iPad Air 4th Generation 2021

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iPad Air 4th Generation 2021

I have ordered a new iPad Air, 4th Generation, that will deliver in early Feb, 2021. It has a USB-C charging port. My question is whether there is an adapter available so that I can use the following adapters I previously purchased to use with my iPhones and iPads with Lightning charging ports, rather than having to buy all new adapters with USB-C connections.

Lightning CD card reader
Lightning to Digital AV adapter
Lightning to VGA Adapter

Thanks for responses.

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Posted on Jan 31, 2021 2:34 PM

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Feb 4, 2021 5:05 PM in response to barryfromfl

Perhaps I wasn’t adequately clear...

You’ll not be able to use your existing Apple Lightning adapters with your new iPad Air4.

Instead, you might consider a third-party, all-in-one, multi-function USB-C hub that incorporates multiple interface connections (such as USB-C, USB Type-A, HDMI, SD, 3.5mm Audio etc.) - or consider purchase of equivalent Apple USB-C Adapters that have equivalent functionality to the [unusable] Lightning Adapters that you already possess.

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Feb 4, 2021 10:12 AM in response to barryfromfl

Sorry, no, you’ll not find a functioning USB-C adapter for your existing Lightning Adapters.

The only USB-C to Lightning adapters, of which I am aware, are USB-C Lightning Audio.

You would be best advised to look for a USB-C multifunction Hub. Otherwise, Apple offer USB-C adapters with equivalent functionality to those that you already have.

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Feb 4, 2021 12:26 PM in response to LotusPilot

Thanks for perspectives. That is what I had concluded from my research. Are you aware of a specific USB-C multifunction hub make and model that would work with the Lightning adapters that I already have?

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Jan 31, 2021 2:44 PM in response to barryfromfl

Yes.

A goggle search should get you started.

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Feb 4, 2021 9:58 AM in response to QuickTimeKirk

Have only found adapter for audio. Nothing that will do audio and video.

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iPad Air 4th Generation 2021

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