Apple has announced that the new Apple Pencil will be available to purchase in early November for $79 (U.S.). This latest version of the wireless stylus pen, which was originally announced in 2015 to complement the first iPad Pro, offers USB-C, allowing it to be used with all iPad models that feature a USB-C port. Users can find the USB-C port by pulling the sliding cap at the top of the Apple Pencil. The Apple Pencil (1st generation) and Apple Pencil (2nd generation) remain available for $99 and $129, respectively, while a $9 USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter is also being offered for those with the original model.
“Apple Pencil has revolutionized note taking, sketching, and illustrating, unleashing endless possibilities for productivity and creativity,” said Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “Combined with the versatility of iPad, the new Apple Pencil unlocks another great option to experience the magic of digital handwriting, annotation, marking up documents, and more.”
Apple Pencil Pricing and Availability
- The new Apple Pencil will be available for purchase separately for $79 (U.S), with availability beginning in early November.
- The new Apple Pencil is compatible with all iPad models with a USB-C port, including iPad (10th generation), iPad Air (4th and 5th generations), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generations), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generations), and iPad mini (6th generation).
- The new Apple Pencil is available for $69 (U.S.) for education. Education pricing is available to current and newly accepted college students and their parents, as well as faculty, staff, and home-school teachers of all grade levels. For more information visit apple.com/us-hed/shop.
- Apple Pencil (1st generation) is compatible with iPad (10th generation) and iPad (9th generation). A USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter is required for pairing and charging, and is included in the box with Apple Pencil (1st generation) for $99 (U.S.).
- For existing owners of Apple Pencil (1st generation), the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter is sold separately for $9 (U.S).
- Apple Pencil (2nd generation), available for purchase separately, is compatible with iPad Air, iPad mini, and iPad Pro models for $129 (U.S.).
The new Apple Pencil is the most affordable model, making it ideal for everyday productivity and creativity. With USB-C charging and pairing, the new Apple Pencil is great for iPad (10th generation) users and also works with all iPad models that have a USB-C port, including iPad Pro, iPad Air and iPad mini.
