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Apple updates its Magic Keyboard family by removing text labels from keys and replacing them with glyph icons across all models (standard, with Touch ID, and with Touch ID and numeric keypad), while preserving layout and USB-C support; prices remain $99, $149, and $179 respectively.
Apple quietly updated four Magic Keyboard models with glyph-based key labels in the US English layout, replacing edge-text on keys such as tab, caps lock, shift, return, and delete, and, on the full keypad models, home, page up/down, end, clear, and enter. Updated models include the Magic Keyboard, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, and Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad in both white and black variants; the Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad without Touch ID remains unchanged. The glyph labeling mirrors what Apple uses on its laptops and extends beyond the US layout to other regions.
Costco highlights four iPad accessories to boost productivity: Apple Pencil Pro for precise input; AirTag 2 for tracking with longer range and Ultra Wideband; Acer PM1 Portable Monitor for a true secondary display; and Apple’s Magic Keyboard for a laptop-like typing experience, with notes on pricing and compatibility.
Despite shifting most of its products to USB-C, Apple still sells a product with a Lightning connector, making it the last holdout of its proprietary technology.
The M4 iPad Pro impresses with its ultra-thin design, superior OLED display, and powerful AI-focused processor. The new front camera placement and enhanced accessories like the Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard add to its appeal. However, its high price and the limitations of iPadOS may deter some users from replacing their Mac with this tablet.
Sony's flagship WF-1000XM5 earbuds are on sale for $229.95, just shy of their all-time low, offering improved sound quality, ANC, and comfort. Additionally, Woot is offering discounts on Apple's Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro and iPad Air models, and matching Best Buy's discount on the 24-inch M1 iMac. Steam is offering a Fallout Franchise Bundle at a discounted price, and the unlocked Google Pixel 7A with 128GB of storage is available for $349, the lowest price seen.
iOS 17.5 beta 1 introduces new features such as the Apple News+ Quartiles game, Game Center integration, a new unwanted tracking system, web installation for apps in the EU, and design updates for the Podcast widget and Books app. Additionally, the update provides insights into the 2024 iPad Pro, including details about new display technology, model identifiers, OLED panel suppliers, and potential features for the Apple Pencil 3 and Magic Keyboard. The iPad Pro is expected to launch in May, with the iOS 17.5 update likely to follow soon after.
Rumors suggest that the iPad Pro 2024 could feature significant upgrades over the 2022 model, including a potential OLED display, a faster M3 chip, a landscape-oriented front camera, and a revamped Magic Keyboard with a larger trackpad. The new iPad Pro may also support the rumored Apple Pencil 3, making it a strong contender for the best tablet lists.
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is expected to release new iPad Pro and iPad Air models, along with updated Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil accessories, around the end of March or in April. The new iPads are anticipated to feature M3 chips, OLED displays, thinner enclosures, redesigned cameras, and possibly MagSafe wireless charging. Gurman suggests that the announcement will likely be made through a press release on the Apple Newsroom website, rather than at an Apple Event.
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch updated models of the iPad Pro and iPad Air, along with a redesigned Magic Keyboard and a new version of the Apple Pencil, expected to debut around the end of March or in April. Changes may include moving the FaceTime Camera to the long side of the devices, a shift to OLED screens for the updated Pro models, and a sturdier aluminum material for the Magic Keyboard's "top case."
Apple is set to refresh its iPad Pro lineup with new models featuring OLED screens, a redesigned Magic Keyboard, an M3 chip for enhanced performance, and a thinner design. The new iPad Pro is expected to be introduced this month, with prices rumored to be around $160 more expensive than their predecessors.
Amazon is offering Apple's Magic Keyboard for the 11-inch iPad Pro and fourth/fifth generation iPad Air at a discounted price of $179.99, down from $299.00, while Best Buy has the 5th generation iPad Air on sale at a record low price of $449.99. The Magic Keyboard is compatible with the 11-inch iPad Pro and iPad Air, and is currently only available in black at this price. Additionally, Apple is expected to announce new products this week, including rumors of new iPads, Macs, and accessories.
Woot is offering new open-box Apple Magic Keyboards for the 11-inch iPad Pro and newer iPad Airs for $189.99 and for third-gen or later 12.9-inch iPad Pro models for $199.99 until March 9th. The Magic Keyboard features strong magnets, a roomy trackpad, backlit keys, and passthrough charging. However, potential hardware changes in new iPad models may make these keyboards incompatible. Additionally, the DreameBot L20 Ultra, a high-performing mopping robot vacuum, is available for $1,019 with an exclusive discount code. Other deals include Anker's MagSafe-compatible charger, Philips Hue starter kit, Roku Ultra, AEW: Fight Forever game, and 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless Controller.
Apple is set to refresh its iPad Pro lineup in March, with the new models expected to feature OLED screens, a new Magic Keyboard, and an M3 chip for enhanced performance. The switch to OLED displays will provide better black levels and solve previous issues with mini-LED backlighting, while the updated Magic Keyboard aims to offer a more laptop-like experience. The M3 chip will bring increased power, although the extent to which iPadOS will utilize this remains uncertain. The new iPad Pro lineup is anticipated to be introduced in March, with reports suggesting a higher price range starting at $1,500 for the 11-inch model and $1,800 for the 12.9-inch version.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman predicts that an updated lineup of iPad Pro models will likely arrive towards the end of March, featuring a shift to the latest-generation M3 processor and a potential OLED display upgrade, along with a refined design and a new Magic Keyboard. The front camera may be repositioned, and an iPad Air refresh is also expected, possibly including a new 12.9-inch variant. Apple has yet to make an official announcement for an upcoming event to reveal its new products.