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ahostmadsen

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I was a little shocked that it seems Apple discontinued accessories for the previous iPad models (in the case 6th gen. 12.9” iPad Pro). I was trying to get a new keyboard case, but neither the Smart Keyboard Folio nor the Magic Keyboard case are available. Essentially that makes the previous iPads obsolete (can you have an iPad Pro without keyboard case?). It would be like when they get out with a new MacBook Air, they will no longer repair the keyboard on the previous model.

In the end I was able to find a Keyboard Folio at Best Buy. But that is probably only until stock runs out.

UPDATE: I see now that the iPad Air Magic Keyboard cover works for the previous generation iPad Pro, although not quite obvious (Apple Store employee did not know). But the Smart Keyboard Folio seems to be discontinued.
 
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snipr125

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I was a little shocked that it seems Apple discontinued accessories for the previous iPad models (in the case 6th gen. 12.9” iPad Pro). I was trying to get a new keyboard case, but neither the Smart Keyboard Folio nor the Magic Keyboard case are available. Essentially that makes the previous iPads obsolete (can you have an iPad Pro without keyboard case?). It would be like when they get out with a new MacBook Air, they will no longer repair the keyboard on the previous model.

In the end I was able to find a Keyboard Folio at Best Buy. But that is probably only until stock runs out.
Are you sure they have been discontinued as the iPad Air M2 (Both sizes) uses the previous gen Magic Keyboard?
 
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ahostmadsen

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Are you sure they have been discontinued as the iPad Air M2 (Both sizes) uses the previous gen Magic Keyboard?
Thanks, yes, now I can see it. I went to an Apple Store, and they said it was discontinued. I also searched the online store, and the iPad Air keyboard did come up, which I thought was a mistake. It’s only when you go into compatibility that you can see it is compatible with the previous version iPad Pro. That Apple Store employee was not well informed.
 
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