<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Apple is considering developing an Apple Pencil that could write or draw on various devices without needing a touch-sensitive screen.</li><li>A newly-granted patent reveals a system using optical sensors that would allow the Apple Pencil to be used on any surface.</li><li>The technology may eliminate the need for the Apple Pencil to interact with specific sensors in devices like the iPad.</li><li>While the patent indicates Apple's interest, there's no certainty the technology will be implemented in a product.</li></ul>

Future Apple Pencil could write on iPhone, MacBook Pro, or even Apple Watch

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