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KGI: Cheaper 9.7-inch iPad will likely support Apple Pencil

Zac Hall Mar 23 2018 - 10:36 am PT

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has issued a new report that predicts Apple Pencil shipments will double this year. Kuo believes it is possible the iPhone could eventually support Apple Pencil, but it’s more likely that the new 9.7-inch iPad expected to be unveiled next week will work with Apple Pencil.

As a result, Kuo forecasts Apple Pencil sales — which the company doesn’t specifically disclose — will double to 9-10 million this year from what Kuo estimates at 4-4.5 million last year.

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Linea Sketch 2.0 adds Split View, Drag & Drop, plus loads of new illustrator features

Zac Hall Mar 20 2018 - 3:00 am PT

Linea is easily one of the best iPad apps to use with Apple Pencil, and today The Iconfactory is shipping version 2.0 which starts with a refreshed name: Linea Sketch. Linea Sketch 2 includes new multitasking features, loads of new tools for illustrating and note-taking, and much more.

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Apple files patent for stylus that works without a screen

Peter Cao Feb 6 2018 - 10:40 am PT

A new Apple patent details a stylus that can be used without a screen. It specifically mentions “force sensors” which leads us to believe that this could be used with future versions of the Mac that have Force Touch trackpads.

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Another patent application for using the Apple Pencil with an iPhone is published

Ben Lovejoy Nov 30 2017 - 7:37 am PT

A sizeable number of Apple Pencil fans have been waiting impatiently for iPhone support ever since Tim Cook apparently let slip that it was on the way …

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Apple promoting Urban Sketchers artists who use Apple Pencil with free iPad Pro workshops

Zac Hall Nov 27 2017 - 10:46 am PT

Apple is highlighting four artists who create with Apple Pencil on iPad Pro as the Urban Sketchers groups turns 10. Urban Sketchers is made up of artists around the world who meet in cities to draw on-location.

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Latest report of Apple Pencil compatibility for iPhone goes a step further …

Ben Lovejoy Oct 13 2017 - 5:53 am PT

There have been a number of indications that Apple plans to add Pencil compatibility to a future iPhone, starting with an apparent slip of the tongue by Tim Cook, in which he talked of having used the two together.

There are also multiple patents for the idea, the most recent one specifically referencing the iPhone. And a new report goes even further, suggesting that the Apple Pencil – or some similar device – may be bundled with a 2019 iPhone …

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Yet another patent shows Apple Pencil being used with an iPhone, smaller Pencil too?

Ben Lovejoy Aug 31 2017 - 7:40 am PT

We’ve had a series of clues now that Apple is at least experimenting with Apple Pencil support for the iPhone, and a new one has emerged today …

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New Apple patents again point to Apple Pencil support on future iPhones

Ben Lovejoy Aug 24 2017 - 4:50 am PT

Almost a year ago, a comment by Tim Cook suggested that he had experienced using an Apple Pencil on an iPhone.

If you’ve ever seen what can be created with that pencil on an iPad or an iPhone, it’s really unbelievable.

Patently Apple later spotted a series of patents describing just this, and two more have been published today …

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The best iOS apps for drawing with Apple Pencil + iPad Pro

Chance Miller Jul 10 2017 - 4:55 pm PT

Since its unveil nearly two years ago, the Apple Pencil has improved dramatically. Even though its hardware has remained the same, Apple has expanded Apple Pencil support throughout iOS, while developers have also released amazing applications that take advantage of it.

Last year, I rounded up the best iOS apps for taking notes with the Apple Pencil and iPad Pro, but as the device and App Store have matured, the selection of drawing apps has increased dramatically. There are now a variety of drawing apps on available that turn the Apple Pencil and iPad Pro into the digital sketchbook for which artists have longed. Read on for a full roundup…

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Linea sketching app for Apple Pencil updated for 10.5-inch iPad Pro

Zac Hall Jun 27 2017 - 2:02 pm PT

The Iconfactory has updated its excellent sketching app for Apple Pencil to work specifically on the new 10.5-inch iPad Pro. Like Procreate yesterday, iPad apps need to be updated for the slightly larger iPad Pro display to take advantage of the increased resolution.

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Apple starts selling refurbished Apple Pencil, get one for $85

Chance Miller Jun 26 2017 - 7:29 pm PT

While we’ve seen the accessory discounted a few times in the past, Apple this evening has started selling a refurbished Apple Pencil via its online store for $85 in the United States…

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Watch artist create this week’s New Yorker cover on an iPad Pro

Ben Lovejoy May 26 2017 - 7:11 am PT

The cover illustration for this week’s issue of New Yorker was created by an artist using an iPad Pro and Apple Pencil, and as the magazine did back in January, it’s shared a time-lapse video showing how the drawing was created …

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PGA Tour commissions artists to draw images using iPad Pro & Apple Pencil

Chance Miller May 14 2017 - 6:15 am PT

Artist Evan Sklar uses an iPad Pro and Apple Pencil to draw a scene of Sergio Garcia after he made an ace on No. 17.

