Apple Pencil USB-C Apple. Pencil (USB-C) is perfect for taking notes, sketching, marking up documents, journaling, and more. It delivers pixel‐perfect precision, low latency, and tilt sensitivity. So it’s as natural to use as a pencil.Apple Pencil (USB-C) pairs and charges via a USB-C Charge Cable. It magnetically attaches to the side of iPad for storage.