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Apple Pencil

Apple's stylus for iPad, offering pressure sensitivity, tilt, and very low input latency.

Also known as: Apple Pencil 2

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Apple Pencil is Apple's active stylus for iPad, used for note-taking, drawing, and annotation. It supports pressure and tilt, pairs wirelessly, and charges magnetically on compatible models.

See on-cell touch.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Apple Pencil?

Apple's stylus for iPad, offering pressure sensitivity, tilt, and very low input latency.

What terms are related to Apple Pencil?

Related Display terms include touch latency, stylus.

Related Technical Terms

touch latency
The delay between touching the screen and the device responding. Display
stylus
A pen input device for precise drawing and writing. Display
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