Steve Jobs said there would never be an iPhone stylus but iPhone Duo just proved him wrong — and it'll be a better device for it
Apple Pencil support turns the iPhone Duo from a larger phone into a bonafide tablet alternative. And it's going to be a much more productive device as a result.
Steve Jobs famously declared that no one would want a stylus for the first iPhone, released over 19 years ago. However, the upcoming iPhone Duo challenges that notion, as it will indeed include a stylus. This move could make the Duo a better device for productivity and creative tasks, as the stylus would enable precise handwriting and drawing.
The iPhone Duo will support the Apple Pencil (USB-C), which offers tilt support, magnetic connectivity, low latency, and pixel-perfect precision. This stylus is also compatible with various recent iPads, making it a versatile accessory. Despite the iPhone Duo being a tablet in disguise, the stylus support sets it apart from other foldables, which have largely overlooked this feature.
The Duo's stylus will be the same as Apple's iPads, allowing users to switch between devices seamlessly. While the Apple Pencil USB-C lacks advanced features compared to the Apple Pencil Pro and 2, it still provides essential stylus functionalities. Apple might have initially considered removing the stylus due to potential damage risks to the foldable display, but it ultimately decided to include it to enhance the device's overall functionality.
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