The big question is whether this new, leaner, meaner version of the iPad Pro will be seen as a worthy replacement of the iPad Air, also in the short term.

Apple MacBook veterans will probably roll their eyes at the following paragraphs, just as Windows PCs veterans would about a number of tips and tricks, common to power users. A couple of little-known and useful pieces of information on this list are even likely to surprise some new MacBook owners.

Recent rumors have suggested that Apple could be skipping a refresh of the iPad Air, and going for what some have rationalized it as a re-branding of the iPad Air, as a smaller, leaner version of the iPad Pro, with a 9.7 inches form factor.

According to a story reported by BuzzFeed, earlier this month, on February 2nd, and later updated yesterday, February 27th, Apple is planning to debut a number of upcoming iOS products in its first significant event of 2016, set on March 21st. The alleged date, yet unconfirmed, happens to occur the day before Apple’s hearing with the Federal Bureau of Investigations.