Apple has unveiled plans to release a new version of the Apple Pencil with USB-C support in the US next month. At $79, the pared-back refresh targets.
Something to look forward to: Apple hasn’t released a new Apple Pencil model in five years, but users waiting for a significant upgrade will have to keep waiting. The latest iteration is a relatively minor revision that adds USB-C charging while sacrificing a few features from its predecessors to offer the most affordable Apple Pencil yet.
Apple has unveiled plans to release a new version of the Apple Pencil with USB-C support in the US next month. At $79, the pared-back refresh targets entry-level and budget-minded users.
The iPad accessory uses a USB-C port underneath a sliding cap for charging and pairing. Unfortunately, it replaces wireless pairing and charging, which remains exclusive to the $129 2nd generation Pencil that Apple released in 2018.
