Apple Pencil Pro launches with pressure sensor and more; See the price in Brazil

Completing the launch of the 2024 iPad Pro, Apple introduced the new Apple Pencil Pro at its event this Tuesday (07). LaterThe OVO peripheral has a variety of built-in functions intended for Improving usability and speeding up users’ lives.

The main new feature of the Apple Pencil Pro is the pressure sensors built into the body of the pen: the component interprets the force applied by the user to activate certain gestures, as well as enabling certain interactions such as pinching, tapping and double-tapping. .

Such gestures make interacting with applications much more intuitive, allowing the creation of useful shortcuts for everyday life. For example, when you squeeze the Apple Pencil Pro user can switch between itemsAdjust thickness and change pen colors without having to access the toolbar and interrupt the creative process.

In addition to the pressure sensor, there is also a gyroscope. A. tool allows you to understand the orientation of the accessory during useIt includes interesting shortcuts based on simple gestures such as rotating the pen.

In a demonstration, Apple showed off the sensor that provides precise control over the direction of the pen, just like real pens.

Search Support

Apple Pencil Pro offers Search app support for the first time. This feature allows you to find the accessory anywhere using the app and reduces the chances of it getting lost.

On the iPad Pro, the Apple pencil is stored on the side. Leverage magnetic connection for charging and pairing. USB-C is also supported, making the usage experience more comfortable and perfect.

The new Apple Pencil Pro will be sold in the United States for $129 (about R$650 at the current price). At the Brazilian Apple Store, the accessory costs R$ 1,499, but delivery is currently unavailable.