For the story will be the famous keynote of the first iPhone in which the mythical Steve Jobs made fun of the stylus, however years later Apple launched the Apple Pencil for the iPad. This tool has become a fundamental element for many users and that is why in this post we will tell you which iPad are compatible with Apple Pencil.
What is the Apple Pencil
First we must distinguish two types of Apple Pencil. The first generation is a stylus launched in 2015 and that only works with those iPad compatible with it. Its internal technology and pressure sensitive tips allow it to work in writing or design apps as if it were a real pencil, closely resembling the user experience with writing on paper.
1st generation Apple Pencil
It communicates via bluetooth with the iPad, having to connect it through the Lightning port to the tablet and link it from the settings. This connection through the Lightning also serves to charge it, since despite having a range of hours, it is an accessory that decreases its battery level over time. However, just connect it for a minute to have an hour of use.
The second-generation Apple Pencil was launched in 2018 and is currently only compatible with the third-generation iPad Pro launched that year. Not only does it differ in design with the previous generation, but now it connects and links with the tablet by magnetically placing its flat part with the side of the iPad. That method also serves to load.
2nd generation Apple Pencil
An added functionality of this second version is that we can find various functions by double tapping on the lower flat part of the pencil. This is very useful in design applications, in which you can switch from one tool to another with that simple touch.
Both Apple Pencil have a multitude of functions beyond the navigation through the system as a pointer. There are more and more applications dedicated to the iPad that incorporate features dedicated to this accessory. The professionals who use these tablets as the main equipment have even been able to develop a good part of their work thanks to it, so their usefulness is beyond doubt.
Which iPad are compatible with the Apple Pencil
Originally the Apple Pencil was launched as an accessory that could only be used with the iPad Pro, but the Cupertino firm realized the potential it had and was expanding the range of compatible devices. This is the full list of compatible iPad:
- iPad Pro (1st generation) : compatible with first-generation Apple Pencil.
- iPad Pro (2nd generation) : compatible with first-generation Apple Pencil.
- iPad Pro (3rd generation) : compatible with second-generation Apple Pencil.
- iPad (6th generation) : compatible with first-generation Apple Pencil.
- iPad (7th generation) : compatible with first-generation Apple Pencil.
- iPad mini (5th generation) : compatible with Apple Pencil first generation.
- iPad Air (3rd generation) : compatible with first-generation Apple Pencil.
As you will see, there are already many Apple tablets that are compatible with this accessory and an iPad launch is no longer perceived without being compatible with this item. Therefore any new iPad that comes out will be added to this list.