While it may not seem like it, the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro and iPad Air does run firmware, and it needs updates from time to time, which Apple has released on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, firmware updates were issued for more recent models of Apple's Magic Keyboard, intended for use with 11-inch and 13-inch variants of the iPad Pro, and the iPad Air. It's rare to see firmware updates for these accessories, but they do release from time to time.
Specifically, versions of the Magic Keyboard compatible with iPad Pros running the M4 and M5 received an update with version 1872.544.772, up from the previous 0680.0220.0301. The Magic Keyboard for the iPad Air with M3, meanwhile, can be updated to firmware version 1024.320.771, increasing the version number from 0350.0135.0303.
Apple unveiled the upgraded Magic Keyboard for the M3 iPad Air in October 2025, and it's also available in black. The M4 iPad Pro, meanwhile, received a revamped Magic Keyboard during the product's launch event in May 2024, which is also compatible with the latest M5 version.
Tuesday's firmware releases are not compatible with older versions of Apple's Magic Keyboard, such as those made for the M2 iPad Pro. Apple did not release any updates for the Mac version of the Magic Keyboard, either.
Accessory firmware updates like these are installed automatically whenever the peripheral in question is actively paired with its compatible Apple device.
There are currently no details about the contents of the firmware updates Apple released on Tuesday, but it's safe to assume that the company included bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements. Security and performance enhancements may also be present within the updates.
