MacRumors teams with Astropad for a giveaway that bundles an iPad Air, an Apple Pencil Pro, and Astropad’s Rock Paper Pencil kit. The kit promises paper‑like writing on the tablet, swapping the stock tip for a stainless‑steel 1 mm tip and a thin NanoCling screen protector. Entry requires an email, with extra chances for newsletter and social follows.

Rock Paper Pencil’s NanoCling protector adheres in seconds and leaves no residue, letting users attach it only while sketching. Its microscopic texture mimics paper without dulling the iPad’s vivid colors, and the stainless‑steel tip resists wear. The kit retails for $45, currently discounted 15 % for Prime Day, appealing to heavy note‑takers.

Compatibility spans Apple’s M2 through M5 iPad lines, the 6th‑ and 7th‑generation iPad mini, and models from the 7th‑generation iPad onward. By addressing the “slippery screen” complaint, Astropad hopes to broaden the iPad’s appeal for artists and students who prefer tactile feedback. The giveaway runs June 26 9 a.m. PT to July 3 9 a.m. PT.

Winners must be U.S., U.K. or Canadian residents aged 18 or older; taxes and fees fall to the prize recipient. After the draw, the winner receives a 48‑hour window to confirm shipping details before a new draw occurs. The promotion adds a tangible incentive for MacRumors readers to engage with the site’s ecosystem.