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Gallaudet University giving iPad Pro, Apple Pencil to students & staff

3 months ago

Gallaudet University giving iPad Pro, Apple Pencil to students & staff

Apple has collaborated with education specialist Gallaudet University, to provide an iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, and Smart Keyboard Folio case to its students and staff, most of whom are deaf or hard of hearing.

By William Gallagher | 3 months ago

Early Apple Pencil ideas included a status screen showing drawing tools

3 months ago

Early Apple Pencil ideas included a status screen showing drawing tools

The part of the first Apple Pencil that became a Lightning connector, was at one point under consideration to host a screen showing statuses such as whether the stylus would paint or draw a line — and future ones may yet adopt this.

By William Gallagher | 3 months ago

On-device processing key to iPadOS Scribble's success hints Apple SVP Craig Federighi

3 months ago

On-device processing key to iPadOS Scribble's success hints Apple SVP Craig Federighi

Apple's handwriting recognition in the Apple Pencil relies on recognizing strokes, an interview with Craig Federighi reveals, while new features such as iPadOS' Scribble rely on massive amounts of onboard machine learning processing.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 months ago

Procreate 5X gains Pencil Features, AR facemasks on Monday

3 months ago

Procreate 5X gains Pencil Features, AR facemasks on Monday

An update to Procreate arriving on Monday promises a "huge leap forward" for the creative tool, including new general filters and versions specifically for the Apple Pencil, and AR-based face painting.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 months ago

Apple Pencil could add haptic feedback by vibrating and shifting weight

5 months ago

Apple Pencil could add haptic feedback by vibrating and shifting weight

The Apple Pencil could one day provide haptic feedback to the user, by using piezoelectric elements to spin internal drums that create a shaking sensation within the stylus.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 months ago

Apple researching Apple Pencil tech to sample the color of physical objects

6 months ago

Apple researching Apple Pencil tech to sample the color of physical objects

Apple is working on new stylus sensor technology that can sample colors from external objects, possibly as a feature for a future Apple Pencil.

By Mike Peterson | 6 months ago

How Apple Pencil gets even better with iPadOS 14

6 months ago

How Apple Pencil gets even better with iPadOS 14

As part of iPadOS 14, Apple Pencil is learning some new tricks. Apple is bringing several new abilities to its stylus including substantial changes to handwriting and notes. Let's see how it works.

By Andrew O'Hara | 6 months ago

Apple engineer, product manager discuss Scribble on iPadOS 14

6 months ago

Apple engineer, product manager discuss Scribble on iPadOS 14

Apple software engineer Jenny Chen and product manager Stephen Tonna in an interview this week detailed new iPadOS 14 features including Scribble, an updated user interface and the seamless nature of switching between iPad's multiple input methods.

By AppleInsider Staff | 6 months ago

Testing Scribble on iPad with Apple Pencil in iPadOS 14

6 months ago

Testing Scribble on iPad with Apple Pencil in iPadOS 14

Scribble has made the jump from Apple Watch to iPad With iPadOS 14. This massive update allows you to easily enter text anywhere on the iPad using your Apple Pencil. Here's how it works.

By Andrew O'Hara | 6 months ago

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iOS 14 could bring built-in translator, Apple Pencil support to Safari

7 months ago

iOS 14 could bring built-in translator, Apple Pencil support to Safari

Apple is reportedly working to bring full Apple Pencil support for websites and a built-in translator to Safari in iOS 14, with the latter feature also being tested on other system services.

By Mike Peterson | 7 months ago

Rumor claims future Apple Pencil will come in black

7 months ago

Rumor claims future Apple Pencil will come in black

A new generation of Apple Pencil could be available in a black color option, according to an Apple hardware collector on Twitter.

By Mike Peterson | 7 months ago

Apple researching Apple Pencil tip adapters to add force-sensitive buttons

7 months ago

Apple researching Apple Pencil tip adapters to add force-sensitive buttons

Owners of the Apple Pencil may be able to add a force-sensing button to their stylus in the future, with Apple researching how to add an adapter to the existing nib to give the user that button.

By Malcolm Owen | 7 months ago

Future Apple Pencil could be used to trace 3D objects for easy AR generation

9 months ago

Future Apple Pencil could be used to trace 3D objects for easy AR generation

New sensors being researched for a future Apple Pencil could allow users to use the device to trace both 2D and 3D objects, and send the data back to a connected iPad or Mac.

By William Gallagher | 9 months ago

Apple Pencil may add Touch Bar-like display with see-through effect

9 months ago

Apple Pencil may add Touch Bar-like display with see-through effect

Glass incorporated into a future Apple Pencil may add Touch Bar-like controls to the device, and also display a view of the drawing that it would normally block from the user.

By William Gallagher | 9 months ago

Best Apple products and accessories for remote learning

9 months ago

Best Apple products and accessories for remote learning

In the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic, many colleges, universities and other schools are closing their doors and opting for online classes. If you've suddenly been thrust into a remote education program, there are some Apple products and third-party accessories that can help.

By AppleInsider Staff | 9 months ago

Apple Pencil could gain haptic system that could monitor a user's grip

10 months ago

Apple Pencil could gain haptic system that could monitor a user's grip

A future version of the Apple Pencil could include a system that can provide vibrations to the user's fingertips while grasping the stylus, and may also be able to detect how the user is gripping the device.

By Malcolm Owen | 10 months ago

Apple Pencil haptics could give feedback to users without shaking the stylus

11 months ago

Apple Pencil haptics could give feedback to users without shaking the stylus

A future Apple Pencil could give more information to the user wielding it using haptic feedback, with Apple examining ways to create a shear force to physically inform users of touch events, via a small sensation at the fingertips.

By Malcolm Owen | 11 months ago

Apple ads reveal how artists create Apple TV+ show posters on iPad Pro

1 year ago

Apple ads reveal how artists create Apple TV+ show posters on iPad Pro

Apple's latest ad campaign kills two birds with one stone, with short videos chronicling the process of creating posters for Apple TV+ originals "Dickinson" and "For All Mankind" using iPad Pro and Apple Pencil.

By AppleInsider Staff | 1 year ago

Future Apple Pencil may feature full touch-sensitive controls

1 year ago

Future Apple Pencil may feature full touch-sensitive controls

Alongside the existing double-tap feature, Apple Pencil may gain the ability to recognize gestures such as swiping, via a more comprehensive touch-sensitive control.

By William Gallagher | 1 year ago

Apple Pencil could better simulate drawing on paper with haptic feedback

1 year ago

Apple Pencil could better simulate drawing on paper with haptic feedback

Adding onto research on tablet screens that could simulate a textured surface, Apple is looking at ways to include sensors and haptics in the tip of a stylus to better simulate the feel of paper underneath the Apple Pencil.

By William Gallagher | 1 year ago

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