For Apple fans waiting for the new generation of Pencil, rumors are circulating online that it may come in black, Newsbreak reported.
Twitter netizen Mr. white (@laobaiTD) recently posted a cryptic statement claiming this rumor. It read, "New Apple Pencil is Black." This means that the new generation of the gadget may be available in the black color option. Twitter user @laobaiTD is an avid Apple hardware collector.
Those who have long been patronizing the brand will easily say that this is indeed "fake news." But with the "credibility" and formality of the post, the online community went abuzz.
What do we know so far? There is no confirmation or official news on a potential refresh on the design and color of Apple Pencil. The last update into this stylus happened a few years back, particularly in 2018, with the overhaul of iPad Pro. The latter was launched in 2015.
Right now, the only available color of Apple Pencil is white.
What fans are saying
Fan reactions are mixed with this claim. On Apple Insider's forum page, a fan commented, "Sounds good to me. I'm currently still using the first gen white Apple pencil with my 10.5 Pro, and everything is still working great and as smooth as can be."
Another avid fan named @DAalseth on the forum liked the idea, suggesting that grey would be another great color. This fan also said the Apple Pencil in matte finish is also a good option.
@Chasm, meanwhile reacted badly, saying, "This one seems unlikely. As with Ear/AirPods, Apple has chosen to go with a distinctive look that immediately tells everyone you're using an Apple product (even if in fact you are using a crappy Chinese knockoff, the impression is still the same). While I would personally prefer a space-grey/black Apple Pencil 2 (3?), it would then look pretty much like every other stylus out there, so I can't see them doing that."
Other fans suggested yellow as another good color.
Apple Pencil updates
The Apple Pencil belongs to a series of wireless stylus pen from Apple, Inc., functioning in iPad tablets. The first batch of these pens were launched on September 9, 2015.
There is also no confirmation yet on whether there is a third-generation Apple Pencil launching. However, the iPad Pro lineup enabled an update in March 2020. Plus, Apple might also be developing smaller LED variants of its tablets, leading to the speculation that new stylus pens are coming through. However, the launch date may still be far-fetched, estimated in 2021.
With the wide gap from the last batch of Apple Pencil launched in the market, it is highly likely that a new generation might come out soon. The controversial Twitter user is based in Singapore in their profile, and the account has a collection of Apple hardware prototypes with testing samples and validation.
The official website stated, "Apple Pencil sets the standard for how drawing, note‑taking, and marking up documents should feel - intuitive, precise, and magical. All with imperceptible lag, pixel‑perfect precision, tilt, and pressure sensitivity, and support for palm rejection. Incredibly easy to use and ready when inspiration strikes."
New Apple Pencil is Black — Mr·white (@laobaiTD) June 2, 2020
