Video of Alleged Third-Generation Apple Pencil Leaks Ahead of Apple Event

[alphaswift]

Nothing compelling here. I really would like an 'eraser' on the end of the pencil like the earlier Surface pens. Intuitive and handy AF.

 

[cmaier]

If you have a second gen and want to pony up the $$ for this “upgrade”, then I’d re-evaluate your life priorities

...he said, without knowing if there are any functional upgrades.

 

[azentropy]

If they make it less expensive and also backwards compatible then great! But I'm guessing they haven't (in both aspects).

 

[RSB96]

Glossy, why apple?

More slippery and less resistant. The current one is perfect. It has a very good grip.

 

[bwayne]

Only takes a gentle rub of 800 grit abrasive paper to get that matte finish back!

 

[archusain]

The finish of the Pencil in this video looks clearly as matte as 2nd gen was folks .. I think the article is wrong about it being glossy. Just hold your Pencil next to the video and you'll see that.

 

[iEnvy]

Gen 2 best gen confirmed.

 

[dude-x]

I don't care about the finish. Tell me if the new Pencil helps get better than 5 millisecond latency. Imagine if apple gets down to like 900 microsecond latency.

 

[rp2011]

I wonder what the new pencil can do? I don’t see anyone ”upgrading” unless it did something more than the current one.

 

[bwayne]

I don't care about the finish. Tell me if the new Pencil helps get better than 5 millisecond latency. Imagine if apple gets down to like 900 microsecond latency.

Personally I think it will have “Spring Loaded” functionality much like a real pencil where touch pressure can give more density. And faster response.

 

[The Barron]

The first gen always felt slippery when using it. I like the matte one a whole lot more. Not looking forward to this third gen if this is true. Also looks cheaper in my opinion.

Actually, that video was filmed at a CA IN 'N Out burger joint after rolling through the drive thru.

 

[kazmac]

I’d like an iPad Mini that is compatible with the 2nd gen pencil. The pencil is my favorite recent Apple product, but I am happy with the 2nd gen pencil.

The only way I’d ”spring” for a third gen pencil is if Apple makes a Surface Studio style iMac I can use it with.

 

[jakeuten]

Personally I think it will have “Spring Loaded” functionality much like a real pencil where touch pressure can give more density. And faster response.

This functionality already exists in apps like Procreate unless I'm mistaken? If I use more pressure on the screen I get a darker, fuller line.

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

So it's just the same one, v2, with a shiny surface. *yawn*

But, will it blend?

 

[SOTBMP]

 

[krfr]

I prefer the matte look.

 

[prizm]

Riveting! Apple has done it again. Huzzah!

 

[svish]

Wonder what new features/functions it will have

 

[cmaier]

Wonder what new features/functions it will have

Less latency.

Longer battery life.

New blueberry flavor.

 

[B.A.T]

Knowing Apple they will add an eraser and other upgrades but it will only be compatible with new iPads. If you really want an eraser you will need to buy a new iPad. I hope this doesn't happen.

 

[Unregistered 4U]

Riveting! Apple has done it again. Huzzah!

AH! Good point, they probably DID add a feature that allows it to rivet. It’ll completely change the construction industry.

 

[Unregistered 4U]

I can’t wait until Apple adds a feature where I can completely flip my pencil and use that broader blunt end for erasing. Tapping the pencil twice feels way too much like magic AND I just really enjoy flipping pencils. I guess I COULD flip the pencil twice, but then I’d have to flip it twice to mentally get back to the pencil tip and that’s just too much effort. I’d also like an update for the phone dialer so that it’s rotary. I’ve always thought the whole push button thing was a bad move.

 

[no_idea]

Knowing Apple they will add an eraser and other upgrades but it will only be compatible with new iPads. If you really want an eraser you will need to buy a new iPad. I hope this doesn't happen.

They probably had an eraser ready on gen 1 and purposely withheld it so they could get more $$ on their top line down the road.

I truly think on some of the stuff, when they develop it, the leadership team says at the end “hmmm what can we remove from this and rollout as an upgrade the following year that will lure ppl back?”

 

[richinaus]

They probably had an eraser ready on gen 1 and purposely withheld it so they could get more $$ on their top line down the road.

I truly think on some of the stuff, when they develop it, the leadership team says at the end “hmmm what can we remove from this and rollout as an upgrade the following year that will lure ppl back?”

It’s almost guaranteed that happens.

anyway I definitely will be pissed if glossy again, as I love the pencil 2 feel.

 

[AppelGeenyus]

Hurry up and add 'hover' support so everyone can put their Wacom's in the bin.