iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) Accessories

To further expand the usability of the iPad Pro 12.9 (2018), Apple is providing two new accessories. The first is the Apple Pencil 2 that has been improved upon to fix quite a lot of issues found on its predecessor. The Apple Pencil 2 attaches to the iPad Pro magnetically and will automatically be paired. Instead of charging using a Lightning connector, the stylus now charges wirelessly when it is docked to the iPad Pro. Furthermore, the stylus now has flat edges so that it doesn’t roll off the table. The functionalities of Apple Pencil 2 are said to have been improved upon with features such as pressure sensitivity and angle detection. New gesture controls are found on the stylus where something like a double tap will switch from pencil to eraser in the Notes app. These controls are customizable to let you create your own shortcuts for various tasks. Considering this Apple Pencil 2 is only compatible with 2018 versions of iPad, Apple will continue to sell the older Apple Pencil. The second accessory is the new Apple Smart Keyboard Folio which also doubles as a stand/protective case. It connects to the tablet via the Smart Connector which is placed just behind the USB Type-C port. Both these accessories are sold separately.