7 Things We Weren’t Expecting To See At The Apple Event

Yes, you got it right. Apple's stylus is a pencil.

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1. The introduction of the biggest iPad yet, the iPad Pro

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**Features:**
• 12.9-inch screen (big enough to support a full-sized keyboard)
• Thickness: 6.9 mm
• Weighs: 1.57 lb (0.71 kg)
• 78% bigger screen than the tablet first introduced in 2010
• Display resolution: 5.6 million pixels (more than a 15-inch Retina display MacBook Pro)
• A9X 64-bit chip, 1.8x faster than the previous chip
• 8-megapixel iSight camera, Touch ID and Facetime HD camera
• 10 hour battery life
• Available in three colours: gold, silver and space grey

**Price: From USD799**

This is the biggest highlight of the Apple Event, and frankly, we are quite impressed!

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2. Apple's version of a stylus is a Pencil

Who would have thought that we will finally see a stylus from Apple? Back in 2007, during the launch of the first ever iPhone at "Macworld " in San Francisco, late Steve Jobs, the Apple co-founder, revealed his **[utter dislike for the stylus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YY3MSaUqMg)**.

But with Tim Cook finally launching a stylus named "Apple Pencil", it's safe to say the company that literally revolutionised the smartphone market with its iPhone, is now more keen on playing the market line rather than disrupting it.

Oh, how the times have changed!

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It's also quite fascinating to witness the demonstration by Irene Walsh from 3D4Medical to show off the features of the Apple Pencil on the newest iPad

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3. Microsoft at an Apple Event… wait, what?

Yes, Microsoft presented at the Apple event. It's not like Microsoft crashed the party or anything. As a matter of fact, Apple invited Microsoft to come on stage to demonstrate Microsoft Office. Breakthrough.

Kirk Koenigsbauer presenting at Apple Event

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4. Speaking of Microsoft, we can't help but to think of Microsoft Surface keyboard when saw Apple's Smart Keyboard

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5. There's a brand new operating system to accompany a brand new Apple TV

That means, you will soon be able to play games using Apple TV

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6. Rose Gold Colour for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus

**Features:**
• 3D Touch (force touch)
• 64-bit A9 chip
• 12MP back camera with 4K video recording
• 5MP FaceTime HD and Retina Flash – yay for sharper selfies!
• Extra-quick, new Touch ID
• 7000 series aluminum (aircraft-grade material) – [no more bendgate](http://says.com/my/tech/this-newly-revealed-iphone-6-plus-feature-will-bend-your-mind) hopefully!
• Available in four colors: silver, gold, space gray, rose gold

**Price: From USD199**

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This wasn't particular surprising since there were already ongoing rumours about an additional colour for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6 Plus. **Yes, Rose Gold might just be a fancy name for the colour pink but we totally welcome the idea.** So we now have the option to choose Rose Gold model that adds to the Gold, Silver and Space Grey which are already available.

And lastly…

7. OneRepublic made a surprise appearance

OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder

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Meanwhile, we're just wondering if these games will be available on Apple TV:

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