Engadget article
Refreshed Apple Pencils may arrive next year with improved repairability
https://www.engadget.com/2213077/refreshed-apple-pencils-may-arrive-next-year-with-improved-repairability/
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Apple introduced a new Apple Pencil with a USB-C port almost three years ago, and its high-end model, the Apple Pencil Pro, was launched two years ago. According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, Apple is expected to release two new Apple Pencil models in the first half of 2027, coinciding with the launch of updated iPad models.
Gurman says that one model, codenamed 'B582,' will be an updated version of the entry-level Apple Pencil that charges via USB-C. The other model, codenamed 'B632,' is expected to be a successor to the Apple Pencil Pro.
The existing Apple Pencil Pro features sensors that detect grip movements, and Gurman suggests that repairability could be slightly improved in the next generation.
This is because Apple is focusing on complying with the European Union's (EU) new regulations requiring easier battery replacement in consumer electronics. As a result, there is a high possibility that new Apple Pencil models with improved repairability will be released.
https://x.com/markgurman/status/2076306611711197371
