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All iPads Can we expect to see keyboard with trackpad for IPAD?
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No.
I don't see this to be a jerk, but we need to curb our expectations with mouse support. This is not going to and most likely won't ever get the level of support that macOS/Windows has.
Mouse support on iOS is simply an accessibility feature for people with dexterity issues. We don't get a mouse cursor - we get a giant 'finger-esque' cursor.
I don't see this to be a jerk, but we need to curb our expectations with mouse support. This is not going to and most likely won't ever get the level of support that macOS/Windows has.
Mouse support on iOS is simply an accessibility feature for people with dexterity issues. We don't get a mouse cursor - we get a giant 'finger-esque' cursor.
Apple will find a way to monetize mouse support....no doubt. There will be a proprietary Apple trackpad that supports iPadOS gestures, and it will cost over $100......count on it. It might be integrated into the Keyboard case, which will become more expensive, or it will be stand alone accessory or both. But, Apple can’t pass up an opportunity to make some money off of this feature.
They did the same thing with keyboards and pencils. For years, you could use third party BT keyboards and stylus on your iPad, and you still can. But then, Apple created the proprietary Keyboard Connector and Apple Pencil chip......voila, $200 keyboard case and $100 pencil. A proprietary trackpad is a no-brainer accessory for Apple.
They did the same thing with keyboards and pencils. For years, you could use third party BT keyboards and stylus on your iPad, and you still can. But then, Apple created the proprietary Keyboard Connector and Apple Pencil chip......voila, $200 keyboard case and $100 pencil. A proprietary trackpad is a no-brainer accessory for Apple.
I think eventually there will be an apple product that is similar to a Microsoft Surface.
The preliminary stages of the mouse support, iPadOS is now its own separate OS, and the fact that MacOS will soon be running iPad apps natively - all the framework for a new Apple hardware to eventually hit the market. Things are merging slowly but surely.
The preliminary stages of the mouse support, iPadOS is now its own separate OS, and the fact that MacOS will soon be running iPad apps natively - all the framework for a new Apple hardware to eventually hit the market. Things are merging slowly but surely.
Yes. There will be 3rd parties that will make keyboard covers and cases with a trackpad. As for one made by Apple? No.
This is the correct answer.YES. But not from Apple.
How to use a mouse or trackpad with your iPhone or iPad
https://www.imore.com/how-use-mouse-or-trackpad-your-iphone-or-ipad
https://www.imore.com/how-use-mouse-or-trackpad-your-iphone-or-ipad
I could see Brydge making something like this. They might. You never know. You just have to hold out and see. This whole mouse and iPad thing is still a shock to most.
They said they were looking into it, but had nothing at this time.
https://www.reddit.com/r/ipad/comments/bxp3gg/brydge_already_thinking_about_giving_us_what_we/
I can almost see it coming out for the Pro eventually, but maybe not until next year - and i'm assuming iPad OS (2? 14?) will feature a "desktop mode" with a dedicated key on the keyboard to trigger it. They might lock it into being a pro feature by the pro keyboard being the only one to feature it (obviously unless third parties add it to theirs)
Naturally, just wild speculation.
Naturally, just wild speculation.
BRYDGE takes their time but this will be a natural for them.
There's plenty of real estate on their keyboard for the 12.9" iPad Pro, for example. I have one and it's great — if a trackpad version becomes available, I'll buy in a heartbeat.
I just hope they build it for the gen 1/2 like mine. If they only come out with a gen 3 model, that might push me to upgrade but I hope not. There's no feature in the gen 3 iPad Pro that appeals to me.
Of those people saying Apple will not create a keyboard with a trackpad, how many thought Apple would create a separate iPadOS and add support for a mouse to iPadOS on day one.
Ever day Apple developers are adding iPad only features to iPadOS making more and more different than IOS
Ever day Apple developers are adding iPad only features to iPadOS making more and more different than IOS
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Wouldn’t be entirely surprised if the the next iPad Pro had one incorporated into the Smart Keyboard but - surprise! - it wouldn’t be compatible with current iPad Pro’s.
Although I think even this scenario is a stretch and dependent on Apple bringing mouse support upfront and out of accessibility. Not sure they will as they like to emphasise the touch focus of the os.
Although I think even this scenario is a stretch and dependent on Apple bringing mouse support upfront and out of accessibility. Not sure they will as they like to emphasise the touch focus of the os.
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