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Fix Apple Pencil compatibility for M4 iPad Pro and M2/M3 iPad Air models #474

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Fix Apple Pencil compatibility for iPad models
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1 change: 1 addition & 0 deletions CHANGELOG.md
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Expand Up @@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ This version adds support for the iPhone 17 series, Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Appl
- Missing device identifiers for Apple Watch Series 9 were added.
- Docs for Apple Watch Series 9 was updated to include specs links
- Fixed Apple Pencil support for iPad Mini (A17 Pro).
- Fixed Apple Pencil compatibility for M4 iPad Pro, M2/M3 iPad Air, iPad (10th gen), and iPad (A16) models.

Thanks to all the contributers of this release!
- [Jager-yoo](https://github.com/Jager-yoo)
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16 changes: 8 additions & 8 deletions Source/Device.generated.swift
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Expand Up @@ -2199,8 +2199,8 @@ extension Device {
case .iPadPro12Inch: return .firstGeneration
case .iPadPro12Inch2: return .firstGeneration
case .iPadPro10Inch: return .firstGeneration
case .iPad10: return .firstGenerationUsbC
case .iPadA16: return .firstGenerationUsbC
case .iPad10: return [.firstGeneration, .firstGenerationUsbC]
case .iPadA16: return [.firstGeneration, .firstGenerationUsbC]
case .iPadAir4: return [.secondGeneration, .firstGenerationUsbC]
case .iPadAir5: return [.secondGeneration, .firstGenerationUsbC]
case .iPadMini6: return [.secondGeneration, .firstGenerationUsbC]
Expand All @@ -2212,13 +2212,13 @@ extension Device {
case .iPadPro12Inch5: return [.secondGeneration, .firstGenerationUsbC]
case .iPadPro11Inch4: return [.secondGeneration, .firstGenerationUsbC]
case .iPadPro12Inch6: return [.secondGeneration, .firstGenerationUsbC]
case .iPadPro11M4: return [.secondGeneration, .firstGenerationUsbC, .pro]
case .iPadPro13M4: return [.secondGeneration, .firstGenerationUsbC, .pro]
case .iPadAir11M2: return [.secondGeneration, .pro]
case .iPadAir13M2: return [.secondGeneration, .pro]
case .iPadAir11M3: return [.secondGeneration, .pro]
case .iPadAir13M3: return [.secondGeneration, .pro]
case .iPadAir11M2: return [.firstGenerationUsbC, .pro]
case .iPadAir13M2: return [.firstGenerationUsbC, .pro]
case .iPadAir11M3: return [.firstGenerationUsbC, .pro]
case .iPadAir13M3: return [.firstGenerationUsbC, .pro]
case .iPadMiniA17Pro: return [.firstGenerationUsbC, .pro]
case .iPadPro11M4: return [.firstGenerationUsbC, .pro]
case .iPadPro13M4: return [.firstGenerationUsbC, .pro]
case .simulator(let model): return model.applePencilSupport
default: return []
}
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19 changes: 11 additions & 8 deletions Source/Device.swift.gyb
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Expand Up @@ -109,14 +109,14 @@ iPads = [
Device("iPad7", "Device is an [iPad (7th generation)](https://support.apple.com/kb/SP807)", "https://support.apple.com/library/APPLE/APPLECARE_ALLGEOS/SP807/sp807-ipad-7th-gen_2x.png", ["iPad7,11", "iPad7,12"], 10.2, (3, 4), "iPad (7th generation)", "iPad (7th generation)", 264, False, False, False, False, True, False, False, False, False, False, 1, False, 1, False, "a10Fusion", False, False),
