As spotted by MacRumors, the first-generation Apple Pencil USB-C to Lightning Adapter for the new 2022 iPad 10 is already facing a 3-4 week shipping delay on Apple’s online store for orders placed today.
The new 10th-generation iPad features a USB-C port instead of Lighting, which is why this adapter is required to use the first-generation Apple Pencil with it.
Although Apple is now including the adapter in the box with the first-generation Apple Pencil, existing customers need to buy the adapter separately for $10.
“The USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter is required to pair and charge Apple Pencil (1st generation) with iPad (10th generation). Your Apple Pencil plugs into one end of the adapter and the USB-C Charge Cable from your iPad plugs into the other,” explains Apple.
Apple should ideally provide a checkout option for new 2022 iPad buyers to get this adapter for free, but sadly that’s not true. Although you can order one right now for $10 on Apple.ca ahead of the new iPad’s launch on October 26.
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imagine, having the chance to finally get rid of the 1st gen pencil and awful charging, instead make it even more awful and keep it around longer. one of the worst executive blunders I’ve seen in a long time.
If only there was a pencil that charged magnetically they could have used :/