# Samsung took a lead by launching its S Pen all the way back in 2011, while Apple only debuted its version, dubbed the Apple Pencil, in 2015 after implementing a number of refinements.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-28 · Wccftech*

## Key points

- Samsung is planning to redesign the S Pen to closely mimic the Apple Pencil Pro's technology.
- The Galaxy S27 Ultra may drop electromagnetic digitizer layers for a capacitive and Bluetooth-based S Pen.
- The next S Pen will likely feature a larger battery and potentially support Qi2.2 wireless charging.
- Samsung's upcoming S Pen may add features like squeeze gestures, haptic feedback, and gyroscope-driven barrel roll.

**Companies:** Apple, Samsung
**Countries:** South Korea, United States

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