In addition to new features like the squeeze gesture, gyroscope, and support for Find My, it turns out that the Apple Pencil Pro has some fun packaging.
As noted by Arun Maini and Nikias Molina, Apple has created five different case designs for the Apple Pencil Pro, each with the word “Pro” in a unique style. When you buy an Apple Pencil Pro, you’ll receive one of five boxes at random.
I thought that was pretty funny. Apple Pencil Pro has 5 different types of cases and you have no idea which one you will get when you order it. Also, each one has the word “Pro” on it in some shape or form pic.twitter.com/1QQO5akZWW
— Arun Maini (@Mrwhosetheboss) May 8, 2024
Key new features of the Apple Pencil Pro include the ability to squeeze the accessory to reveal a tool palette, a gyroscope that allows users to rotate the Apple Pencil Pro for precise control of shaped pen and brush tools, haptic feedback for certain actions and the ability to find your Apple Pencil in the Find My app if it’s lost.
Priced at $129, the Apple Pencil Pro is only compatible with the new iPad Pro and iPad Air models announced this week. The first-generation Apple Pencil, the second-generation Apple Pencil, and the cheaper Apple Pencil with a USB-C port remain available, making the Apple Pencil lineup more complex than ever for now.
You can order the Apple Pencil Pro now and it will be released on May 15.
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