Testing is underway for an Apple Pencil that supports both the iPad and the Apple Vision Pro.

Apple may soon extend support for its Apple Pencil beyond its current iPad lineup.

According to a report, Apple is reportedly testing a version of the Apple Pencil that would be compatible with its first-generation Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset. The stylus is said to work with visionOS, Apple’s latest operating system introduced alongside the Vision Pro. Recent reports indicate that Apple is also considering launching a new Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard alongside upcoming iPad models in the near future.

According to a report from MacRumors, which cites an unnamed source familiar with the matter, Apple is currently testing an Apple Pencil that is compatible with visionOS. Presently, existing Apple Pencil models are compatible with various iPad models, including the iPad mini (5th generation), iPad (6th generation), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and newer models.

If these reports hold true, users may potentially be able to use a forthcoming Apple Pencil model while using the Apple Vision Pro. While specifics on how this functionality will operate are not yet available, the report suggests that users might be able to draw on a horizontally positioned iPad using an Apple Pencil and view the content on the Vision Pro.

According to a recent report, Apple is preparing to unveil updated versions of its iPad Pro and iPad Air, potentially debuting as soon as the following month. The upcoming Pro models are rumored to incorporate Apple’s cutting-edge 3nm M3 chip and OLED displays, marking the first time such screens will be featured on an iPad. Meanwhile, the anticipated Air models may come equipped with an M2 processor and a horizontally oriented camera configuration for landscape orientation.

Alongside the anticipated release of the new iPad Pro and iPad Air models, there are rumors suggesting the introduction of a new Apple Pencil. However, it remains uncertain whether this accessory will be compatible with visionOS. According to the report, Apple may need to release an update, potentially version 2 of visionOS, to incorporate support for the Apple Pencil. More information is likely to be revealed in the forthcoming weeks or during WWDC, where Apple typically unveils new software updates and features.