New Magic Keyboard Could Debut Alongside 2024 iPad Pro Models: Gurman

By Shikhar Mehrotra • Updated On 4 Sept 2023

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Previously, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman wrote about Apple’s plans to launch a laptop-like Magic Keyboard for iPad. Adding to it, Gurman mentions in his latest newsletter that the new Magic Keyboard could come with an aluminum top case, matching the new MacBooks. The new design element will make the accessory feel more premium. Further, it will make the product more durable and sturdier than the plastic version.

Magic Keyboard With Aluminum Frame

In the closed position, the accessory’s exterior shelf will retain the cover material seen in the current model, along with one USB-C port. The new device will debut next year with the new iPad Pro models with improved cameras, OLED screens, and the purported M3 chipset. Whether or not the new Magic Keyboard will feel like a MacBook is something enthusiasts and experts will discover with time.

The introduction of aluminum to the assembly could increase the product’s manufacturing cost, which, in turn, might reflect in the price. Currently, the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro costs $299 in the USA and Rs. 29,900 in India for the iPad Pro 11-inch (4th Generation). Those with the 12.9-inch iPad Pro must spend $349 or Rs. 33,900 to get the compatible variant.

The addition of aluminum might not add much to the overall weight of the device, but it will surely add something to its price. While we’re still a year away from the new iPad Pro launch, Apple is about to reveal the iPhone 15 series at the “Wonderlust” event that will take place on September 12, 2023.

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Shikhar Mehrotra

Shikhar Mehrotra is a seasoned technology writer and reviewer with over five years of experience covering consumer tech across India and global markets. At Smartprix, he has authored more than 1,700 articles, including news stories, features, comparisons, and product reviews spanning automobiles, smartphones, chipsets, wearables, laptops, home appliances, and operating systems. Shikhar has reviewed flagship devices such as the iPhone 16, Galaxy S25+, and Sennheiser HD 505 Open-Ear headphones. He also contributes regularly to Smartprix’s growing automotive section.

With a deep understanding of both iOS and Android ecosystems, Shikhar specializes in daily tech news, how-to explainers, product comparisons, and in-depth reviews. His DSLR photography in product reviews is recognized as among the best on the team.

Before joining Smartprix, Shikhar wrote for leading publications including Forbes Advisor India, Republic World, and ScreenRant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Lucknow.

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