The iPad Air may soon get high-end Magic Keyboard goodness borrowed from the iPad Pro
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Pro features for less. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. In a way, Apple’s Magic Keyboard for iPad is the epitome of the company’s products: on the pricey side, but undeniably high-quality. If you’ve been tempted to buy one, it might be a good idea to hold off, as Apple is apparently on the verge of releasing new models.
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The news comes from Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, who is well-known for his accurate leaks and predictions regarding Apple tech. In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman explains that the new version of the Magic Keyboard is coming “in the not-too-distant future”.
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It follows a report from Gurman in October 2024, which stated that Apple was planning to update the Magic Keyboard for the iPad Air (in both 11-inch and 13-inch versions). Gurman wrote that these new versions would “bring some of the features of the iPad Pro keyboard down-market.”.
The iPad Pro version of the Magic Keyboard was updated in May 2024 to come with a thinner and lighter design, a row of function and media keys, a larger glass trackpad with haptic feedback, and an aluminum palm rest. These features are currently absent from the iPad Air version of the Magic Keyboard, and while not all of them might make it into the upcoming low-end version, at least some (including the function row) are expected to make the transition.
