Why does the iPad 9th generation have magnetic circles on its side if it doesn’t support the second generation pencil? What are they for?

My iPad 9th generation has a magnetic field to the side. What is this for?

iPad (9th generation)

Posted on Mar 14, 2023 10:11 AM

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Mar 14, 2023 10:15 AM in response to Catty89

It is compatible with the list gen pencil, just not the second. check this page (and scroll down).

Apple Pencil - Apple

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