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When Apple launched the 12.9" iPad Pro last year , it created a bit of a ripple in the iPad community and many worried whether Apple is really set on killing off the iconic tablet size from its lineup , but today ,Apple has one again showed its commitment to keep the iPad line updated by introducing a new iPad Pro - now in 9.7" flavor . The new iPad , launched along side the pocket friendly iPhone SE  packs iOS 9.3 - the latest iteration of the iOS 9 platform . The new iPad , which is said to bring down the same Apple pencil based experience is now slightly more expensive than the outgoing iPad Air 2 ( $599 ,$699 and $799 ),but these new additions to the 9.7 "   iPad  transforms the tablet from being a media focused system to a semi workhorse tablet .  And unlike the previous "bulky" iPad pro , this is more compact and easy to live with and considering this , Apple has brought in the same 4 speaker surround sound system and a 12MP rear sensor with 4K reco...

Apple has announced a new 4" smartphone line called the iPhone SE , the phones , priced to compete against mid range handsets bring in the best of three previous iPhone models into a attractive price which is half of what you would pay for a standard iPhone model is aimed at younger buyers and those who like to have a small and a pocket-able handset .The phone , designed to look like the iPhone 5S aesthetically is now basically Apple's entry level device ,replacing both the iPhone 5C and the 5S .The phone packs some of the older iPhone 5S hardware components -which at the time were brilliant , and now it is refreshed with a 64Bit Apple A9 Soc , a 12MP rear camera which can capture 4K and iOS 9.3 . The handset is said to be available for a starting price of $399 for the 16GB and $499 for the 64GB model - a significant price reduction considering that the Apple A9 equipped iPhone 6S costs almost double the price . Carrier pricing is even more attractive as the handset goes fo...

Apple has unveiled their next gen iPhone's  at special event held in San Francisco today . The two phones - iPhone 6S and 6S Plus bring in evolutionary upgrades to the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus so you can expect the display size and much of the design to remain the same . The two phones - made using 7000 Series aluminium is much stronger than the older generations and this will hopefully end the bendgate crisis .The two phones are also said to be somewhat lighter and thinner despite packing new internals and a 3D Touch (force touch) display that lets you control gestures using different levels of pressure on the display (eg- press lightly to open a single menu and press harder for more , access multitasking by pressing the edge of the display etc - Apple recons this will be a big welcome in the field of mobile gaming and app development)   Both iPhones are powered by Apple's 3rd generation 64bit Soc - the Apple A9  although this is half a tier below the Apple A9x found...

Apple's Wednesday event is only a day away and so far the rumor mill is going in -full steam . The September 9 event - which is said to unveil the next gen iPhone  (iPhone 6S , iPhone 6S plus and iPhone 6C?) is also rumored to be the event where Apple is to announce a new iPad - namely the iPad Pro - a tablet that will revolutionize multitasking for the world of tablets . The rumored iPad Pro is basically a beefed up version of the current iPad Air 2 with the addition of a new 12.9" monstrous display , a Apple A9/A9X soc , a force touch system for the display and a massive battery and a even bigger price tag of atleast around double that of the 9.7 version . The tablet for now is just a rumor and its better off keeping it that way , but for starters ,Apple does have split screen multitasking for some extent in its current Air 2 .so a bigger canvas might be a viable choice if you are into that sort of thing ,say a businessman , but due to the lack of a full "desktop...

Apple has given us a glimpse of what iOS 9 will look like when it is available , the mobile operating system - which is set to bring many UI improvements and a more intelligent Siri to the table was officially demoed at WWDC 2015 on the (8th) of June (early today if you live in a different time zone) Apple's iOS 9 , as said earlier , features a highly evolved version of Siri who is now given a new interface , Siri works similar to Google Now on tap feature and works in the background without much input from the user . Siri will now check your emails for reminders and invitations and set reminders before hand including transit information including weather and traffic . Siri also detects your favorite tracks or radio and will set your jam once your connect the headphonesfollowed by simple commands like "play music" , it also detects connected devices like a bluetooth dashboard  system and allows you to easily set up with your vehicle . Siri is also equipped with a new f...