iPad Accessory Integration Becomes the EU’s Next Regulatory Feud With Apple

iPadOS is now under formal scrutiny by the European Commission to determine whether it complies with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). The announcement by the European Commission marks the next step in its regulatory oversight of Apple, following the iPadOS designation as a “gatekeeper” platform in April 2024. The classification was part of a […]

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iPad Pro and Apple Pencil Pro Used to Design Seven NHL Goalie Masks Shown in This New Ad

Apple today shared a new ad that highlights how artists used the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil Pro to design personalized artwork for seven NHL goalie masks being worn during the 2024-25 season. The artwork was then hand painted onto the masks. [embedded content] The goalie masks were created for Jeremy Swayman of the Boston […]

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USB-C Apple Pencil Now Available Refurbished in Three More Countries

Apple today added the lower-cost Apple Pencil with a USB-C port to its online refurbished store for the first time in three more countries: Australia, Japan, and Singapore. Availability first began in the U.S., Canada, and some European countries in July. The refurbished model is discounted by around 15% in each country. For example, pricing […]

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Apple Pencil With USB-C Now Available in Apple’s Refurbished Store in These Countries

Apple today added the lower-cost Apple Pencil with a USB-C port to its online refurbished store for the first time in select European countries, including Austria, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK. The refurbished model is discounted by around 15% in each country. For example, pricing is set at […]

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iFixit Shares 13-Inch iPad Pro and Apple Pencil Pro Teardown Video

The popular repair website iFixit today shared a video with teardowns of the new 13-inch iPad Pro and the Apple Pencil Pro. The website praised the inclusion of adhesive pull tabs for the battery cells in the new iPad Pro, as they make repairs easier. [embedded content] We already shared another iPad Pro teardown video, […]

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Tout ce qu’il faut savoir sur les nouveaux iPad dévoilés par Apple

Ce mercredi 7 mai se tenait l’Apple Event, une présentation vidéo des derniers produits. Cette fois, tout est axé autour de l’iPad, avec deux nouvelles tablettes, ainsi qu’un nouveau processeur. Le très attendu AppleApple Event, consacré à l’iPad et ses accessoires, a été diffusé ce mercredi 7 mai. C’était l’occasion pour Apple de mettre à […]

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Apple Event Rumors: iPad Pro With M4 Chip and New Apple Pencil With Haptic Feedback

In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman outlined some of the new products he expects Apple to announce at its “Let Loose” event on May 7. First, Gurman now believes there is a “strong possibility” that the upcoming iPad Pro models will be equipped with Apple’s next-generation M4 chip, rather than the M3 […]

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iOS 17.5 Potentially References New Apple Pencil and ‘Squeeze’ Gesture

The first beta of iOS 17.5 potentially references a new fourth-generation Apple Pencil, amid rumors that the accessory will be updated soon. The beta includes a hidden code reference to a “V4” version of the Apple Pencil, according to MacRumors contributor Steve Moser: NumberOfApplePencilV1ConnectionsCountNumberOfApplePencilV2ConnectionsCountNumberOfApplePencilV3ConnectionsCountNumberOfApplePencilV4ConnectionsCount A new Apple Pencil is rumored to launch alongside updated iPad […]

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New Apple Pencil With Vision Pro Support in Testing Ahead of visionOS 2

While the Apple Pencil is currently compatible with iPads only, a future version of the accessory may work with Apple’s Vision Pro headset. Apple has internally tested a new Apple Pencil with visionOS support, according to a source familiar with the matter. This would allow the Apple Pencil to be used with drawing apps on […]

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New Apple Pencil Rumored to Launch This Month

A refreshed Apple Pencil model will be announced this month, according to a rumor shared on Chinese social media. The rumor comes from Weibo user “Instant Digital,” who notes that after over five years without an update, Apple finally plans to refresh the second-generation ‌Apple Pencil‌ this month. This corroborates Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman‘s recent […]

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What’s Next for the iPad Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil

The iPad lineup is getting a major overhaul in 2024, with Apple introducing two new iPad Pro models and two new iPad Air models. To go along with the new iPads, Apple plans to debut updated versions of both the Magic Keyboard and the Apple Pencil. Magic Keyboard Apple is overhauling the Magic Keyboard, introducing […]

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Apple Releases New Firmware for USB-C Apple Pencil

Apple today released the first firmware update for the USB-C Apple Pencil that came out last week. The new firmware has a version number of 10M5164. There is no word on what features, fixes, or updates might be included in the updated firmware, and Apple does not provide release notes for ‌Apple Pencil‌ software releases. […]

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Hands-On With the New USB-C Apple Pencil

Apple last week began shipping out the new USB-C Apple Pencil, so we thought we’d check it out for MacRumors readers who might be interested in purchasing one. The USB-C ‌Apple Pencil‌ is compatible with all iPads that have a USB-C port and that are running iOS 17.1 or later. When it comes to design […]

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New Apple Pencil’s Hidden USB-C Port Demonstrated in Hands-On Video

Tech reporter Jake Krol today shared a brief hands-on video of the new Apple Pencil, which features a USB-C charging port hidden under a sliding cap. The video, shared on Instagram and TikTok, provides a first look at the sliding cap in action. Priced at $79, the new Apple Pencil is a more affordable option […]

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