Three Things to Know About the New Apple PencilLast week, Apple introduced a second-generation
Apple Pencil that magnetically attaches to the new
iPad Pro. It also features automatic pairing, wireless charging, tap to wake, double-tap to switch drawing tools, a more seamless design with no Lightning connector or cap, and a matte rather than glossy finish.
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As the new <!---->Apple Pencil<!----> begins to arrive to customers around the world, we've learned some additional details about the drawing tool:<ol><li>Unlike the original, the second-generation <!---->Apple Pencil<!----> does not include an extra tip in the box. Apple sells a
four-pack of extra tips online and at many of its retail stores for $19 in the United States.
<li>The new <!---->Apple Pencil<!----> wirelessly charges when attached to the new <!---->iPad Pro<!---->, but it is
not compatible with Qi-based wireless chargers. Not too much of a surprise there, but good to know.
<li>In a memo shared with its retail stores on Wednesday, seen by MacRumors, Apple said customers "may experience the new <!---->Apple Pencil<!----> as unresponsive after initial setup" and outlined steps to resolve this.
First, pair the <!---->Apple Pencil<!----> to the <!---->iPad Pro<!---->. Once the <!---->iPad Pro<!----> has an internet connection, it will download an <!---->Apple Pencil<!----> firmware update and send it to the <!---->Apple Pencil<!----> via Bluetooth. The <!---->Apple Pencil<!----> will continue to work normally during the 10-minute transfer.
The pairing update will begin the next time the <!---->Apple Pencil<!----> goes idle for 60 seconds, and will take roughly two minutes. The <!---->Apple Pencil<!----> will be non-responsive during this time. Once it resets, and the update is complete, it will start working normally again.</ol><div style="margin-top:-20px;">The new <!---->Apple Pencil<!----> is compatible with the latest 11-inch and 12.9-inch <!---->iPad Pro<!----> models. It retails for
$129 in the United States with free custom laser engraving available exclusively for orders placed on Apple.com.</div>
Apple has
more details about the new Pencil on its website.
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