Apple puts new 9.7-inch iPad to the test in ‘Homework’ ad [Video]

Update: Apple has also shared a shorter one-minute cut of the Homework ad. Check it out here.

Following the announcement of a new education-focused iPad and a slew of new software features, Apple has shared a new video of the iPad in use by students. The ad, cleverly entitled ‘Homework,’ follows a group of students as they put the new $329/$299 iPad to test…

Apple today introduced a new 9.7-inch iPad with Apple Pencil support. The device is priced at $329 for consumers and $299 for schools. The company also introduced a new ClassKit framework, a new Schoolwork app, and is bringing its Classroom app to the Mac.

Read more about Apple’s education announcements at the links below:

• Live Blog: Follow 9to5Mac coverage from inside Apple’s education event
• Apple unveils new 9.7-inch iPad with Apple Pencil support + A10 Fusion chip at education event
• Apple announces new versions of iWork with Apple Pencil integration, built in book authoring
• Apple bringing Classroom to Mac, reveals new ClassKit framework coming in iOS 11.4 & Schoolwork app
• Apple announces students to get 200GB of iCloud storage for free
• Apple kicks off education event w/ inspirational ‘one person can change the world’ video

Keep up with our coverage from inside the event today in our live blog right here and watch the video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IprmiOa2zH8&feature=em-uploademail