Download the free Pencilera app and take perfect group shots and self-portraits by remotely triggering your iPad's camera with your Apple Pencil.
Pencilera turns your Apple Pencil into an iPad camera remote
Apple Pencil 2
Should you get the lower-price Apple Pencil (USB-C), or a third-party stylus?
As you likely recall, Apple recently announced a new Apple Pencil (USB-C) that cuts out some of the premium features so entry-level users can get their feet wet with the Apple Pencil experience for around half the price of the Apple Pencil 2.
Which Apple Pencil model should you choose?
Now that the Apple Pencil lineup has become ever more complicated with the introduction of the all-new Apple Pencil (USB-C), many of you are probably wondering what model you should get for your iPad or iPad Pro.
ZAGG launches Apple Pencil 2 competitor called Pro Stylus 2 with wireless charging, 6.5-hour battery, & tilt detection
If you’re a 2018 or newer iPad Pro user, and you’ve been looking for a good alternative to the Apple Pencil 2 to reduce costs, but also don’t want to skimp on quality and features, then a new product from ZAGG called the Pro Stylus 2 should be on your radar.
The best Apple Pencil alternatives on a budget
No stylus can exactly replicate the magic of an Apple Pencil with your iPad. But the good news is, there are many that come quite close, and at a fraction of the price. If you're a designer or artist, chances are you can't do without your Apple Pencil. But for other tasks like notetaking, casual doodling, or browsing, an affordable Apple Pencil alternative is more than enough.
Check out the list below for our selection of the best Apple Pencil alternatives that come as close as possible to the real thing while perfectly fitting any budget.
Some of the best Apple Pencil-inspired jailbreak tweaks for iOS & iPadOS 14
One thing that jailbreak hobbyists are always trying to do is squeeze a little additional performance out of their device and accessories by way of jailbreak tweaks, and iDownloadBlog takes this ambition very seriously.
Pencil Pro can help you reimagine what’s possible with your iPad’s Apple Pencil 2
Got a jailbroken iPad with Apple Pencil 2 compatibility? If so, then you might be leaving handy functionality on the table if you haven’t already installed iOS developer PoomSmart’s Pencil Pro jailbreak tweak.
How to fix Apple Pencil not charging
Is your Apple Pencil not charging? Check out all the solutions to fix the charging problems on your Apple Pencil and get back to using it again in no time.
When and how to replace your Apple Pencil tip
Learn when and how to replace your Apple Pencil tip. We’ll explain what to look for when it’s time for a new tip and how to change it.
5 ways to use your Apple Pencil in the Books app on iPad
Learn how to use your Apple Pencil in Books on your iPad, whether to highlight a passage, add a note, use Look Up, annotate PDFs, and more.
Apple Pencil won’t pair with your iPad? Try these fixes
Maybe you just got an Apple Pencil or a new iPad and want to use this convenient combo. But for some reason, unknown to you, you can’t pair your Apple Pencil with your iPad. In this tutorial, we’ll explain several methods to remedy this situation, beginning with which Apple Pencils work with which iPads.
How to copy and paste handwritten notes as typed text on iPad
In this brief tutorial, we will show you how to copy and paste handwritten notes as typed text so that the notes you took on your iPad with Apple Pencil appear as actual text ready to be used in other apps.