Now, a fresh leak from insider Majin Bu suggests that Apple is finally developing the third-generation Apple Pencil with magnetic interchangeable tips. This would mark a significant upgrade from the current Apple Pencil, which only has a single replaceable nib.
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Interchangeable tips would allow users to customize the Apple Pencil for various uses such as drawing, technical sketching, and painting. It would also make replacing tips easier if they wear out or get damaged.
Majin Bu shared detailed information about the third-generation Apple Pencil via a tweet, showcasing three examples of these tips and their different thicknesses and sizes.
Apple is actively developing the Apple Pencil 3In 2021, 'The tech giant' received a patent for interchangeable nibs, so this rumor may turn into reality. We also know that Apple is working on new iPad models for the upcoming year, so there's a possibility that the Apple Pencil 3 will be released alongside them.
In addition to interchangeable tips, the Apple Pencil 3 is rumored to boast higher precision and longer battery life. These are two features that users have been longing for, so it would be fantastic to see them incorporated into the next-generation Apple Pencil.
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