If you’re new to the Apple Pencil, or stylus gadgets in general, there are a few things to know that could really help you use the Apple Pencil.

It’s worth pointing out that with the original Apple Pencil if you turn off the iPad, enter Airplane Mode, or connect the Apple Pencil to a different iPad, you will need to go through this pairing process again. The Apple Pencil 2 will pair automatically, but for the original you need to tap a prompt first. For the Apple Pencil 2, simply connect the stylus to the magnetic strip on your iPad Pro. Now, for the original Apple Pencil, remove the cap at the end to reveal the Lightning Connector and plug this into the Lightning Port on your iPad. To do this, head into the main settings menu, or pull down the Control Center, and turn Bluetooth on if it isn’t on already. How to connect an Apple PencilĬompared to some other peripherals like headphones or wearables, an Apple Pencil is super easy to connect to your slate, as your iPad will do most of the work automatically.įirst of all, make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your iPad, otherwise the stylus won’t work. If you’ve bought an Apple Pencil and want to know how to make the most of it, here are some tips and guides on how to properly work the stylus. It could also detect how hard you’re gripping it, so squeezing it would trigger certain functions. We’ve also heard the Apple Pencil 3 could have haptic feedback, which means the stylus would vibrate or shake to tell you certain things.

The same rumor also posited that there could be a camera on the Apple Pencil 3, though we’re not exactly sure what purpose that would serve. One rumor suggested there could be a touch-sensitive panel on the side of the next stylus, that would let you swipe in directions to access certain tools or, for example, scroll through web pages. We’re not totally sure if this is correct, since the Apple Pencil 2 has only so far been compatible with two tablets compared to eight for the original, but it’s certainly possible. There are rumors that Apple is working on an Apple Pencil 3 for its new iPad Pro 2020 models.

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