The default way to charge Apple's stylus for the forthcoming
iPad Pro is a bit awkward. The stylus, otherwise
known as the Apple Pencil, has a male Lightning connector hidden under a
cap at one end. Users are supposed to plug the device in to the bottom of the
iPad Pro and leave it sticking out like a little antenna. This isn't uncommon
for styluses and the Pencil does charge fast (30 minutes use after a 15 second
charge, says Apple), but it's not handy for every situation. However, according
to leaked training documents published
by 9to5 Mac, Apple will be remedying this by offering users an
adapter, letting them plug the Pencil directly into any Lightning cable to
charge.
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The training document showing a lightning cable on the left,
adapter in the middle, and Apple Pencil on the right. (via 9to5Mac)
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It's not clear whether the adapter will be bundled with the
iPad Pro or sold separately when the device launches next month, but it's a
sensible solution. Leaving the stylus dangling out the end of the iPad would be
an accident waiting to happen, and this way users can charge the Pencil from
their laptop or from a wall outlet (as long as they have a Lightning cable and
adapter handy). And at least it's more convenient than charging
the new Magic Mouse
Source: The Verge
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