8 Things to Know About the New Apple Pencil
Apple today announced a new lower-cost Apple Pencil for iPads. It will be sold alongside the original Apple Pencil and the second-generation Apple Pencil.
Below, we have highlighted key facts about the new Apple Pencil:
- It has a similar design as the Apple Pencil 2, but with a USB-C port hidden under a sliding cap for charging and pairing over a USB-C cable.
- It is compatible with all iPad models equipped with a USB-C port.
- It attaches magnetically to compatible iPads, including the tenth-generation iPad, but it does not support wireless charging or wireless pairing.
- Unlike the Apple Pencil 2, the new model lacks pressure sensitivity on an iPad screen, a double-tap gesture for switching between drawing tools, and the option for personal engraving at the time of purchase.
- It supports the Apple Pencil hover feature when used with the latest iPad Pro models, released in October 2022.
- It weighs roughly the same as the Apple Pencil 2, but it is around 7% shorter.
- In the U.S., it costs $79 for the general public and $69 for students. This is cheaper than the first two generations of the Apple Pencil, which remain available for $99 and $129, respectively.
- It launches in early November. Apple has not provided a specific release date.
For more details, read our initial coverage of the new Apple Pencil announcement.
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