What began as a minor iPad spec bump rumor over the weekend has since been clarified to be a uncommon Apple Pencil replace. We anticipate Apple to launch the rumored Apple Pencil with interchangeable magnetic suggestions. However will the brand new Apple Pencil be part of the lineup or change one or each of the prevailing fashions?
One potential state of affairs is that Apple takes the “good, higher, finest” technique with the Apple Pencil:
- Apple Pencil 1 ($99) works with iPad 9 and iPad 10
- Apple Pencil 2 ($129) works with iPad mini, iPad Air, iPad Professional
- Apple Pencil 3 ($149+) with interchangeable suggestions works with M2 iPad Professional
Once more, simply spitballing, however perhaps the brand new tip options are just like the M2-exclusive hover characteristic.
Equally possible, I’d guess, is that the brand new Apple Pencil replaces the second-gen Apple Pencil within the lineup for across the similar worth. The primary technology Apple Pencil would stick round for the bottom mannequin iPads.
Essentially the most fascinating state of affairs to me can be the Apple Pencil 3 changing each of the present fashions. It’s not rumored, however it might be good.
This appears least possible, although, as a result of it raises new questions. How would it not pair? How would it not cost? Apple Pencil 1 pairs and prices over Lightning/Lightning to USB-C. Apple Pencil 2 pairs and prices over a magnetic connection.
The magnetic technique is most popular as a result of it’s bodily much less awkward and likewise supplies a spot to place the Apple Pencil.
However does Apple plan to maneuver the FaceTime digicam on future iPads to the horizontal prime heart like on the iPad 10? That appears to be the principle motive the iPad 10 doesn’t work with the Apple Pencil 2.
If the reply to that’s sure, the Apple Pencil 3 might be the subsequent clue to that occuring. Nonetheless, the truth that the Apple Pencil 3 appears to be launching by itself would appear to indicate that it’s going to work identical to the Apple Pencil 2.
