Apple pencil

The Apple Pencil is a smart stylus you can use to take notes during class or in a meeting, draw pictures and sketches, mark up emails, color, and more—all on Mulling over the idea of purchasing an Let’s look at the differences between the Apple Pencil generations, what you can do with the digital writing tool, and whether or not it’s worth your money. Original Apple Pencil vs. Apple Pencil 2 Credit: Amazon Apple Pencil 1 (left) and Apple Pencil 2 (right) look similar, but there are a few key differences between the two smart styluses. You may already know that there are two versions of the Apple Pencil. They look similar, but there are several differences that separate the two sleek styluses. For starters, the first generation retails for $99, while the 1. Apple Pencil compatibility If you’re trying to decide whether or not to buy an Apple Pencil for your iPad, an important first step is deciding which version of the Apple Pencil to purchase (and whether or not it’s compatible with your tablet). Released in 2018, the second-generation Apple Pencil was crafted to work with the 11-inch iPad Pro and 12.9-inch iPad Pro (third generation), • iPad Air (3rd generation) • iPad mini (5th generation) • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation) • iPad Pro 10.5-inch • iPad Pro 9.7-inch • iPad (6th generation) 2. Apple Pencil look and feel Credit: Getty / Bongkarn Thanyakij Need a quick way to jot down notes? Certain iOS apps let you take notes during class or meetings, and you can ev...

Cons • No eraser end. • Back cap is easy to lose. • Tends to roll. • Too long for kids. When we first reviewed the Apple Pencil in 2015, it was a breakthrough: the best Bluetooth stylus we'd ever seen —designed exclusively for the Design, Pairing, and Charging The Pencil (Opens in a new window) measures 6.875 inches long and weighs a mere 0.64-ounce. It's a smooth, white, plastic cylinder with a matte gray plastic tip and a removable rear cap with a Lightning jack under it. The tip screws off in case it needs to be replaced, revealing a small metal post. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. (Opens in a new window) The Pencil is round, but fortunately, because it's weighted, it doesn't roll quite as easily as it looks like it should. That said, it rolls a lot more easily than we'd like. When we had a sixth-grader use the Pencil, she knocked it off the table and it rolled away into an awkward location under a desk. An avid capacitive stylus user, she also complained that the Pencil was too long for her small hand. In the box you get the Pencil itself, an adapter that lets you charge it from a standard Lightning cable (instead of directly through your iPad), and a replacement tip. Pairing is effortless: Just plug the Pencil briefly into your iPad's Lightning port, and it's paired. It has to be paired to work; it isn't a standard capacitive stylus. The Pencil itself has no battery-life indicators; you'll find th...

But it's not quite as simple as that, because there are two versions to choose from: the Apple Pencil (First Generation), commonly referred to as the Apple Pencil 1, and the Apple Pencil (Second Generation), usually known as – you guessed it – the Apple Pencil 2. So which one should you choose? There are many factors to take into account, but the most important is compatibility, because some iPad models only support one or the other. The latest iPad Pro only supports Apple Pencil 2 (Image credit: Apple) If you already have an iPad, and don't want to buy another one, then your decision may have already been made by Apple. Because the Apple Pencil 1 is only supported by the following iPad models: • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation) • iPad Pro 10.5-inch iPad Pro 9.7-inch iPad Air (3rd generation) • iPad (10th generation) • iPad (9th generation) • iPad (8th generation) • iPad (7th generation) • iPad (6th generation) • iPad mini (5th generation) Apple Pencil 1 (Image credit: Apple) Conversely, the Apple Pencil 2 is only supported by the following iPad models: • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) • iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) • iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) • iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) • iPad Air (5th generation) • iPad Air (4th generation) • iPad mini (6th generation) Apple...

iPad Models • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) • iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) • iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) • iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) • iPad Air (5th generation) • iPad Air (4th generation) • iPad mini (6th generation)

Famously, Jobs once said “over my dead body”, at the idea of bringing a stylus to the iPhone and iPad. “You have to get 'em, put 'em away, you lose 'em. Yuck! Nobody wants a stylus. So let's not use a stylus." Since then, millions of sales and two generations of Apple Pencil suggest that maybe even Jobs would admit he was wrong. Our fingers might be adept at prodding buttons and swiping through screens but when it comes to precision, the Apple Pencil and a stylus cannot be beaten. Wondering what the chances of an Apple Pencil 3 launch are? Pondering what new tricks it could offer artists using their beloved iPads? Going by the leaks, rumors, and patent applications we've heard and seen, the chances are pretty high. While it may not be out next week, it's likely to be some point in the future. (Image credit: Luke Filipowicz / iMore) Apple Pencil 3 design and rumored features Apple Pencil 3: what to expect Any signs of Apple Pencil 3 leaks have been fairly few and far between. It's unlikely we'll see many hints from Apple about the potential device either, even though we're hopeful it's currently in development. One reassuring sign is that Apple regularly files patent applications so it can protect its new inventions from imitators and infringement. These are eventually made public. They may not be a guarantee of work-in-progress consumer products or features, but they often give a good indication as to what Apple is thinking of releasing. Apple has filed a ton of patents re...

