Questions & Answers for Apple Pencil (1st Generation)
173 Questions from the Community
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Is it iPad2 compatible?
Can I use this with my iPad2?
- Asked by Lutfar R from Akron
- Feb. 29, 2016
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Can the iPad Pencil be used with other iPads ( ie., other than iPad Pro) like normal stylus ?
- Asked by Badrinarayana M from Hyderabad
- Feb. 5, 2016
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What is the battery life on the pencil rated at? How long is the charge time for a full charge? Can the battery be replaced at an Apple store?
- Asked by David C from Rockville
- Feb. 5, 2016
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can you use the iPad pen in adobe illustrator?
- Asked by Barry S from Washington
- Feb. 18, 2017
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What apps does the pencil work with for drawing?
- Asked by Karen S from Encino
- Apr. 9, 2016
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AnswerI use Procreate as well as Paper by 53 on my iPad Pro 9.7. Procreate costs $5.99US and Paper by 53 is free. Both work fantastic with the Apple Pencil.
- Answered by Linda A from North Pole
- May 12, 2016
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Pardon my ignorance, but does the Apple Pencil work similar to a mouse?
I work online as a day trader. I use last years MacBook for all my needs. For travel, I am interested in the new iPad and pencil.
There are calculations and lines I draw with the mouse on 3rd party broker apps. Am I able to perform the same, but improved drawings, with the pencil on these apps?- Asked by James M from Canmore
- Jun. 12, 2017
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How can I see which apps take advantage of the pencil's capabilities?
I'm asking about apps which respond to the pencil differently than they would respond to my index finger.
- Asked by Charles K from Falls Church
- Feb. 4, 2016
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What apps can you use the apple pencil with and will there be more apps.
- Asked by Mumtaz H from Las Vegas
- Apr. 4, 2016
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Does the pencil come with a charging cable if not can you plug it into the tablet to charge it? where can I find the pencil instructions?
- Asked by Johnnie S from Branson
- Jun. 8, 2017
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What type of battery is used in the Apple Pencil?
- Asked by Ralph G from Los Angeles
- Feb. 22, 2016
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Can the pencil be used with the iMac
- Asked by Catherine D from Canton
- Feb. 5, 2016
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Can the pen be used with the iphone?
- Asked by Melbourne A from Grand Forks
- Dec. 30, 2015
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Does this include handwriting recognition?
- Asked by Eric P from Rio Linda
- Apr. 5, 2016
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How long does a full charge normally last?
- Asked by Scott B from Thornville
- Jun. 22, 2017
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Will the apple pencil for Apple iPad pro also work as a stencil?
- Asked by Ruel H from Dallas
- Jan. 16, 2016
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Can i print from new ipad Pro?
- Asked by Byron W from Saint Paul
- Apr. 5, 2016
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Does the Apple Pencil for the only work on the iPad Pro or does it work on other products like the iphone or any of the other iPads?
- Asked by Hans C from Clinton
- Apr. 15, 2016
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