All articles tagged with #stylus
An opinion piece arguing that Steve Jobs was too dismissive of styluses: modern phones can benefit from pen input for notes, drawing, and signatures, with examples like TCL’s stylus, Samsung’s S Pen, and the Apple Pencil, while cautioning against overreliance and noting design/storage trade-offs.
reMarkable has unveiled Paper Pure, a 10.3-inch entry-level e-paper slate designed to mimic writing on paper. It ships with an active stylus, faster internals, improved contrast, and up to three weeks of battery life, plus better repairability and security features aimed at IT departments. It also offers calendar integration to generate discrete meeting notes. The base model starts at $399, with a $449 bundle that adds the Marker Plus and a carrying case, and software features from higher-end models will filter down across the lineup.
The reMarkable Paper Pure is set to launch as a cheaper 10.3-inch e‑ink tablet that omits a frontlight and keyboard compatibility, but includes the official reMarkable Pen with a reported 21 ms latency. It features USB‑C charging, Wi‑Fi, and a 360 g body, and is said to deliver up to three weeks of battery life from a 3,820 mAh cell. A Bluetooth chip hints at possible wireless keyboard support, with more details/timing to be announced at the May 6 launch.
The 2026 Moto G Stylus trims preinstalled apps to a manageable level and adds a highly usable active stylus with pressure sensing, plus a headphone jack, microSD slot, and strong IP ratings. At $499 it’s pricier than before, and while the camera is adequate and the device handles tasks smoothly most of the time, it shows color punch and processing quirks, and Motorola’s software updates are limited to two OS upgrades and three years of security patches, leaving it behind rivals like the Pixel 10A in update cadence.
Oppo’s Find N6 debuts as a premium Asia‑only foldable with a sub‑9mm profile and a hinge aimed at a near‑zero crease. It features a 6.62-inch front display and an 8.12-inch inner screen, a 7‑core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a massive 6,000mAh battery with up to 80W wired and 50W wireless charging, and a high‑end camera setup led by a 200MP main sensor with Hasselblad collaboration plus 50MP ultrawide and 50MP telephoto. A new Oppo AI Pen stylus and iPhone Connect boost productivity and cross‑ecosystem sharing. Prices start at ¥9,999 (~$1,450) in China, and there’s currently no US/Europe availability.
The article reviews the top five affordable Android drawing tablets suitable for artists, highlighting features like display quality, pen sensitivity, portability, and price, with options ranging from compact models like the Wacom MovinkPad 11 to larger screens like the Ugee UT3, all offering good performance for casual to intermediate digital art within a $400-$500 budget.
Amazon announced the new Kindle Scribe and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, featuring a faster custom chip, improved design, and color display, with the Colorsoft model priced at $629.99 and expected to be released soon, offering enhanced note-taking and file management features, along with AI-generated content summaries.
Montblanc is entering the digital writing device market with its new Digital Paper, a high-end e-ink tablet designed for writing, sketching, and annotating, competing with Kindle Scribe and ReMarkable, priced at $905 with a stylus and accessories, though key specs like screen size are still undisclosed.
Google's official Pixel Tablet stylus, the Pixel Tablet Pen, has appeared for sale online despite the cancellation of the Pixel Tablet 2, with the stylus functioning as a basic USI 2.0 pen and magnetically attaching to the tablet, though some features are not yet implemented, leaving its future uncertain.
Samsung appears to be de-emphasizing the S Pen across its lineup in 2025, removing features like Bluetooth support and digitizer from foldables and tablets, signaling a potential decline in the stylus's importance and a shift away from its once-iconic status. Fans are encouraged to voice their support to keep the S Pen relevant, as Samsung seems to prioritize thinner, lighter devices over stylus features.
Wacom has announced the MovinkPad 11, a versatile Android-based tablet designed as a powerful alternative to the iPad for digital artists, featuring a high-resolution display, a Pro Pen 3 stylus with 8,192 pressure levels, and bundled creative software, filling a gap in the market for a specs-rich, Android-powered creative tablet.
Amazon is set to launch the new Kindle Scribe next week, offering modest improvements over its predecessor. The device, which functions as both an e-reader and a notebook, features a 10.2-inch screen with a 300 PPI resolution and supports stylus input for notetaking and drawing. Available in Tungsten and Metallic Jade, the Kindle Scribe starts at $399.99 for the 16 GB model, with larger storage options available. While it boasts a long battery life, it remains a closed system without support for additional apps, unlike some Android-based alternatives.
The OnePlus Pad 2, launching on July 30th for $549.99, features a larger 12.1-inch screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and a new Stylo 2 stylus that simulates writing on paper with vibrations. It also includes a new Smart Keyboard with NFC capabilities and a larger touchpad. The tablet offers improved resolution, brightness, and additional speakers, while maintaining the original's camera specs and battery life.
Honor has collaborated with Porsche to create the limited-edition Magic V2 RSR, a foldable phone that pays homage to Porsche cars through its design. The RSR edition comes with a stylus inside the box and features a back cover designed to resemble the "flyline" of a Porsche 911's hood. It also offers more storage space, an anti-scratch nanocrystal shield display for the cover screen, and a slightly heavier weight compared to the regular Magic V2. The Magic V2 RSR is expected to be released internationally at a higher price than the regular Magic V2.
Apple's 2024 MacBook Pro is expected to feature the M3 chipset and a potential revolutionary addition of a stylus, as revealed in a recently granted patent. The patent describes a holder for the Apple Pencil above the number keys on the laptop, potentially replacing the current function keys. This move aligns with Apple's goal of bringing macOS laptops and iPadOS tablets closer together, hinting at a possible digitizer and touchscreen for the MacBook. While not all patented features may materialize, it indicates Apple's ongoing R&D efforts towards a touchscreen MacBook.