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Gurman: Redesigned Magic Keyboard to Accompany New iPad Pro
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I just hope they change the actual material of the case.
It should be made out of aluminum in an ideal world, but even just Apple’s AirPods like polycarbonate would be better than what’s there now.
It should be made out of aluminum in an ideal world, but even just Apple’s AirPods like polycarbonate would be better than what’s there now.
If this gets announced at WWDC 2024, I somehow expect an iPadOS 18 overhaul with more "pro" features.
Apple's next-generation iPad Pro will launch alongside a redesigned Magic Keyboard accessory that makes the device more laptop-like, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that the next-generation iPad Pro will be the first major update to the product since 2018, introducing "fundamental changes." The new models, apparently codenamed "J717," "J718," "J720," and "J721," will feature the M3 Apple silicon chip, OLED displays, and 11- and 13-inch size options.
Along with the significant overhaul of the tablet itself, the updated version of the Magic Keyboard for iPad will offer a larger trackpad, addressing criticisms of the current model, and "makes the iPad Pro look even more like a laptop than the current setup."
The new iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard are not expected to debut until the spring or early summer of 2024, and anything other than minor updates to the other iPad models are not anticipated to arrive before then. The significant refresh to the product line could boost Apple's sluggish tablet sales next year.
Article Link: Gurman: Redesigned Magic Keyboard to Accompany New iPad Pro
Apple may want to avoid the same burst of criticism they faced when they released the M1 iPad Pro, i.e. pro hardware crippled by a lacking OS.
Fingers crossed.
Even though I find the iPad cumbersome for the simplest task like moving files around, I love it for studying and reading to my kids. I spend each night using it to teach them to read and do math, and we use it at bedtime for books that I have scanned into pdf form. Pop it into the Magic Keyboard and I can take care of notes and emails. I’m really looking forward to the next iteration!
Laptop iPads are 😴
The Pencil is mightier than the keyboard. It is strange a new iPad keyboard arrives before a next generation Pencil. 👈🏻
The Pencil is mightier than the keyboard. It is strange a new iPad keyboard arrives before a next generation Pencil. 👈🏻
And it turns out the “new” design is additional esc and numbers keys, 😂
Apple's next-generation iPad Pro will launch alongside a redesigned Magic Keyboard accessory that makes the device more laptop-like, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that the next-generation iPad Pro will be the first major update to the product since 2018, introducing "fundamental changes." The new models, apparently codenamed "J717," "J718," "J720," and "J721," will feature the M3 Apple silicon chip, OLED displays, and 11- and 13-inch size options.
Along with the significant overhaul of the tablet itself, the updated version of the Magic Keyboard for iPad will offer a larger trackpad, addressing criticisms of the current model, and "makes the iPad Pro look even more like a laptop than the current setup."
The new iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard are not expected to debut until the spring or early summer of 2024, and anything other than minor updates to the other iPad models are not anticipated to arrive before then. The significant refresh to the product line could boost Apple's sluggish tablet sales next year.
Article Link: Gurman: Redesigned Magic Keyboard to Accompany New iPad Pro
Seriously, yes keyboard had issues (lack of esc, volume and numbers keys) but the biggest problem is iPadOS limitation to make it as laptop replacement and pro apps.
With the 2018 iPad Pro, the iPhone 12 and the M1 iMac apple went all the way in on the flat squared off edges.
But it seems like they’ve been backing off of that a bit lately with the rumors of the iPhone 15 being slightly curved and the new MacBooks having rounded edges on the bottom and the Series 7 Apple Watch and Ultra.
So I wouldn’t be surprised if the iPad gets the same flat screen with slightly rounded edges on the back design they seem to be quickly becoming a fan of again.
There was a physical keyboard with the original iPad from day one.
And this ladies and gentlemen is how you get your moneys worth out of a product.
I found out by experience that the Apple key board for iPad was lacking. I have used the Bridge keyboards with all my versions of iPad 11. No complaints. And it is backlit in the keys and a large trackpad area.
One pays to make a choice and thus lives with the result. Not all Apple accessories are wonderful and finding a great third party is wonderful.
One pays to make a choice and thus lives with the result. Not all Apple accessories are wonderful and finding a great third party is wonderful.
Maybe theyll just release an updated keyboard that’s compatible with current iPads and we can buy that and feel upgraded enough for a couple more years
Newly designed keyboard, 10 dollars to make, sells for 300 dollars 🙄
Apple's next-generation iPad Pro will launch alongside a redesigned Magic Keyboard accessory that makes the device more laptop-like, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that the next-generation iPad Pro will be the first major update to the product since 2018, introducing "fundamental changes." The new models, apparently codenamed "J717," "J718," "J720," and "J721," will feature the M3 Apple silicon chip, OLED displays, and 11- and 13-inch size options.
Along with the significant overhaul of the tablet itself, the updated version of the Magic Keyboard for iPad will offer a larger trackpad, addressing criticisms of the current model, and "makes the iPad Pro look even more like a laptop than the current setup."
The new iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard are not expected to debut until the spring or early summer of 2024, and anything other than minor updates to the other iPad models are not anticipated to arrive before then. The significant refresh to the product line could boost Apple's sluggish tablet sales next year.
Article Link: Gurman: Redesigned Magic Keyboard to Accompany New iPad Pro
I have an M2 MBA and basically use my iPad as a touch only device during vacation, so I never really saw the need for a an iPad Pro or a Magic Keyboard. On the other hand, my wife has an iMac plus the iPad Air with Magic Keyboard, and she loves this combo. Everyday, she uses her iPad like a laptop, and she hates laptops....so, go figure. Different strokes different folks.
25 disagrees out of 25 is pretty good going! 😅 This is the most unanimous the board has ever felt
This is an arrogant post. What makes you think what you think is correct and overwhelming majority of people who love iPad and Magic Keyboard are not?
Not for me. Some apps don't respond to mousewheel as good as MacBook apps do.
Incorrect. Hover over an app icon and very slowly move the mouse. I can move my mouse from one side of my table to the other side without ever having the cursor highlight the next app. It snaps the pointer to the center of the icon.
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My experience: it's my least used major Apple accessory of all time.
Yet you provided a response concluding "That's my experience".
Your take is somehow valid but my take is a "red flag"?
That's hilarious. Have a good one.
Apples direction with The iPad pro model is all over the place because they can no longer justify the price by keeping the iPad gimped. So now they are slowly turning it into a laptop.
imagine paying 2000$ for a computer which can’t even format an ssd. Or better yet backup directly to a drive.
being upset at the lack of focus, and the fact that people are complaining about the lack of focus is waste.
we need Apple to give value for money, rather than gimmicks like hover mode, and stage manager. Just flesh out the iPad workstation. and Add a damn sd card reader in a pro device which is advertised as a photographer, and designer must have.
imagine paying 2000$ for a computer which can’t even format an ssd. Or better yet backup directly to a drive.
being upset at the lack of focus, and the fact that people are complaining about the lack of focus is waste.
we need Apple to give value for money, rather than gimmicks like hover mode, and stage manager. Just flesh out the iPad workstation. and Add a damn sd card reader in a pro device which is advertised as a photographer, and designer must have.
Yet, universal control was turned on by default and when I attempted to move my cursor from my MacBook to my Mac mini, it jumped to the iPad. I attempted to move my cursor back, but it just disappeared from both devices. Had to reboot my machine.
Pretty sure my parents wouldn't know how to turn this feature off. It's been forced on customers.