iPad Air Is current Smart Keyboard Folio compatible with new M2 iPad air (11-inch)?

[GeoBoy]

I'm lamenting the lack of Smart Keyboard Folio for the new iPads. I've seen a few rumors that the existing 11-inch SKF will still fit the new M2 iPad Air 11 inch. Can anyone out there confirm? I don't need a trackpad or to spend the extra $$ on the Magic Keyboard.

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[Abstract]

Someone on Reddit says their new 11” iPad Air M2 (i.e. the new Air) fits the keyboard folio from their old 11” iPad Pro M1 (3rd gen, where current is 5th gen).

I have no reason to disbelieve it, as I have also read the same thing about iPad Air 5th Gen the new M2 (6th gen) fitting the same case, which implies that the new Air will fit the SKF of the previous Air.


Not sure if this is true of the SKF of the 12.9” Pro and the new 13” iPad Air M2.

 

[surroundfan]

The M2 iPad Air is listed as being compatible with the Smart Keyboard Folio on the product page for it (even if it's not on the iPad comparison page): https://www.apple.com/au/shop/produ...ration-and-ipad-air-5th-generation-us-english

Not having to shell out several hundred bucks for a new keyboard case is reason enough for me to go for an Air over the M4 Pro, given my decidedly non-Pro use of my iPad.

 

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Someone on Reddit says their new 11” iPad Air M2 (i.e. the new Air) fits the keyboard folio from their old 11” iPad Pro M1 (3rd gen, where current is 5th gen).

I have no reason to disbelieve it, as I have also read the same thing about iPad Air 5th Gen the new M2 (6th gen) fitting the same case, which implies that the new Air will fit the SKF of the previous Air.


Not sure if this is true of the SKF of the 12.9” Pro and the new 13” iPad Air M2.

Update: I bought my wife and 9 y.o. daughter iPad Air M2s with the Smart Folio Keyboard, and it works brilliantly. ✌️

 

[kht410]

Any idea if it works on the M3 iPad Air 11” ?

 

[bsmr]

Do have the same question.

 

[bsmr]

Looks like it does work - but it's quite complicated to get those keyboards at all.