Device("iPad8", "Device is an [iPad (8th generation)](https://support.apple.com/kb/SP822)", "https://support.apple.com/library/APPLE/APPLECARE_ALLGEOS/SP822/sp822-ipad-8gen_2x.png", ["iPad11,6", "iPad11,7"], 10.2, (3, 4), "iPad (8th generation)", "iPad (8th generation)", 264, False, False, False, False, True, False, False, False, False, False, 1, False, 1, False, "a12Bionic", False, False),
Device("iPad9", "Device is an [iPad (9th generation)](https://support.apple.com/kb/SP849)", "https://km.support.apple.com/resources/sites/APPLE/content/live/IMAGES/1000/IM1096/en_US/ipad-9gen-240.png", ["iPad12,1", "iPad12,2"], 10.2, (3, 4), "iPad (9th generation)", "iPad (9th generation)", 264, False, False, False, False, True, False, False, False, False, False, 1, False, 1, False, "a13Bionic", False, False),
Device("iPad10", "Device is an [iPad (10th generation)](https://support.apple.com/kb/SP884)", "https://support.apple.com/library/APPLE/APPLECARE_ALLGEOS/SP884/sp884-ipad-10gen-960_2x.png", ["iPad13,18", "iPad13,19"], 10.9, (41, 59), "iPad (10th generation)", "iPad (10th generation)", 264, False, False, False, False, True, False, False, False, True, False, 3, False, 1, False, "a14Bionic", True, True),
Device("iPadA16", "Device is an [iPad (A16)]()", "", ["iPad15,7", "iPad15,8"], 10.9, (41, 59), "iPad (A16)", "iPad (A16)", 264, False, False, False, False, True, False, False, False, True, False, 3, False, 1, False, "a16Bionic", True, True),
Device("iPad10", "Device is an [iPad (10th generation)](https://support.apple.com/kb/SP884)", "https://support.apple.com/library/APPLE/APPLECARE_ALLGEOS/SP884/sp884-ipad-10gen-960_2x.png", ["iPad13,18", "iPad13,19"], 10.9, (41, 59), "iPad (10th generation)", "iPad (10th generation)", 264, False, False, False, False, True, False, False, False, True, False, 13, False, 1, False, "a14Bionic", True, True),
Device("iPadA16", "Device is an [iPad (A16)]()", "", ["iPad15,7", "iPad15,8"], 10.9, (41, 59), "iPad (A16)", "iPad (A16)", 264, False, False, False, False, True, False, False, False, True, False, 13, False, 1, False, "a16Bionic", True, True),
Device("iPadAir4", "Device is an [iPad Air (4th generation)](https://support.apple.com/kb/SP828)", "https://support.apple.com/library/APPLE/APPLECARE_ALLGEOS/SP828/sp828ipad-air-ipados14-960_2x.png", ["iPad13,1", "iPad13,2"], 10.9, (41, 59), "iPad Air (4th generation)", "iPad Air (4th generation)", 264, False, False, False, False, True, False, False, False, True, False, 23, False, 1, False, "a14Bionic", True, False),
Device("iPadAir5", "Device is an [iPad Air (5th generation)](https://support.apple.com/kb/SP866)", "https://support.apple.com/library/APPLE/APPLECARE_ALLGEOS/SP866/sp866-ipad-air-5gen_2x.png", ["iPad13,16", "iPad13,17"], 10.9, (41, 59), "iPad Air (5th generation)", "iPad Air (5th generation)", 264, False, False, False, False, True, False, False, False, True, False, 23, False, 1, False, "m1", True, True),
Device("iPadAir11M2", "Device is an [iPad Air 11-inch (M2)](https://support.apple.com/en-us/119894)", "https://cdsassets.apple.com/content/services/pub/image?productid=301027&size=240x240", ["iPad14,8", "iPad14,9"], 10.9, (59, 41), "iPad Air (11-inch) (M2)", "iPad Air (11-inch) (M2)", 264, False, False, False, False, True, False, False, False, True, False, 24, False, 1, False, "m2", True, True),
