Newest accessories feature Touch ID.
Technology company, Apple, quietly released several new products today through the Apple Store online. The long-awaited feature, Touch ID, has finally landed on the Magic Keyboard and Apple has started selling the popular desktop accessory through Apple.com as of today. There are three different keyboards, a Magic Trackpad, and a Magic Mouse added to the Apple accessory lineup. These items are available as a standalone purchase, but the new colors (the ones that match the new iMacs) are not avaiable unless purchased with an iMac. The new braided Lightning to USB-C cable is included with the keyboards and it’s important to remember that the Touch ID functionality is only available with M1 Macs. The specs of the new accessories are listed below.
Magic Trackpad: Magic Trackpad is wireless and rechargeable, and it includes the full range of Multi-Touch gestures and Force Touch technology. Sensors underneath the trackpad surface detect subtle differences in the amount of pressure you apply, bringing more functionality to your fingertips and enabling a deeper connection to your content. It features a large edge-to-edge glass surface area, making scrolling and swiping through your favorite content more productive and comfortable than ever. Magic Trackpad pairs automatically with your Mac, so you can get to work right away. The incredibly long-lasting internal battery will power it for about a month or more between charges, and it also includes a woven USB-C to Lightning Cable that lets you pair and charge by connecting to a USB-C port on your Mac. Available for $129.
Magic Mouse: Magic Mouse is wireless and rechargeable, with an optimized foot design that lets it glide smoothly across your desk. The Multi-Touch surface allows you to perform simple gestures such as swiping between web pages and scrolling through documents. The incredibly long-lasting internal battery will power your Magic Mouse for about a month or more between charges. It’s ready to go right out of the box and pairs automatically with your Mac, and it includes a woven USB-C to Lightning Cable that lets you pair and charge by connecting to a USB-C port on your Mac. Available for $79.
Magic Keyboard: Magic Keyboard delivers a remarkably comfortable and precise typing experience. It’s also wireless and rechargeable, with an incredibly long-lasting internal battery that will power your keyboard for about a month or more between charges.¹ It pairs automatically with your Mac, so you can get to work right away. And it includes a woven USB-C to Lightning Cable that lets you pair and charge by connecting to a USB-C port on your Mac. Available for $99.
Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad: Magic Keyboard is now available with Touch ID, providing fast, easy, and secure authentication for logins and purchases. Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad delivers a remarkably comfortable and precise typing experience. It features an extended layout, with document navigation controls for quick scrolling and full-size arrow keys, which are great for gaming. The numeric keypad is also great for spreadsheets and finance applications. It’s wireless and rechargeable, with an incredibly long-lasting internal battery that will power your keyboard for about a month or more between charges.¹ It pairs automatically with your Mac, so you can get to work right away. And it includes a woven USB-C to Lightning Cable that lets you pair and charge by connecting to a USB-C port on your Mac. Available for $179.
Magic Keyboard with Touch ID: Magic Keyboard is now available with Touch ID, providing fast, easy, and secure authentication for logins and purchases. Magic Keyboard with Touch ID delivers a remarkably comfortable and precise typing experience. It’s also wireless and rechargeable, with an incredibly long-lasting internal battery that will power your keyboard for about a month or more between charges.¹ It pairs automatically with your Mac, so you can get to work right away. And it includes a woven USB-C to Lightning Cable that lets you pair and charge by connecting to a USB-C port on your Mac. Available for $149.
For more information, visit apple.com.
