Tablet PCs are becoming increasingly popular. Consequently, both the number of available devices and the variety of compatible accessories are on the rise. Manufacturers are targeting different audiences and consumer segments. Children are increasingly becoming a focus. Among others, the toy manufacturer Giochi Preziosi is following this trend. With the “Appen,” the company is introducing an innovative stylus for mobile devices.
The product is suitable for children 36 months and older. The manufacturer’s recommendation is for children between the ages of four and nine. The pen also requires a compatible app. The app is available for download from the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Amazon Apps. The app transforms the tablet or smartphone into a child-friendly toy. The pen is used for input and control. It connects via the audio jack. The pen does not require batteries.
Functions from different categories
The manufacturer combines fun, creativity, and learning with the app. To that end, users will find the following three sections in the app that comes with the product:
- Learning
- Play
- Drawing and Painting
In the "Learning" category, the Kids' App A first glimpse into school life. The children learn letters and numbers through play. They trace the numbers or the alphabet and try their hand at their first sentences.
The play area offers varied and exciting entertainment. There, children will find two different games. In the first game, the goal is to uncover hidden pictures. To do this, the child rubs the corresponding areas to reveal them. In the second game, the boys take on the role of race car drivers. They steer their race cars along colorful tracks. This helps develop hand-eye coordination. The stylus acts as a joystick in this game.
The “Drawing and Painting” category highlights just how feature-rich this painting app is. Coloring pages, animated stickers, and freehand drawing are all part of its feature set. This encourages creative activities.
Pressure-sensitive input and long service life
This innovative stylus is compatible with numerous mobile devices, including, for example, Apple’s iPhone and iPad. The product is pressure-sensitive; applying more pressure to the stylus causes the app to draw thicker lines. To achieve this, the app analyzes audio signals, so it requires the mobile device to be set to maximum volume. After connecting the pen for the first time, a one-time calibration takes place. The manufacturer, Giochi Preziosi, guarantees a tested lifespan of approximately 78,000 game rounds for the product.
