The Magic Keyboard may refer to: Magic Keyboard (Mac), a wireless keyboard released by Apple in 2015; Magic Keyboard for iPad, a wireless keyboard with an integrated trackpad for use in iPads with a Smart Connector, released in 2020 This page was last edited on 3 January 2021, at 14:22 (UTC). Text is available under the. Twelve South is out with its latest accessory, the MagicBridge Extended that combines your Magic Trackpad 2 with your Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keyboard into a single device. By Andrew O'Hara.

I’m still not ready to totally replace my MacBook Pro with an iPad Pro for working on the road. But that day may be getting closer. The Apple tablets expected to debut at next week’s “Spring Loaded” Apple Event could nudge me closer in that direction — especially if Apple also unveils a new Magic Keyboard 2 for iPad with some feature updates.

Apple’s Magic Keyboard for iPad is a good device for folks using their tablet as a laptop alternative/replacement. However, it’s missing some features I’d love to see.

Feature request one

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I’m not sure how the folks at Apple would pull off my first wish, but they’re the design geniuses not me: I want a Magic Keyboard 2 that could be folded to allow my iPad Pro to serve as a tablet and be used horizontally or vertically. Currently, you have to remove the Magic Keyboard for such functionality.

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This leaves the tablet vulnerable to drops and spills. Of course, you could add a case such as Apple’s Smart Cover, but that adds extra expense to the purchase. It also means one more iPad accessory to lug around.

Feature request two

The Magic Keyboard 2 for iPad needs to add a row of function keys.

Feature request three

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Finally, I want a place to stow my Apple Pencil when I’m on-the-go. I love the Smart Connector that magnetically holds the Pencil to the iPad Pro — and charges it, as well. However, the magnets aren’t powerful enough to keep the pricey accessory from being knocked off when the iPad is jostled.

An extra feature request

This isn’t a Magic Keyboard 2 specific feature request, but I’d love to see the iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard 2 for iPad come in a variety of colors.

Pacific Blue, anyone?

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Article provided with permission from AppleWorld.Today

Magic Keyboard, Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, Magic Mouse 2, and Magic Trackpad 2 have a built-in rechargeable battery that lets you use the devices for extended periods between charges.

You can check your device's charge level by choosing its name from the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar at the top of the screen.

When it's time to charge your device's battery, connect a Lightning to USB cable to its Lightning port, then connect the other end of the cable to your Mac or a USB power adapter.

For the fastest battery charging performance, be sure your device is switched on when connecting the Lightning to USB cable.

Magic Keyboard, Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, and Magic Trackpad 2 can be used while charging. Magic Mouse 2 is unavailable for use while charging.

Find the Lightning port on your Apple device

The Lightning port on Magic Keyboard and Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad is on the back of the device, in the center:

The Lightning port on Magic Mouse 2 is on the underside of the device, beneath the text and markings:

Magic Keyboard 2nd Generation

The Lightning port on Magic Trackpad 2 is on the back of the device, in the center:

Learn more

• If you have an earlier Apple wireless mouse, keyboard, or trackpad with removable batteries, learn how to install batteries.
• Find out more about the rechargeable batteries in your Apple device at Batteries - Why Lithium-ion?
• Magic Keyboard for iPad doesn't need to charge, because it doesn't have a battery.