12 Apple Pencil Pro features and settings every iPad user should know
Published on: 2025-06-09 21:01:00
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In the past, I'd never been a big user of the Apple Pencil or other stylus devices. I just didn't see much need for them. But after snagging the latest iPad Pro last year, I added the Apple Pencil Pro (currently on sale on Amazon) to the package. And I'm glad I did.
Since working and playing with the new Pro pencil, I've been able to enjoy and appreciate its capabilities. Writing, drawing, and annotating on the tablet are fun and easy, especially with the Pro pencil's powers. You can squeeze and tap the pencil to activate its palettes and tools. When you squeeze the pencil, you'll receive haptic feedback as confirmation. The Pro pencil also works with the Find My app, so you can locate it if it gets lost.
Also: The Apple Pencil Pro drops to $99 thanks to Amazon's likely upcoming Spring Sale
You must meet a few requirements before you can use the Pencil Pro. At this point, you'll need one of the following iPads: iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad
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