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does apple pencil work on my apple air 1st generation?

iPad Air, iOS 12

Posted on Sep 11, 2021 2:18 AM

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Sep 11, 2021 2:28 AM in response to jiovanna80

No, the first generation iPad Air does not support Apple Pencil.


Here is the definitive compatibility list:


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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