The PGA Tour has been one of the more tech savvy sporting efforts in recent years. For instance, The Players Championship last year commissioned iPhone-only photography, while also adopting Apple Pay. Now, The Tour has brought in artists to capture the scene using an iPad Pro and Apple Pencil…

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Protective ‘ProBack Cover’ iPad Pro case can carry and charge Apple Pencil

Zac Hall Apr 26 2017 - 11:39 am PT

We’ve seen cases that protect the 12.9-inch iPad Pro and covers that hold the Apple Pencil, and now ProBack Cover is hoping to become the first case that does both while also charging Apple Pencil.

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Pad & Quill unveils new FSC certified Wooden Apple Pencil Holder

Greg Barbosa Apr 17 2017 - 12:05 pm PT

Daily users of the Apple Pencil looking for an attractive way to keep it handy might want to take a look at Pad & Quill’s new offering. The team behind the Cartella Slim has just announced its new Wooden Apple Pencil holder.

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New ‘PaperLike’ Kickstarter wants to make writing on iPad Pro feel like paper

Zac Hall Apr 13 2017 - 7:50 am PT

Writing and drawing with Apple Pencil on iPad Pro is an impressive experience thanks to very low latency, but fingerprints and smudges can make the surface feel slippery. The lack of friction can be disorienting if you’re used to drawing on paper. Now, a new Kickstarter campaign is focused on solving that problem.

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Apple showcasing artist’s NBA star illustrations with iPad Pro and Pencil

Zac Hall Apr 12 2017 - 9:55 am PT

The iPad Pro and Apple Pencil are powerful tools in the right hands, and artist Rob Zilla is a great example of what’s possible with the latest hardware.

Apple is showcasing his work illustrating NBA stars like Kevin Durant using the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil with an exclusive look at how Zilla creates from start to finish.

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Patent application shows Apple Pencil holder for iPads, again references use with iPhone

Ben Lovejoy Mar 2 2017 - 4:30 am PT

A patent application spotted by Patently Apple shows a feature you might have expected Apple to have introduced alongside the Apple Pencil: a holder to attach it to an iPad when not in use.

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Linea sketching app for iPad updated with new Apple Pencil features, Presentation Mode, more

Zac Hall Feb 24 2017 - 10:27 am PT

Last month The Iconfactory released Linea for iPad which is a really well crafted sketching app designed with iPad Pro and Apple Pencil in mind. The app made our weekly Friday 5 app pick video following its launch.

Now Linea is back with a new app update that includes further Apple Pencil support and optimization plus a few new features. Version 1.0.2 of Linea for iPad brings tilt support for every drawing tool included so you can take advantage of the Apple Pencil’s intelligent drawing features.

Linea 1.0.2 also includes a new Presentation Mode that works with Apple TV. Check out the full release notes below:

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The Iconfactory releases ‘Linea’ for iPad, a streamlined digital sketchbook app designed for Apple Pencil users

Benjamin Mayo Jan 31 2017 - 6:28 am PT

The Iconfactory is today launching Linea, a straightforward digital drawing app. It’s available now for iPad in the App Store for $9.99. With only four brushes and a maximum of five layers, the app focuses on essentials. It’s a replacement for the digital sketchbook you might carry around in your bag to explore ideas or casually draft compositions.

The whole UI is refined to maximise drawing space and it doesn’t let you get bogged down in customization options. Linea was designed with the Apple Pencil in mind; you can erase with your finger and draw with the Pencil without switching tools. Here’s my hands on …

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Sketchy supply chain rumor claims Apple Pencil 2 launching alongside new iPad Pro models this year

Zac Hall Jan 18 2017 - 11:12 am PT

While rumors about refreshed iPads have been surfacing for months now, there has been no evidence that an Apple Pencil 2 is being planned for this year. A single sketchy rumor making the rounds on Chinese social media, however, claims the Apple Pencil 2 will launch alongside new iPads this year.

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New patents refer to Apple Pencil working with iPhone, show use with iMovie & more

Ben Lovejoy Dec 15 2016 - 7:04 am PT

A series of new patents spotted by Patently Apple refer to the Apple Pencil working with an iPhone, as well as illustrating it being used with additional stock iOS apps like iMovie.

A comment by Tim Cook back in September seemed to suggest that Apple is already testing the Apple Pencil with an iPhone …

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Resurfaced Tim Cook interview raises wildcard possibility iPhone 7 could support Apple Pencil [Poll]

Ben Lovejoy Sep 5 2016 - 4:08 am PT

It’s difficult for Apple to keep secrets this close to an iPhone launch. At this point, we probably know most of what there is to know, but a May interview with Tim Cook resurfaced on Daring Fireball could indicate that Apple has one surprise in store.

If you’ve ever seen what can be created with that pencil on an iPad or an iPhone, it’s really unbelievable …

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Report: New MacBook Air, iMac & 5K display coming in October, new iPad Pro features in 2017

Chance Miller Aug 29 2016 - 3:00 pm PT

We already know a lot about Apple’s upcoming iPhone and MacBook Pro refreshes, but a new report today from Bloomberg details a bit more about what the company has up its sleeve for the rest of the year. The report claims that in addition to the new iPhone and MacBook Pro lineups, Apple is planning to refresh the iMac and MacBook Air and will also introduce a new 5K display, as we’ve reported in the past, in partnership with LG. On the software side of things, Apple is reportedly working on a variety of new features for the iPad Pro.

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