Apple Smart Keyboard for iPad (9th, 8th, & 7th generation), iPad Air (3rd generation), or 10.5-inch iPad Pro - British English

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If you’re looking for a reliable iPad Pro keyboard, it makes sense to buy one made by Apple. The Apple Smart Keyboard Folio is sleek, elegant and simple in design and will connect easily to your iPad Pro without any pairing. This is thanks to the case’s Smart Connector, which transfers both data and power between the iPad Pro and the case, eliminating the need for batteries or charging. All you have to do is attach the folio and you’re good to go. The iPad is an excellent laptop alternative, and is very effective as a typing and work tool, but what if you want a keyboard to rival the one you use on the desktop without sacrificing portability? Enter the Keychron K3, a low-profile mechanical keyboard with Bluetooth that's designed to work with iOS and MacOS. The displays have rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the iPad Pro 12.9‑inch screen is 12.9 inches, the iPad Pro 11‑inch screen is 11 inches, the iPad Air and iPad (10th generation) screens are 10.86 inches, and the iPad mini screen is 8.3 inches. Actual viewable area is less.

If you want your iPad to function more like a laptop, but don't want to spend a ton, then the Brydge Pro+keyboard accessory is for you. You need to choose carefully based on the iPad you own though. The company sells the Pro+ model, which works with the 2018 and 2020 versions of the iPad Pro in either size and with the 11.9-inch 2021 (3rd generation) iPad Pro. There are also 11-inch and 12.9-inch versions. If you own the 2021 5th-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro you need the Brydge 12.9 Max+. It doesn't have the sleek design of Apple’s Magic Keyboard, but the Combo Touch does make up for it with other features. Keys have reasonable travel and a spacious layout making maximum use of the space available. The touchpad is larger than you might expect and feels responsive.Sounds good, but what about compatibility with all the different iPad Pro and Air models? Things are a little confusing, but we still recommend it as the best choice, so here’s what you need to know. If you have a new 2021 iPad Pro 11-inch or 12.9-inch tablet, known as the 3rd- and 5th-generation models respectively, you should buy the new Magic Keyboard to go along with it. READ NEXT: Which Apple iPad should you choose? The best iPad keyboard cases you can buy 1. Apple Smart Keyboard Folio: The best official iPad keyboard case

Who it’s for: iPad Mini owners who want a keyboard, but also the flexibility to not carry it all the time.Most keyboard cases come with a bunch of additional features to try and help them stand out from their competitors. Some will offer extra protection from falls and scratches, others allow for extensive customisation and there are cases that provide multi-angle stands, allowing you to place your iPad in multiple positions. Essentially, based on your preferences, you can almost certainly find a versatile case that suits your needs in both design and practicality. The Magic Keyboard is the very best keyboard case we’ve used for the Apple iPad. When it launched it was only compatible with Apple iPad Pro tablets, but since then, Apple has made the fourth-generation iPad Air and fifth-generation iPad Air compatible with it too.

Who it’s for: Owners of the iPad (7th generation and later models) who want an Apple keyboard and case. If your iPad does not recognize the Rugged Folio protective keyboard case, or if nothing happens when you type, try the following:

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The Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 is the best keyboard for iPad we've tested. As its name suggests, it's Apple's flagship model and is available in different sizes for the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro as well as 4th and 5th-generation iPad Air models. It uses Apple's Smart Connector feature to connect and draw power directly from the iPad. While this means the keyboard isn't compatible with any other mobile device, you don't have to worry about charging your iPad and keyboard separately. Who it’s for: Anyone with an iPad Pro in either size or the 5th-generation iPad Air, who wants to turn the tablet into a very effective laptop alternative. The displays have rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the iPad Pro 12.9‑inch screen is 12.9 inches, the iPad Pro 11‑inch screen is 11 inches, the iPad Air and iPad (10th generation) screens are 10.86 inches, and the iPad mini screen is 8.3 inches. Actual viewable area is less. To access and use all Apple Card features and products available only to Apple Card users, you must add Apple Card to Wallet on an iPhone or iPad that supports and has the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. Apple Card is subject to credit approval, available only for qualifying applicants in the United States, and issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch.