Ipad 10th gen 2022 with apple pen 2nd gen
Can I use IPad 10th generation with apple pen 2nd generation?
iPad, iPadOS 16
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The iPad10 supports the first generation Apple Pencil. Here is Apple’s definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:
Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support
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.
A special USB-C/Lightning Adapter is required to both pair and charge the first generation Pencil with an iPad10 - this adapter now being 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 this Adapter - but may instead have an older Lightning/Lightning adapter that is not usable with the iPad10.
For owners of existing first generation Pencils, or for purchasers of old-stock Pencils, the special adapter is available as an accessory:
- USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter
https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MQLU3ZM/A
