I think we’ll see new iPad Airs, iPad minis, AND a third generation Apple Pencil this month

There have been numerous reports that Apple will announce updated iPad Airs and iPad minis this month, but Japanese blog Mac Otakara think we’ll see a third-generation Apple Pencil instead.

However, the Sellers Research Group thinks we’ll see new iPads AND a third generation Apple Pencil before October’s end.

On October 2, Apple leaker Majin Bu first mentioned a new Apple Pencil Bu tweeted a concept (pictured) of what this Apple Pencil 3 would look like with three different tips: one for drawing, one for technical drawing, and one for painting. Other rumors about an updated Apple Pencil include:

° New sensors for more haptic feedback features;

° The tip of the Apple Pencil could have new tech that supports additional features or more accurate drawing accuracy.

° Support for a rolling gesture that would allow you to zoom in on the iPad. 

° A pivotal end that allows for rolling and sliding gestures.

° And (the least likely of all to appear this year): the ability for the Apple Pencil to scan colors from real-life environments into the iPad.

What’s more, future Apple Pencils could measure the coordinates of a 3D object and create 3D illustrations, as hinted at by an Apple patent (number 10,739,870) for a “stylus for coordinate measuring.”

Personally, I’d also like more color options for the iPad Pro. If that happens, I’d also like a matching Apple Pencil. (Black and sky blue, perhaps?)

As for iPads, I think the iPad Air will gain the M2 chip, an upgrade from the current M1 chip, while the upcoming iPad mini will feature the A16 Bionic chip. I also think Apple will release a tweaked iPad mini to address a glitch called “jelly rolling.”