iPadOS 17.5 Beta Potentially References New Apple Pencil and 'Squeeze' Gesture

The first beta of iOS 17.5 potentially references a new fourth-generation Apple Pencil, amid rumors that the accessory will be updated soon.

The beta includes a hidden code reference to a 'V4' version of the Apple Pencil, according to MacRumors contributor Steve Moser:NumberOfApplePencilV1ConnectionsCount

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NumberOfApplePencilV4ConnectionsCountA new Apple Pencil is rumored to launch alongside updated iPad Pro and iPad Air models in May. Apple refers to the USB-C version of the Apple Pencil released last year as the third-generation Apple Pencil in iOS code, so the fourth-generation model would be a new version that would likely succeed the second-generation Apple Pencil.

Additional code in the iOS 17.5 beta uncovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris suggests that the Apple Pencil could gain a 'squeeze' gesture for certain actions, but details are slim. The gesture may provide users with a quicker way to add a sticker, text box, signature, or shape in image editing apps, the code suggests.

MacRumors exclusively reported that Apple has tested a new Apple Pencil with visionOS support, but it is unclear if this feature will be released to the public.Related Roundups: iOS 17, iPadOS 17Tag: Apple PencilRelated Forums: iOS 17, iPadOS 17, iPad AccessoriesThis article, "iPadOS 17.5 Beta Potentially References New Apple Pencil and 'Squeeze' Gesture" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums