Apple has a new feature in macOS Catalina that could kill the Luna Display accessory.
macOS Catalina turns your iPad + Apple Pencil combo into a second Mac display that doubles as a graphics tablet
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iPadOS enhances Apple Pencil with lower latency, revamped tools, easier markup & more
The iPadOS software brings new Apple Pencil capabilities that make using that Apple stylus even more natural and seamless than before, almost like writing on a piece of paper.
macOS 10.15 will turn your iPad into a wireless display and graphics tablet for your Mac
According to people familiar with the development of macOS 10.15, the next major version of Apple's desktop operating system, the software may ship with a cool new feature akin to Luna Display that would make it easy to turn your iPad into an external display for your Mac.
New ads highlight iPad Pro’s on-the-go power and versatility, USB-C, Apple Pencil & more
Aside from sharing a new shot on iPhone mini film, Apple this morning also published half a dozen videos on its official YouTube channel showcasing the versatility and on-the-go power of the new iPad Pro, including features like USB-C connectivity, Apple Pencil drawing and so forth.
Charging your Apple Pencil 2 could prevent you from unlocking your car
Wireless charging in the second-generation Apple Pencil may interfere with your car's key fob and cause intermittent issues when attempting to unlock the vehicle, Apple has acknowledged.
As first noted by French blog iGeneration.fr (Google Translate), a recent update to Apple's support document covering using Apple Pencil with iPad or iPad Pro explains that the wireless charging feature of Apple Pencil 2, when being used, tends to clash with key fobs.
Should that happen to you, store the stylus separately so it doesn't charge wirelessly when attempting to unlock the car or simply move the tablet away from the key fob.
If you're charging your Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with your iPad Pro and your car's keyless entry device (key fob) is nearby, signal interference might prevent you from unlocking your car with your key fob.
If this happens, you can simply move your iPad Pro away from the key fob or remove your Apple Pencil from your iPad Pro and store it separately. When Apple Pencil is finished charging, any resulting signal interference will cease.
I own both the latest iPad Pro and Apple Pencil, but have yet to experience this issue (for context, I drive my car every day and my iPad goes with me everywhere I go). Aside from Apple's advice, I'd also recommend trying holding your fob closer to the antenna, usually located near the radio antenna, that communicates with the door locks.
In one example, a DJ’s light-control panel was designed to send out intermittent signals but somehow transmitted a continuous stream of data on the same frequency used by some vehicle remote controls, as explained in a recent WardsAuto article:
Since the beginning of the year motorists in a section of Yonkers, 15 miles (24 km) north of Times Square, were unable to unlock their cars with remote-control fobs. Some drivers of cars without keys simply were unable to enter their vehicles because of unexplained electronic interference.
Due to poor shielding or wiring, some key fobs can generate harmonic interference and even unintentional interference. The same goes for a whole host of other wireless devices, including your iPad Pro's Wi-Fi and the tiny wireless charging coils in the new Apple Pencil.
Key fobs generally trigger signals on two bandwidths: 315 mHz and 434 mHz.
Photo: A Tesla key fob has an option to pull the car forward and backward remotely
Sandpapering an Apple Pencil to make it look like a real wooden graphite pencil
Cedric M. from Frisco, Texas, a passionate Apple fan, wanted his second-generation Pencil to resemble a real graphite thing so he sandpapered the plastic to create a wood-like texture. He then used some synthetic fabric dye along with a bit of paint for the realistic coloring.
Both new iPads only support the original Apple Pencil (but they work with Logitech’s Crayon)
Apple today released a pair of new tablets—an iPad Air 2 successor along with a fifth-generation iPad mini—with Apple Pencil support being one of their primary new features, but the devices only work with the first-generation Apple stylus, which costs $99.
iWork for iOS to bring enhanced Apple Pencil support next week
iWork, which is the name of Apple's productivity suite for iPhone, iPad and Mac that encompasses the Pages word processor, the Numbers spreadsheet app and the Keynote presentation software, is about to get an update to make your Apple Pencil more useful.
Apple launches 10.5-inch iPad Air with A12 Bionic chip, Apple Pencil support & more
Apple today released a new 10.5-inch tablet branded as "iPad Air". We thought that moniker was long abandoned after the iPad Air models were phased out about two years ago!
Using the new 2018 iPad Pro for school
Our young video guy Harris Craycraft is a college student who doesn't shy away from using his Apple tablet for education. Quite the contrary, Harris is big on the new iPad Pro + Apple Pencil combo and has been vocal about the creativity and productivity afforded by the note-taking and sketching features of the Apple tablet. That's why we've asked him to put together a little video walkthrough to share how precisely he uses the latest iPad Pro at college.
Review: Willgoo case keeps your Apple Pencil charged and its accessories within easy reach
I'm always forgetting to charge my Apple Pencil in a timely fashion, which can be annoying when I'm out and about without any dongles or cables. And because of its design, I refrain from stowing the Apple stylus in my bag or backpack out of fear it might break without any protection. Apple's leather case and others I've tried weren't very helpful. But Willgoo's handy stylus carrying box with a built-in battery has solved my Pencil woes in one fell swoop.
Review: second-generation Apple Pencil—is it worth it?
The new, second-generation Apple Pencil is here, but is it worth it? At $129, the improved Apple stylus is a bit tough on the wallet. Then again, it works so well with the new iPad Pro. So is the new Pencil really worth the premium? iDownloadBlog's Harris Craycraft investigates.