At the Let Loose event we had a good number of releases. In fact, at Applesfera we have already got our hands on the iPad Pro, iPad Air and new accessories. One of the most surprising things about this event is backwards compatibility of accessories with the new iPadsince not all users with an Apple Pencil 2 will be able to use it.
Beyond the initial reasoning based on “Apple wants us to spend more money”, there is a physical reason why they had to release a new Apple Pencil Pro and why the Apple Pencil 2 is not compatible.
Behind the non-compatibility of the Apple Pencil 2 lies the horizontal camera
If we analyze the design of the iPad Pro and iPad Air, one of the most useful changes they made was change front camerabecoming in a horizontal position, undoubtedly much more comfortable for making video calls without having to rotate the iPad and being able to use the keyboard.
Have you noticed where the Apple Pencil sits? Indeed, just above the FaceTime camera. This “problem” already had the 10th generation iPad, which was the first iPad with flat edges without being compatible with the Apple Pencil 2. It only works with the Apple Pencil USB-C or the Apple Pencil 1, both connecting them by cable.
That is why Apple Pencil 2 is not supported with the new iPad Pro M4, iPad Air M2 and 10th generation iPad. The camera occupies the place where the charging coil is located of the Apple Pencil 2.
An Apple Pencil redesigned from the ground up to bring us magnetic charging again
With the 10th generation iPad, we lost the magnetic charging of the Apple Pencil in exchange for a horizontal camera. It is something that this could not happen on iPad Air M2 and iPad Pro M4. These are the most professional iPads around and they should have instant connection and always 100% battery.
Apple Pencil Pro charges on iPad Air M2 and iPad Pro M4
That’s why, with the new iPad, Apple launched the Apple Pencil Pro, an Apple Pencil with more features than the predecessor Apple Pencil 2 and which also allows charging when positioned at the top.
A good indicator that this was necessary and that Apple didn’t launch it to make more money is that The Apple Pencil Pro maintains the same price as the Apple Pencil 2. They therefore do not consider it as a new range, but as the Apple Pencil compatible with these specific iPad models.
Additionally, the Apple Pencil compatible with all models on sale This is the Apple Pencil USB-C. A safe bet and a little cheaper which can also be interesting. At Applesfera we have a guide to choosing your next Apple Pencil and it will surely be of great help to you in finding the one you need.
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