The company with the bitten apple is not only famous for its top quality devices, but also for the excellent accessories that accompany them. The Apple Pencil is a clear example of what they can offer. Over the years it has become an indispensable complement to the iPad for students, artists and professionals. Today we will talk about the Apple Pencil and its uses on the iPad.
We are talking about a digital pen created exclusively to work hand in handwith the iPad and help you achieve your full potential. Uses a long-lasting replaceable silicone tip ideal for the device's screen. With this tool you can work with your tablet as if you were working on a sheet of paper.
Much more than a pencil
The Apple Pencil can be used as another finger to freely interact with any element on the screen of the iPad. It allows you to draw and take notes with incredible fluidity. It also has other functions such as creating shortcuts for different actions and typing in different applications easily.
It has the design and technology necessary to be your best tool when writing and drawing.. Uses a high precision tip to achieve the finest strokes and allows you to regulate the thickness of the lines through pressure sensitivity. It works via Bluetooth connection with the iPad and contains a rechargeable battery.
Today Three models of this fantastic accessory are available, with differences in their prices and some features. They are all high-quality products that have millimeter precision and minimal latency. Not all pencil models work with all iPads, you can learn more about compatibility here.
Apple Pencil (1nd generation)
The oldest model has been with us since 2015 and It is currently priced at €119,00. It is compatible with iPads designed with curved edges. It has a design very similar to a traditional pencil and on the back there is the Lightning connector for charging the battery.
This version is the most expensive with a current price of around €149,00. It is compatible with iPad models that have straight edges. In addition to a greater possibility of customization, it adds some improvements compared to the first generation, among which the changes in the design stand out.
Now the pencil It has a flat part that prevents it from rolling on the table and by touching this area twice we will activate the delete mode. It can also be attached to the side of the iPad magnetically and while it is attached in this way you can charge its battery.
Is most economical model with a cost of around €95,00. The design is very similar to that of the second generation although it is somewhat shorter. It has a USB-C port to charge the battery and ensure compatibility with current Apple models. This model loses some functions such as wireless charging and double tap.
Any of these versions meets the necessary requirements to meet your expectations. Which one to choose will depend on your iPad model and the budget you have.
These are some practical tricks you can do with your Apple Pencil
Write in your text boxes
With Apple Pencil you can write directly on your text boxes without using the keyboard. If for example you need to add text on an image you just have to insert a text box and write inside it with the pencil.
When you do this, whatever you write by hand It will automatically transfer to keyboard typing. In the final text you can choose the font, size, color and other settings as in any text box. To activate this option you just have to go to Settings/Apple Pencil and enable the Handwriting option.
Search what you want with your Apple Pencil
The pencil It is also used to write in the search engine of practically any application and you don't want to use the keyboard. You just have to type what you want in the search box and the device will detect it automatically.
Create quick notes
This is a very useful function that we can do with the help of our pencil. The fastest way to do it will allow us to open the notes directly from the screen of our locked iPad. To do this, you just have to touch the screen with your Apple Pencil and the device will turn on, showing a note ready to draw.
It can also be done from the main screen of our iPad or when we are using an application. For this we must touch the lower right corner and drag the stylus to the center of the screen.
Take a screenshot
To do this, you just have to touch your pencil in the lower left corner of the screen and drag in the same way as in the previous trick. This way you will get a screenshot easily and quickly at any time.
You can choose what happens when you swipe the screen from one of the corners in the Settings app. In the Apple Pencil section you will find the option to configure gestures with the pencil. Here you can assign the action you want to the swipe gesture either from the right or left corner.
Capture entire pages
It is possible to capture an entire web page in the form of an image that you can then draw on with your stylus.. It is an excellent option to study since it allows you to edit Easily capture and highlight the most useful parts of the content.
To use this function you must first access the Safari browser and search for the web page you want to save. Then take a screenshot by swiping with the pencil from the bottom corner.
The capture will be in the center of our screen. Some editing tools will appear on the right., two options will appear at the top and you just have to click on the one you want.
Display: It will save only the image visible at the time of taking the capture.
Full page: It will save all the content of the web page as a single image. It immediately gives you the option to crop the capture in case you don't need it complete.
And that's all, let me know in the comments. What did you think of the Apple? Pencil and its uses on the iPad, and if you have any questions.
