Apple Pencil comparison: 1st-gen, 2nd-gen, or USB-C - which is
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With a new USB-C Apple Pencil available, here's what iPads work with which pencil, the main or lacking features, and more.
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Apple Releases New Firmware for USB-C Apple Pencil - MacRumors
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Diagram to Explain iPad and Pencil Lineup - Podfeet Podcasts
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Review: This Is the Apple Pencil You Should Buy
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Apple launches affordable Pencil for iPads with USB-C charging
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Apple Pencil (USB-C) - Review 2023 - PCMag Middle East
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Delidigi 3 Pack Replacement Tips Compatible with Apple Pencil 2nd
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Which Apple Pencil should you buy in 2023? It's complicated
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How to use Apple Pencil (1, 2, and USB-C): The ultimate guide
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Apple Pencil - Wikipedia
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Apple Pencil Gen 1 vs. Gen 2 vs. USB-C: What's the Difference?
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Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) Review