First Magic Keyboard with 2021 iPad

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First Magic Keyboard with 2021 iPad

I’ve read that the original Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 12.9” will not work with the, just announced 2021 iPads, because the new iPad Pro 12.9” is thicker than previous models. This would imply that the Magic Keyboard would not close, completely. Does anyone know if the magnets and smart connector would align, so that I could use the Magic Keyboard as a stand and input, with the older iPad Pro 12,9?

I might put off buying a new iPad, for another year, or so.

iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 2nd Gen, Wi-Fi, Cell

Posted on Apr 25, 2021 9:34 AM

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LotusPilot

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Apr 26, 2021 5:29 AM in response to Pogdaddle

You are quite correct; the Magic Keyboard for the 2018/2020 model iPad Pro cannot be used (i.e., closed without causing damage) when used with the 2021 iPad Pro 12.9”. A new version of the Magic Keyboard will be released alongside the new 2021 iPad Pro 12.9” to accommodate the slightly thicker mini-LED screen. The new Magic Keyboard will be usable with the 2018, 2020 and new 2021 iPad Pro 12.9” devices.

By contrast, the iPad Pro 11” 2018/2020 and 2021 models have identical physical dimensions - and do not suffer from this limitation.

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MichelPM

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Apr 25, 2021 1:54 PM in response to Pogdaddle

The original Magic keyboard will still work with the new 2021 iPad Pro models.

Apple ust offered a new color. White.

No worries.

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Pogdaddle Author

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Apr 26, 2021 7:12 AM in response to LotusPilot

There’s a typo in my original post that I could not edit - I wrote:

” so that I could use the Magic Keyboard as a stand and input, with the older iPad Pro 12,9?” I meant to indicate the NEW iPad, working with the OLD Magic Keyboard. Sorry for the confusion.

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