iPadOS is now under formal scrutiny by the European Commission to determine whether it complies with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). The announcement by the European Commission marks the next step in its regulatory oversight of Apple, following the iPadOS designation as a “gatekeeper” platform in April 2024. The classification was part of a […]
Read MoreApple today shared a new ad that highlights how artists used the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil Pro to design personalized artwork for seven NHL goalie masks being worn during the 2024-25 season. The artwork was then hand painted onto the masks. [embedded content] The goalie masks were created for Jeremy Swayman of the Boston […]
Read MoreApple today added the lower-cost Apple Pencil with a USB-C port to its online refurbished store for the first time in three more countries: Australia, Japan, and Singapore. Availability first began in the U.S., Canada, and some European countries in July. The refurbished model is discounted by around 15% in each country. For example, pricing […]
Read MoreApple today released a firmware update for the Apple Pencil Pro that launched alongside the iPad Pro models earlier this year. The new firmware has a version number of 0.1.40, up from the prior 0.1.33 firmware. There is no word on what features, fixes, or updates might be included in the new firmware, and Apple […]
Read MoreApple today added the lower-cost Apple Pencil with a USB-C port to its online refurbished store for the first time in select European countries, including Austria, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK. The refurbished model is discounted by around 15% in each country. For example, pricing is set at […]
Read MoreStarting with iPadOS 18, which will be widely released later this year, iPad apps can offer custom drawing tools for the Apple Pencil. For example, in a WWDC 2024 coding video last week, Apple demonstrated how an app could implement a tool that allows for cat paw prints and other animal-related symbols to be added […]
Read MoreThe popular repair website iFixit today shared a video with teardowns of the new 13-inch iPad Pro and the Apple Pencil Pro. The website praised the inclusion of adhesive pull tabs for the battery cells in the new iPad Pro, as they make repairs easier. [embedded content] We already shared another iPad Pro teardown video, […]
Read MoreApple this week debuted the Apple Pencil Pro, marking the first major revision to the Apple Pencil lineup since the 2018 launch of the Apple Pencil 2. There are some major changes that were introduced with the new accessory, including new gestures and capabilities. Squeeze The squeeze gesture allows the Apple Pencil Pro to sense […]
Read MoreIn addition to new features like a squeeze gesture, gyroscope, and Find My support, it turns out that the Apple Pencil Pro has a fun packaging twist. As noted by Arun Maini and Nikias Molina, Apple has created five different box designs for the Apple Pencil Pro, each with the word “Pro” in a unique […]
Read MoreCe mercredi 7 mai se tenait l’Apple Event, une présentation vidéo des derniers produits. Cette fois, tout est axé autour de l’iPad, avec deux nouvelles tablettes, ainsi qu’un nouveau processeur. Le très attendu AppleApple Event, consacré à l’iPad et ses accessoires, a été diffusé ce mercredi 7 mai. C’était l’occasion pour Apple de mettre à […]
Read MoreApple’s “Let Loose” Event: Follow along with our live blog. With the launch of the refreshed iPad Air and iPad Pro models, Apple introduced a new “Apple Pencil Pro.” No Apple Pencil options have been discontinued, which means there are now four total Apple Pencils to choose from. While the updated iPad Pro and iPad […]
Read MoreA reference to an unreleased “Apple Pencil Pro” has been spotted in the code for Apple’s homepage in Japan. This finding suggests that an Apple Pencil Pro could be announced at the Apple Event tomorrow. More details to follow… Popular Stories iOS 18 Rumored to Add New Features to These 16 Apps on Your iPhone […]
Read MoreIn his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman outlined some of the new products he expects Apple to announce at its “Let Loose” event on May 7. First, Gurman now believes there is a “strong possibility” that the upcoming iPad Pro models will be equipped with Apple’s next-generation M4 chip, rather than the M3 […]
Read MoreThe first beta of iOS 17.5 potentially references a new fourth-generation Apple Pencil, amid rumors that the accessory will be updated soon. The beta includes a hidden code reference to a “V4” version of the Apple Pencil, according to MacRumors contributor Steve Moser: NumberOfApplePencilV1ConnectionsCountNumberOfApplePencilV2ConnectionsCountNumberOfApplePencilV3ConnectionsCountNumberOfApplePencilV4ConnectionsCount A new Apple Pencil is rumored to launch alongside updated iPad […]
Read MoreWhile the Apple Pencil is currently compatible with iPads only, a future version of the accessory may work with Apple’s Vision Pro headset. Apple has internally tested a new Apple Pencil with visionOS support, according to a source familiar with the matter. This would allow the Apple Pencil to be used with drawing apps on […]
Read MoreA refreshed Apple Pencil model will be announced this month, according to a rumor shared on Chinese social media. The rumor comes from Weibo user “Instant Digital,” who notes that after over five years without an update, Apple finally plans to refresh the second-generation Apple Pencil this month. This corroborates Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman‘s recent […]
Read MoreThe iPad lineup is getting a major overhaul in 2024, with Apple introducing two new iPad Pro models and two new iPad Air models. To go along with the new iPads, Apple plans to debut updated versions of both the Magic Keyboard and the Apple Pencil. Magic Keyboard Apple is overhauling the Magic Keyboard, introducing […]
Read MoreApple today released the first firmware update for the USB-C Apple Pencil that came out last week. The new firmware has a version number of 10M5164. There is no word on what features, fixes, or updates might be included in the updated firmware, and Apple does not provide release notes for Apple Pencil software releases. […]
Read MoreApple last week began shipping out the new USB-C Apple Pencil, so we thought we’d check it out for MacRumors readers who might be interested in purchasing one. The USB-C Apple Pencil is compatible with all iPads that have a USB-C port and that are running iOS 17.1 or later. When it comes to design […]
Read MoreTech reporter Jake Krol today shared a brief hands-on video of the new Apple Pencil, which features a USB-C charging port hidden under a sliding cap. The video, shared on Instagram and TikTok, provides a first look at the sliding cap in action. Priced at $79, the new Apple Pencil is a more affordable option […]
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