iPad Pro 12.9" screenshots: 2nd gen vs 3rd gen?

Hello,


according to https://help.apple.com/app-store-connect/#/devd274dd925 screenshots are required for both iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd and 3rd generations. Both are 2048 x 2732 pixels (portrait) and 2732 x 2048 pixels (landscape).

So, what's the catch? why do we need to provide 2 sets of images for the same size?


Sylvain

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The 3.19 requirements are mentioned in this spec: https://help.apple.com/itc/appsspec/en.lproj/static.html


"If your app is the same across multiple device sizes and localizations, provide just the highest resolution screenshot set for each device type. For iPad, screenshots for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation) are required. Screenshots for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation) are optional and also display with rounded corners. These screenshots will scale down for the 11-inch iPad Pro, but not for older iPad devices.

To view the up-to-date screenshot size requirements, click this link: Screenshot specifications."

The new iPad Pro has safe areas to account for the rounded corners and home indicator which means your app may layout bit different depending on how you account for those safe areas.

So if I have device images in my screenshots, do I need to provide one set of images with the 2nd gen device and one set with the 3rd gen? Because I can't seem to find device images for the 2nd generation, only 3rd generation here https://developer.apple.com/app-store/marketing/guidelines/#section-products

Why are you seeking device images for screenshots? Just do a representation of the screen, sans bezel/device.


BTW, the 3.19 requirements are mentioned in the spec linked above.

To answer the original question: Yes, screenshots for both "iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (2nd generation)" and "iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (3rd generation)" are required.


Xcode 11 by default only includes a simulator for "iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (3rd generation)", but you can install a simulator for "iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (2nd generation)":

  • Open Xcode
  • Window > Devices and Simulators
  • Select Simulators tab. The list of your current siumulators should appear in the the left sidebar of the window.
  • Click the "+" at the bottom of the sidebar. The "Create a new simulator" sheet should appear.
  • Click the Device Type menu and select "iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (2nd generation)"
  • Click Create


Then you can create screenshots for the "iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (2nd generation)" using your new old simulator.

  • Thanks a lot for this comment, saved me probably a ton of time searching the internets :)

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