The boards themselves serve no obvious purpose; we can only speculate that their flat tops provide a little extra support for the display.
      • Now that you'll be resting your palms on the glass while drawing with your Pencil, maybe a little reinforcement is called for.

    • Anyway, time to get a look at that logic board!








    Edit Step 11



    • Chip chip hooray!
      • Apple APL1021 A9X 64-bit Processor
      • Samsung K3RG1G1 2 GB (16 Gb) LPDDR4 RAM
      • SK Hynix H23QEG8VG1ACA 32 GB (256 Gb) NAND Flash Memory
      • 2 × Broadcom BCM15900B0 (as seen in the iPad Pro 12.9")
      • Apple 339S00109 Wi-Fi Module
      • NXP 66V10 NFC Controller and 1610A3 Charging IC (as seen in iPhone SE/6s/6s Plus)
      • InvenSense EMS-A 6-axis Gyroscope and Accelerometer Combo (also found in iPhone SE)






    Edit Step 12



    • But wait, there's even more chips!
      • Maxim Integrated MAX98721BEWV Boosted Class Amplifier
      • M7H YP (likely a Bosch Sensortec BMP280)
      • 343S00051-A1 (likely an iteration of the 343S00052-A1 found in the iPad Pro 12.9")
      • 343S00089-A1
      • L05286 VZB VG Z SGP 547










    Edit Step 13



    • Unfortunately for repair-minded folks like ourselves, the battery contains none of those nifty adhesive pull tabs found in the larger iPad Pro (and in every iPhone since the 5s). So, removing it is a sticky affair.
      • Maybe next time Apple? Pretty please?

    • What the battery does contain is a rating of 3.82 V, 27.91 Whr, and 7,306 mAh, amounting to a 10-hour battery life claim.
      • As expected, that's quite a bit less than the 38.8 Whr capacity of the larger iPad Pro—but fractionally better than the iPad Air 2's 27.62 Whr. Still, all three models have roughly the same estimated battery life.

    • We're about to leave the case at that, but we try another poke at the Smart connector, hoping for an easier extraction than last time. No such luck.





    Noticia:
    https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad+Pro+9.7-Inch+Teardown/60939












    Apple Goes Glue Crazy With 9.7-Inch iPad Pro, Scores Miserably In Teardown Analysis

    Apple's been on a mission to shrink its mobile products for consumers who prefer smaller size gadgets, hence the recent releases of the iPhone SE and 9.7-inch iPad Pro. The folks at iFixIt already took the liberty of gutting the former, and now it's the latter that's fallen on the teardown site's operating table. Folks, don't try this at home.

    No, seriously don't try tearing into a 9.7-inch iPad Pro, there's a good chance something will go wrong. In stark contrast to the iPhone SE, which surprisingly turned out to be somewhat easy to open up and repair (for an Apple product), the newest iPad Pro makes it clear that you're not supposed to be disassembling this thing.


    As Apple often likes to do, the 9.7-inch iPad Pro's case is held together with glue. Lots of glue. Between heating the adhesive to loosen it up, carefully prying the frame along the edges, and gently lifting away the top panel one section at a time using a suction tool, it takes a good 30 minutes just to crack open Apple's tablet. Hey, at least there aren't any Pentalobe screws to deal with, right?

    The good news is that once inside, accessing the battery isn't overly difficult. There's an EMI shield covering the logic board that needs to be removed—it's the same as found in the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, but absent from the iPad Air line. Once that's done, you can use a pick to separate the battery contacts from the logic board. The bad news is that even though it's easy to access, it's still difficult to remove—while not soldered in place, it's solidly adhered and there are no pull-tabs to help you out.


    What's also not so easy is replacing a blown speaker. They're "fiercely glued in" and screwed down for good measure. And there's more glue as you dig deeper into the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, including dabs of adhesive that hold each connector of new antenna interconnect boards in place.


    As the list of challenges add up, the 9.7-inch iPad Pro finished the teardown evaluation with an abysmal 2 out 10 Repairability Score. There really weren't any positives to speak of, just annoyances that range in difficulty. The biggest negatives iFixit noted were the gobs of glue and that the fused front panel jacks up the price of screen repair, along with the risk of damaging the LCD when opening the iPad Pro up.

    Noticia:
    http://hothardware.com/news/apple-go...Lf23tfHLSwG.99


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    9.7 Inch iPad Pro Display Dissection; The DCI-P3 Gamut Shows Apple’s Moving In The Right Direction

    Apple’s launch of a smaller iPad Pro last month came as a surprise for quite a bit of quarters, even though the device had been in the rumor mill for quite a while. Looks like a 12.9 inch slate did just prove to be quite a bit to handle for several users, forcing the company to launch a similar device in ‘its most popular’ screen size bracket. But if you think that the 9.7 inch iPad Pro is simply a smaller version of last year’s tablet, you’re in for quite a surprise.
    It comes with several tweaks and changes under the hood and today, we’ve managed to get our hands on a detailed display analysis. As you read on below, you’ll see that not only do we get a vastly overhauled display, but more importantly, perhaps there’s something which can be learned about what to expect on the iPhone 7 as well. Companies after all often test new features first before large scale launches, and the iPad does come with some very important upgrades. What are these? Head over below to find out more.

    Apple’s 9.7 Inch iPad Pro Performs Well In Display Tests; Potential Hints On What To Expect From The iPhone 7?

