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Apple’s Future Pencil 3 may have a Squeeze Feature, Relevant Code Found in New iPadOS 17.5

Anubhav — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 01:17:57 +0000

Apple may have a big iPad reveal coming in early May, as covered previously here. Now, it looks like new iPads aren’t the only stars of the show. Here’s what the rumor mill is churning out.

Digging through the iPadOS 17.5 developer beta, folks at 9to5Mac unearthed clues about a possible Apple Pencil 3. The big feature? A “squeeze” gesture that might let you instantly add stuff like images, signatures, or text boxes to your notes or drawings. This is a major upgrade over the current Pencil 2, which only detects pressure on the tip, not the body. The most recent update to the Find My app now supports pairing with unreleased hardware, possibly the Pencil 3, meaning you might soon track down your lost stylus. Plus, iPadOS 17.4 introduced a new PencilKit API (a tool for developers to make apps Pencil-friendly). While details are scarce, rumors whisper about features like interchangeable magnetic tips for the Pencil 3.

Aside from the Pencil 3 report, Apple might also unveil a new magic keyboard

Bloomberg’s report aligns with these rumors, suggesting a major Apple iPad launch event in early May. This event might not just be about the tablets themselves – a new Apple Pencil 3 and a redesigned Magic Keyboard are also rumored to be crashing the party. The new Magic Keyboard could offer a more laptop-like experience, ideal for those who use their iPads for work.

The rumor mill is also buzzing about the specs of these new iPads. The iPad Pro might get a sleek redesign with an OLED display and a powerful M3 chip, marking a significant performance boost. We previously covered a piece on Apple refreshing its iPad lineup with OLED displays, it seems we might be closer to the timeline than we thought. The iPad Air, on the other hand, might keep its current design but get an upgrade to the M2 chip.

With all these leaks swirling around, it’s clear Apple’s upcoming iPad lineup could bring some exciting features. Stay tuned for the official reveal in May (or so we hope)!

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Apple may launch new Apple Pencil tomorrow

Rajesh — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:58:43 +0000

Apple is rumored to launch Apple Pencil 3 tomorrow, October 17, 2023, according to a report from the Japanese blog Mac Otakara. The report states that the third-generation Apple Pencil will come with a “replaceable magnet tip.”

This rumor corroborates with leaker “Majin Bu,” who said last month that the new Apple Pencil would feature interchangeable magnetic tips for drawing, technical drawing, and digital painting. It would also make it easier to replace the tip if it becomes worn or damaged.

Bu also tipped that Apple Pencil 3 will have more precision and greater battery life.

Apple currently sells two generations of the Apple Pencil on the market, the second-gen of which was released in 2018. The second-generation Apple Pencil has a non-magnetic tip, with replacement tips available. It attaches magnetically to 2018 and newer iPad Pro models, 2020 and newer iPad Air models, and the latest iPad mini. In the U.S., it is priced at $129.

The first-generation Apple Pencil with a Lightning connector is still available for the tenth-generation entry-level iPad and some older iPad models. It has been rumored that this Apple Pencil model might be updated with a USB-C connector soon. The original Apple Pencil was released in November 2015 for $99.

This news comes after Sami Fathi from Supercharged revealed that Apple is planning to launch new iPads tomorrow. But reliable Apple analyst Mark Gurman later suggested that new iPads will not be released this month.

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Apple Pencil 3 rumored to feature interchangeable magnetic tips

Rajesh — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 12:43:53 +0000

Apple has been selling the second-generation Apple Pencil with its iPad Pros since 2018. The iPad Pro lineup is now three generations ahead, but Apple is still shipping the same stylus. While there have been rumors of a new Pencil in the past, none of them have come to fruition.

However, according to a new rumor from prolific tipster Majin Bu, Apple is finally working on a third-generation Apple Pencil with interchangeable magnetic tips. This would be a significant upgrade over the current Apple Pencil, which only has a single replaceable nib.

The interchangeable tips would allow users to customize the Apple Pencil for different uses, such as drawing, technical drawing, and painting. It would also make it easier to replace the tip if it becomes worn or damaged.

Majin Bu shared the details about the third-gen Apple Pencil via a tweet which also shows three examples of what these tips might look like, with different thicknesses and tip size.

Based on what my source reported
the new Apple Pencil 3 will come with interchangeable magnetic tips

(for drawing, technical drawing and painting) pic.twitter.com/AXUdpbZFVh
— Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) September 30, 2023

Apple secured a patent in 2021 for interchangeable nibs, so it’s possible that this rumor is true. We also know that Apple is working on new iPad models for next year, so it’s likely that the Apple Pencil 3 will be released alongside them.

In addition to the interchangeable tips, the Apple Pencil 3 is also rumored to have more precision and greater battery life. These are two features that users have been asking for for a long time, so it would be great to see them implemented in the next-generation Apple Pencil.

The rumors about the Apple Pencil 3 seem quite interesting. If they turn out to be true, it would be a significant upgrade over the current Apple Pencil and would make it even more versatile and useful for users.

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