Apple is expected to show off the next iPad Pro at its spring launch event in March or April of this year. Unlike previous generations, the new iPad Pro is expected to bring a comprehensive upgrade in both appearance and hardware. This is also a new Apple product that has attracted much attention from the outside world, and it is expected that Apple will equip it with an OLED screen to bring better durability and display performance.
Recently, a piece of news about the 2024 model of Apple's iPad Pro has attracted a lot of attention, and the code of iOS 17.4 Beta hints that the new iPad will have a landscape camera: when the iPad is in landscape orientation, the model's TrueDepth camera (for Face ID) is at the top. Combined with previous revelations, Apple may be preparing to launch an iPad Pro model with horizontal Face ID, an innovative design that will undoubtedly bring a new experience to iPad Pro users.
Yes, you heard it right, Apple seems intent on moving the front camera of the iPad Pro from the traditional top to the side. This is a boon for professional users who are used to holding iPad horizontally. After all, the iPad Pro has always been a highly-anticipated replacement for the Mac in the Apple family, and it makes sense to use it more in landscape orientation.
Apple Pencil 3：迷你侦探加入“查找”行列
In addition to the iPad's landscape Face ID, there is another code that implies that the yet-to-be-released Apple Pencil 3 will support the Find My feature to prevent loss, starting with the new Apple Pencil that has been previously revealed. According to foreign media 9to5Mac, Apple has added support for the new Apple Pencil in the iPadOS 17.4 beta system, and shows that the stylus supports the Find My function.
At the moment, it is unclear whether the new Apple Pencil will use Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology for precise positioning or will only show its last location on a map. Ultra-wideband technology is able to provide more precise positioning, which would be a huge improvement for users who often lose their gadgets.
PencilKit 3 API:开发者的新玩具
Finally, we have to mention the heroes behind the scenes – the developers. iPadOS 17.4 Beta brings them the PencilKit 3 API, which means they can develop more compatible apps for the new Apple Pencil. Although Apple is still tight-lipped about this, we have reason to believe that there must be more exciting new features behind this.
The spring launch is full of expectations
This spring, we have reason to expect some real surprises from Apple. Whether it's the iPad Pro's Landscape Face ID or the Apple Pencil 3's Find My, there's a lot to look forward to. And for developers, the launch of the PencilKit 3 API is undoubtedly a new tool to stimulate creativity.
Vocabulary analysis
- Face ID: Facial recognition technology developed by Apple Inc. to unlock devices and verify identity.
- UWB (Ultra Wideband): A wireless communication technology that provides precise indoor positioning.
- PencilKit: A framework provided by Apple that allows developers to integrate drawing and writing features into their apps.
- API (Application Programming Interface): A set of rules and tools for building software applications.
- Beta: A phase in the software development cycle where new features are released for testers to try out in order to find and fix problems.
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