Apple has added a black color option for the Magic Keyboard that fits the iPad Air 13-inch. This keyboard was previously offered only in white. The new black model is listed on the Apple online store, and it sells for $319.
Apple unveiled a new M5 iPad Pro the same day. That device includes support for Wi Fi 7 and a new C1X modem in cellular models. The new iPad Pro and the accessory changes arrived at the same time in Apple stores and on Apple web pages.
Apple shows the Magic Keyboard for iPad Air in both white and black on its accessory pages. The keyboard keeps the same core design features that users know. The keyboard has a floating magnetic mount that holds the iPad. It offers a full key row with function keys, a large glass trackpad, and a USB-C connector that can pass power through to the iPad. The Apple product description lists those features on the iPad keyboard page.
New color option
The new black finish changes the look, but it does not change how the keyboard works. The top case and the keys match the black look. The trackpad is also black and it keeps the same size and features. The case still protects the front and back of the iPad when it is closed. The changes let customers match the keyboard to darker iPad finishes if they prefer that style. The black option appears at the same price as the white option on Apple store pages.
Apple offers payment plans for the keyboard. The 13-inch Magic Keyboard is shown with an option to pay monthly. Apple Card users who choose to buy or finance directly from Apple will also earn 3% Daily Cash on qualifying purchases. These buying options match the financing terms that Apple lists for other accessories.
Compatibility and details
Apple has updated product titles for Magic Keyboards that pair with its iPad Pro models. The store now labels some Magic Keyboard listings with the new M5 name, even though the keyboards remain compatible with earlier iPad models that use the M4 chip. A check of the compatibility notes shows that the keyboards work with the prior generation iPad models. This suggests that Apple changed the title on store pages while the accessory itself stayed the same.
The Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro line continues to sell in two sizes. The Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad models is shown at $299. The Magic Keyboard for 13-inch iPad models is shown at $349 on Apple store listings and in recent reporting. Apple lists the same 3% Daily Cash benefit for Apple Card purchases made directly from Apple. Buyers who want the latest iPad Pro should note that the new M5 models come with faster wireless options and a new cellular modem if they choose models with mobile data.
To the shoppers, the most important aspects are very straightforward. The Magic Keyboard is now available in black to provide users of iPad Air with a darker design. It has maintained the same features and prices. In the meantime, Apple has introduced a new iPad Pro that has M5 silicon and new wireless hardware. Potential customers who intend to purchase a keyboard and an iPad have to visit the store page of Apple and read the compatibility notes, and ensure that both model numbers are correct before deciding to purchase.