Magic Keyboard

Apple looking to the past, working on how to put a Mac in a keyboard

Apple's Magic Keyboard may one day become more magical, and possibly a little thicker, as the company is working on ways to include an entire Mac within it.

William Gallagher | 3 months ago

Brydge brand & IP sold in foreclosure after financial struggles

After a promising start and well-liked products, iPad keyboard and Thunderbolt dock maker Brydge has been forced to sell its IP and brand in foreclosure, though it may still reemerge.

Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

Best wireless keyboards for Mac in 2023

Choosing the right keyboard is vital for a productive workflow, and we have tested quite a few here at AppleInsider. These are our top picks for the best wireless keyboards for Mac users.

Catherine Cargill | 1 year ago

Amazon drops Apple's Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro & iPad Air to all-time low of $210

Turn your iPad into a laptop with this top Magic Keyboard deal from Amazon that brings the price down to $210 — a 30% discount, with delivery by Christmas.

Michael Stroup | 1 year ago

Magic Keyboard Folio for new iPad will cost you $249

Apple has introduced the Magic Keyboard Folio for the new iPad, a keyboard and stand similar to the iPad Pro version.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Apple's AirPods and Mac accessories could gain USB-C by 2024

The gradual shift of Apple's products to USB-C instead of Lightning could see a switch of connector on Mac accessories and all AirPods models by 2024, a report claims.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Apple investigated making a Surface-like keyboard for iPad Pro

Even as Apple released its distinctive Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, the company was also researching a more Microsoft Surface-like traditional keyboard arrangement.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

Grovemade wood & leather wrist rest review: A comfortable and elegant addition to your desk

The Grovemade Wrist Rest has been updated to perfectly match Apple's latest Magic Keyboard with Touch ID. Available in multiple wood finishes, they will easily class up your desk setup.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Hands on with Apple's new black and silver Magic Keyboard, Trackpad, and Mouse

Apple has launched new black and silver color Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad options to complement its Apple Studio Display and Mac Studio — and we've got them in our video studio.

Mike Peterson | 2 years ago

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11-Inch white Magic Keyboard long-term review: the perfect writing tool?

The white Magic Keyboard for iPad has been around for a while now, but how has it fared for serious writing duties for six months?

Mark Ellis | 2 years ago

Apple hints at future plans for Magic Keyboard for iPad

The strong but flexible Magic Keyboard and case for the iPad Pro is described in a new patent application that suggests some variations could be coming.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

How to use Quick Notes in iPadOS 15

A star of the new iPadOS 15 is Quick Note. It's an excellent feature, the kind of small addition that changes how you work, for the better.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Future Apple keyboards may adjust feel & sound to suit different user profiles

A possible Apple Magic Keyboard could detect which user is typing, and adjust between chiclet and mechanical feel and sound to suit them.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

macOS Monterey impressions, Google Pixel 6, iPhone vs. Android on the AppleInsider podcast

On this week's AppleInsider Podcast, your hosts discuss Apple's Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, our impressions of macOS Monterey, Google's announcement of the Pixel 6, and share why they still prefer iOS over Android.

Stephen Robles | 3 years ago

New iMac Magic Keyboard with Touch ID available for individual sale

Previously only available with the new 24-inch iMac, the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID can now be bought on its own, as can the new Magic Trackpad, and Magic Mouse.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Apple sells out of Space Gray Magic Keyboard, Trackpad, Mouse

Introduced with the iMac Pro in 2017, and discontinued in May 2021, Apple's Space Gray accessories are now all sold out in the Apple Store.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Yes, the old Magic Keyboard works on the 2021 iPad Pro

Apple has updated the Magic Keyboard to work perfectly with the 2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro, but can you get away with using the older model? In most cases, it shouldn't be a problem.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Space Gray Magic accessories listed as sold 'while supplies last'

Tied to the now-discontinued iMac Pro, the Space Gray Magic Keyboard, Mouse, and Trackpad are showing "while supplies last" in Apple Store.

Wesley Hilliard | 3 years ago

Magic Keyboard won't 'precisely fit' new 12.9-inch iPad Pro but still works, says Apple

In a change of course from guidance given immediately after Apple's "Spring Loaded" event, the first-generation Magic Keyboard works with the 2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro, but it might not fit "precisely."

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Apple burns early iPad Pro adopters, loyal customers with Magic Keyboard incompatibility

In making the $349 2020 Magic Keyboard incompatible with the 2021 iPad Pro just a year after it launched, and not offering early adopters a reasonable upgrade path as an alternative, Apple risks burning its most devoted — and highest spending — iPad users.