Nobody expected that this week officially presented the new IPAD batch, among which is the 11 and 13 inches iPad Air and the 11th generation iPad. The rumors pointed out that they would leave after the Macbook Air, in the coming weeks, but they have advanced and have also done so with the arrival of a new keyboard that we come to talk to you.
The Californian company has presented a Magic Keyboard completely redesigned For the iPad Air, with important improvements that bring it even more to the experience of a laptop. With a bigger trackpad, a 14 Function keys row And a new aluminum hinge with USB-C connector, this accessory raises iPad productivity without paying an excessive price.
New Magic Keyboard keyboard for iPad Air
One of the most outstanding improvements is Trackpad expansionwhich is now larger and allows greater precision in tasks that require a high level of detail such as text edition or the control of gestures in ipados. It also includes a new row of function keys that Add direct accesses To adjust the shine of the screen, control the volume and perform other rapid shares without depending on the touch controls of the tablet. These changes reflect Apple's intention to offer a more fluid experience and close to that of a MacBook, but maintaining the versatility of the iPad.
Direct accesses for the iPad Air include:
- Keys to raise and lower the brightness.
- Key to return to the home screen.
- Exhaust key.
- Voice dictation button.
- Start Spotlight.
- Activate the Do not disturb mode.
- Music reproduction controls (backward, pause and advance the song).
- Volume controls.
- IPad block button.
The design has also been renewed with a new aluminum hinge that not only provides a more premium sensation, but also incorporates a USB-C port for loadwhich allows connecting accessories without occupying the main port of the iPad. As in previous generations, the keyboard is magnetically attached to the iPad Air and immediately connects through the Connector Smart, so you will not need to match both devices through a Bluetooth connection or something like that.
Price and launch date
This new Magic Keyboard is Available exclusively in white And it is compatible with all iPad Air models from the fourth generation onwards. Despite its improvements, Apple has managed to reduce the price of this accessory compared to previous generations. In Spain, the 11 -inch version has a 329 euros pricewhile the 13 -inch costs 349 euros.
Although this Magic Keyboard inherits many of the characteristics of the model designed for the iPad Pro M4 presented last year, still It lacks backight and of the upper aluminum housing present in its premium version. Nor does it include haptic feedback in trackpad, a feature that Apple has reserved exclusively for its highest range.
The reserves are already open, and its official launch is scheduled for March 12, coinciding with the arrival of the new iPad Air models with M3 chip.
