Apple Pencil (USB-C) review: A new budget option in a temporarily confusing lineup

The newest Apple Pencil with USB-C is a more universal option than what was available before, but depending on your use case, ditching pressure sensitivity may be a cost-saving step too far.

Andrew O'Hara 2 years ago 4

New Apple Pencil (USB-C) is now available at the Apple Store

Apple's lower-cost third Apple Pencil has now gone on sale, giving the range a USB-C charging option.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 2

Apple Pencil lineup is convoluted right now, but won't be for long

Tuesday's Apple Pencil release has generated a lot of unnecessary internet drama about a complicated lineup, but you won't have to wait long for it to simplify greatly.

Mike Wuerthele 2 years ago 11

Apple debuts third-generation Apple Pencil with USB-C charging

Apple has launched what it calls a "more affordable" Apple Pencil, adding USB-C charging for all modern iPads, but removing one key feature.

Mike Wuerthele 2 years ago 47

Code sleuth discovers reference to Apple Pencil charging via USB-C

Apple could be preparing for an Apple Pencil 3 with USB-C, but it is difficult to determine exactly what a code reference is suggesting in iOS 17.1 beta 2.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 3

Apple Pencil 3 leak claims changeable magnetic tips are on the way

The third-generation Apple Pencil could use interchangeable tips, a leaker claims, with different magnetic tips used for a variety of different purposes.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 11

Astropad's new Rock Paper Pencil iPad screen protector mimics the pen-on-paper experience

Rock Paper Pencil promises to bring the most realistic pen-on-paper feel to iPad yet by combining a magnetic screen protector with a custom Apple Pencil tip.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 1

Apple Pencil functionality compromised with third-party iPad parts

Apple has migrated a "feature" from the iPhone to the iPad that results in the loss of Apple Pencil functionality when repaired with third-party parts, tossing a wrench into the Right to Repair movement.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 36

Apple highlights interactive, collaborative AR art experience 'Deep Field'

"Deep Field," a new immersive art experience, uses the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil to help students around the world co-create a natural wonderland.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 0

Compared: OnePlus Pad vs iPad 10th Generation

The first tablet from smartphone producer OnePlus directly takes on the tenth-gen iPad, in what could be a compelling Android alternative to Apple's tablet.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 3

Find My network may extend to future Apple Pencil, if research pans out

Locating a lost Apple Pencil may be possible in the future thanks to recent Apple research on incorporating acoustic resonators within the stylus — but it would have to be very close to the owner to work.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 2

Apple's iWork apps now support Apple Pencil Hover

Apple has updated Pages, Numbers, and Keynote to support Apple Pencil's recent hover mode and other improvements.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 2

Apple executives detail Apple Pencil hover update

Tilt and azimuth for Apple Pencil hover were introduced in iPadOS 16.4, and Apple executives share details about the update.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 0

NovaPlus A8 Duo review: Inexpensive Apple Pencil-like stylus for iPad

The NovaPlus A8 Duo is a lightweight Apple Pencil clone, and is a nearly-flawless option for iPad-centric sketchers, note-takers, and more.

Charles Martin 3 years ago 2

Amazon drops Apple Pencil 2 to $89 in epic holiday deal

A Black Friday weekend price war has erupted on the Apple Pencil, knocking $30 to $40 off the first and second generation styluses to pair with iPad models.

Christine McKee 3 years ago 0

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