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Apple might reveal a brand new accessory for its giant iPad

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Apple might unveil its own keyboard accessory for the rumored 12.9-inch iPad, according to 9to5Mac's Mark Gurman. 

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It seems like a keyboard accessory for the giant iPad, presumably called "iPad Pro," could be similar to the detachable magnetic keyboard accessory for the Microsoft Surface Pro 3.  

If this rumor proves to be true, it's clearly Apple's response to Microsoft's 12-inch Surface tablets, as Apple currently doesn't make any kind of tablet-laptop hybrid.

The report and several rumors before it have also claimed that Apple might be making its own stylus, which could be used for writing quick notes or drawing out ideas.

It would also be a clear sign that Apple wants to enter the portable productivity/business/enterprise market, as the recently-unveiled iOS 9 mobile operating system contains features like Split View that helps users with multi-tasking.

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