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Apple’s iPhone Duo Works Only With USB-C Pencil

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 2:23 PM UTC · How we work

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Apple announced the iPhone Duo (U.S.) works only with the USB-C Apple Pencil.
The USB-C Pencil sells for $79 from Apple and $69 on Amazon.
iOS 27.2 beta adds Pencil support, but pairing requires a USB-C cable, not magnetic attachment.
The Pencil enables writing, drawing and palm rejection on both Duo displays.
Replacement cover layer costs $19 with AppleCare+ or $49 without.

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Story summary

Apple announced the iPhone Duo (U.S.) works only with the USB-C Apple Pencil.
The USB-C Pencil sells for $79 from Apple and $69 on Amazon.
iOS 27.2 beta adds Pencil support, but pairing requires a USB-C cable, not magnetic attachment.
The Pencil enables writing, drawing and palm rejection on both Duo displays.
Replacement cover layer costs $19 with AppleCare+ or $49 without.