Chicago March 27 (IANS) Taking on Google Apple on Tuesday unveiled a new 9.7-inch iPad that will be available for schools in the US for just $299 ($329 for consumers).
The Augmented Reality (AR)-capable iPad with the A10 fusion chip can use Apple Pencil stylus just like iPad Pro TechCrunch reported.
"We believe that technology could help deliver a truly unique and personalized experience to students and teachers " said Apple CEO Tim Cook at an education-focused event here.
In the US schools 60 per cent laptops and computers use Google software followed by Apple s iOS at 12.3 per cent and MacOS at 4.7 per cent.
The new iPad for schools comes with 200GB of free iCloud storage -- up from 5GB.
The device claims 10-hour long battery life houses 8MP camera and supports 1080P HD video.
Apple also released some new classroom software and a creative curriculum called "Everyone Can Create".
It also unveiled its iWork productivity apps -- Pages Keynote and Numbers which support Apple Pencil.
A new free app "Schoolwork" lets teachers distribute handouts make assignments assign specific activities within apps check on students progress.
"One idea is that this might help teachers tailor activities " reported ReCode.
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