New 9.7-inch iPad Pro: Specs Overview & First Photos

Apple has just announced the new iteration of the 9.7-inch tablet - the iPad Pro. The company has made the new product a part of the iPad Pro lineup in an attempt to refresh its product line and evoke the interest of customers.

Both externally and internally, the tablet is pretty much similar to its 12.9-inch predecessor. If you’re interested in the specs of the new device, they’re available below. Apart from that, you can also find some exclusive first images showing the smaller iPad Pro.

Main Specs:

• Operating System: iOS 9.3
• Processor: Apple’s A9X chip with M9 motion coprocessor
• Storage: 32GB/128GB/256GB
• Display: 9.7 inches, LCD
• Camera: 12 megapixels (rear), 5-megapixels (front)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC
• Four speaker system
• Apple Pencil support
• Touch ID fingerprint sensor
• Available Colors: Silver, Gold, Rose Gold and Space Gray
• Price and availability: $599 for basic 32GB model, goes on sale March 31st.

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Apple has also announced a number of new Apple Watch bands that are compatible with the existing smartwatch version and will become available for purchase pretty soon.

What do you think about the new 9.7-inch iPad Pro? Do you think it will be more popular that the larger model? Let us know in the comments section below.