Apple Pencil tips and tricks

Apple Pencil is a useful way to get the most out of your iPad, giving you the ability to draw, jot down notes, and multitask. But at $ 99 for the first-gen pencil and $ 129 for the Apple Pencil 2, the stylus doesn’t come cheap. Here’s what you need to know to get the most out of your new accessory.

First of all, you need to know which pencil works with your iPad. The second generation pencil is compatible with new iPads, such as 12.9-inch iPad Pro (third to fifth generation), 11-inch iPad Pro (first to third generation), iPad Fourth generation Air and the brand new iPad Mini. The older first-generation Pencil works with older iPads, like the first version of the iPad Pro and the last four generations of Apple’s cheapest iPad. Check the details on your specific iPad to confirm that you are getting the correct pencil.

Apple Pencil 2 is a little different from the first generation Pencil, which is rounded like a traditional pencil and charges via the Lightning port. The second-generation pencil is flat-rimmed on one side and magnetically attaches to an iPad for pairing and charging.

However, there are many similarities in functionality between the two, with features you can customize in your iPad’s settings. Am Draw only with Apple Pencil the tool ensures that the wrong finger touch will not destroy your sketch, and a Scribble function converts your handwriting into text. YesYou can also use Scribble to remove words, select words, and add spaces as needed.

The new pencil gets the addition of custom gestures, which you can adjust in the settings so that that double tap on the pencil brings up the eraser tool, for example.

Of course, you don’t really decide between Apple Pencils – you only get the one that works with your iPad in particular. But it’s good to know that there is more to you than just drawing.