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# Second-Generation Apple Pencil Rumored for March of 2017

Wednesday January 18, 2017 11:44 am PST by Juli Clover
Apple may be planning to introduce a second-generation Apple Pencil this year, according to rumors out of the Asian supply chain. The new Apple Pencil could be unveiled at an event rumored to take place in March, where it would be shown off along with the next-generation iPad Pro.
Prospective features for a second-generation Apple Pencil aren't known, but a previous report from Bloomberg has suggested Apple is considering new iPad capabilities that would let the Apple Pencil to work in a larger range of apps, which could be introduced alongside the new accessory.
There's also been some speculation that Apple could build in functionality outlined in several patents, including new antenna technology and a magnet that would allow the Apple Pencil to attach to an iPad's body when not in use.
While we don't yet have any concrete detail on what could potentially be included in a second-generation Apple Pencil, given the major changes expected to be introduced to the iPad Pro lineup, it makes some sense for Apple to unveil an updated pencil accessory.
Rumors suggest Apple will introduce a new iPad Pro model somewhere around 10 inches with an almost bezel-free design. Though the rumored iPad will use a larger 10-inch+ display, it's said to be the same size as the existing 9.7-inch iPad Pro. Features like Touch ID would reportedly be built into the display, much like the rumored iPhone 8, and it is expected to include improved display technology and an upgraded A10X processor.
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## Top Rated Comments

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jyen
3 hours ago at 11:46 am
Let me guess... thinner, shorter battery life, price bump, now available in jet black.
Rating: 16 Votes
Appleaker
3 hours ago at 11:49 am
Hopefully becoming more like the Surface Pen in many ways.
And they need to get rid of the current charging... it should charge wirelessly from the side of the iPad and the battery life should be longer. That should allow them to implement an eraser.
Rating: 10 Votes
AngerDanger
2 hours ago at 11:55 am
On a dadaist whim, Apple will release the Pencil 2 with iPhone 7 compatibility and, inexplicably, a headphone jack where the Lighting connector currently is.
Critics have already described the new Pencil as, "Why are you holding a pencil that's dripping white paint?"
Rating: 9 Votes
Return Zero
3 hours ago at 11:54 am
Introducing Apple Pencil Pro
Features:
Jet Black color option so it's easier to lose
Faster response time and higher precision
No more ports - just shake vigorously to charge
Priced at $279 - Replacement tips (4-pack) - $99
Rating: 8 Votes
miniroll32
3 hours ago at 11:50 am
Ming Chi Kuo stated Apple Pencil 2 will be 'lead free' in order to reduce weight.
Rating: 6 Votes
jclo
2 hours ago at 12:12 pm

Editor out to lunch?
Yikes.

No, but sometimes we accidentally miss typos and other small errors. It happens. I fixed a typo that was in the post, please let me know if I missed another.
Rating: 6 Votes
gugy
3 hours ago at 11:46 am
Cool, I like the Apple Pencil, if they can make it better, props.
Maybe if the could make charging port female, that could be great. The fact the port is male, every time I charge on my iPad I have the fear it can break easily on an accident. They have to figure out a more elegant way there.
Rating: 5 Votes
jerry16
3 hours ago at 11:50 am
An 'eraser' feature like the Surface Pro tablets have would be wonderful. The magnet to attach to the iPad seems like it should have been a generation one feature.
Rating: 5 Votes
truthertech
2 hours ago at 12:02 pm

Let me guess... thinner, shorter battery life, price bump, now available in jet black.

Wow, you can take a rumor about nice improvements to an already great Apple product and douse it with your bitterness. Impressive.
Rating: 4 Votes
sbailey4
2 hours ago at 12:36 pm

I hope they get rid of its lightning port, and instead of that, they add an eraser... as for charging, i hope they ship it with dock that can be placed on the desk, and when pencil goes in it, it charges, like AirPods

Or better yet make it charge FROM the Airpods and they can also act as a holder for it.
Rating: 3 Votes
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