Yesterday theiPad Profourth generation. This real power machine has everything of a computer: it can in fact be coupled with a brand new accessory which adds to its screen a complete command center allowing you to use the alphabet and the mouse. No cursor in the program, but it's just like that.
CalledMagic Keyboard, named after the technology that already equipsthe new onesand older Macs following technical problems with the butterfly mechanism, this tool clips onto the edge of the device to add new features. But then, what is such a solution worth? Costing more than 300 euros, it is wise to form an opinion on its effectiveness before purchasing it.
An executive executive in demo
In a short 2 and a half minute film, Craig Federighi, vice-president atApple, explains to us how to use this Magic Keyboard with an iPad Pro 2020. The more skilled will notice the splendid decor of the brand's Californian headquarters, in the shape of a buoy, just behind it.
The engineer, who worked with NeXT and was in charge of the development of macOSthe pointer always has a circular shape, whilethe arrow is expected to arrive soon. We also see that an effort has been made in terms of design, not surprising knowing the history of the editor, thanks to a selection matching the shape of the interface elements that we hover over.
Obviously, as on the classic MacBook trackpad, you can also select text, drag/drop paragraphs, and take advantage of the gestures well known to fans of Apple computers. Among them, theswipeupwards to return to the desktop, sideways to change apps or access multitasking mode with three fingers.
