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Apple pencil 1 and ipad air 2?

hey every one, i have a question for you all, what happens if I buy an apple pencil 1st gen for my ipad air 2? How come people say it’s not supported by ipad air 2 if this very ipad has lightning ?

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi

Posted on Sep 11, 2021 1:46 AM

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Sep 11, 2021 2:39 AM in response to giacomo208

Here is the definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad. Only the listed models incorporate the specific screen hardware with which the Apple Pencil interacts with the iPad.


Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models: 

  • iPad Air (4th generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) and later
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and later


Apple Pencil (1st generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (1st generation) with these iPad models:

  • iPad (8th generation)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)
  • iPad (7th generation)
  • iPad (6th generation)
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch


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Apple pencil 1 and ipad air 2?

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