Apple today debuted its new Apple Pencil Pro. The new stylus features several new features, including a new squeeze gesture, haptic feedback, and Find My compatibility.
A new sensor in the barrel can sense a user’s squeeze, bringing up a tool palette to quickly switch tools, line weights, and colors. The Apple Pencil Pro’s custom haptic engine delivers a light tap that provides confirmation when users squeeze, use double-tap, or snap to a Smart Shape.
Apple Pencil Pro’s built-in gyroscope allows users to roll Apple Pencil Pro for precise control of the tool they’re using. Rotating the barrel changes the orientation of shaped pen and brush tools. The Apple Pencil hover feature allows users to visualize the exact orientation of a tool before making a mark.
The Apple Pencil Pro is the first Apple Pencil with support for the Find My app, helping users find the accessory if they misplace it.
The Apple Pencil Pro pairs, charges, and is stored on the side of the iPad Pro and iPad Air models that were announced today. It is not compatible with any other iPads.
In the U.S., the Apple Pencil Pro is priced at $129. It is available to pre-order starting today and hits store shelves on Wednesday, May 15.
