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12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro to have Bluetooth stylus, Force Touch and NFC?

By Cookie Monster - on 6 May 2015, 12:02pm

12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro to have Bluetooth stylus, Force Touch and NFC?

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Apple's rumored 12.9-inch iPad Pro seems to be getting more than a size upgrade. 

According to AppleInsider, "a person familiar with Apple's future product plans" claims that Apple is not only working on a new iPad model with a 12.9-inch display, it is also incorporating new features such as an Apple-built stylus, NFC, Force Touch input, a USB-C port and the next generation A-series processor.

The stylus will connect to the iPad Pro via Bluetooth and comes with pressure-sensitive input. This will be a nice complement to the improved touch latency of the display on the iPad Pro, thanks to the integration of Force Touch. The addition of NFC raises the possibility that the iPad Pro could function as a payment receiving terminal for Apple Pay.

With the new 12-inch MacBook sporting the USB-C port, it is no surprise that the iPad Pro is alleged to come with one as well. It's unclear at the moment whether the bigger iPad Pro will have only one USB-C port as a recent leak reveals two ports, one of which is said to be a Lightning port. 

Despite declining sales of the iPads, Apple CEO Tim Cook remains optimistic about its future. Apple has been making progress with the iPad in the enterprise sector through its partnership with IBM. Could a larger iPad fit nicely with its strategy? We shall see.

Source: AppleInsider

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