During the iPad “Let Loose” event, Apple presented the third generation of its Apple Pencil called “Apple Pencil Pro“, introducing support for the system Where is it and new features that make the gadget even more versatile for different creative activities.
How much does Apple Pencil Pro cost?
The new Apple Pencil Pro is available to order today at the price of €149, identical cost to the second generation versionbut enriched with advanced features typical of professional graphics tablet pens.
Apple Pencil Pro, the features
The new model retains the sophisticated features of its predecessor, enriched with innovations such as the squeeze management, which allows quick access to changing tools, colors and line weights. A significant innovation is then represented by the introduction of a haptic feedback, which provides a tactile response when you press or double tap the pen.
There is no shortage of the Double Tap to pass, for example, from the pen to the eraser, and the contactless functions which allow you to see where the pen will touch the screen before placing it down.
Localization support via the system is particularly expected Where, a very useful feature for those who tend to easily lose small objects such as a stylus. There is also a new gyroscope which allows you to precisely adjust the angle of the stroke or brush stroke while writing or drawing.
Apple then opened the doors to app developers, allowing them to define custom interactions for the Apple Pencil Pro. Encouraging is the example of the CEO of Procreate, James Cuda, who illustrated how new features, such as the Barrel Roll and pressure, can be exploited to activate software shortcuts or to respond in innovative ways, thus improving the user experience in the creative and animation fields.
In summary, the most interesting features of the new Apple Pencil Pro are the following:
- Haptic feedback
- Introduction to the Where is system
- Squeeze management
- New gyroscope
- Double tap
- Contactless functions
Despite the many new features, it is important to note that the compatibility of the new Apple Pencil Pro is limited to the latest announced iPad models, specifically the iPad Air M2 and the iPad Pro M4 OLED. This means that users with older iPad models will not be able to benefit from the new features offered by the third generation stylus.