Device("iPadAir13M2", "Device is an [iPad Air 13-inch (M2)](https://support.apple.com/en-us/119893)", "https://cdsassets.apple.com/content/services/pub/image?productid=301029&size=240x240", ["iPad14,10", "iPad14,11"], 12.9, (683, 512), "iPad Air (13-inch) (M2)", "iPad Air (13-inch) (M2)", 264, False, False, False, False, True, False, False, False, True, False, 24, False, 1, False, "m2", True, True),
Device("iPadAir11M3", "Device is an [iPad Air 11-inch (M3)]()", "https://cdsassets.apple.com/content/services/pub/image?productid=301027&size=240x240", ["iPad15,3", "iPad15,4"], 10.9, (59, 41), "iPad Air (11-inch) (M3)", "iPad Air (11-inch) (M3)", 264, False, False, False, False, True, False, False, False, True, False, 24, False, 1, False, "m3", True, True),
Device("iPadAir13M3", "Device is an [iPad Air 13-inch (M3)]()", "https://cdsassets.apple.com/content/services/pub/image?productid=301029&size=240x240", ["iPad15,5", "iPad15,6"], 12.9, (683, 512), "iPad Air (13-inch) (M3)", "iPad Air (13-inch) (M3)", 264, False, False, False, False, True, False, False, False, True, False, 24, False, 1, False, "m3", True, True),
Device("iPadAir11M2", "Device is an [iPad Air 11-inch (M2)](https://support.apple.com/en-us/119894)", "https://cdsassets.apple.com/content/services/pub/image?productid=301027&size=240x240", ["iPad14,8", "iPad14,9"], 10.9, (59, 41), "iPad Air (11-inch) (M2)", "iPad Air (11-inch) (M2)", 264, False, False, False, False, True, False, False, False, True, False, 34, False, 1, False, "m2", True, True),
Device("iPadAir13M2", "Device is an [iPad Air 13-inch (M2)](https://support.apple.com/en-us/119893)", "https://cdsassets.apple.com/content/services/pub/image?productid=301029&size=240x240", ["iPad14,10", "iPad14,11"], 12.9, (683, 512), "iPad Air (13-inch) (M2)", "iPad Air (13-inch) (M2)", 264, False, False, False, False, True, False, False, False, True, False, 34, False, 1, False, "m2", True, True),
Device("iPadAir11M3", "Device is an [iPad Air 11-inch (M3)]()", "https://cdsassets.apple.com/content/services/pub/image?productid=301027&size=240x240", ["iPad15,3", "iPad15,4"], 10.9, (59, 41), "iPad Air (11-inch) (M3)", "iPad Air (11-inch) (M3)", 264, False, False, False, False, True, False, False, False, True, False, 34, False, 1, False, "m3", True, True),
Device("iPadAir13M3", "Device is an [iPad Air 13-inch (M3)]()", "https://cdsassets.apple.com/content/services/pub/image?productid=301029&size=240x240", ["iPad15,5", "iPad15,6"], 12.9, (683, 512), "iPad Air (13-inch) (M3)", "iPad Air (13-inch) (M3)", 264, False, False, False, False, True, False, False, False, True, False, 34, False, 1, False, "m3", True, True),
Device("iPadMini", "Device is an [iPad Mini](https://support.apple.com/kb/SP661)", "https://support.apple.com/library/APPLE/APPLECARE_ALLGEOS/SP661/sp661_ipad_mini_color.jpg", ["iPad2,5", "iPad2,6", "iPad2,7"], 7.9, (3, 4), "iPad Mini", "iPad Mini", 163, False, True, False, False, False, False, False, False, False, False, 0, False, 1, False, "a5", False, False),
Device("iPadMini2", "Device is an [iPad Mini 2](https://support.apple.com/kb/SP693)", "https://support.apple.com/library/APPLE/APPLECARE_ALLGEOS/SP693/SP693-specs_color-mul.png", ["iPad4,4", "iPad4,5", "iPad4,6"], 7.9, (3, 4), "iPad Mini 2", "iPad Mini 2", 326, False, True, False, False, False, False, False, False, False, False, 0, False, 1, False, "a7", False, False),
Device("iPadMini3", "Device is an [iPad Mini 3](https://support.apple.com/kb/SP709)", "https://support.apple.com/library/APPLE/APPLECARE_ALLGEOS/SP709/SP709-space_gray.jpeg", ["iPad4,7", "iPad4,8", "iPad4,9"], 7.9, (3, 4), "iPad Mini 3", "iPad Mini 3", 326, False, True, False, False, True, False, False, False, False, False, 0, False, 1, False, "a7", False, False),
