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Apple pen functionality removed. Please explain why I cannot annotate with the iPad and Apple pen.
Hi John -
Are you using Canvas Student or Canvas Teacher? Does your Apple Pencil connect and work correctly in another app?
I have a similar issue: after updating the canvas app and updating to the newest version of iosipad, I cannot annotate with the pencil OR even with a finger.
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