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Adonit’s Pixel stylus offers unique features when paired with compatible apps

Adonit has announced a new addition to its ever-growing line of styli — the Pixel, which the company claims to be its “most accurate and responsive” stylus so far.

The Pixel works like any basic stylus, but its truly unique features kick in once you connect it to your device via Bluetooth 4.0. That enables features like palm rejection, offset correction, and shortcut buttons, which can trigger actions like undo, redo, and erase. The tip of the Pixel is 1.9mm, and adds a certain amount of traction to create a “paper-like drag” when you draw with it on a tablet or smartphone.

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Unfortunately, Adonit’s Bluetooth-required features are only compatible with a handful of apps. The company has updated the SDK to make it easier for developers to integrate Pixel features into their apps, but right now you’re limited to a little more than 20 apps to choose from. Thankfully, these encompass some of the best available, including Astropad, Procreate, Photoshop Sketch, and Penultimate.

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A neat grip sensor activates the stylus when you pick it up, and when you put it down, the Pixel becomes inactive to prevent unnecessary battery consumption. The stylus also has 2,048 levels of pressure sensitivity, for increased accuracy.

The Adonit Pixel works best when connected to Apple’s iPad, but it also works with a wide variety of Apple devices ranging from the iPhone 4s to the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. The stylus is charged via a USB cable, and an LED indicates when your tool is about to die or when it’s fully charged.

You can buy the black or bronze version of the Pixel from Adonit’s website or from Amazon, and it’s priced at $80.

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Julian Chokkattu
Former Mobile and Wearables Editor
Julian is the mobile and wearables editor at Digital Trends, covering smartphones, fitness trackers, smartwatches, and more…
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