Apple Readies 2027 Apple Pencil Redesign for EU Replaceable-Battery Rule
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Updated · 9to5Mac · Jul 12
Apple Readies 2027 Apple Pencil Redesign for EU Replaceable-Battery Rule
3 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · Jul 12
Summary
Spring 2027 is the target for new Apple Pencil USB-C and Apple Pencil Pro models that could switch to battery systems users can replace themselves.
February 2027 is when the EU Batteries Regulation becomes legally applicable, requiring portable-device batteries to be readily removable and replaceable over a product's lifetime.
Current Apple Pencils are effectively sealed: the USB-C and magnetically charging designs rely on internal adhesive, making degraded batteries impractical for users to swap.
The Pencil appears easier to adapt than some other Apple accessories, but the rule also reaches products like headphones, keyboards and mice, leaving tougher compliance questions for devices such as AirPods.