Expand All @@ -136,8 +136,8 @@ iPads = [
Device("iPadPro12Inch5", "Device is an [iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)](https://support.apple.com/kb/SP844)", "https://support.apple.com/library/APPLE/APPLECARE_ALLGEOS/SP844/ipad-pro-12-9_2x.png", ["iPad13,8", "iPad13,9", "iPad13,10", "iPad13,11"], 12.9, (512, 683), "iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation)", "iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation)", 264, False, False, True, False, False, True, False, False, True, False, 23, False, 13, True, "m1", True, True),
Device("iPadPro11Inch4", "Device is an [iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation)](https://support.apple.com/kb/SP882)", "https://support.apple.com/library/APPLE/APPLECARE_ALLGEOS/SP882/ipad-pro-4gen-mainimage_2x.png", ["iPad14,3", "iPad14,4"], 11.0, (139, 199), "iPad Pro (11-inch) (4th generation)", "iPad Pro (11-inch) (4th generation)", 264, False, False, True, False, False, True, False, False, True, False, 23, False, 13, True, "m2", True, True),
Device("iPadPro12Inch6", "Device is an [iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation)](https://support.apple.com/kb/SP883)", "https://support.apple.com/library/APPLE/APPLECARE_ALLGEOS/SP882/ipad-pro-4gen-mainimage_2x.png", ["iPad14,5", "iPad14,6"], 12.9, (512, 683), "iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (6th generation)", "iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (6th generation)", 264, False, False, True, False, False, True, False, False, True, False, 23, False, 13, True, "m2", True, True),
Device("iPadPro11M4", "Device is an [iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)](https://support.apple.com/en-us/119892)", "https://cdsassets.apple.com/content/services/pub/image?productid=301031&size=240x240", ["iPad16,3", "iPad16,4"], 11.0, (605, 417), "iPad Pro (11-inch) (M4)", "iPad Pro (11-inch) (M4)", 264, False, False, True, False, False, True, False, False, True, False, 234, False, 1, True, "m4", True, True),
Device("iPadPro13M4", "Device is an [iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)](https://support.apple.com/en-us/119891)", "https://cdsassets.apple.com/content/services/pub/image?productid=301033&size=240x240", ["iPad16,5", "iPad16,6"], 13.0, (4, 3), "iPad Pro (13-inch) (M4)", "iPad Pro (13-inch) (M4)", 264, False, False, True, False, False, True, False, False, True, False, 234, False, 1, True, "m4", True, True),
Device("iPadPro11M4", "Device is an [iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)](https://support.apple.com/en-us/119892)", "https://cdsassets.apple.com/content/services/pub/image?productid=301031&size=240x240", ["iPad16,3", "iPad16,4"], 11.0, (605, 417), "iPad Pro (11-inch) (M4)", "iPad Pro (11-inch) (M4)", 264, False, False, True, False, False, True, False, False, True, False, 34, False, 1, True, "m4", True, True),
Device("iPadPro13M4", "Device is an [iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)](https://support.apple.com/en-us/119891)", "https://cdsassets.apple.com/content/services/pub/image?productid=301033&size=240x240", ["iPad16,5", "iPad16,6"], 13.0, (4, 3), "iPad Pro (13-inch) (M4)", "iPad Pro (13-inch) (M4)", 264, False, False, True, False, False, True, False, False, True, False, 34, False, 1, True, "m4", True, True),
]

