With the launch of the iPad Pro M4 and iPad Air M2, Apple has also launched the new Apple Pencil Pro, which comes with a number of new features and advanced interactions, carrying the experience with Apple Pencil at another level. The new advanced features allow users to put their ideas into practice in completely new ways, and developers can create their own personalized interactions in applications.
However, there are many discussions about the compatibility of the new Apple Pencil Pro with the iPad Pro 2022 devices that are equipped with M2. Although the hardware resources of the iPad Pro (2022) would allow the use of this new Apple Pencil model, the compatibility is limited only for the new generations of iPad Pro (M4) and iPad Air (M2). Most likely it is an Apple movement that forces the promotion of new tablets.
So, if you have an iPad Pro M2, which until yesterday was the latest, the new Apple Pencil Pro is not compatible with it. In contrast, the new generation of iPad Pro M4 also supports for older Apple Pencil models, including Apple Pencil (USB-C).
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The new features of Apple Pencil Pro (2024)
Squeeze
Apple Pencil Pro (2024) is equipped with a completely new sensor. This integrated sensor in its body can detect the user's hand, activating a palette of tools for rapidly changing tools, lines and colors, without interrupting the creative flow. "Squeeze" is a completely new and very useful feature especially for users who make graphic edit with Apple Pencil on the iPad.
Haptic feedback
A custom haptic engine offers precise feedback that the user feels very subtle. When the user tightens Apple Pencil or does double-Tap, a mild pulse will be felt that confirms the action.
Roll bar – Giroscop
Another completely new feature is the presence of the gyroscope on Apple Pencil. With the help of the gyroscope, users can rotate Apple Pencil Pro for more precise control and drawing tools. Also, its rotation changes the orientation of the writing and drawing tools, replying the feeling on paper with a pencil or a brush.
Find My Apple Pencil Pro
For the first time, Apple Pencil Pro also benefits from the support for "Find My", facilitating finding and recovering the device in case of loss. All the user has to do is open the Find My app on iPhone, iPad or Mac devices and locate Apple Pencil.
All these features, Find My, Barrel Roll, Haptic Feedback and Squeeze are Apple Pencil Pro on the new generations of iPad Pro M4 and iPad Air M2 (2024), not being available on older models.
Comparison Apple Pencil models. Characteristics.
According to the data provided by Apple, only the four features mentioned above make the difference between Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (2nd Generation). If you have an older Apple Pencil model, the first generation or Apple Pencil USB-C, then the differences of features are more.
More details and features can be found on the dedicated Apple page Apple Pencil.
If you plan to buy the iPad Pro M4 or iPad Air M2 and enjoy the experience of the new Apple Pencil, you must consider another purchase of $ 129.
