GoKawiiliOS 26.2 brings Apple Pencil support to the iPhone Duo
Apple's foldable iPhone Duo now works with the USB-C Apple Pencil following the iOS 26.2 update, according to a Verge reviewer. The reviewer describes using the device folded like a small notebook for writing and sketching with the stylus.
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Adding stylus input to a foldable phone could push Apple's foldable line toward note-taking and sketching use cases that have traditionally belonged to tablets or paper notebooks. The reviewer's comparison to notebooks is a personal impression rather than a stated Apple strategy, so it remains unclear whether Apple intends this as a core use case or an incidental perk of folding hardware.
- The iPhone Duo is Apple's first iPhone to support the Apple Pencil.
- iOS 26.2 enabled this support, with the USB-C Apple Pencil specifically compatible.
- A reviewer finds the folded Duo functions like a notebook for writing, alongside other novel uses like an e-reader or waist-level camera.
Apple Pencil Pro — If you're intrigued by the Duo's Pencil support, the Apple Pencil Pro is the obvious companion for jotting notes and sketches on your iPhone or iPad. It pairs seamlessly and brings that satisfying notebook-like feel to a digital device, perfect for anyone chasing the 'new notebook' high described in the article.With squeeze and hover gestures, it even makes quick notes feel more natural than pen and paper.
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Published there as: “The Apple Pencil turned the Duo into my new favorite notebook”
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