The second-gen Apple Pencil is one of the around, especially for those who do creative work or like to write out notes on their tablet. Best of all, it’s once again on sale. You can . That matches a record low and it’s $44 off the regular price.
The stylus has a double-tap feature that enables you to quickly switch between tools. Low latency is useful as well, especially if you’re trying to quickly sketch out an idea. Other functions include tilt capabilities and pressure sensitivity. If you have the , you’ll also be able to take advantage of a Hover feature. This allows you to hold the Pencil just above the screen and see a preview of what will happen before you actually make changes to your design or document by touching the display with the stylus.
Being able to attach the Apple Pencil to the side of your tablet magnetically is both a neat touch and a convenient way to charge it — you won’t have to futz around with yet another charging cable. Most importantly, before you buy the peripheral, make sure it’s actually .
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