Many users dismissed Apple's new Apple Pencil Pro and USB-C models as a greedy joke, while criticizing paywalled coverage and assuming high prices plus incompatibility with older iPads.
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@markgurman the fact there is a Pro version of a fuckin pen tells you how greedy they are. Imagine they made the PS5 contoller, probably costing $1000 and coming in 3 price points versions. what a greedy company
@markgurman Seriously, Mark? Again? A link to a subscription-only article? People on X want to stay informed without paying. Wake up!
@markgurman Oh ffs, let me guess: they won't be backwards compatible with previous iPads and will cost like 149.
@markgurman Jesus I forgot they sold an Apple Pencil Pro. What a joke lol
@markgurman the fact there is a Pro version of a fuckin pen tells you how greedy they are. Imagine they made the PS5 contoller, probably costing $1000 and coming in 3 price points versions. what a greedy company
@markgurman Seriously, Mark? Again? A link to a subscription-only article? People on X want to stay informed without paying. Wake up!
@markgurman Oh ffs, let me guess: they won't be backwards compatible with previous iPads and will cost like 149.
@markgurman Jesus I forgot they sold an Apple Pencil Pro. What a joke lol
@markgurman What about the 12th Generation base model iPad
Apple will launch new Apple Pencils next spring, including a new version of the Apple Pencil Pro and low-end USB-C Apple Pencil. These will debut alongside the next iPad Pros. More in Power On: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-07-12/apple-s-chip-plans-m6-m7-pro-m7-max-m7-ultra-m8-details-touch-macbook-pro?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc4Mzg2NTAzNywiZXhwIjoxNzg0NDY5ODM3LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUSTJFVzFSMjRVOEswMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJDNEVEQ0FFMUZBMDU0MEJFQTI0QTlGMjExQzFFOTA4MCJ9.c9reDJshbtVZ4BIhtKM0WdFPT8YV5kw5BurCjCWIZsg
Many users dismissed Apple's new Apple Pencil Pro and USB-C models as a greedy joke, while criticizing paywalled coverage and assuming high prices plus incompatibility with older iPads.
Based on 6 visible X reactions from 17 accounts; directional sample.
Ask a question below.
Published answers will appear here.
Apple will launch new Apple Pencils next spring, including a new version of the Apple Pencil Pro and low-end USB-C Apple Pencil. These will debut alongside the next iPad Pros. More in Power On: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-07-12/apple-s-chip-plans-m6-m7-pro-m7-max-m7-ultra-m8-details-touch-macbook-pro?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc4Mzg2NTAzNywiZXhwIjoxNzg0NDY5ODM3LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUSTJFVzFSMjRVOEswMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJDNEVEQ0FFMUZBMDU0MEJFQTI0QTlGMjExQzFFOTA4MCJ9.c9reDJshbtVZ4BIhtKM0WdFPT8YV5kw5BurCjCWIZsg