

In the latest iPad Pro, the Smart Keyboard is even Face ID-aware: you can double-tap the space bar to authenticate from the lock screen instead of extending your arm toward the screen to swipe up – a welcome enhancement for those who work with their iPad Pro constantly connected to a keyboard.

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The software experience is equally intuitive and exquisitely Ive-esque: the Smart Keyboard requires no pairing because it eschews Bluetooth altogether, and it integrates with all the keyboard shortcuts supported by iOS and apps. The Smart Keyboard snaps itself into place and attaches magnetically to the iPad Pro it doesn’t require you to even think about charging it as the Smart Connector takes care of it thanks to the trivial magic of magnets, the keyboard and cover stay attached to the iPad as you carry it in a bag, but can be easily disconnected at a moment’s notice should you need just the iPad’s screen.

On one hand, I’ve always been a fan of its small footprint and ability to almost become part of the device itself from both a hardware and software perspective. I have a love/hate relationship with Apple’s Smart Keyboard for the iPad Pro. You can find more installments here and subscribe to the dedicated RSS feed. IPad Diaries is a regular series about using the iPad as a primary computer.
