It has been merely a few months since Apple launched their new mixed reality headset, the Vision Pro. Rumors suggest Apple is internally testing a new Apple Pencil that works with the headset. This could allow users to draw directly within Vision Pro applications like Freeform and Pixelmator. Read on to find out more.
The new pencil could allow drawing directly within Vision Pro apps
The specifics of how VisionOS, the operating system for Vision Pro, will integrate Apple Pencil support remain unclear. However, one exciting possibility involves using the Pencil to draw on real-world surfaces like desktops and having those drawings appear in real-time within the Vision Pro virtual space, complete with pressure and tilt sensitivity. This essentially transforms your surroundings into a giant canvas for creative expression.
While whispers suggest the new Apple Pencil might be unveiled alongside the upcoming iPad Pro and iPad Air refresh in April, there’s no confirmation yet on its compatibility with VisionOS. Compatibility hinges on a software update as well, and it’s uncertain which version will introduce the feature. The first beta of visionOS 1.2 might be available to developers this week, with visionOS 2 expected to be announced at WWDC in June.
It’s important to note, as with many of Apple’s ongoing projects, even if this Apple Pencil with VisionOS support passes internal testing, there’s no guarantee of a final release. However, the prospect of drawing in mid-air with the Apple Pencil is undoubtedly something special, and future developments are worth keeping an eye on.
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