<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Apple has been granted a patent for a next-generation Apple Pencil that uses optical sensors to work across various surfaces, including iPhones, MacBook Pros, and Apple Watches.</li><li>The patent describes an advanced stylus with optical tracking systems capable of detecting movement, tilt, rotation, and position in three-dimensional space.</li><li>This new ‌Apple Pencil‌ would not rely on a capacitive touchscreen but would utilize embedded sensors to capture motion and translate it into digital input.</li><li>The patent also envisions broader use cases for the Apple Pencil beyond drawing, such as system-level actions like cursor manipulation, file navigation, and audio controls across various Apple devices.</li></ul>

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