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 Apple Pencil (second generation) | |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Inc. |
| Type | Digitalstylus |
| Released | November 11, 2015 (2015-11-11) (1st generation) November 7, 2018 (2018-11-07) (2nd generation) November 1, 2023 (2023-11-01) (USB-C) May 15, 2024 (2024-05-15) (Pro) |
| Introductory price | US$99[1][2] |
| System on a chip | 32-bit RISC ARM-basedCortex-M3 |
| CPU | STMicroelectronics STM32L151UCY6 Ultra-low-power MCU @ 32 MHz |
| Memory | 64-Kilobyte Flash |
| Input | First generation: Lightning connector eight pin,Bluetooth 4.1[3] Second generation: Bluetooth 4.1[4] |
| Power | 3.82V 0.329W·h (86.1 mA·h) |
| Dimensions | First generation: Length: 6.92 inches (176 mm) measured from tip to cap Diameter: 0.35 inches (8.9 mm)[3] Second generation: Length: 6.10 inches (155 mm) Diameter: 0.29 inches (7.4 mm) |
| Weight | 0.73 ounces (21 g) |
| Website | www |
Apple Pencil is a line of wirelessstyluspen accessories designed and developed byApple Inc. for use with supportediPadtablets.
The first-generation Apple Pencil was announced alongside thefirst iPad Pro on September 9, 2015. It communicates wirelessly viaBluetooth and has a removable cap that conceals aLightning connector used for charging. The Pencil is compatible with the first- andsecond-generation iPad Pro models, and thesixth througheleventh-generation iPad models (with the latter two requiring aUSB-C adapter).[5][6]
The second-generation Apple Pencil was announced on October 30, 2018, alongside thethird-generation iPad Pro, and is used with most iPad models that contain a USB-C connector (excluding the base iPads). It uses a magnetic connector on the side of the tablet for charging rather than a Lightning connector, and includes touch-sensitive areas that can be tapped to perform actions within supported apps. In October 2023, Apple announced a third Apple Pencil model, intended as a lower-cost alternative to the second-generation Pencil on iPad models with USB-C connectors; this version removes the pen pressure sensitivity, touch-sensitive areas, and magnetic charging features, and is charged using a USB-C connector concealed by sliding up its cap.
Apple has promoted the Pencil as being oriented towards creative work and productivity;[7] during its unveiling, the Pencil's drawing capabilities were demonstrated using the mobile version ofAdobe Photoshop,[8] and its document-annotation capabilities were shown on severalMicrosoft Office apps.[9][10]
The Apple Pencil has pressure sensitivity and angle detection, and it was designed for lowlatency to enable smooth marking on the screen.[11][12] The Pencil and the user's fingers can be used simultaneously while rejecting input from the user's palm.[13][14] One end of the device has amagnetically-fastened removable cap which covers a Lightning connector which is used for charging from an iPad's Lightning port. A complete charge lasts about twelve hours, fifteen seconds of charging provides sufficient power for 30 minutes of use and it takes about 10 minutes to charge it fully.[15] It also ships with a female-to-female Lightning adapter that allows it to be used with charging cables.[16]
The Apple Pencil uses anSTMicroelectronics STM32L151UCY6 Ultra-low-power32-bitRISCARM-basedCortex-M3MCU running at 32 MHz with 64 KB of flash memory, aBosch Sensortech BMA280 3-axisaccelerometer and aCambridge Silicon Radio (Qualcomm) CSR1012A05Bluetooth Smart IC for its Bluetooth connection to the iPad. It is powered by a rechargeable 3.82 V, 0.329 Whlithium-ion battery.[17][18]
