New Magic Keyboard for iPad Air Rumored for Next Year: What to Expect

[Mrkevinfinnerty]

iPad Magic Keyboard - updated every year.

Mac Magic Keyboard - Updated once every ten years. No backlighting, still lightning.

I genuinely wonder which are the most used.

 

[unchecked]

Completely agree. The fact they just left the new iPad Air with the old Magic Keyboard without any function keys, and are still charging £300 for it, is a shocker. Clearly just using up old stock while charging full price as an accessory for a new iPad model, so very financially savvy, but the user gets a bum deal. Even the base iPad comes with a function row.

I really hate Cook's Apple sometimes

Yep. And as much as I'm ok with not buying the latest and greatest when they're first released, them hamstringing products like that really puts a bummer on plans. And speaking of the base iPad, there's also Apple sticking to USB-2 speeds on it even after the switch to USB-C.

It's all about the upsell, sometimes it's pretty blatant and that leaves an icky feeling.

 

[Apple_Robert]

ok, so I have been using the keyboard since launch and had no idea it had a USB port, what is that for? External display, or will it charge the iPad if you go through that?

If you are talking about the single USB-C port that is part of the keyboard, its main purpose is to charge the iPad. I haven’t tried to use it for any external display so, I can’t comment on that aspect.

 

[Rogifan]

I hope they fix the keyboard so it doesn’t topple over so easily on a non hard surface. Anytime I use my iPad Pro on a couch or in bed it so easily tips over. The previous MK didn’t do that.

 

[mattopotamus]

If you are talking about the single USB-C port that is part of the keyboard, its main purpose is to charge the iPad. I haven’t tried to use it for any external display so, I can’t comment on that aspect.

Thanks. That is what I meant. I honestly didn't even know it was there because I've never had to charge and use it at the same time.

 

[snipr125]

ok, so I have been using the keyboard since launch and had no idea it had a USB port, what is that for? External display, or will it charge the iPad if you go through that?

Its for charging only unfortunately, would have been nice if it would have full USB C functionality (charging, data transfer and video). At least it does allow one to use the main USB C port on the iPP for plugging into external display etc, whilst the device is charging at same time though.

 

[mattopotamus]

Its for charging only unfortunately, would have been nice if it would have full USB C functionality (charging, data transfer and video). At least it does allow one to use the main USB C port on the iPP for plugging into external display etc, whilst the device is charging at same time though.

The good old octopus setup haha.

 

[alecgold]

Bring back the Smart Keyboard Folio.

This. Sooo much.

 

[Sensamic]

This should work with the new Air M2. There's no reason it shouldn't. They won't redesign the Air M3, so NO reason for it to not work with the current model.

 

[alecgold]

This should work with the new Air M2. There's no reason it shouldn't. They won't redesign the Air M3, so NO reason for it to not work with the current model.

There is a reason: profit

But Apple has used the first Magic Keyboard for several iterations. So it’s not that bad.

 

[prospervic]

As incredible the iPad Magic Keyboard is, it's way overpriced. Got mine on a second hand website but it was brand new and I only paid 200€ for it. I would've never bought it full price.

Second that! I bought mine on eBay -- open-box for $179.

 

[prospervic]

There is a reason: profit

But Apple has used the first Magic Keyboard for several iterations. So it’s not that bad.

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[prospervic]

This should work with the new Air M2. There's no reason it shouldn't. They won't redesign the Air M3, so NO reason for it to not work with the current model.

Actually it DOES work with the M2 Air. You have to dig around a bit on Apple's website, but it's there.

AND you can get one BRAND NEW, SEALED on eBay for $90:

Apple Smart Keyboard Folio iPad Pro 11/Air 4th/Air 5th | MU8G2LL/A A2038 - NEW | eBay

Model - A2038 - MU8G2LL/A. Apple Smart Keyboard Folio iPad Pro 11/Air 4th/Air 5th. Compatability - iPad Pro 11 1st Gen - iPad Air 4th and 5th Gen.

www.ebay.com

 

[prospervic]

This should work with the new Air M2. There's no reason it shouldn't. They won't redesign the Air M3, so NO reason for it to not work with the current model.

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