Multiple outlets report that Apple is developing two updated Apple Pencil models to launch next year alongside new iPad Pro hardware, with timing suggested for spring or early 2027. The updates are described as a refreshed lower-end Apple Pencil with a USB-C connector and a higher-end Apple Pencil Pro with wireless charging. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman is the common source cited, through his “Power On” newsletter.
A central point across the reports is the European Union’s 2023 directive requiring consumer electronics to use batteries that are easier for users to remove and replace by 2027. Several outlets say Apple is considering changes to the Apple Pencil battery design to improve repairability in response. While specifics vary, the reporting generally characterizes the likely approach as introducing “new battery systems,” with the possibility that batteries become more user-replaceable, replacing the current sealed, adhesive-heavy construction that makes repairs difficult.
No outlets confirm other feature changes beyond the battery-related design improvements and the continued USB-C and Apple Pencil Pro categories. Details such as exact release dates and confirmed battery-user serviceability are not provided.
