Analysts predict Apple Pencil support in 2019 iPhone - again
An analyst prediction for the 2019 iPhone refresh has suggested the inclusion of support for the Apple Pencil, a potential feature that has occasionally surfaced in rumors over the last few years, but has yet to actually make an appearance in the final product.
A report by Citi Research following Tuesday's Apple quarterly financial results has, as other analysts have done in their own investor notes, offered suggestions for what to expect from this year's iPhone updates. The list of specifications are in line with other predictions, but it notably also includes a reference to the Apple Pencil.
"Support for iPhone Pencil/Stylus" is one of the listed features Citi Research believes is on the way, reports Business Insider, alongside a bezel-free screen, larger batteries, and the triple rear camera setup on two of the models. There is also the claim there will be a 10-megapixel front-facing camera, while the rear sensors will be 14-megapixel versions.
Citi also believes the two triple-camera models will cost $1,099 and $999 respectively of physical size, while the third with a dual-camera arrangement will start from $749.
The prediction from Citi Research echoes an often-repeated rumor that stylus support of some kind would be included in the iPhone. Two reports in August 2018 proposed the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max would support the Apple Pencil, while one from October 2017 suggested Apple engineers were not only working on the concept, but that it could surface in the 2019 versions.
Since the rumors began of iPhone Apple Pencil support, Apple has already moved on to its second generation of the accessory, with each generation able to be used only on specific models of iPad or iPad Pro, and with the Apple Pencil 2 adding wireless charging and a tapping mechanic.
Other rumors and speculation for the iPhone class of 2019 has the collection including two OLED display models and one LCD, similar to the 2018 models, the removal of 3D Touch from all models in favor of Haptic Touch, and an upgraded Taptic Engine.
A report by Citi Research following Tuesday's Apple quarterly financial results has, as other analysts have done in their own investor notes, offered suggestions for what to expect from this year's iPhone updates. The list of specifications are in line with other predictions, but it notably also includes a reference to the Apple Pencil.
"Support for iPhone Pencil/Stylus" is one of the listed features Citi Research believes is on the way, reports Business Insider, alongside a bezel-free screen, larger batteries, and the triple rear camera setup on two of the models. There is also the claim there will be a 10-megapixel front-facing camera, while the rear sensors will be 14-megapixel versions.
Citi also believes the two triple-camera models will cost $1,099 and $999 respectively of physical size, while the third with a dual-camera arrangement will start from $749.
The prediction from Citi Research echoes an often-repeated rumor that stylus support of some kind would be included in the iPhone. Two reports in August 2018 proposed the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max would support the Apple Pencil, while one from October 2017 suggested Apple engineers were not only working on the concept, but that it could surface in the 2019 versions.
Since the rumors began of iPhone Apple Pencil support, Apple has already moved on to its second generation of the accessory, with each generation able to be used only on specific models of iPad or iPad Pro, and with the Apple Pencil 2 adding wireless charging and a tapping mechanic.
Other rumors and speculation for the iPhone class of 2019 has the collection including two OLED display models and one LCD, similar to the 2018 models, the removal of 3D Touch from all models in favor of Haptic Touch, and an upgraded Taptic Engine.
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On topic: I personally think it was only a matter of time before the iPhone gained stylus support. I also think the iPhone is going to get it's own iPhone sized version next. The key here is, just like with the iPad, it's an accessory not a requirement. Those who don't want one don't have to get one. Choice is a good thing.
Admittedly, they do more, but that makes them no less awkward -- which was Steve's main gripe with them: He thought fingers made the best styli.
p.s. Anyone know what glue to use to reattach the screen for an Apple Watch. Mine came loose a few weeks ago. The poor screen is only hanging on my a short ribbon cable.
I may not have the quote exactly correct, but he was specifically referring to the phones at the time which often used targets too small to hit with fingers.
Simply saying "things have changed" without giving any hint as to exactly what changed to make a stylus suddenly desirable does not make for much of an argument.
The best argument for them that I have seen so far is: "It's optional. Use it if you need it or want it."
Development started in 1987 and they started shipping in 1993.
So, Apple has quite a long history with stylus/pen computing.
i guess it would be good for that game where you draw with your friends. But I suck at that anyway.
Certainly. That was Pen Computing paradigm he was against. That motto belongs to Microsoft and that sort of “computing” never evolved beyond personal digital assistants, Palm Pilot being the most known example. iPhone and iOS with multitouch interface put an end to pen computing paradigm.
It was no meltdown. He gave you the response you deserved. You were digging up Steve and a quote you didn't quite understand.
The context provided by @1STnTENDERBITS is what was needed on the thread, as was @Anome's clarification about the quote's actual reasoning.