Apple to launch 2027 Pencil models with removable batteries

Apple is developing new versions of its Apple Pencil stylus, with two updated models expected to launch in the first half of 2027 alongside a refresh of the iPad Pro, according to a report. The primary driver for the redesign appears to be upcoming European Union regulations requiring consumer electronics to have more easily replaceable batteries.

The new models, internally codenamed B582 and B632, are reportedly intended to succeed the current Apple Pencil with USB-C and the Apple Pencil Pro, respectively. The current USB-C model was released in November 2023, while the Pro model launched in May 2024. No specific new features or design changes beyond the battery systems have been detailed, but the focus on repairability marks a significant shift.

Current Apple Pencil models are assembled with extensive internal adhesive, making them nearly impossible for users to open and repair, particularly to replace the internal battery. This has led repair experts to label them as repairability failures. The new EU Batteries Regulation, which came into effect in 2023 but becomes legally applicable in February 2027, mandates that portable batteries be readily removable and replaceable by...