New iPad Air / Mini - 1st gen pencil only?

[pth614]

The new iPad Air / Mini states they are "Compatible with Apple Pencil (1st generation)". What is it about the 2nd Generation Pencil that would not allow it to work? Why would Apple release a new product and only make it compatible with an already old Pencil?

 

[dsusanj]

Apple Pencil 2 can only be wirelessly charged on the side of the 2018 iPad Pros.

 

[Gadget-Man]

Because it’s cheaper to support the first gen Apple Pencil than the 2nd gen that has the magnetic charging.

 

[Mac'nCheese]

But if it’s already charged up, you can use it with the mini right?

 

[EugW]

But if it’s already charged up, you can use it with the mini right?

No.

 

[AutomaticApple]

It just won’t connect.

 

[Flintheart_Glomgold]

I bought the Logitech Crayon to try with the Mini 5 when I get it. It doesn’t have pressure sensitivity but I like the design of it better the the Apple Pencil #1.