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I have an iPad mini. Can I use the Apple Pencil with it

I have an iPad mini. Can I use the Apple Pencil with it

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Posted on Dec 18, 2022 12:39 PM

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Posted on Dec 18, 2022 12:43 PM

The iPad mini6 supports the second generation Apple Pencil, whereas the iPad mini5 supports the first generation Pencil.


Previously generation iPad mini have no support at all for Apple Pencil. Here is Apple’s definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support


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Dec 18, 2022 12:43 PM in response to Help_my_apple

The iPad mini6 supports the second generation Apple Pencil, whereas the iPad mini5 supports the first generation Pencil.


Previously generation iPad mini have no support at all for Apple Pencil. Here is Apple’s definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support


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