Device-specific hardware settings
Apple Pencil support
Most people call this writing and drawing on the screen with a pencil.
On the iPhone Duo a compatible Apple Pencil can be used on the inner display for handwriting, drawing and marking up documents.
This setting is present on your iPhone.
- We have this path on file but have not yet confirmed it against an official source.
Where to find it - iOS 27 and later
- Settings
- Apple Pencil
What it does
Settings control double tap behaviour where supported, whether Scribble converts handwriting to text, and whether the Pencil can be used to draw in any text field.
What changes
When it is on
The Pencil can be used on the inner display.
When it is off
Touch input only.
Should you turn it on?
Good reasons to turn it on
- Handwritten notes and mark up on a phone sized device.
- Scribble turns handwriting into typed text.
Good reasons to turn it off
- Accidental marks when the Pencil is nearby.
- You never use a stylus.
Battery
No real change
Privacy
No real change
Performance
No real change
Cellular data
No real change
Storage
No real change
Out of the box: Available on supported models once a Pencil is paired.
What your iPhone needs
- Only on iPhones that support an Apple Pencil
Questions people actually ask
- Can I use an Apple Pencil with my iPhone?
- Only the iPhone Duo supports it, and only on the inner display.
If it is not working
- Only the inner display supports Pencil input.
- Scribble is a separate switch under Apple Pencil settings.
- If the settings screen is missing, your iPhone does not support a Pencil.