The first-generation Apple Pencil is compatible with iPad models released since 2018 that have a Lightning connector, including the first- andsecond-generation iPad Pro models,third-generation iPad Air,fifth-generation iPad Mini,sixth-generation 9.7-inch iPad, and theseventh,eighth, andninth-generation 10.2-inch iPad models.[19][20] It also supports thetenth-generation andeleventh-generation iPads, but requires adongle (similar to the aforementioned Lightning adapter) to connect it to aUSB-C cable for charging. Apple began to bundle this dongle with Pencil units in October 2022, and it can be purchased separately by existing owners.[20][16]
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On October 30, 2018, Apple announced an updated Pencil alongside thethird-generation iPad Pro. It is similar in design and specifications to the first model, but without the detachable connector, and part of the stylus is flattened to inhibit rolling. It contains tap-sensitive zones on its sides that can be mapped to functions within apps.[21] Thesixth-generation iPad Pro added the ability to detect Pencil position and angle up to 12 millimetres (0.47 in) above the screen.[22][23][24] Customlaser engraving is available when purchased via the Apple Store online.[21]
Rather than a physical Lightning connector, the second-generation Pencil is paired and charged using a proprietary magneticwireless charging connector on the tablet instead. As such, it is only supported by iPads with flat sides, including the third-,fourth-,fifth- and sixth-generation iPad Pro,[21][25]sixth-generation iPad Mini, and thefourth-[26] andfifth-generation iPad Air. All of these models have USB-C connectors instead of Lightning, making them physically incompatible with the first-generation Pencil.[25][21]
On October 17, 2023, Apple announced a new entry-level Pencil model, compatible with every iPad model using a USB-C connector. 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.[27][28]
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 Apple Pencil Pro | |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Inc. |
| Product family | Apple Pencil |
| Type | Digital Stylus |
| Generation | 1st |
| Released | May 7, 2024 |
| Introductory price | US$129 |
| Dimensions | Length: 166 mm (6.53 inches)Diameter: 8.9 mm (0.35 inches) |
| Weight | 19.15 grams (0.68 ounces) |
| Backward compatibility | iPad Pro (7th generation) and later,iPad Air (6th generation) and later,iPad Mini (7th generation) |
| Website | www |
On May 7, 2024, Apple announced the newApple Pencil Pro including a new sensor in the barrel of the pencil allowing squeeze and roll controls, and haptic feedback. The new model also supports Apple'sFind My and is only compatible with the iPad Pro (7th generation), the iPad Air (6th generation onwards), and the iPad Mini (7th generation).[29]
| iPad models | Connector | Year | Pencil 1st gen | Pencil 2nd gen | Pencil USB-C | Pencil Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPad Pro | |||||||
| iPad Pro (8th gen) | USB-C | 2025 |  | |  | | |
| iPad Pro (7th gen) | 2024 | | | | | ||
| iPad Pro (6th gen) | 2022 | | | | | ||
| iPad Pro (5th gen) | 2021 | | | | | ||
| iPad Pro (4th gen) | 2020 | | | | | ||
| iPad Pro (3rd gen) | 2018 | | | | | ||
| iPad Pro (2nd gen) | Lightning | 2017 | | | | | |
| iPad Pro (1st gen) | 2015 | | | | | ||
| iPad Air | |||||||
| iPad Air (7th gen) | USB-C | 2025 | | | | | |
| iPad Air (6th gen) | 2024 | | | | | ||
| iPad Air (5th gen) | 2022 | | | | | ||
| iPad Air (4th gen) | 2020 | | | | | ||
| iPad Air (3rd gen) | Lightning | 2019 | | | | | |
| iPad mini | |||||||
| iPad mini (7th gen) | USB-C | 2024 | | | | | |
| iPad mini (6th gen) | 2021 | | | | | ||
| iPad mini (5th gen) | Lightning | 2019 | | | | | |
| iPad | |||||||
| iPad (11th gen) | USB-C | 2025 | | | | | |
| iPad (10th gen) | 2022 | | | | | ||
| iPad (9th gen) | Lightning | 2021 | | | | | |
| iPad (8th gen) | 2020 | | | | | ||
| iPad (7th gen) | 2019 | | | | | ||
| iPad (6th gen) | 2018 | | | | | ||
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