Future Apple Pencil could be modular with new features added by swappable sleeves
Apple is researching whether interchangeable sleeves for the Apple Pencil could give users a choice of controls, sensors, or even extended battery life.
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William Gallagher
Rock Paper Pencil review: the iPad upgrade every artist needs
Astropad's Rock Paper Pencil is a textured screen protector and a replacement Apple Pencil tip that should be part of every artist's toolbox.
Amber Neely
An Apple Pencil update is coming soon — what you need to know
Beyond the sideways path that the Apple Pencil with USB-C took, the Apple Pencil hasn't seen an upgrade since the second generation launched in 2018. Here's what to expect from the Apple Pencil 3, with new iPads coming up fast.
Wesley Hilliard
ESR Stylus Pen review: A worthy Apple Pencil alternative at a fraction of the price
The ESR Stylus Pen hopes to solve the expense issue of the Apple Pencil by offering a more affordable option with almost all the same features as Apple's version.
Nathaniel Pangaro
iOS 17.4 beta code reveals new iPad Pro and Apple Pencil capabilities
Code sleuths have discovered files in iOS 17.4 that suggest an iPad Pro will have a landscape Face ID sensor and an Apple Pencil 3 works with Find My.
Vision Pro could gain an Apple Pencil-like controller
Despite Apple emphasizing that the Apple Vision Pro does not require any kind of handheld controller, it is researching how to make an Apple Pencil for it that will have virtual brush tips, seen only by the wearer.
Apple Pencil USB-C gets its first firmware update
Apple has released an update for the Apple Pencil with USB-C, the first firmware update for the company's most recent stylus release.
Malcolm Owen
Apple Pencil (USB-C) review: A new budget option in a temporarily confusing lineup
The newest Apple Pencil with USB-C is a more universal option than what was available before, but depending on your use case, ditching pressure sensitivity may be a cost-saving step too far.
Andrew O'Hara
New Apple Pencil (USB-C) is now available at the Apple Store
Apple's lower-cost third Apple Pencil has now gone on sale, giving the range a USB-C charging option.
Mike Wuerthele
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