This Tuesday (18) Apple announced the new 10th generation iPad. One of the main features of the tablet is the replacement of the old Lightning port with a USB-C port. Although this change was positive, it brought An unexpected problem for buyers: the need for a new adapter to use the Apple Pencil.

As we reported here at Mundo Conectado, this is because the new The 10th generation iPad only supports the 1st generation Apple Pencil, which even features a Lightning connector.

This decision by Apple to limit its new tablet to an earlier version of the accessory is confusing to many people, especially since virtually every other recently announced iPad model has made a full transition, both by switching to a USB-C port and offering support. for the new second generation Apple Pencil. This includes models such as the iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini.

iPad 10th generation: problem and “solution”

Given the different connections used by the 10th generation iPad and Apple Pencil, Apple’s solution, of course, was to create a new dongle accessory. The USB-C to Lightning converter has two input ports (female type) and will be sold with new first generation Apple Pencil devices.

For those who already own a first-generation Apple Pencil, the accessory will be sold separately. In the US, the cost of the adapter is $9. In Brazil, the official price is 99 reais. It’s also worth mentioning the price difference for the Apple Pencil itself, which costs $99 overseas, while here in Brazil it costs 1135 reais on Apple’s official website..

Another thing is that you will not be able to connect the Apple Pencil directly to the tablet, as it is done in other models. For this connection, users will have to use a cable, which greatly reduces the usability of the accessory.

In comparison, models that support the 2nd generation Apple Pencil already have a sidewall with magnetic connectors, just bring the accessory closer to the tablet to fix it and start charging – in a much more practical and safer way as there is no risk of crushing or breaking cables or connectors during the process.

In addition to the new tenth generation iPad, Apple also introduced a new generation of iPad Pro with the M2 chip.. Check out all the details of the announcement at this link or in the next article.

Apple launches new iPad Pro with M2 chip in 11-inch and 12.9-inch versions
With “another level” experience, focus on Apple Pencil, ProRes Video Capture and more.

Source: Apple

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