Apple took the wraps off of its new generation iPad Air and iPad Pro at an event today. The Cupertino-based tech giant also announced a new stylus for the tablets dubbed the Apple Pencil Pro. It gets more features and much-needed upgrades compared to the second-generation offering that debuted way back in 2018. This makes the latest offering ideal for creative professionals. 

Apple Pencil Pro launches with new abilities

The Apple Pencil Pro retains the same design language as the company’s previous generation stylus. It has a matte finish and a flat side that can be attached magnetically to the side of the iPad. Before we begin with its features, the accessory is compatible with the new-generation iPad Pros powered by an M4 processor and the iPad Air M2. 

The Apple Pencil Pro borrows some of the same features from its predecessor including pixel-perfect accuracy, low latency, tilt sensitivity, pressure sensitivity, wireless pairing and charging, hover, and double tapping to change tools. The latest accessory gains a Squeeze feature that can sense when a user squeezes it and allows them to perform actions like adding shapes, bringing up color palette, and more. 

The Apple Pencil Pro is equipped with a new gyroscope. This means that rotating the barrel changes the orientation of the shaped pen and brush tool similar to pen and paper giving users precise control of the tool. There is also a Hover feature that lets users to preview where the pencil will make a mark for greater precision. Lastly, the Pencil Pro gets a custom haptic engine delivering precise feedback depending on how the stylus is used. 

The Apple Pencil Pro can also be easily located with Apple’s Find My network. This should eliminate any worries of losing the accessory if it’s misplaced.

The Apple Pencil Pro carries a price tag of $129 (~Rs 11,900) and is up for pre-orders. 

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