Apple Pencil Pro Overview

Design and Usability

Apple keeps refining what a stylus can be and the Apple Pencil Pro takes that to the next level. At first glance, it still looks clean and minimal like the second-gen Pencil. But once you start using it, you’ll notice all the small, smart upgrades packed inside.

It snaps magnetically to the side of your iPad, just like before that’s how it charges, pairs, and stays safe. But now it’s easier to interact with. You can squeeze the Pencil to bring up a tool palette for switching brushes, line styles, or colors on the fly. It’s fast, it’s simple, and it feels natural.

Performance and Features

The Apple Pencil Pro isn’t just precise it’s smart. It still has the basics nailed: low latency, pixel-perfect accuracy, and hover support. That last one lets you preview where the Pencil will touch the screen, which is super handy when you’re drawing or editing details.

What’s new is what really makes it "Pro." There’s a gyroscope inside now, so rotating the Pencil lets you control shaped brushes more precisely like twisting a marker or shading with the edge of a pencil. There’s also haptic feedback, meaning you’ll feel a soft tap when you squeeze or double-tap. It’s subtle but makes every action feel more tactile.

Double-tap to switch tools? That’s still here and better than ever.

And if you misplace it? No worries the Find My app can help you locate it, just like your AirPods.

Compatibility

The Apple Pencil Pro works with the latest iPad models that support magnetic charging and hover features. You’ll want to make sure your iPad is up to date it’s designed specifically for the newest iPad Pro and iPad Air models.