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Apple Announces EU-Compliant Pencil Duo, Foldable iPhone Ultra

7/14/2026

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Apple plans two new Apple Pencil models for spring 2027 to meet EU rules requiring user-replaceable batteries.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the lineup includes a USB-C entry-level Pencil and a refreshed Pencil Pro with new battery systems.
Apple said the foldable iPhone Ultra will launch after the iPhone 18 Pro models with Q4 2026 pre-orders, and listed the iPhone 18 Pro battery at 4,056 mAh in China and 4,288 mAh in the United States.

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Story summary

Apple plans two new Apple Pencil models for spring 2027 to meet EU rules requiring user-replaceable batteries.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the lineup includes a USB-C entry-level Pencil and a refreshed Pencil Pro with new battery systems.
Apple said the foldable iPhone Ultra will launch after the iPhone 18 Pro models with Q4 2026 pre-orders, and listed the iPhone 18 Pro battery at 4,056 mAh in China and 4,288 mAh in the United States.