Can I use iPad Air 4th Gen (2020) with the 1st Generation Apple Pencil?

I don't really care about the features of the 2nd gen Apple Pencil, but I want the new iPad Air. Does Apple just advertise the 2nd gen Apple Pencil or is it really the only option for the 2020 iPad Air?

Posted on Oct 16, 2020 10:33 AM

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Posted on Oct 16, 2020 10:39 AM

the only pencil compatible with the iPad Air 4 is 2nd gen


this is because the first gen uses a lightning connector to charge and pair and the iPad Air 4 does not have lightning.


So yes Apple is telling the truth, gen 2 pencil only

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Oct 16, 2020 10:39 AM in response to Mehow1

the only pencil compatible with the iPad Air 4 is 2nd gen


this is because the first gen uses a lightning connector to charge and pair and the iPad Air 4 does not have lightning.


So yes Apple is telling the truth, gen 2 pencil only

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