Apple Announces Redesigned Magic Keyboard for New iPad Pro Starting at $299

Apple at its "Let Loose" event today announced a new Magic Keyboard for the latest iPad Pro models, with a thinner, lighter design.

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Apple says the Magic Keyboard has been redesigned to be thinner and lighter, while maintaing the same floating design.

Two colors are available that match the new ‌iPad Pro‌. New features include a function row with screen brightness controls, an aluminum palm rest, and a larger trackpad with haptic feedback. Apple claims that thanks to the trackpad, working on ‌iPad Pro‌ "feels just like using a MacBook." The new Magic Keyboard can be pre-ordered today and will be available starting Wednesday, May 15, with the 11-inch model priced at $299 and the 13-inch version costing $349.

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Top Rated Comments

brofkand Avatar
2 weeks ago
These prices are so offensive.
Score: 56 Votes (Like | Disagree)
sniffies Avatar
2 weeks ago

Will it work with the previous iPad Pro models?
No, it requires M4, 3nm, and the latest AI and quantum computing advancements.
Score: 45 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Blackstick Avatar
2 weeks ago
Man you add this to an iPad Pro and you're past the price of an M3 MacBook Air.
Score: 37 Votes (Like | Disagree)
turbineseaplane Avatar
2 weeks ago
A $300 iPad keyboard?

My goodness

Crazy town
Score: 25 Votes (Like | Disagree)
ZZ9pluralZalpha Avatar
2 weeks ago
Finally, an Esc key!
Score: 21 Votes (Like | Disagree)
brofkand Avatar
2 weeks ago

MKB V1 launched at 329, that’s like 400+ with inflation.
That price was offensive too.
Score: 17 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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