Apple announces $329 iPad with support for Apple Pencil

As predicted, Apple announced a new 9.7-inch iPad at its education-focused event in Chicago on Tuesday. And yes, it supports the Apple Pencil, making it the first iPad that isn't a "Pro" to do so. 

The new iPad costs $329 ($299 for education institutions), which is the same price as the previous cheapest iPad released last year.

Still, even at $329, the new iPad's got some pretty respectable specs, including Apple's blazing fast A10 Fusion chip, up to 10 hours of battery life, and an 8-megapixel iSight camera that shoots 1080p HD video. Read more...