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Apple Pencil

DeveloperManufacturerTypeRelease dateIntroductory priceSystem on a chipCPUMemoryInputPowerDimensionsMassWebsite

Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
Digital stylus
November 11, 2015 (1st generation)
November 7, 2018 (2nd generation)
US$99[1][2]
32-bit RISC ARM-based Cortex-M3
STMicroelectronics STM32L151UCY6 Ultra-low-power MCU @ 32 MHz
64-Kilobyte Flash
First generation:
Lightning connector eight pin, Bluetooth 4.1[3]
Second generation:
Bluetooth 4.1[4]
3.82 V 0.329 W·h (86.1 mA·h)
First generation:
Length: 6.92 inches (176 mm) measured from tip to cap
Diameter: 0.35 inches (8.9 mm)[3]
Second generation:
Length: 6.53 inches (166 mm)
Diameter: 0.35 inches (8.9 mm)[4]
0.73 ounces (21 g)
www.apple.com/apple-pencil/

Apple Pencil is a line of wireless stylus pen accessories designed and developed by Apple Inc. for use with supported iPad tablets.

The first-generation Apple Pencil was announced alongside the first iPad Pro on September 9, 2015. It communicates wirelessly via Bluetooth and has a removable cap that conceals a Lightning connector used for charging. The Pencil is compatible with the first- and second-generation iPad Pro models, and all other iPads released in 2018 and later with a Lightning port, and the iPad (10th generation).[5][6]

The second-generation Apple Pencil was announced on October 30, 2018 alongside the third-generation iPad Pro. 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. It is compatible with all iPads with a USB-C port, excluding the iPad (10th generation).

Specifications with details[edit]

First generation[edit]

The Apple Pencil has pressure sensitivity and angle detection, and it was designed for low latency to enable smooth marking on the screen.[7][8] The Pencil and the user's fingers can be used simultaneously while rejecting input from the user's palm.[9][10] One end of the device has a magnetically-fastened removable cap which covers a Lightning connector which is used for charging from an iPad's Lightning port. The initial charge lasts about 12 hours, but 15 seconds of charging provides sufficient power for 30 minutes of use.[11] The Pencil ships with a female-to-female Lightning adapter which allows it to be used with charging cables, and starting with the announcement of the 10th-generation iPad on October 18, 2022, also ships with a Lightning-to-USB-C adapter to allow it to be used with that particular iPad model, which lacks support for the second-generation Pencil despite having a USB-C connector.[12] It is compatible with iPad 6th generation, 7th generation etc. models.

Apple has promoted the Pencil as being oriented towards creative work and productivity;[13] during its unveiling, the Pencil's drawing capabilities were demonstrated using the mobile version of Adobe Photoshop,[14] and its document-annotation capabilities were shown on several Microsoft Office apps.[15][16]

The Apple Pencil uses an STMicroelectronics STM32L151UCY6 Ultra-low-power 32-bit RISC ARM-based Cortex-M3 MCU running at 32 MHz with 64 KB of flash memory, a Bosch Sensortech BMA280 3‐axis accelerometer and a Cambridge Silicon Radio (Qualcomm) CSR1012A05 Bluetooth Smart IC for its Bluetooth connection to the iPad. It is powered by a rechargeable 3.82 V, 0.329 Wh lithium-ion battery.[17][18]

The iPad (10th generation) only supports the first generation Apple Pencil despite lacking a Lightning port, and requires Apple's Lightning-to-USB-C adapter to pair charge it; SKUs of the first generation Apple Pencil shipped after October 2022 include the adapter.[19]

Second generation[edit]

On October 30, 2018, Apple announced an updated Pencil alongside the third-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. Custom laser engraving is available when purchased via the Apple Store online.[20]

Rather than a physical Lightning connector, the second-generation Pencil is paired and charged using a proprietary magnetic wireless charging connector on the tablet instead. As such, it is only supported by the third-generation, fourth-generation and fifth-generation iPad Pro,[20][21] sixth-generation iPad Mini, the fourth-generation iPad Air[22] and the fifth-generation iPad Air. These iPads also have USB-C ports in lieu of Lightning, making them incompatible with the first-generation Pencil.[21][20] iPads released in 2018 or later with a Lightning port, including the third-generation iPad Air, fifth-generation iPad Mini, and the 2019, 2020 and 2021 10.2-inch iPads, only support the first-generation Pencil.[23] The 10th-generation iPad only supports the first-generation Pencil despite having a USB-C port.

  • The first generation Apple Pencil, with its Lightning connector exposed. The accompanying female-to-female Lightning adapter is on the left.

