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Apple Ipad Air and pen

I have the Ipad Air and I was wondering if the Apple pen works for this device. I have read online and it says only compatible with the ipad pro but someone else said that it works so I just want to make sure before I buy the pen

Posted on Jan 19, 2020 9:32 AM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2020 9:51 AM

The original iPad Air and Air 2 are not compatible with the Apple Pencil. Neither of these models have the necessary screen hardware.


However, the current (i.e., 2019 - 3rd Generation) iPad Air is compatible with the original (1st Generation) Apple Pencil.


I hope you find this clarification to be helpful.

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Jan 19, 2020 9:51 AM in response to randi192

The original iPad Air and Air 2 are not compatible with the Apple Pencil. Neither of these models have the necessary screen hardware.


However, the current (i.e., 2019 - 3rd Generation) iPad Air is compatible with the original (1st Generation) Apple Pencil.


I hope you find this clarification to be helpful.

Apple Ipad Air and pen

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