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Two New Apple Pencils Reportedly Launching Next Year

Two new Apple Pencil models are in development for release alongside next-generation iPad Pro models next year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Apple Pencil USB C sliding cap feature
Specifically, he said new versions of the lower-end Apple Pencil with a USB-C port and the higher-end Apple Pencil Pro are in the works.

Apple is working to satisfy upcoming EU requirements related to making batteries more replaceable, leading Gurman to believe that the new Apple Pencil models could be equipped with "new battery systems." While that wording is vague, it seems to suggest that the next Apple Pencil models could have replaceable batteries.

No other details were provided, so we do not know of any potential design changes or other new features that are planned at this time.

The current Apple Pencil with a USB-C port was released in November 2023, while the Apple Pencil Pro followed in May 2024.

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Top Rated Comments

22 hours ago at 10:59 am
Definition of an Apple Pencil: an item that does not work with your other iPad.
Score: 23 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jmh600cbr Avatar
23 hours ago at 09:06 am
If everything is pro nothing is pro.
Score: 19 Votes (Like | Disagree)
21 hours ago at 11:36 am
Two new models is already 1 too many.

Of the 5 people in my direct, multigenerational family circle:
3 have given up on Apple Pencils when they got a new iPad and their existing pencil wasn't compatible.
1 has chosen a lower tier iPad than they wanted when upgrading so they could use their pencil.
1 doesn't use an iPad

That group includes a Desinger, an artist, an app developer, a post graduate college student, and a business director. Product compatibility completely ruined the pencil experience. Since there's widespread incompatibility, the differentiating features between generations or even the "low end model" and the pro are largely avoided.

What if an Apple Watch Ultra was only compatible with certain specific iPhone pros?
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
23 hours ago at 09:49 am

I hope they discontinue the current pencils then. It's already the biggest mess as it is. Every time a relative gets an iPad, they send me screen shots of which pen to buy (not knowing which iPad model they bought either) 😭
Right? Just make them universal
IMO.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
contacos Avatar
23 hours ago at 09:41 am
I hope they discontinue the current pencils then. It's already the biggest mess as it is. Every time a relative gets an iPad, they send me screen shots of which pen to buy (not knowing which iPad model they bought either) 😭
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
alexandr Avatar
21 hours ago at 11:53 am
I would really love for the Apple Pencil to work on the iPhone, even if not for drawing, but at least for being able to "click".
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)