See also[edit]

  • Surface Pen
  • Microsoft Tablet PC
  • Samsung Galaxy Note series
  • List of iPad accessories
  • Pen computing
  • Stylus

References[edit]

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  2. ^ "#AppleEvent : iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, Apple Keyboard Specifications And Pricing". 360nobs.com. Archived from the original on September 10, 2015. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Apple Pencil - Technical Specification". support.apple.com.
  4. ^ a b "Apple Pencil (2nd generation) - Technical Specifications". support.apple.com.
  5. ^ "Apple's new iPad with Pencil support is just $299 for schools". The Verge. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  6. ^ Savov, Vlad (March 18, 2019). "Apple's new iPads cling to old Apple Pencil". The Verge. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
  7. ^ Statt, Nick (September 9, 2015). "Here's why Apple made the stylus that Steve Jobs hated: Styluses and screens have come a long way". The Verge. Vox Media. Archived from the original on September 10, 2015. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
  8. ^ Harley; et al. "United States Patent: 8638320". Patent Full Text. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
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  10. ^ Cunningham, Andrew (September 9, 2015). "Hands-on with the iPad Pro, its keyboard, and its pencil". Ars Technica. Condé Nast. Archived from the original on September 10, 2015. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
  11. ^ Hall, Zac (November 24, 2015). "Review: Apple Pencil is the best iPad writing tool yet ... if you can handle the Pro's size". 9to5Mac. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  12. ^ "Apple unveils completely redesigned iPad in four vibrant colors" (Press release). Apple, Inc. October 18, 2022. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  13. ^ Pagliery, Jose (September 10, 2015). "Artists cheer the new Apple Pencil stylus". CNN.com. CNN Money. Archived from the original on September 10, 2015. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
  14. ^ King, Hope. "Apple criticized for Photoshopping smile on woman's face". CNN.com. CNN Money. Archived from the original on September 10, 2015. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
  15. ^ Price, Rob (September 9, 2015). "Apple just announced a product that Steve Jobs famously hated". Business Insider. Archived from the original on September 15, 2015. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  16. ^ Davies, Chris (September 9, 2015). "Apple Pencil for iPad Pro revealed: The stylus' time has come". Slashgear. Archived from the original on September 10, 2015. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  17. ^ "Apple Pencil Teardown". iFixit. November 19, 2015. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
  18. ^ Ulanoff, Lance (September 12, 2015). "Apple is not following Jobs' script and that's OK". Mashable. Archived from the original on September 15, 2015. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  19. ^ Porter, Jon (October 18, 2022). "Apple's new iPad only supports the old Apple Pencil — and needs an adapter to do so". The Verge. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  20. ^ a b c Lee, Dami. "The new Apple Pencil 2 has gesture controls and charges wirelessly from the iPad Pro". The Verge. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  21. ^ a b Krol, Jacob (March 24, 2020). "The 2020 iPad Pro's trackpad support steals the show on the fastest tablet we've ever tested". CNN Underscored. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  22. ^ Warren, Tom (September 15, 2020). "Apple announces new iPad Air that looks more like an iPad Pro, starting at $599". The Verge. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  23. ^ Savov, Vlad (March 18, 2019). "Apple's new iPads cling to old Apple Pencil". The Verge. Retrieved October 8, 2019.

External links[edit]

  • Apple Pencil (official website)

Will Apple Pro pencil work with 1st gen iPad?

The first-generation Apple Pencil is compatible with several of the older iPad models, including the iPad (6th, 7th, and 8th generation), iPad mini (5th generation), the iPad Air (3rd generation), the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st and 2nd generation), the iPad Pro 10.5-inch, and the iPad Pro 9.7-inch.

Will Apple Pencil 1st gen work with iPad Air 4?

The reason you can only use the Apple Pencil 2 with the iPad Air 4, and not the first-generation Pencil, comes down to a few factors. The first-generation device, for instance, can't even pair with the iPad Air 4. To pair that stylus, you need to plug its Lightning connector into a Lightning port.

Does Apple Pencil 1st gen work with iPad Air 2?

Answer: A: The iPad Air2 does not support Apple Pencil - as the specific screen hardware with which the pencil must interact is not present in older models of iPad.

Is 1st gen or 2nd gen Apple Pencil better?

The original Apple Pencil has a glossy plastic finish in the style of AirPods. The Pencil 2, meanwhile, has a matte finish that's much more resistant to grease and fingerprints. It feels, more than anything, like a real wooden pencil, which makes it that much more pleasant to use.

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