The 2021 iPod Pro 12.9 “requires a new Magic Keyboard

Although he ‘2021 to 12.9 inch iPod Pro Widely similar to the 2018 and 2020 models, the new tablet stands out at one point: it is thick and precisely measured at 0.5mm. It doesn’t look big, but even with Apple adjusting its Magic keyboard, the keyboard comes with a trackpad dedicated to the iPod Pro. According to the documentation provided to the Apple stores we were able to consult, the old Magic keyboard will not be compatible with the big iPod Pro of 2021.

The problem is, once closed, the Magic keyboard Squeeze the tablet very close. Apple did not leave a millimeter of trail because the accessory iPod had to be kept in place and prevent it from falling into the bottom of a bag or worse, if you move the package on the asphalt without other protection. But since this is more than half a millimeter in the 2021 generation, this precise adjustment is complex and the device needs to be reviewed.

If we know that the Magic Keyboard for the 12.9-inch iPod Pro sells for € 400, this is bad news in the hope that everyone who buys it can keep up with future tablets. But as long as the new tablets are in our hands we can not know if the deposit provided to the Apple Store is a problem – the Magic keyboard will no longer close with the new tablet, or if it presses hard it may break the screen – or we can ignore it if it is a simple aesthetic issue.

If you have not yet purchased the Magic Keyboard, be aware that the new model that goes on sale on April 30th is backward compatible. Although it has been modified for the 12.9-inch iPod Pro of 2021, it is still pointed out that it will be compatible with 2020 and 2018. In addition, the size of the 11-inch iPad Pro has not changed, its accessory has not been modified or you can keep it without risk.

By the way, before the Apple Store closed, we mentioned that you could not order the Magic Keyboard for 12.9 inches, while the 11-inch model was still available. This confirms that the big tablet is only a problem.