Apple Pencil 2 Rumored to Feature Gesture Support, New Charging Method and Minimalistic Design

[hybra]

Next dream: a Mac "MiniBook" that's keyboard only and the iPad Pro can be magnetically attached as a display

 

[0947347]

Thank god! It's difficult to look at the current Apple Pencil without getting lost in its overcomplicated design!

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It'll hardly be recognizable!

It’s like a completely different device, without the ring.
I first mistook it for a hoover but then I have noticed the article is about Apple Pencil.

 

[Shanghaichica]

Nope. Air 2 from day one. Never used a case or any sort of protection. Neither on my iPhone.

Do you have small children?

 

[Gutwrench]

“Geskin, who sometimes provides accurate information on Apple's plans sourced from Chinese social networks, says...”

Well, what an incredible source we have here! Magic 8 Ball must have been busy giving an interview I guess.

 

[Kid Red]

Magnetically attaches itself-cool. Then I remember that I use a case. So, uh, there that goes I guess?

 

[Eerriikkoo]

Magnetically attaches itself-cool. Then I remember that I use a case. So, uh, there that goes I guess?

I suppose casemakers will leave some space open then.

 

[patent10021]

Next....AirPods 2!!!!!!!!!!

 

[wigby]

Or just let people choose how they prefer to do it? I know I would want to flip the pen.

You do have a choice. Microsoft allows a stylus flip for an eraser. But Microsoft doesn't allow you to tap to turn your tip into an eraser which is what I prefer. So we both have a choice.

Sorry, not trying to be snarky but as a designer myself I understand Apple's position. Choices appear to be a good thing but they create confusion and always add costs and compromises. Choices also reveal a lack of focus. It means that the designer doesn't know exactly what they expect from a product and its user which usually leads to unhappy users.

 

[Ankaa]

You do have a choice. Microsoft allows a stylus flip for an eraser. But Microsoft doesn't allow you to tap to turn your tip into an eraser which is what I prefer. So we both have a choice.

Sorry, not trying to be snarky but as a designer myself I understand Apple's position. Choices appear to be a good thing but they create confusion and always add costs and compromises. Choices also reveal a lack of focus. It means that the designer doesn't know exactly what they expect from a product and its user which usually leads to unhappy users.

You are being snarky if you suggest a Surface as the alternative for "choice, completely missing the mark. So, choices reveal a lack of focus? How many people wanted a dark mode for Mac? What about all those other things you can customize on your Mac? Seriously...

 

[satchmo]

Nah. Limiting compatibility like that would mean a radical redesign of the technology, and I'm not sure why they'd need to do that.

You were saying?
It’s classic Apple. Maybe not back in the day, but certainly in the Tim Cook era.

 

[tromboneaholic]

You were saying?
It’s classic Apple. Maybe not back in the day, but certainly in the Tim Cook era.

"Back in the day" Apple broke backward compatibility all the time.

 

[Mac 128]

You were saying?
It’s classic Apple. Maybe not back in the day, but certainly in the Tim Cook era.

Right, I'm still not sure it's a radical redesign of applied technology, or merely Apple closing not to cross support them.

 

[wigby]

You are being snarky if you suggest a Surface as the alternative for "choice, completely missing the mark. So, choices reveal a lack of focus? How many people wanted a dark mode for Mac? What about all those other things you can customize on your Mac? Seriously...

Customers want choices so they feel like they got their money's worth. Actually using those choices and features has nothing to do with that desire.

 

[- rob -]

It's actually long to wait, no typo there. Apologies again for the error with the time. I'm west coast and accidentally wrote Eastern instead of Pacific.

Oops. My apologies back for pointing out something that was just fine. Thanks for your work.