Rumors suggest that Apple is finally planning to release a true successor to its second-generation Apple Pencil, equipped with a new squeeze gesture feature. This discovery was made by 9to5Mac within the iPadOS 17.5 beta source code, hinting at the possibility of using the squeeze gesture to activate quick actions like text input, stickers, signatures, and adding shapes in Notes and other creative applications.
Apple Pencil 3 concept render (@MajinBuOfficial)
The latest leak hints at the addition of a pressure sensor on the surface of Apple Pencil 3. Furthermore, there are rumors suggesting that the Apple Pencil 3 could be compatible with the Apple Vision Pro and Apple Find My network. A previous report also mentions the possibility of interchangeable magnetic tips.
It is anticipated that Apple will unveil its new iPad Pro and Air models later this year, with the Pro models expected to feature OLED displays and the Apple M3 chip.