Apple Pencil 3 Could Feature Magnetic Tips for Different Drawing Styles, Sketchy Rumor Claims

[Allen_Wentz]

Aren't there a bunch of third party stylus and pencils you can use with your iPhone?

Good point. I own a couple of them, and they sucked for iPad usage; especially compared to the Apple Pencil 2. I will have to dig them out and try them on the 15 PM phone, but past experience on the iPhone 13 Pro was that they were a fail.

But this new iPhone 15 PM is different, and a lot better than any previous iPhone, so I need to experiment with styli on the new phone.

 

[huge_apple_fangirl]

Am I the only one who really wants the Mac trackpad to support Apple Pencil?

 

[darngooddesign]

Good point. I own a couple of them, and they sucked for iPad usage; especially compared to the Apple Pencil 2. I will have to dig them out and try them on the 15 PM phone, but past experience on the iPhone 13 Pro was that they were a fail.

But this new iPhone 15 PM is different, and a lot better than any previous iPhone, so I need to experiment with styli on the new phone.

It's possible that while they sucked for extensive drawing/painting on the iPad, they may be fine for regular note taking on the iPhone.

 

[szw-mapple fan]

It may seem obvious, but if you aren’t into drawing, painting, or writing you probably shouldn’t have blindly purchased an Apple Pencil.

I write a lot but I'm not a big fan the glossy writing feel on the Pencil 1 and 2. I want a tip that has enough friction that better replicates writing/drawing on paper.

 

[darngooddesign]

I write a lot but I'm not a big fan the glossy writing feel on the Pencil 1 and 2. I want a tip that has enough friction that better replicates writing/drawing on paper.

Im curious if screen protectors like Paperlike work for you.

 

[alphaswift]

I bought cheap (<$20) soft silicon tips for my Apple Pencil a couple of years ago and it is just way more comfortable to use. Apple is on the right (write!) track by offering different pencil tips.

 

[tim_apple]

It may seem obvious, but if you aren’t into drawing, painting, or writing you probably shouldn’t have blindly purchased an Apple Pencil.

Actually it’s great for annotating as well, which can be very useful to a large demographic.

 

[TheDailyApple]

I know most of the focus with Apple pencil is artists or people who prefer writing over typing, but it’s also amazing for math/science. From equations, to diagrams, to flow charts, there’s a lot that is either difficult or impossible to do on a keyboard. I typically prefer using a keyboard for taking notes, but when it comes to working out complex equations or drawing up a diagram, it’s Apple Pencil all the way.

 

[ChrisA]

Why change the tip? Isn't the mapping of pixels on the screen to the pin's location controlled by software? We can make the brush fat or thin already with no need to change the tip.

OK, changing tips might affect the "feel" of the pen but why would it affect the function?

 

[gregoryfu]

Bad idea. This should be done in software.

 

[Joe Dohn]

I know most of the focus with Apple pencil is artists or people who prefer writing over typing, but it’s also amazing for math/science. From equations, to diagrams, to flow charts, there’s a lot that is either difficult or impossible to do on a keyboard.

Equations? Impossible on a keyboard? Sorry, but that's not true at all. We've had typesetting and equation inputting systems for decades. The more complicated the equation, the harder it is to format it. But definitely not "impossible with a keyboard."

 

[TheDailyApple]

Equations? Impossible on a keyboard? Sorry, but that's not true at all. We've had typesetting and equation inputting systems for decades. The more complicated the equation, the harder it is to format it. But definitely not "impossible with a keyboard."

I clearly said “difficult or impossible.” Equations obviously fall into the difficult category. And only a lunatic would actually try to work out an equation using a keyboard. (Simply inputting an equation into matlab or maple isn’t working it out.)

Maybe read more carefully before you reply next time, lol.

 

[TheDailyApple]

Bad idea. This should be done in software.

I don’t think you’d need the tip to change the input so much as to change the tactile feel. You could use a brush either way, but a brush tip would feel more natural. At least, that’s the idea it seems.

 

[svish]

Wonder whether the interchangeable magnetic tips will be available in the box or whether they will be sold separately. Looking forward to seeing it along with the new iPad Pro

 

[return2sendai]

Sketchy rumor about the Apple Pencil. This tip shows MacRumors has been sharpening its wit.

 

[imtoretto]

If Apple is going big screen next generation iPhones, it would make sense if Apple would consider the Pen for it, just look at the brilliant success the S-Pen is on the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

 

[Joe Dohn]

I clearly said “difficult or impossible.” Equations obviously fall into the difficult category. And only a lunatic would actually try to work out an equation using a keyboard. (Simply inputting an equation into matlab or maple isn’t working it out.)

Most equations are actually manageable to use the Math editing system with. Typing only becomes REALLY complicated post calculus level, usually.

 

[TheDailyApple]

Typing only becomes REALLY complicated post calculus level, usually.

Precisely. And post-calculus math is used by scientists, engineers, and mathematicians all the time.

I wasn't very clear, but my initial comment was not referring to kiddos doing schoolwork.

 

[szw-mapple fan]

Im curious if screen protectors like Paperlike work for you.

Kind of, but then the screen looks a lot worse with the protector so I never ended up keeping it on.

 

[frogslapper]

Magnets, eh? We'll see if this rumor sticks.

 

[Star Brood]

Yeah, a pencil that works with iPhone would be great.

A pencil that can do a backspace or can recognize scribbled out text before it's materialized would be even better.

 

[Pinkyyy 💜🍎]

Imagine if the iPhone 16 Ultra had Apple Pencil Support… but Steve Jobs would rise from the grave to personally slap Tim Apple if that ever happened

“Who wants a stylus ?”

 

[alanvitek]

I'm not sure how feasible it is, but I would love an Apple Pencil that supports rotation.

For digital painting, the ability to rotate/turn a fan-brush style tool would be a game changer! As far as I know, there aren't any digital stylus that support this

YEAAHHHH!!!!!!!!!! Apple Pencil Pro supports rotation!!

 

[Joe Dohn]

YEAAHHHH!!!!!!!!!! Apple Pencil Pro supports rotation!!

Why are you so excited? Even the original Apple Pencil supports rotation. It doesn't specifically have the barrel roll, but tilting the tip WILL give you a variable stroke.