New Apple Pencil Announced With Hidden USB-C Port and More for $79

[JPack]

This is definitely the October event that we’ve all been waiting for!

 

[headlessmike]

This appears to be a replacement for the first gen pencil, i.e., as a lower cost alternative to the second gen pencil. It only charges using USB-C, but will still attach to the side of an iPad like the more expensive model will. It will work with any iPad with a USB-C port according to the specs.

The first gen is still for sale at a higher price. It has pressure sensing which this new low-cost model does not. The new one support hovering on iPad Pros which the first gen doesn't.

 

[KPOM]

So both USB-C and magnet charging?

Charging is only USB-C. When attached magnetically it enters a sleep mode to preserve the battery. For $79 they had to cut somewhere.

 

[zahuh]

Umm... It doesn't respond to pressure. So this definitely isn't for artists. I'm guessing this is just for note takers. Here's the graph

 

[krspkbl]

No. The Gen 2 remains available for the Air and Pro. This is a replacement for the Gen 1 pencil only.

so there will be another pencil release to update it to gen 3/usb-c.

 

[dominiongamma]

They REMOVED the wireless magnetic charging.
WTF?!

To save on cost… Apple can never win. It doesn’t replace the current pencil with the wireless charging

 

[JPack]

So Gurman was right about no new ipads this months

Did anybody sane seriously doubt both Kuo and Gurman?

 

[Rychiar]

What a worthless product . Just Buy the Apple Pencil 2 for $85 on sale regularly….

 

[dz5b609]

Oh wow that's like something entirely else than what the rumors said it would be.

Very weird pricing as well (taken the actual street prices of the apple pencil 1 and 2), for who or what is this?

 

[swiftapplefan]

So it has less features than the others two...

EDIT: I meant like writing functionality, it misses pressure, but I realized that it has more features

 

[mnsportsgeek]

perfect companion for the 10th gen. Will be grabbing one. My kid is always wanting to use my 2nd gen with my iPad.

 

[blazerunner]

Can we talk about the PRICE CUT without a reduction of functionality or selling the last-gen version??

EDIT: Take that back, it lacks a number of features of the 2nd gen. Seemed to good to be true for Apple.

You expect way too much from a company that's amassed 3 trillion dollars. They didnt get to that kind of wealth by doing the right thing.

 

[krspkbl]

What a worthless product . Just Buy the Apple Pencil 2 for $85 on sale regularly….

nobody wants to be seen with a lightning device anymore.

wait for the Pencil 3 Pro with USB-C.

 

[Devvy]

Looks a lot like the Hommie pencil I bought for less than half the price. Identical functionality or lack of functionality (pressure sensitivity).
https://www.hommiehk.com/product/ip...-ipad-pro12-9-3rd-4th-ipad-pro-11-ipad-air-4/

I can say though that I never had any use for pressure sensitivity (owned the 1st gen pencil before). So in general this is a great option for note takers that still want something from Apple.

 

[haydn!]

so there will be another pencil release to update it to gen 3/usb-c.

The Gen 2 doesn't need an update currently as it doesn't have a physical connector.

What a worthless product . Just Buy the Apple Pencil 2 for $85 on sale regularly….

Unless you have the iPad, which doesn't support wireless charging. 🤦‍♂️

 

[mnsportsgeek]

Why put this on the store if you can’t pre-order?

 

[MayaUser]

Did anybody sane seriously doubt both Kuo and Gurman?

Yep, Majin Bu. and all those who thumbs up GMShadow

 

[headlessmike]

View attachment 2297089So it has less features than the others two...

It is cheaper though.

 

[gtmead09]

Us = new iPads would be nice.....

Apple = best I can do is a watered down pencil with USB C

 

[rgwebb]

I'll eat crow on this one. I totally did not expect them to release an accessory separate from a minor or major product revision. All the more weird because the product has an odd value proposition that nobody would reflect on if there was new hardware to talk about...

 

[dgdosen]

is there an M3 in there?

 

[scottlitch]

Is this compatible with the iPad (10th generation)? If so, this is perfect for my girlfriend. The new iPad has USB-C. I bought her that iPad and wasn't going to get her the Lightning Apple Pencil. If this new pencil is compatible, then she'll be able to charge it with the USB-C port on her iPad.

 

[whoknows2597]

So both USB-C and magnet charging?

Nope, magnets for storage not charging

 

[MayaUser]

Hover but no tilt like for 1st and 2d gen?
What the hell is the logic here

 

[citysnaps]

View attachment 2297089So it has less features than the others two...

Yes, and at a lower price. Makes sense.