Posted Aug 30, 2026 at 5:52 PM UTCTExternal LinkApple tested a stylus for the foldable iPhone, but probably won’t ship one.According to Mark Gurman, the company built a stubbier Apple Pencil that magnetically attached to the side of the phone for storage and charging. But it was awkward in certain positions and could leave marks on the delicate foldable screens. Ultimate Gurman says:It seems unlikely that Apple will actually launch this accessory when it rolls out the foldable iPhone next month. Moreover, I would be surprised if the company abandons the position of Steve Jobs, who famously said, “Nobody wants a stylus” when he unveiled the original iPhone in 2007.Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Terrence O'BrienLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...The Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)
Apple tested a stylus for the foldable iPhone, but probably won’t ship one.
According to Mark Gurman, the company built a stubbier Apple Pencil that magnetically attached to the side of the phone for storage and charging. But it was awkward in certain positions and could leave marks on the delicate foldable screens. Ultimate Gurman says: > It seems unlikely that Apple will actually launch this accessory when it rolls out the foldable iPhone next month. Moreover, I would be surprised if the company abandons the position of Steve Jobs, who famously said, “Nobody wants a stylus” when he unveiled the original iPhone in 2007. [Link: Apple’s New CEO Will Need to Soon Overhaul His Management Team | https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-08-30/john-ternus-management-team-apple-watch-series-12-foldable-iphone-apple-pencil-mtfvmdyu?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc4ODA5ODY0NywiZXhwIjoxNzg4NzAzNDQ3LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUS0w1SzFLR0lGUFUwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJDNEVEQ0FFMUZBMDU0MEJFQTI0QTlGMjExQzFFOTA4MCJ9.2gXSf2BYyZq9psgCii60olZyvGHj5-CUy_EbBmSl1lA&leadSource=article-gifting | Bloomberg]
