Apple reportedly explored and even prototyped a smaller Apple Pencil designed for the upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra, with plans for magnetic attachment and charging similar to the iPad. However, the company apparently abandoned the idea because a stylus could interfere with the folding mechanism and potentially damage the softer surface of the foldable display. While an Apple Pencil is unlikely to launch alongside the first-generation foldable iPhone, the concept may return in future models if foldable screen technology becomes more durable.