    When it comes to the display of any gadget or device out there, several factors come together in play in order to create a perfect viewing experience. Just like with camera resolution where aperture width, pixel recognition and other factors combine for good photographic capabilities, for displays, we’ve got factors which range from manufacturing materials used to the angles at which content is displayed at.
    To that end, folks over at DisplayMate have carried out one of their famous display analysis for the 9.7 inch iPad Pro, which tells us all that we need to know about its display. Screen resolution for the smaller tablet stands at 2048 x 1536, which lends it a similar pixel density of 264 ppi as the iPad Air 2 and the 12.9 inch iPad Pro. Apple’s kept this number constant ever since the iPad Mini lineup, and as you read below, you’ll find out that the company’s heading in some different directions this time.
    The latest iPad comes with an all new color gamut, which adds a lot of detail and content support for the iPad. A color gamut is all the range of colors that a screen can display, and with the 9.7 inch iPad Pro, you’ll be getting a combination of both the standard displays on most handhelds available out there and the display quality expected from larger screens, including 4K TVs.




    It comes with a standard, smaller sRGB / Rec.709 Gamut and a wider DCI-P3 Gamut, which adds a lot of detail and color support to the device’s screen. Comparison of the two can be seen in the first image above, with the DCI managing to capture a higher spectrum of colors as should be expected. Another thing that’s impressive from Apple’s 2016 tablet is the accuracy of both the gamuts, a point that we’ll explore further below. For now, the second image above shows the reference colors for both the sRG / Rec. 709 and the DCI-P3, so take a good look at it.

    The use of two separate color gamuts on the iPad means that each tablet has to be carefully calibrated from the factory on, with the manufacturer having to concern it self with two new display phosphers. In addition, the display has to also switch between both the gamuts effectively, to adjust for different content types. This, when combined with the overall coherence of the screen in capturing colors, makes for a vastly improved display.
    The DCI-P3 gets an accuracy rating of 102% and the Rec.709 gets a rating of 103%, showing that Apple’s heading in the right direction over here. The accuracy of both of them can be seen in the image below which separate each of the 41 individual colors available for the screen and compare how well Apple’s latest offering delivers on each of them. Talking numbers, the iPad comes with a color accuracy of 1.3 JNCD sRGB gamut and 1.4 for the DCI-P3, making it very accurate in terms of color reproduced. Ratings above 1 for the JNCD mean that reproduction differences are visible on the screen, and looks like Apple’s got some work to do in the DCI-P3 department here.




    Moving towards display brightness, reflectance and contrast ratios for the tablet, we see that the iPad leads on several fronts. At the time of its launch, Apple was sure to mention the low reflectance of the screen, an aspect that’s very critical to any display out there. Screen reflectance is linked directly to the Contrast Ratio on a screen, with the latter showing the ratio of the brightest to the darkest color on display.
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    The iPad Pro reflects only 1.7% of the surrounding Ambient Light, which sits almost right at the bottom of the industry. Taking a look at how well the content is displayed on the screen with the reflection, the iPad Pro comes with Contrast Rating for High Ambient Light score of 301, which should result in smooth viewing experiences in a lot of settings. However, Apple should now start working on its 12.9 inch slate, as similar features on a larger screen should display their effectiveness in a much more visible manner.




    One feature where it lacks however is the Contrast Ratio. As noted above, the Contrast Ratio of any screen increases as you decrease overall reflectance, and with the iPad, its on par with the much older iPad Air 2 and lower than the 12 inch iPad Pro launched last year. The difference isn’t that significant to cause any alarms however, and we see the device take its lead back in nearly every other metric; as you can see in the corresponding data tablets in the images above.
    When viewing the display under incandescent light, the iPad’s Color Temperature of White Point decreases to 5,000K from 6,945K, which is very important when viewing content under artificial light. The definition of white changes as you change the source of light of an image, given that it’s a result of two separate values. Any White Point rating for a source of light is a result of the hue and colorfulness of a white object under said light; taken as a white paper in this scenario.
    At this point, it would be relevant to remember that the iPad Pro comes with two color gamuts, or more importantly the DCI-P3. When compared to the standard rec. 709 gamut, it uses specifically tuned phosphors for both Green and Red light, which result in more balanced and reduced Blue Light emanating from the screen. This should in turn result in more rested eyes while viewing the screen, and should also be kept in mind for the iPhone 7; Apple could launch the device with the DCI-P3 on board, resulting in similar effects. Foxconn and SHARP’s partnership would undoubtedly help Cupertino quite a bit here, so we’re keeping our ears perked for any new information.

    Having taken a look at the 9.7 inch iPad Pro’s display specifications in detail, Apple does seem to have put a significant amount of effort in redesigning the iPad Pro lineup. This differentiation between the 12 and the 9.7 inch devices is visible not only at the display, but at the performance and other fronts as well. With the smaller tablet targeting a more broad range of customers, this focus on multimedia was expected, and should also point us in the right direction for the iPhone 7. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see the DCI-P3 make it on board the device, which when coupled with improved white balance adjustments, could result in a vastly upgraded display as well.
    Overall, the smaller iPad Pro sees a much improved display, especially when compared with the iPad Air 2. While the latter might sound outdated right now, given the rate at which things move forward in the tech world, it goes to show that things have once again advanced forward at a nice rate; especially in categories such as display as opposed to the regular hardware and performance upgrades.
    Thoughts? Let us know what you think in the comments section below and stay tuned for the latest.
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    A Apple anunciou hoje um novo iPad low cost de 9.7" por 325$ com chip A9 - https://www.macrumors.com/2017/03/21...-starting-329/

    Uma medida para tentar reanimar as vendas do iPad que estão em free fall desde pelo menos 4 trimestres.

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    É tudo low cost, e ja a algum tempo

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    Parece-me que eles andam a ficar desesperados com a queda de popularidade do iPad. Os convertiveis/2 em 1 estão a matar o iPad.

 

 

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