iOS 12 bringing iPad Pro support for unlikely accessories

1 min readUpdated Mar 24, 2019Mar 29, 201911:31 PM

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Apple has a pretty clear strategy for its iPad lineup with an option available at every price point from $329 up to infinity as well as having a handful of screen size options. Apple’s status in the tablet market means there’s no shortage of accessories, but in a surprise move Apple added native support for the Logitech Crayon for the 9.7-inch iPad and now support is coming to more devices.

Apparently the next version of iOS 12 will bring support for the Logitech Crayon to “the iPad Pros.” Unfortunately, it’s not clear if Patel was referring to the new iPad Pros or the entire lineup of iPad Pros, which is an important distinction given the trouble users could have sorting out Apple Pencil support on different iPads. The suspicion is that Apple will be releasing a new version of iOS 12 on Monday to add support for the various subscription services expected to be announced.

While on the surface, this seems like a good thing since the idea behind the Crayon is that it just works on an iPad right after you turn it on without needing to do anything else, and bringing support to more devices beyond the $329 iPad seems like a plus. The odd thing about it is that the plan would be to add support just for the iPad Pro lineup. The Crayon is designed for the education market (it’s actually not available for purchase outside of Apple’s Education channel.) The reason it only supported the cheapest iPad was because that’s the device also designed for the education market.

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Questions & Answers

Which specific iPad Pro models will support the Logitech Crayon with iOS 12?

The article states that iOS 12 will bring support to 'the iPad Pros'. However, it is not clear if this refers to the new iPad Pros or the entire lineup of iPad Pro devices, which is an important distinction.

Why is the Logitech Crayon's support being extended to the iPad Pro lineup considered unusual?

The Crayon was designed for the education market and was initially only supported on the cheapest iPad, which also targets education. Extending support just to the iPad Pro lineup, which isn't exclusively for education, seems odd.

When is the new version of iOS 12 expected to be released?

The suspicion is that Apple will release a new version of iOS 12 on Monday. This release is expected to add support for various subscription services that are also anticipated to be announced.

Can consumers currently purchase the Logitech Crayon directly from retail stores?

No, the Logitech Crayon is not available for purchase outside of Apple's Education channel. It is primarily designed for the education market rather than general consumer sales.

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