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How do I know if what I have is an Apple Pencil or something else completely.?

Posted on Oct 3, 2022 6:00 PM

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MichelPM

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Posted on Oct 3, 2022 6:11 PM

That is NOT an actual Apple Pencil.

That is some other third party stylus that sort of looks like an Apple Pencil.

Apple Pencils do not have an on/off button or on/off status light.

Sorry.

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MichelPM

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Oct 3, 2022 6:11 PM in response to dollie225

That is NOT an actual Apple Pencil.

That is some other third party stylus that sort of looks like an Apple Pencil.

Apple Pencils do not have an on/off button or on/off status light.

Sorry.

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