iPadOS 26 reed pen tool is a great calligraphy addition
The reed pen in iPadOS 26 is not just a stylistic choice, but a tool for the Apple Pencil that opens it up to write Arabic scripts. And, it works great.
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Malcolm Owen
Apple Pencil & iPhone keyboard may get new features at WWDC to woo UAE
Changes to the iPhone keyboard and the Apple Pencil in iOS 19 at WWDC 25 could help boost Apple's sales in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, by improving how its tools work with Arabic.
Apple about to launch accessory discount with in-store recycling promotion
Apple will soon encourage customers to bring their old gear in to an Apple Store that wouldn't qualify for store credit to get a discount on AirPods, AirTags, and more.
Amber Neely
Apple Pencil Pro can now look like a crayon
ColorWare's new custom-painted Apple Pencil Pro is as close as you can get to using actual crayons on an iPad, and it's sure to bring back some fond memories.
Marko Zivkovic
How to create new Apple Notes quickly on iPad with Apple Pencil
If you've ever wanted to create a new note in the Apple Notes app almost instantly, your iPad can do that — with the help of an Apple Pencil. Here's how.
Charles Martin
Apple Pencil buyer's guide — which of the four models works with your iPad?
Apple now has four Apple Pencil models, and compatibility varies greatly. Here's which Apple Pencils are compatible with which iPads, updated to include the 2025 iPad and iPad Air.
New 'Made on iPad' ad showcases how artists make NHL goalie masks
Artists use the iPad to create great things every day, and a new video shared by Apple shows how it's left its mark on the NHL.
Apple wants a future Apple Pencil to work as a TV antenna
If Apple has its way, the very newest accessory for an iPad could be broadcast television as received through an Apple Pencil for some reason.
William Gallagher
New firmware available for AirPods Pro 2 and Apple Pencil Pro
On Tuesday, Apple released new firmware updates for its AirPods Pro 2 wireless earbuds as well as the Apple Pencil Pro. The new AirPods firmware lets users test features such as head-shaking gestures, while the Apple Pencil Pro update likely includes bug fixes.
Wesley Hilliard
Andrew Orr
