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Apple scrapped a smaller Apple Pencil for iPhone Duo due to technical problems
Key points
- Apple planned a smaller Apple Pencil for iPhone Duo.
- The smaller Pencil was scrapped due to "technical problems."
- iPhone Duo will support the USB-C Apple Pencil.
- USB-C Apple Pencil support for iPhone Duo is expected by late 2026.
Original Plans for iPhone Duo Pencil
Apple had initially designed the iPhone Duo to be compatible with an Apple Pencil. The company's original plan involved creating a new, smaller Apple Pencil specifically for the iPhone Duo, which would have attached magnetically to the device's hinge.
Cancellation Due to Technical Issues
This smaller Apple Pencil design encountered "technical problems" before it could reach mass production. Consequently, Apple decided to scrap the dedicated smaller Pencil and instead opted for compatibility with the existing USB-C Apple Pencil.
Delayed USB-C Apple Pencil Support
Although the iPhone Duo will support the USB-C Apple Pencil, this functionality will not be available at launch. The delay is attributed to the fact that the iPhone Duo was not initially designed with the USB-C Apple Pencil in mind, requiring new software and extensive internal testing for compatibility. Apple anticipates that support will be ready by late 2026.
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Reporting from
Apple initially planned a smaller Apple Pencil for the iPhone Duo, designed to attach to its hinge, but technical issues led to its cancellation. As a result, the iPhone Duo will support the existing USB-C Apple Pencil, with software compatibility expected by late 2026.