Overview
- Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman and multiple outlets said on Sunday that Apple is developing two new stylus models, codenamed B582 and B632, that are expected to ship with next-generation iPad Pro models in early 2027.
- The two reported models are described as an updated lower‑end Apple Pencil with a USB‑C port (B582) and a refreshed higher‑end Apple Pencil Pro (B632), though Apple has not confirmed the products or their features.
- Reporting says Apple is working on new battery systems that could make the batteries more easily user‑replaceable to comply with Article 11 of the EU Batteries Regulation, which becomes legally applicable in February 2027.
- Current Apple Pencil designs use heavy internal adhesive and have been described as effectively non‑serviceable, so meeting the EU requirement would require major internal redesigns rather than minor tweaks.
- If Apple follows through, the change could extend product life, reduce e‑waste, and shift how the company engineers small accessories, but specific designs, repair procedures, prices, and availability remain unannounced.