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In font you missed it , Apple had an event on Monday , where Tim Cook and pal graced the Town Hall stage at their campus in Cupertino to unveila fewsmallthingsfor us . In between particular of the iPhone SE and 9.7 - inch iPad Pro , Apple also softly rolled out Modern supplement — so unruffled , in fact , that we nearly missed several of them . ( Except for the Apple Watch bands — we were all over those . ) Here ’s the complete list of every Apple - brand accessory fresh to the Apple Store this calendar week .
A shrunken iPad Pro means shrunken iPad Pro accessory : Apple’sSmart Keyboardis now available to fit the forthcoming 9.7 - column inch iPad Pro . It cost a little act less—$149 for the 9.7 - column inch model , compared to $ 169 for the 12.9 - inch iPad Pro — but the functionality is the same , with its Smart Connector index embrasure and Bluetooth - less datum connection . The keyboard itself ispretty prosperous to type on — well , at least the larger version is . Hopefully the modest one does n’t feel strangle , although we generally only have that problem with keyboards sized for the 7 - in iPad mini .
The 9.7 - inch Smart Keyboard is usable for preorder on Thursday , March 24 , the same daylight as the the iPad presale .
Okay , the $ 99Apple Pencilisn’t a new accessary , but it ’s newly compatible with the newfangled 9.7 - inch iPad Pro , so it ’s worth a credit . This pressure - sensitive Bluetooth stylusis a must - have for iPad Pro owners , thanks to its ease of use and how drastically it opens up the iPad Pro ’s capabilities .
Did you drop off yourApple Pencil tip ? No trouble — just pick up a four large number for $ 19 .
Planning on pre - ordering an iPad Pro on Thursday ? You might as well add one of Apple’sSilicone Casesto your visiting card . The just - announced version for the 9.7 - inch iPad Pro costs $ 69 and comes in a form of colour , include two wraith that are new to Apple ’s lineup : apricot and mint .
Apple ’s Smart Cover has been part of the iPad appurtenance family since the iPad 2 , so it ’s only fitting that Apple release one to outfit its latest iPad , too — even the Pros need screen tribute . The $ 49Smart binding for the 9.7 - inch iPad Prohas a metallic hinge to keep it in topographic point , work with the iPad ’s magnetic slumber / wake characteristic , and can be mate with Apple ’s Silicone Case .
If you were thinking you could just slap your erstwhile iPad Air 2 Smart Cover onto your unexampled iPad Pro , think again — Apple say the magnets do n’t describe up .
And now for the less flashy , but room more useful fate of the accessory rollout : cables and arranger ! Apple ’s senior vice United States President of worldwide marketing Phil Schiller plug away two raw adapters during the result , one being the $ 39Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter . This transcriber lets you transplant photograph and videos from your digital photographic camera straight to your iPad Pro . It even mechanically launches your Photos app when you connect it . ( remark : According to Apple , the 12.9 - inch iPad Pro transfers data point at USB 3 speeds , and the 9.7 - inch adaptation uses USB 2 . )
Schiller also mentioned on stage that this adaptor has a power port wine . By adding your own power arranger , you could also connect other peripherals to your iPad Pro , like a podcast mic or an ethernet hub .
Another adapter that get an onstage mention was Apple ’s $ 29Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader , which also is used for pic transfers between your camera and iOS machine . However , you may use this one with your iPhone and non - Pro iPads too .
Not mentioned onstage : Apple expel aLightning to USB - C cable , so 12 - in MacBook owners can now well connect their iOS devices for synchronize and charge .
The cable television come in 1 - cadence length for $ 25 , or 2 meters for $ 35 .
Along with a terms drop , the Apple Watch Sport got some young bling bling . Malus pumila releasedSport bandsin three new shades — yellow , apricot , and royal blue . New Watch owners can choose one of these bands when purchasing their Watch , or they can be buy separately for $ 49 a pop .
Apple also precede a brand - raw band style to its Apple Watch assembling . The patternedWoven Nylon bandshave a “ comfortable , fabric - comparable tactile property , ” agree to Apple . We ’re a petty iffy on them from a fashion view , but we ’ll cover back once we ’ve tried them on in person .
The Woven Nylon bands are available as master stria for new Apple Watch and Apple Watch Sport models , or as an add - on for $ 49 a pop . It come up in seven color : gold / red , gold / royal blue , royal gentle , pinkish , pearl , scuba blue , and bootleg .
For those of you looking for a more neat flavour , both the Classic Buckle and Modern Buckle are available in new shades . The $ 149Classic Buckle , seen here , now include cerise , midnight blue , marigold , white , blue jay , and storm hoar versions in its card .
Apple tot up marigold and blue jay to the $ 249Modern Buckle ’s solicitation . We ’re really feeling the marigold .
The $ 149Leather Loophas two Modern spook : white and tempest gray .
And the crowd - pleasingMilanese Loopis now usable in Space Black for $ 199 , to check the Space Black Stainless Steel case . It really does create a svelte look .
Apple makes case in two finis — leather and silicone — but its newest iPhone will only be bewilder the leather discourse for now . you could order a $ 39Leather sheath for your iPhone SEin either black or midnight blue air before of the phone ’s actual launch .
