Apple Pencil

The Apple Pencil is a series of wireless digital styluses designed, marketed, and distributed by Apple. It was originally released in 2015 for the iPad Pro and is now supported by every current model of the iPad lineup. It is pressure sensitive and can be used to draw and write on iPad models with ease. As of iPadOS 14, the Scribble feature adds handwriting recognition to writing with an Apple Pencil.
==Features==
===1st generation===
The 1st-generation Apple Pencil was announced along with the 1st-generation iPad Pro at an Apple special event on September 9, 2015 and released on the following November 11th. It has a round cross section with a smooth finish. It is paired and charged through the Lightning connector, which can be exposed by pulling the cap off the opposite end from the tip.Recap of Apple's 'Hey Siri' Event (September 2015) by mehgcap, AppleVis. 2015-09-10.Apple Introduces iPad Pro Featuring Epic 12.9-inch Retina Display, Apple Inc. 2015-09-09. In October 2022, Apple began including a USB-C to Lightning adapter with 1st-generation Apple Pencils to allow it to be paired and charged from the USB-C port of the 10-generation iPad.iPad 10 vs 9 vs iPad Air: How the new affordable iPad lineup compares by Michael Potuck, 9to5Mac. 2022-10-18. Once a 1st-generation Apple Pencil has been paired, it can be charged though various devices that support the Lightning connector, such as many iPhone models.The Apple Pencil USB-C adapter is taking me to new dongle heights by Brad Bennett, MobileSyrup. 2022-10-28.
===2nd generation===
The 2nd-generation Apple Pencil was announced at an Apple special event on October 30, 2018 and released on the following November 7th. It has a flattened side that can attach magnetically to, be paired with, and be wirelessly charged by, recent iPad models with flat sides (3rd-generation iPad Pro, 4th-generation iPad Air, 6th-generation iPad mini, or later).
===USB-C===
On October 17, 2023, Apple announced a new entry-level Pencil model, compatible with iPad models using USB-C connectors. This variant lacks pressure sensitivity and the tap-sensitive zones of the second-generation Pencil, but still supports hover detection on supported iPad models. It is charged via a USB-C port concealed by sliding up its cap.You can now order the USB-C Apple Pencil by Jay Peters, The Verge. 2023-11-01.Cheaper New Entry-Level Apple Pencil Gets USB-C, Cuts Pressure Sensitivity by Lisa Eadicicco, CNET. 2023-10-17. It became available on the following November 1st.My first impressions of the new Apple Pencil (USB-C) by Tobias Hedtke, Medium. 2023-11-05.
===Pro===
On May 7, Apple announced the Apple Pencil Pro along with the 7th-generation iPad Pro with M4 chip, and 6th-generation iPad Air with M2 chip, which were released on the following May 15th. It externally looks similar to the 2nd-generation Apple Pencil, but contains repositioned magnets and charging mechanisms. New features include squeeze, barrel roll, haptic feedback, and Find My support.Apple unveils stunning new iPad Pro with the world’s most advanced display, M4 chip, and Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Inc. 2024-05-07.Apple unveils the redesigned 11‑inch and all‑new 13‑inch iPad Air, supercharged by the M2 chip, Apple Inc. 2024-05-07.Though cool, Apple Pencil Pro could be overkill for many iPad users [Review] by Ed Hardy, Cult of Mac. 2024-06-04.
==Pricing==
The 1st generation Apple Pencil costs 99, the 2nd generation and Pro costs US$129, and the USB-C model costs US$79. Replacement Apple Pencil Tips are available in 4-packs for US$19.
==References==
==External links==
*Apple Pencil at Apple
**Apple Pencil compatibility at Apple Support
***Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad
***Use Apple Pencil with your iPad
***Draw with Apple Pencil on iPad
***Pair and charge Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with iPad
***Pair and charge Apple Pencil (USB-C) with iPad
***If you can't pair Apple Pencil with your iPad
**Apple Pencil (1st generation) - Technical Specifications
**Apple Pencil (2nd generation) - Technical Specifications
**Apple Pencil Pro - Technical Specifications
*Apple Pencil at the iPad Wiki
* at Wikipedia
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