Which stylus to use with IPad air 2 2014 model

My iPad Air 2 2014 model is still supported and also has procreate access but problem is Is there any stylus out there that can help me for drawing and sketching on iPad air2 old model.? Please help

Posted on Aug 8, 2023 12:27 PM

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Posted on Aug 8, 2023 2:27 PM

The iPad Air1 and Air2 fundamentally do not support Apple Pencil - as they lack the specific screen hardware with which the Apple Pencil interacts with the iPad screen. For information, here is Apple’s definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support


There are third-party Bluetooth Stylus’ available which offer limited support for older models of iPad - perhaps the better known being those manufactured by Adonit:

https://www.adonit.net/


Bluetooth Stylus’ are fully reliant upon support being explicitly provided by third-party App Developers - and if only for this reason, support is very limited - as will be the usefulness of a Bluetooth Stylus.


The remaining alternative is a Capacitive Stylus. Be aware that a basic capacitive stylus offers no more capability or function than a fingertip - although for fine-tipped examples may offer slightly greater precision.


If you have need for an Apple Pencil, you’ll need to consider replacement of your iPad with a much newer model. Of current models, even the entry-level iPad9 has specifications and capabilities that will massively outperform you current iPad - it supports Apple Pencil, is compatible with iPadOS 16.x and current Apps. Other models are more powerful still.


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Aug 8, 2023 2:27 PM in response to saleha210

The iPad Air1 and Air2 fundamentally do not support Apple Pencil - as they lack the specific screen hardware with which the Apple Pencil interacts with the iPad screen. For information, here is Apple’s definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support


There are third-party Bluetooth Stylus’ available which offer limited support for older models of iPad - perhaps the better known being those manufactured by Adonit:

https://www.adonit.net/


Bluetooth Stylus’ are fully reliant upon support being explicitly provided by third-party App Developers - and if only for this reason, support is very limited - as will be the usefulness of a Bluetooth Stylus.


The remaining alternative is a Capacitive Stylus. Be aware that a basic capacitive stylus offers no more capability or function than a fingertip - although for fine-tipped examples may offer slightly greater precision.


If you have need for an Apple Pencil, you’ll need to consider replacement of your iPad with a much newer model. Of current models, even the entry-level iPad9 has specifications and capabilities that will massively outperform you current iPad - it supports Apple Pencil, is compatible with iPadOS 16.x and current Apps. Other models are more powerful still.


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