Amidst the excitement surrounding the new M3 MacBook Air, rumors have been swirling regarding the imminent arrival of the third-generation Apple Pencil. The eagerly anticipated update for Apple’s stylus may finally be here, according to sources like Mark Gurman of Bloomberg and Weibo user “Instant Digital.”
Leaks suggest Find My integration, improved haptics, and even rolling gestures, but the ability to scan real-world colors might have to wait. Meanwhile, patents hint at exciting future capabilities like 3D object measurement.
Apple Pencil 3 leak hints at Find My integration
There is much speculation surrounding the improvements and features the Apple Pencil 3 might have. The integration with the Find My app is one of the most anticipated updates, as it may enable users to easily find their misplaced stylus. Furthermore, reports are indicating that the Apple Pencil 3 might have improved haptic feedback, giving users a more tactile and immersive experience.
Another area of speculation revolves around potential advancements in the technology embedded in the tip of the Apple Pencil 3. Reports hint at improvements in drawing accuracy and support for additional features, promising to expand the creative possibilities for users. Additionally, there are rumors that rolling gestures will soon be supported by the stylus, which could simplify navigation and increase efficiency.
Design enhancements are also rumored for the Apple Pencil 3, with suggestions of a pivotal end that enables both rolling and sliding gestures. There have been rumors that the stylus will soon be able to scan colors from real-world environments into the iPad, which could completely change digital artistry and design workflows. However, this is unlikely to happen anytime soon.
Looking beyond immediate speculations, Apple’s patents hint at even more groundbreaking capabilities for future iterations of the Apple Pencil. Patent number 10,739,870 suggests the potential for the stylus to measure the coordinates of 3D objects, opening up new possibilities for immersive digital illustrations.
While the exact release date of the Apple Pencil 3 remains uncertain, anticipation continues to build as rumors persist. Whether it’s Weibo user “Instant Digital” or Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, sources suggest that the wait for the next-generation stylus may soon be over.
(via MacRumors)
