More advanced USI pens for Chromebooks are on the way

DATE: Fri, Aug 15, 2025
PUBLICATION: XDA Developers

The Universal Stylus Initiative (USI) has released version 2.0 of its active stylus specification, laying the foundation for more advanced and powerful styluses for Chromebooks, laptops, and tablets. The latest standard adds several notable features, including wireless charging support, an upgraded color palette, and support for in-cell display panels.