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I got a second gen pencil because I believed it would work with my 10th gen iPad since it’s much more similar to the air than the 9th gen. And it isn’t compatible. Is this something apple will change or am I stuck with a pencil I can’t use
iPad, iPadOS 15
No. The iPad10 supports the first generation Apple Pencil - paired and charged via the iPad10’s USB-C port.
The second generation Apple Pencil is only compatible with iPad models that feature an inductive/magnetic charging dock that is explicitly designed for pairing/charging the second generation Pencil.
The iPad10 does not have an inductive charging dock - principally as the front-facing camera has been relocated to the centre of the long-edge of the screen - and now occupies the internal cavity that might otherwise house the inductive charging dock components. As such, the iPad10 instead supports the first generation Apple Pencil that is paired and charged via the iPad’s USB-C port - using a special USB-C/Lightning Adapter.
As for the special USB-C/Lightning Adapter, this adapter is included within the box of new first generation Pencils. If purchased directly from Apple, a new Pencil will include the adapter. Older stock, purchased from other retailers, may not include the Adapter.
For owners of existing first generation Pencils, or for purchasers of old-stock Pencils, the special adapter is available as an accessory:
https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MQLU3ZM/A
No. The iPad10 supports the first generation Apple Pencil - paired and charged via the iPad10’s USB-C port.
The second generation Apple Pencil is only compatible with iPad models that feature an inductive/magnetic charging dock that is explicitly designed for pairing/charging the second generation Pencil.
The iPad10 does not have an inductive charging dock - principally as the front-facing camera has been relocated to the centre of the long-edge of the screen - and now occupies the internal cavity that might otherwise house the inductive charging dock components. As such, the iPad10 instead supports the first generation Apple Pencil that is paired and charged via the iPad’s USB-C port - using a special USB-C/Lightning Adapter.
As for the special USB-C/Lightning Adapter, this adapter is included within the box of new first generation Pencils. If purchased directly from Apple, a new Pencil will include the adapter. Older stock, purchased from other retailers, may not include the Adapter.
For owners of existing first generation Pencils, or for purchasers of old-stock Pencils, the special adapter is available as an accessory:
https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MQLU3ZM/A
This is never going to change.
The new base model 10th gen iPad is what it is.
It will always use the older, original 1st gen Apple Pencil with Apple's new $9 USB-C to Lightning adapter to be able to charge and pair that 1st gen Pencil with the 10th gen iPad.
Sorry.
The sooner you purchase a 1st gen Apple pencil and $9 USB-C to Lightning adapter, the sooner you can use the correct Apple Pencil with your new 10th gen iPad.
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MQLU3AM/A/usb-c-to-apple-pencil-adapter
Good Luck to You!
Will the 10th gen iPad ever work with the 2nd gen pencil?
