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Apple Releases New Magic Keyboard Firmware for Latest iPad Air and iPad Pro

Updates install automatically with no published release notes.

Overview

  • The rollout covers four accessories: 11-inch and 13-inch Magic Keyboards for M4/M5 iPad Pro and M3 iPad Air.
  • Firmware for the M4/M5 models is version 1872.544.772, replacing 0680.0220.0301.
  • Firmware for the M3 iPad Air keyboards is version 1024.320.771 across both sizes.
  • Users cannot force the update, which downloads in the background when the keyboard is paired, and they can verify it in Settings > General > About > Magic Keyboard.
  • Accessory firmware updates remain uncommon and typically target bug, security, reliability, and performance improvements, with this release spotted by Aaron Perris and corroborated by MacRumors and 9to5Mac.