Famously, Jobs once said “over my dead body”, at the idea of bringing a stylus to the iPhone and iPad. “You have to get 'em, put 'em away, you lose 'em. Yuck! Nobody wants a stylus. So let's not use a stylus." Since then, millions of sales and two generations of Apple Pencil suggest that maybe even Jobs would admit he was wrong. Our fingers might be adept at prodding buttons and swiping through screens but when it comes to precision, the Apple Pencil and a stylus cannot be beaten. Wondering what the chances of an Apple Pencil 3 launch are? Pondering what new tricks it could offer artists using their beloved iPads? Going by the leaks, rumors, and patent applications we've heard and seen, the chances are pretty high. While it may not be out next week, it's likely to be some point in the future. (Image credit: Luke Filipowicz / iMore) Apple Pencil 3 design and rumored features Apple Pencil 3: what to expect Any signs of Apple Pencil 3 leaks have been fairly few and far between. It's unlikely we'll see many hints from Apple about the potential device either, even though we're hopeful it's currently in development. One reassuring sign is that Apple regularly files patent applications so it can protect its new inventions from imitators and infringement. These are eventually made public. They may not be a guarantee of work-in-progress consumer products or features, but they often give a good indication as to what Apple is thinking of releasing. Apple has filed a ton of patents re...

Cons • No eraser end. • Back cap is easy to lose. • Tends to roll. • Too long for kids. When we first reviewed the Apple Pencil in 2015, it was a breakthrough: the best Bluetooth stylus we'd ever seen —designed exclusively for the Design, Pairing, and Charging The Pencil (Opens in a new window) measures 6.875 inches long and weighs a mere 0.64-ounce. It's a smooth, white, plastic cylinder with a matte gray plastic tip and a removable rear cap with a Lightning jack under it. The tip screws off in case it needs to be replaced, revealing a small metal post. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. (Opens in a new window) The Pencil is round, but fortunately, because it's weighted, it doesn't roll quite as easily as it looks like it should. That said, it rolls a lot more easily than we'd like. When we had a sixth-grader use the Pencil, she knocked it off the table and it rolled away into an awkward location under a desk. An avid capacitive stylus user, she also complained that the Pencil was too long for her small hand. In the box you get the Pencil itself, an adapter that lets you charge it from a standard Lightning cable (instead of directly through your iPad), and a replacement tip. Pairing is effortless: Just plug the Pencil briefly into your iPad's Lightning port, and it's paired. It has to be paired to work; it isn't a standard capacitive stylus. The Pencil itself has no battery-life indicators; you'll find th...

But it's not quite as simple as that, because there are two versions to choose from: the Apple Pencil (First Generation), commonly referred to as the Apple Pencil 1, and the Apple Pencil (Second Generation), usually known as – you guessed it – the Apple Pencil 2. So which one should you choose? There are many factors to take into account, but the most important is compatibility, because some iPad models only support one or the other. The latest iPad Pro only supports Apple Pencil 2 (Image credit: Apple) If you already have an iPad, and don't want to buy another one, then your decision may have already been made by Apple. Because the Apple Pencil 1 is only supported by the following iPad models: • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation) • iPad Pro 10.5-inch iPad Pro 9.7-inch iPad Air (3rd generation) • iPad (10th generation) • iPad (9th generation) • iPad (8th generation) • iPad (7th generation) • iPad (6th generation) • iPad mini (5th generation) Apple Pencil 1 (Image credit: Apple) Conversely, the Apple Pencil 2 is only supported by the following iPad models: • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) • iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) • iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) • iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) • iPad Air (5th generation) • iPad Air (4th generation) • iPad mini (6th generation) Apple...

The Apple Pencil is a smart stylus you can use to take notes during class or in a meeting, draw pictures and sketches, mark up emails, color, and more—all on Mulling over the idea of purchasing an Let’s look at the differences between the Apple Pencil generations, what you can do with the digital writing tool, and whether or not it’s worth your money. Original Apple Pencil vs. Apple Pencil 2 Credit: Amazon Apple Pencil 1 (left) and Apple Pencil 2 (right) look similar, but there are a few key differences between the two smart styluses. You may already know that there are two versions of the Apple Pencil. They look similar, but there are several differences that separate the two sleek styluses. For starters, the first generation retails for $99, while the 1. Apple Pencil compatibility If you’re trying to decide whether or not to buy an Apple Pencil for your iPad, an important first step is deciding which version of the Apple Pencil to purchase (and whether or not it’s compatible with your tablet). Released in 2018, the second-generation Apple Pencil was crafted to work with the 11-inch iPad Pro and 12.9-inch iPad Pro (third generation), • iPad Air (3rd generation) • iPad mini (5th generation) • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation) • iPad Pro 10.5-inch • iPad Pro 9.7-inch • iPad (6th generation) 2. Apple Pencil look and feel Credit: Getty / Bongkarn Thanyakij Need a quick way to jot down notes? Certain iOS apps let you take notes during class or meetings, and you can ev...

iPad Models • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) • iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) • iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) • iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) • iPad Air (5th generation) • iPad Air (4th generation) • iPad mini (6th generation)