homePods = [
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% for device in list(filter(lambda device: device.applePencilSupport == 4, iOSDevices)):
case .${device.caseName}: return [.pro]
% end
% for device in list(filter(lambda device: device.applePencilSupport == 13, iOSDevices)):
case .${device.caseName}: return [.firstGeneration, .firstGenerationUsbC]
% end
% for device in list(filter(lambda device: device.applePencilSupport == 23, iOSDevices)):
case .${device.caseName}: return [.secondGeneration, .firstGenerationUsbC]
% end
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Expand Up @@ -713,6 +713,56 @@ class DeviceKitTests: XCTestCase {
}
}

func testApplePencilSupport() {
// Test iPad (10th gen) - Supports Apple Pencil (1st gen) and Apple Pencil (USB-C)
XCTAssertTrue(Device.iPad10.applePencilSupport.contains(.firstGeneration))
XCTAssertTrue(Device.iPad10.applePencilSupport.contains(.firstGenerationUsbC))
XCTAssertFalse(Device.iPad10.applePencilSupport.contains(.secondGeneration))
XCTAssertFalse(Device.iPad10.applePencilSupport.contains(.pro))

// Test iPad (A16) - Supports Apple Pencil (1st gen) and Apple Pencil (USB-C)
XCTAssertTrue(Device.iPadA16.applePencilSupport.contains(.firstGeneration))
XCTAssertTrue(Device.iPadA16.applePencilSupport.contains(.firstGenerationUsbC))
XCTAssertFalse(Device.iPadA16.applePencilSupport.contains(.secondGeneration))
XCTAssertFalse(Device.iPadA16.applePencilSupport.contains(.pro))

// Test iPad Air 11" (M2) - Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C)
XCTAssertFalse(Device.iPadAir11M2.applePencilSupport.contains(.firstGeneration))
XCTAssertTrue(Device.iPadAir11M2.applePencilSupport.contains(.firstGenerationUsbC))
XCTAssertFalse(Device.iPadAir11M2.applePencilSupport.contains(.secondGeneration))
XCTAssertTrue(Device.iPadAir11M2.applePencilSupport.contains(.pro))

// Test iPad Air 13" (M2) - Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C)
XCTAssertFalse(Device.iPadAir13M2.applePencilSupport.contains(.firstGeneration))
XCTAssertTrue(Device.iPadAir13M2.applePencilSupport.contains(.firstGenerationUsbC))
XCTAssertFalse(Device.iPadAir13M2.applePencilSupport.contains(.secondGeneration))
XCTAssertTrue(Device.iPadAir13M2.applePencilSupport.contains(.pro))

// Test iPad Air 11" (M3) - Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C)
XCTAssertFalse(Device.iPadAir11M3.applePencilSupport.contains(.firstGeneration))
XCTAssertTrue(Device.iPadAir11M3.applePencilSupport.contains(.firstGenerationUsbC))
XCTAssertFalse(Device.iPadAir11M3.applePencilSupport.contains(.secondGeneration))
XCTAssertTrue(Device.iPadAir11M3.applePencilSupport.contains(.pro))

// Test iPad Air 13" (M3) - Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C)
XCTAssertFalse(Device.iPadAir13M3.applePencilSupport.contains(.firstGeneration))
XCTAssertTrue(Device.iPadAir13M3.applePencilSupport.contains(.firstGenerationUsbC))
XCTAssertFalse(Device.iPadAir13M3.applePencilSupport.contains(.secondGeneration))
XCTAssertTrue(Device.iPadAir13M3.applePencilSupport.contains(.pro))

// Test iPad Pro 11" (M4) - Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C)
XCTAssertFalse(Device.iPadPro11M4.applePencilSupport.contains(.firstGeneration))
XCTAssertTrue(Device.iPadPro11M4.applePencilSupport.contains(.firstGenerationUsbC))
XCTAssertFalse(Device.iPadPro11M4.applePencilSupport.contains(.secondGeneration))
XCTAssertTrue(Device.iPadPro11M4.applePencilSupport.contains(.pro))

// Test iPad Pro 13" (M4) - Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C)
XCTAssertFalse(Device.iPadPro13M4.applePencilSupport.contains(.firstGeneration))
XCTAssertTrue(Device.iPadPro13M4.applePencilSupport.contains(.firstGenerationUsbC))
XCTAssertFalse(Device.iPadPro13M4.applePencilSupport.contains(.secondGeneration))
XCTAssertTrue(Device.iPadPro13M4.applePencilSupport.contains(.pro))
}

#endif

// MARK: - tvOS
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