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Cesci Angell

I tried out two budget Apple Pencil alternatives with my iPad, and now I’m wishing I’d done this sooner

The Apple Pencil USB-C, Metapen Pencil Air8, and ESR Geo Digital Pencils are pictured lying on an iPad, which is displaying squiggly lines from each pencil.

When I first started using drawing tablets, they were teeny little pads with ill-designed pens and a glitchy connection, and I used to dream of how awesome it would be to be able to draw straight onto the screen. I remember this from time to time, and it makes me really appreciate how far tech has come over the last decade.

Whichever app you use to unleash your creativity, whether you’ve just picked up one of the best iPads or one you’ve had for a couple of years, an Apple Pencil is a must-have accessory.

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