Apple is reportedly considering an Apple Pencil for a foldable iPhone internally, although the launch timing has not been determined. Reports say an announcement of a new pen on the day of the event is unlikely.
As the arrival of foldable smartphones draws closer, Apple is reportedly considering internally whether to introduce an Apple Pencil for a foldable iPhone. The company is said to be exploring how a pen could be used alongside the new device, but no official announcement has been made.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple has been prototyping and testing an Apple Pencil internally and considering launching it. However, a simultaneous announcement with the foldable iPhone is considered unlikely.
The Apple Pencil is a digital stylus for iPad. The second-generation model attaches magnetically for charging and features low latency and tilt detection. The article cites issues that would need to be addressed if a version for iPhone were developed, including how the pen could be used when the device is unfolded and the possibility of marks being left on the foldable display.
Apple is expected to enter the foldable smartphone market in competition with other companies. If the product is developed, it may have a shorter, more compact design than the version for iPad. No official name has been announced at this time.