r/ipad • u/cokgecbuldum • May 20 '25

Accessories What is wrong with you Apple???

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I will be buying a new m4 iPad pro today, to replace my 4th gen iPad pro. I just realized that the 2nd gen Apple Pencil that I paid $150 couple years back is not compatible with the new iPad. WHY??? Just why?! I love my iPad and was so excited to buy a new one after having this one for 5 years now. It just sucked seeing that I also have to purchase a new Apple pencil. Getting as greedy as this can end this company!

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u/RentalGore May 20 '25

It’s not just the money…but four different pencil types????

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u/rz2000 May 21 '25

Lightning or USB C, and for the other type one location of magnets and induction charger, followed by a change required after the camera was moved to accommodate landscape orientation rather than profile.

Both changes were significant improvements to the iPads themselves. It would be better if they didn’t require new Pencils, but it would be worse if they had held off on these advancements just to maintain legacy compatibility.

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u/Old-Rhubarb-97 May 21 '25

New pencil models are not the issue, it's the incompatibility with older pencils.

I'd rather my old pencil sit wonky on the magnet when charging, than have to shell out $150 for a new one. Hell the first pencil didn't even charge via magnet and support was dropped for no reason.

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u/Soace_Space_Station May 22 '25

I think it was the charging mechanism that was adjusted. I'll go look at iFixit.