Announced just a few hours ago, the tenth-generation iPad is the last, with a great redesign and vibrant colors. Complete the migration to USB-C connector And while it’s a change that many advantages, it does make the user experience a bit more cumbersome when taking advantage of the Apple Pencil.

The new device with a USB-C port is compatible with: First generation Apple Pencil with Lightning portbut for your use Requires an adapter to charge separately via wired connectionThis is how Apple explained it in the launch announcement for its new iPads.

What changed?

An adapter is required to charge Apple Pencil with iPad 10th generation

The first generation “Apple Pencil” came with a female-to-female Lightning adapter that allows it to be charged separately, but Apple is now offering a new variant of the accessory. “USB-C to ‌Apple Pencil‌ Adapter” which users it allows Charge “Apple Pencil” from 10th generation iPad.

So for those who want to get the original Apple Pencil, Apple It is included in the box with a new version for 119 euros. For current Apple Pencil owners, USB-C to Apple Pencil adapter sold separately for 10 Euros.

And here Apple surprised us too. As with the iPhone 14, Apple has increased the price of its iPads, Apple Pencil and other accessories, including the updated Apple Pencil, to the following amounts:

• Apple Pencil (1st generation): from 99 to 119 euros.
• Apple Pencil (2nd generation): from 135 to 149 euros.

Not to mention the second-generation Apple Pencil

Despite the updates, This new iPad model does not have a magnetic wireless charger on the side to connect to the second generation ‌Apple Pencil‌.. So Apple hasn’t exactly made it easy for those who want to use the new iPad practically with the original Apple Pencil.

The new entry iPad raises its price over the previous generation that Apple kept in the catalog Rising from 379 Euros to 429 Euros. It can be booked from today, October 18, and will go on sale on October 26, when all its updates can finally be tested, including this new way to charge the Apple Pencil.