GoKawiilApple weighed a stylus for its foldable iPhone Ultra, but shelved the idea
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple internally explored a shorter, stubbier Apple Pencil variant designed to magnetically attach to the side of its upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra. The accessory reportedly ran into design problems, including awkward handling and the risk of scratching the phone's delicate inner foldable display. Gurman says the concept is unlikely to be unveiled at Apple's event next month.
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A stylus for a foldable iPhone would mark a philosophical shift for Apple, which has long distanced itself from styluses since Steve Jobs mocked the idea at the original iPhone launch. The reported technical hurdles also hint at broader challenges Apple faces in making foldable displays durable enough for everyday accessories.
- Apple reportedly prototyped a shorter Apple Pencil for the foldable iPhone Ultra.
- The design faced issues with awkward grip and potential screen damage.
- Gurman doubts the accessory will launch alongside next month's iPhone Ultra reveal.
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