{"id":214943,"date":"2022-02-09T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/technosports.co.in\/?p=214943"},"modified":"2022-02-09T02:23:11","modified_gmt":"2022-02-08T20:53:11","slug":"apple-patents-a-keyboard-that-can-turn-an-ipad-into-a-macbook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/technosports.co.in\/apple-patents-a-keyboard-that-can-turn-an-ipad-into-a-macbook\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple patents a keyboard that can turn an iPad into a MacBook"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The transformation in technology and the similarity of some components used by Apple<\/a> for manufacturing iPads<\/a> and MacBooks have been fuelling research on technology to bridge the gap between an iPad and a MacBook<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As per Patently Apple, a new patent that has been granted to the Cupertino-based company shows a hinged keyboard design that could essentially provide the feel of a keyboard and will provide the support that will effectively allow an iPad to function as a MacBook Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The new keyboard design will go beyond just attaching a keyboard to an iPad and this could be an exciting product if it launches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple had previously dismissed the idea of convergence of an iPad to a Mac, with the emergence of new technologies in combination with the patent could have put the possibility in a fresh perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The patent is a fascinating glimpse into a possible future direction for Apple. The patent describes a base system with an electromechanical keyboard and a hinged coupler that can be attached to the iPad in multiple modes including laptop and reverse display mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the base position, multiple input devices could be attached to the iPad. These include a new keyboard, trackpad, and a touchscreen display. These are the input options available for the tablet computing device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Magnetic connection and wireless charging Apple pencil. The configuration also provides for a second display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The opportunities with the new Apple patent are endless but whether it will eventually see the light of day is a whole another topic. It will be interesting to see how this product evolves if Apple is in fact involved in developing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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