Not only has Apple updated the iPad Pro and iPad Air, the Cupertino company has also unveiled some new iPad accessories. With the new Apple Pencil Pro, users can get even more out of the smart stylus.
Furthermore, new iPad accessories have been announced, such as a new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro. This looks sleeker than its predecessor and gives the iPad a new look and similarities with a MacBook.
New iPad accessories
A brand new iPad naturally also comes with new accessories and Apple goes all out. For example, they have released an updated version of the Magic Keyboard for iPad and a Apple Pencil Pro.
Apple Pencil Pro
The most used accessory for iPad is undoubtedly the Apple Pencil, and now there is the Pro version. This has find my support just like the Apple TV Remote. If you no longer know where the Pencil has gone, you can find it via the Find My app. Perhaps the design has remained the same, the options have expanded considerably.
The new Apple Pencil has sensors that register that you squeeze the Pencil. You will then see a new palette, so you can quickly change tools, line thickness or color. By adding a motion sensor, you can work very precisely with various pens and brushes with a simple rotation of the Apple Pencil Pro. A Tapic Engine has also been added so that the Pencil provides haptic feedback. When you squeeze or tap twice, you will feel a small tap to confirm.
You can still magnetically attach and charge the Apple Pencil Pro to the side of the iPad, the connection is established automatically. You can use the Apple Pencil Pro on the new iPad Pro with M4 chip and iPad Air with M2 chip.
Magic Keyboard for iPad
The Magic Keyboard for iPad resembles its predecessor, but has been upgraded. The keyboard has a slim and handy new design with aluminum palm rest. The keyboard features a row of function keys, and the larger glass trackpad gives you tactile feedback for precision tasks and Multi-Touch gestures. The Magic Keyboard still has a floating design. You click your iPad Pro magnetically into place and then easily and continuously adjust it to the perfect viewing angle.
You can type very comfortably with it, and with the integrated larger trackpad you can work in iPadOS in a completely different way. The USB-C port is also suitable for charging, and your iPad is protected from front to back.
The Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad remains available for the iPad Pro and remains unchanged. This is a comfortable keyboard without a trackpad. Ideal for times when you want to type longer texts. Then you fold it back and you have a stylish cover that protects the front and back.
Availability of iPad accessories
The new iPad accessories are from today for sale and becoming from May 15 delivered. The Apple Pencil Pro is still available for € 149 and the new Magic Keyboard has a starting price of € 349. These accessories will soon also be available at other web shops such as Bol.com, Coolblue, YourMacStore, MediaMarkt, Amazon, Paradigit and Yorcom.