Charlie ChapmanMay 9, 2024
Is there really not a Smart Folio Keyboard for the new iPad Pro 11in?
Show threadCharlie ChapmanMay 9, 2024

Well dang, apparently they killed it? I honestly think that legit would make upgrading to the new one from my 2018 iPad Pro a downgrade for my needs?

What a strange decision. I guess maybe it wasn’t as popular as I would have assumed it was?

https://www.theverge.com/24151209/ipad-pro-smart-keyboard-folio-review-discontinued

Goodbye to Apple’s Smart Keyboard Folio, the best iPad Pro accessory

Apple no longer offers a lightweight keyboard folio for the OLED iPad Pro, leaving the bulkier Magic Keyboard as the only option — and a very expensive one.

The Verge
Show threadFabMay 9, 2024
@charliemchapman I don't know man. I had one that failed after 15 months. Fought Apple for a replacement, which started failing after 15 months.
Show threadCharlie ChapmanMay 9, 2024
@sleepyguy Oh really? I’ve had mine since… I think 2018 actually? haha. It’s been a workhorse (though I don’t really abuse mine too heavily)
Show threadFabMay 9, 2024
@charliemchapman Wow good for you. Yeah I loved that thing but the failures were pretty irritating. I only get cases that I can easily detach and use iPad naked.
Show threadCharlie Chapman
@sleepyguy Which pretty much means Apple’s right? It seems like everything else is a full case that wraps the edges which I personally really don’t like (more for size-in-bag reasons than easy detatchability)
May 9, 2024 at 2:40pmMona for Mac
Show threadFabMay 9, 2024
@charliemchapman Yes, and i’m considering the case for the new iPads… $100 CAD, what a crazy price. IF only there were similar alternatives.