Custom laser engraving is available when purchased via the Apple Store online. It contains tap-sensitive zones on its sides that can be mapped to functions within apps. It is similar in design and specifications to the first model, but without the detachable connector, and part of the stylus is flattened to inhibit rolling. The second-generation Apple Pencil functions exclusively with the 2018 and later iPad Pro models, the iPad Air 4, and the iPad mini 6. On October 30, 2018, Apple announced an updated Pencil alongside the third generation iPad Pro. Second generation iPad Pro and a second-generation Apple Pencil (left) During the keynote, Apple demonstrated drawing, managing publication layout, and document annotation.

iPad Pro introduces a new display with increased responsiveness and precision over previous iPad displays with Apple Pencil support added. The accessory is rechargeable via the Lightning port on iPad itself on the pre USB-C models. The first-generation Apple Pencil is a precision stylus exclusive to the iPad Pro, iPad (2018), iPad (2019), iPad Air (2019) and iPad Mini (5th generation). Main article: Apple Pencil First generation The sixth- and current-generation iPad Pro, introduced in October 2022, includes the M2 chip, Apple Pencil Hover, and ProRes video. The fifth-generation iPad Pro, announced in April 2021, incorporated a desktop-class M1 chip, making it the first iPad model to not use an A-series processor. The fourth-generation iPad Pro, introduced in March 2020, included the A12Z chip, and added support for the Magic Keyboard. The third-generation iPad Pro, announced in October 2018, eliminated the home button, and featured Face ID it came in 11-inch and 12.9-inch models, the same screen sizes used by every subsequent model to date. The second-generation iPad Pro, unveiled in June 2017, had an upgraded A10X Fusion chip and swapped the 9.7-inch screen for a larger 10.5-inch display. It had an A9X chip, and came in two sizes: 9.7-inch and 12.9 inch. The original iPad Pro was introduced in September 2015, and ran iOS 9. It runs iPadOS, a tablet-optimized version of the iOS operating system. The iPad Pro is a premium model of Apple's iPad tablet computer.

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