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The New Apple Pencil

David Sparks — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 01:28:58 +0000

This week, Apple released a new budget Apple Pencil ($79 US) that dumps the Lightning connector for USB-C. I like that they took the trouble to change the design. The old Lightning pencil had the plug at the top, leaving me with a (nearly) irresistible desire to turn my iPad into the world’s most expensive and precarious lollipop. This new design saves us from the temptation.

This also marks another step in Apple removing the Lightning connector from the line. When considering what is next for the transition to USB-C, my money’s on keyboards, trackpads, and Magic Mouse. Wouldn’t it be nice if the Apple Mouse got a redesign in the process to something that doesn’t have to be turned on its side to charge?

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Hacking the iPad Smart Keyboard Viewing Angle with an Apple Pencil

David Sparks — Mon, 08 May 2017 17:04:39 +0000

I’m generally pretty happy with the iPad Smart Keyboard cover. It takes little space and the keyboard is good enough to get work done when I need to type on the road. My biggest gripe is the viewing angle. It’s engineered to be angled up when the iPad is in your lap (or down near lap level). When I sit at a higher table, however, the viewing angle is tilted a little too far back and there is no way to adjust it.

When I find myself in that position, I set my Apple Pencil behind the iPad between it and the the Smart Keyboard iPad rest wedge, pictured below. It adds about a quarter of an inch and makes the screen easier to view. If that’s not enough, you can angle the screen even further with an AirPod case.

Sparky’s iPad screen angle hack.

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MyScript Stylus: Write Anywhere on iPad Pro

David Sparks — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 19:31:03 +0000

I found this cool little iOS keyboard, MyScript Stylus, that lets you use the Apple Pencil to write anywhere on your iPad Pro and convert it to text. It’s so slick that I made a screencast. (Thanks reader Eric for turning me on to this.)

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Best Apple Pencil Review Yet

David Sparks — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 22:49:32 +0000

Serenity Caldwell reviews the Apple Pencil with her Apple Pencil.

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