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On October 30th, Apple will hold another keynote. In addition to new Macs, the new iPad Pro generation will also be presented. There will also be updated accessories to match..
To go with the new iPad Pro, Apple is said to be planning to introduce a new Apple Pencil and a new Smart Keyboard. There are also new features here. In the future, the Apple Pencil will no longer need a Lightning connector. If the pencil is near the device, it will connect automatically - similar to the AirPods principle. There are now reports on the control options.
New pen – new features
Specifically, this is about gesture control. According to the well-known software leaker Guilherme Rambo, the user can perform certain actions using touch gestures on the Apple Pencil 2.
For example, the line thickness can be adjusted by swiping the pen's casing. Software developer Steve Troughton-Smith even believes that tab and double-tab functions will be supported. It remains to be seen whether the new Apple Pencil 2 will be compatible with older iPad Pro models. Rambo, however, thinks it is likely.
This year's iPad Show will take place on October 30th at the Howard Gilman Opera House. The motto of the keynote: There's more in the making! The live broadcast starts at 3:00 pm (“10:00 am Eastern Time”).
