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What are the three metal dots on the side of my iPad used for?
iPad, iPadOS 15
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What are the three metal dots on the side of my iPad used for?
iPad, iPadOS 15
The three dots are actually the iPad Smart Connector contacts - through which connection can be made to a suitable Apple or third-party keyboard that is compatible with your iPad.
Specific details can be found here:
Use your Smart Keyboard Folio or Smart Keyboard with your iPad - Apple Support
The three dots are actually the iPad Smart Connector contacts - through which connection can be made to a suitable Apple or third-party keyboard that is compatible with your iPad.
Specific details can be found here:
Use your Smart Keyboard Folio or Smart Keyboard with your iPad - Apple Support
Assuming you mean these dots...
...they're magnets. They allow the Magic Keyboard to be attached.
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