During Apple’s “Let Loose” event on Tuesday, the company unveiled new accessories for its latest iPad models. One of the most exciting announcements was the Apple Pencil Pro, a more advanced stylus designed to help users express their creativity. The Pencil Pro has a starting price of $129 and features a new sensor on the barrel that allows users to squeeze it to bring up a tool palette with various line weights and color options for art creation.
Artists using the Pencil Pro with graphic-design software like Procreate can take advantage of shortcuts to brushes, image size adjustments, and color options by simply pressing on the barrel. The Pencil Pro is easy to pair, charge, and store using a magnet on the side of the iPad Pro and can be easily found using the “Find My” feature. The Pencil Pro pairs with another new accessory, the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro.
The Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro is available in black and white and comes in two sizes for the 11-inch Pro and 13-inch models. It is priced at $299 and $349 respectively. The keyboard features a new function row for easier access to controls like screen brightness, as well as aluminum palm rests and a larger trackpad. Apple claims that using the new Magic Keyboard makes the iPad Pro feel like using a MacBook, enhancing its portability and versatility. Both the Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard are available for pre-order starting Tuesday and will begin shipping next week.
