Apple Magic Keyboards for iPads: Next-gen models releasing this year

New iPad Air, iPad 11, and Magic Keyboard models will expectedly be launched this March or April
An undated image of Apple Magic Keyboard. — Apple
An undated image of Apple Magic Keyboard. — Apple

Apple is planning to launch updated Magic Keyboards for new 11-inch iPad Air, 13-inch iPad Air, and entry-level iPad 11 models "early" this year.

According to an October 2024 report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, these accessories are coming in the "not-too-distant future."

Gurman's initial report claimed the new Magic Keyboard for the iPad Air will integrate "some" of the new features that were added to the latest Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro.

Interestingly, that results in potential features for the next iPad Air version of the accessory, including a thinner and lighter design with an aluminium palm rest, a larger glass trackpad, and a row of function keys with shortcuts for things, such as display brightness and volume.

The new iPad Air, iPad 11, and Magic Keyboard models will expectedly be launched this March or April.

Earlier this week, Gurman said the iPad 11 will be featured with an A17 Pro chip and 8GB of RAM, allowing support for Apple Intelligence features on the entry-level iPad.