Apple Tests Apple Pencil for the Foldable iPhone Ultra
Gurman frames the accessory as an internal test, suggesting Apple is weighing input options for the foldable iPhone while balancing design risks and the legacy of Jobs' anti-stylus stance.
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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple has built and tested an internal prototype Apple Pencil designed for the foldable iPhone, unofficially called the iPhone Ultra. The prototype is shorter than the regular Apple Pencil to match the device size. Gurman notes the accessory could scratch the delicate screen, and that releasing one would contradict Steve Jobs' well-known dislike of styluses.
The prototype reportedly attaches magnetically to the iPhone Ultra's side for storage and charging, matching the behavior of the standard Apple Pencil. Gurman cautions that a stylus could leave visible scratches on the device's delicate screen, and he doubts Apple will ship it, citing Jobs' famous claim that nobody wants a stylus.
The report arrives ahead of Apple's September 9 launch event, where the iPhone 18 series and the foldable iPhone Ultra are expected to be announced. The accessory itself is not expected to debut alongside the device.
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