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Magic Keyboard for IPad Pro Gen 6

I am in New Zealand and have recently purchased a new iPad Pro Gen 6.

I would like to purchase the most up to date Magic Keyboard for this device however..

Is there ACTUALLY and specifically/ separately manufactured for the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro Gen 6

or

Do apple just say there is, and send you 5th Gen because there is T a 6th Gen ?

iPad Pro (6th generation)

Posted on Jul 6, 2023 3:35 PM

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Posted on Jul 6, 2023 4:05 PM

Thank you

sorry to appear pedantic

but..

i understand apple are “marketing” a magic keyboard as Gen 6 but ..

  1. is what is depatched Gen 6 on box or Gen 4/5? (people are saying they order the Gen 6 but recieve Gen4/5 in the box)
  2. if they do actually despatch Gen 6 - what technically is the difference ?

Thanks 🤔

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Jul 6, 2023 4:05 PM in response to MrHoffman

Thank you

sorry to appear pedantic

but..

i understand apple are “marketing” a magic keyboard as Gen 6 but ..

  1. is what is depatched Gen 6 on box or Gen 4/5? (people are saying they order the Gen 6 but recieve Gen4/5 in the box)
  2. if they do actually despatch Gen 6 - what technically is the difference ?

Thanks 🤔

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Jul 6, 2023 3:57 PM in response to CazzaCat

CazzaCat wrote:

Thank you ~ I guess it would be great to simplify get a yes or no answer ..


Yes. From the previously-linked webpage, there is a Magic Keyboard and a Folio Keyboard. For the iPad Pro 12.9” 6th gen. Both the Magic Keyboard and the Folio Keyboard are listed on the linked page, with the supported iPad models for each keyboard, and including references to support for the iPad Pro 12.9” 6th gen.


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Jul 7, 2023 4:23 AM in response to CazzaCat

The currently available Magic and Smart Folio keyboards for the sixth generation iPad Pro 12.9” are back-compatible with the 3rd to 6th generation iPads Pro 12.9”.


If purchased directly from Apple, you will always be sent the most recent version. Older version devices and accessories are generally only available from other Apple retailers; Apple Authorised Retailers will generally identify and differentiate earlier versions from current models.


The fifth and sixth generation iPad Pro 12.9” are physically identical - and differ only from the third and fourth generation iPads Pro in being slightly thicker to accommodate the newer XDR miniLED-backlit display.


The third and fourth generation iPad Pro 12.9” are similarly identical in physical dimensions with only one significant exception - namely the rear camera. The third-generation iPad Pro 12.9” has a single-lens camera - whereas the fourth generation iPad Pro 12.9 shares the same camera-array bump as the fifth and sixth generation.


The newer keyboards have a larger aperture to accommodate the camera array - this also supporting the single-lens of the third generation.


Should you need to do so, you can compare all the models here:

https://www.apple.com/ipad/compare/?modelList=ipad-pro-12-9-6th-gen,ipad-pro-12-9-5th-gen,ipad-pro-12-9-4th-gen


In summary, unless you go out of your way to find an older keyboard from an independent retailer, you need have no concern that an Apple Magic or Smart Folio Keyboard purchased directly from Apple will not be the current model accessory.

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Jul 6, 2023 3:46 PM in response to MrHoffman

Thank you ~ I guess it would be great to simplify get a yes or no answer ..

Is there a brand new magic keyboard specifically for iPad magic pro 12.9 6th Gen

or

is the most up to date option

the 4th/5th Magic Keyboard

from all the reading I’ve done .. apple are marketing a 6th Gen Magic Keyboard but actually despatch 4th & 5th as there is no such thing as 6th Gen in Magic Keyboard yet ?

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Jul 6, 2023 4:59 PM in response to CazzaCat

CazzaCat wrote:

1. Thank you
sorry to appear pedantic
but..
i understand apple are “marketing” a magic keyboard as Gen 6 but ..
is what is depatched Gen 6 on box or Gen 4/5? (people are saying they order the Gen 6 but recieve Gen4/5 in the box)
2. if they do actually despatch Gen 6 - what technically is the difference ?
Thanks 🤔


I am unaware of what generations (if any) Apple might be marketing for keyboards.


iPad Pro 12.9” 6th gen is the iPad you have, correct?


You want an Apple keyboard for it, correct?


If so, see the linked Apple webpage for the available options.


As it seems your puzzlement persists, contact Apple and ask them.

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