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Apple could bring stylus back on its 12.9-inch ‘iPad Pro’

Another report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in KGI securities (who has a good record on inside scoops from Apple) shows that the Cupertino giant is planning to revive the use of a stylus on tablets as an accessory to the rumored “iPad Pro” that should be Apple‘s biggest tablet yet.

Is Apple on its way to releasing a stylus for its 12.9-inch tablet? (Photo: The Verge)

Kuo states that reviving the functionality of a stylus is just what the 12.9-inch iPad Pro needs for the enterprise and creative users that the tablet is aimed at.

Given that it’s more precise than a person’s fingers, a stylus can be more convenient to use than the combination of keyboard and mouse in some cases. Therefore, we believe Apple’s stylus will improve the user experience of 12.9-inch iPad.

The reported stylus will most likely connect and charge via the company’s Lightning connector and not by wireless means. This, according to Kuo, is the road Apple is taking to keep costs relatively down. These styli could also have a gyroscope accelerometer to support “3D handwriting” so users can write in the air or on other surfaces, although this feature might come later on and not with the first few models of the accessory.

As for the alleged iPad Pro, previous reports suggest it could come with a 12.9-inch display with 2K resolution, a better A8X processor, 2GB RAM, and the company’s signature Touch ID.

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11 Comments

awts says:

10 years ago

they should have put it along with iphone 6 plus, and called to i-note 01
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Rockafella says:

10 years ago

Bring what back? The Note 4 and prolly other huge ass phones have been there the whole time. The “stylus pen” never left the scene lol maybe iSheeps will buy this but you and I both know we’re just gonna barely use it :)
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Easy E says:

10 years ago

The ipad pro will start at $1000 plus that pen at $200. Any takers?
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Tony says:

10 years ago

I agree with stylish stylus. It is perfect for photo editing applications. More accurate than a finger. But some apps already offered a zoom in options for those who do not have a stylus.
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Stylish Stylus says:

10 years ago

The Stylus is perfect for photo editing applications.

Cropping for Lightroom will be easier with a stylus
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dyimmy says:

10 years ago

More like jumping on the bandwagon. Lol.

The Note series and its stylus I think is the best tandem out there. If the screen is already big enough like 12 inches I don’t think a stylus is necessary but for 5 inchers to 6 inchers it’s a great companion especially for dropdown menus.
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Miss Call says:

10 years ago

Who needs a stylus? Apple already determined, through years of research and testing, that no one needs that. Some other companies will say that using a stylus is more accurate than just using your fingers but who would you believe, them or Apple? I am a firm believer in Apple and I don’t want the next iPad to have a stylus.
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Syntax says:

10 years ago

Huh. And why is that Surface Pro 3 is becoming popular? It’s because of its precise pen. Even The Verge acknowledges the superiority of a pen.
carloxy says:

10 years ago

I dont know why the author didnt included the part about the stylus being just an accessory thus making it optional.
phonebuddy says:

10 years ago

I’m using the stylus of my note 4 during flight check in and airline booking and it’s better than zooming in and out to fill in some data in text fields. Also very useful for websites with pull down/pop-up menu e.g. Villman. It feels like having a mouse.
Repent says:

10 years ago

IF Apple does bring back the stylus in the next iPad, are you going to turn your back on your Apple religion and your Apple god?

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