This week Benjamin and Zac share thoughts on Apple’s March education event where the new 9.7-inch iPad with Apple Pencil support was unveiled, new Apple Watch Series 4 rumors that claim a new design is coming with more screen, and the launch of iOS 11.3, watchOS 4.3, and other software updates.

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Hosts:

• Benjamin Mayo
• Zac Hall

Topics:

• Win a HomeKit bundle from FIBARO & 9to5Mac [Giveaway]
• HomeKit Weekly: Using Automation to put sensors to work
• Live Blog: 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
• New spring 2018 Apple Watch bands and configurations now available
• KGI: New Apple Watch models later this year with new design, ~15% bigger display
• Apple launches new spring-inspired Leather Sleeve and Smart Cover colors for 10.5-inch iPad Pro
• Space gray Mac accessories now sold separately from iMac Pro
• Logitech announces $49 Crayon stylus, cheaper alternative to Apple Pencil
• How to use the new drawing & Smart Annotation features in Pages on iPad [Video]
• iOS 11.3 with new Animoji, iPhone throttling controls, much more coming today (U: Now available)
• watchOS 4.3 for Apple Watch coming today with iPhone Music control, smarter Siri watch face, more (U: Now available)
• Apple releasing first HomePod software update alongside iOS 11.3 today (U: Now available)
• Apple releases macOS 10.13.4 update for High Sierra with iMac Pro wallpaper, enhanced eGPU support

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