iPad Pro 2018: should you buy it?

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In just a couple of hours time we're expecting to hear news of the latest iteration to Apple's popular tablet, the iPad Pro 2018 (or iPad Pro 3). As invites to a special hardware Apple event in New York today have been flying around, speculation is rife about the new device. And we've got some of designer interest to share. 

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We've already seen the release of an entry-level iPad this year, which, as our full iPad 9.7 review states, is more laptop-like and art-friendly than ever before. But if some of the rumours suggested by @OnLeaks on behalf of MySmartPrice are true, Apple's latest iPad Pro looks set to take that to a whole new level. 

The gist we're getting, more than anything, is Apple really pushing this device as a 'laptop replacement', boasting powerful iOS 12 (tablet-focused) software and rumoured new features including TrueDepth camera technology and a USB-C port replacing the current Lightening one. Combine that with the fact that software companies like Adobe and Affinity are clearly focusing efforts on iPad-specific apps, and this could soon be an interesting time for creative professionals. 

That said, there are other rumours surrounding functionality, which might make it less desirable to artists and designers. Our sister site techradar recently reported early sights of the new device saw no sign of a 3.5mm headphone port and that measurements of the 2018 version were significantly smaller than that of the 2017 model. 

The new 2018 iPad Pro is rumoured to be significantly smaller than its predecessor

Obviously all of this is speculation at the moment, as is whether Apple will refer to new device as the iPad Pro 2018 or the iPad Pro 3. But one thing we can be sure of is that it won't come cheap. Nor that we'll see any iPad Pro Black Friday deals, sadly, especially when leaks suggest the cost of a new iPad Pro will be in the region of $649/£619. 

We'll be sure to cover any Apple news as and when it comes in, including details on announcements expected to drop on shiny new MacBooks , so make sure to check back later for any updates.

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