Foldable Future: Will Samsung's New S Pen Trick Mirror Apple's iPad Pencil?

Ever since the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Samsung has been allowing its high-end foldables to work with the S Pen. This handy stylus uses a digitizer in the display for precise input. But what if Samsung changed the game next year with the Fold 7? Rumors suggest they might take a page from Apple's book. Apple's iPads use the Apple Pencil, which works without a digitizer thanks to a clever use of static electricity. This technology helps keep iPads thin and sleek. Samsung seems to be eyeing this method for the upcoming Fold 7. Why? They're looking to slim down the device, possibly dropping the digitizer like they did with the special edition Fold SE.

The new S Pen could mirror the Pencil's design, packing its necessary components inside the stylus. This means the stylus would be a bit thicker and need its own juice, but it'll help keep the phone thin and elegant. This shift could be easier for Samsung with the Fold 7 because these phones don't include the S Pen in the box. Buyers already need to purchase it separately. So, Samsung can focus on making the phone thinner while still supporting the S Pen for those who want it.

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