Apple Releases New Firmware for USB-C Apple Pencil

[MacRumors]

Apple today released a firmware update for the USB-C Apple Pencil that came out last year. The new firmware has a version number of 10M6060, up from 10M5164. On device, the updated firmware version number will be 37377.37377.16.0.

There is no word on what features, fixes, or updates might be included in the new firmware, and Apple does not offer release notes for Apple Pencil software releases.

The USB-C Apple Pencil is nearly identical in design to the Apple Pencil 2, but it is shorter and has a hidden USB-C port for charging and pairing. It cannot wirelessly charge, and it lacks some of the features available with the more expensive Apple Pencil models such as pressure sensitivity.

Apple does not have an established procedure for updating Apple Pencil hardware, but in the case of the USB-C Apple Pencil, connecting it to an iPad with a USB-C cable and powering on the iPad should be enough to spur the update to download.

Article Link: Apple Releases New Firmware for USB-C Apple Pencil

 

[alphaswift]

How can an ordinary end user tell if the pencil or Airpods has been updated?

 

[Zest28]

How can an ordinary end user tell if the pencil or Airpods has been updated?

Maybe there is a way to check the firmware version on the iPad under settings is my guess?

 

[StuBeck]

How can an ordinary end user tell if the pencil or Airpods has been updated?

Typically you can look at the device properties within the device settings to see what the firmware is. I know at one point Apple had re-introduced the AirPod firmware updater, but only allowed it for internal use.

 

[adamw]

Preparing for the launch next Tuesday for supporting new iPads?

 

[macfacts]

"Apple does not offer release notes for ‌Apple Pencil‌ software releases.", why so top secret?
Very annoying.

 

[purplerainpurplerain]

This new update adds support for ChadGPT3PO. The pencil now draws and writes on its own. You can sit back and let your brain shrink.

 

[iLuddite]

Stunning and brave

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

Maybe it sharpens the tip?

 

[Fuzzball84]

How can an ordinary end user tell if the pencil or Airpods has been updated?

The whole idea of Apple devices is not to look or care… for the average Apple customer of course.

Its like wondering if your hue lightbulb updated… most users dont care or know… and only find out when there is an issue that affects usability.

 

[Daws]

I have been waiting for a firmware update for my iCloth.

 

[Fuzzball84]

Maybe it sharpens the tip?

No, thats Apple pencil sharpner… that costs 300 dollars 😜

 

[Fuzzball84]

I have been waiting for a firmware update for my iCloth.

Ive been trying to update my graphite pencils for years…

Never figured it out… i just buy new ones as soon as they go blunt.

 

[Tyler O'Bannon]

Preparing for the launch next Tuesday for supporting new iPads?

This is most likely

 

[chiltonwebb3]

Maybe they enabled iPhone use, so I will have a reason to buy one.

Otherwise the previous version Pencil is still working great with my iPad Pro.

 

[symphony]

Making it 10ms slower so the new pen sil feel snappier

 

[GrayFlannel]

Stunning and brave

Developing story: Apple press <ENTER>.

 

[StuBeck]

The whole idea of Apple devices is not to look or care… for the average Apple customer of course.

Its like wondering if your hue lightbulb updated… most users dont care or know… and only find out when there is an issue that affects usability.

Except you can manually update the hue lightbulb without sending it to the manufacturer.

 

[mac38728]

100% nerfing noise cancelling on AirPods Pro

 

[MrkJensen]

With the update it now works for both left and right handed users -major break through!!

 

[ninethirty]

Maybe they enabled iPhone use, so I will have a reason to buy one.

Otherwise the previous version Pencil is still working great with my iPad Pro.

Will never happen.

 

[darngooddesign]

I have been waiting for a firmware update for my iCloth.

The update wipes the cloth.

 

[Dark_Omen]

Not sure why it's difficult for Apple to offer 1 Apple Pencil that works on all the iPads.

But then again, we're talking about Tim Cook's era of Apple here.

 

[Abazigal]

Not sure why it's difficult for Apple to offer 1 Apple Pencil that works on all the iPads.

But then again, we're talking about Tim Cook's era of Apple here.

Not sure why it's so important that Apple does so. Do you have 3 different generations of iPads all sharing 1 Apple Pencil for some reason?

 

[svish]

Wonder what changes with the firmware update.