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iPad Diaries is a regular series about using the iPad as a primary computer. You can find more installments here and subscribe to the dedicated RSS feed. I have a ...

The case draws power from the iPad's Smart Connector, so it doesn’t need a battery and doesn’t need to be charged. It has a satisfying keyboard in a small package. The Combo Touch’s keyboard ...

Magnetic charging stands that utilize iPad Smart Connectors are working again with the latest iPadOS 18.3 beta, proving it ...

A quality iPad keyboard case is essential for both protection and productivity. That's why our experts went hands-on the best iPad keyboard cases, looking for the ideal combination of durability ...

While Apple has been making iPad accessories since the very first iPad, the new Smart Connector has allowed the company to rethink how an external keyboard should connect to the device and interact ...

The Magic Keyboard draws power from the iPad through its Smart Connector, so you don’t need to worry about replacing batteries or charging it separately. A USB-C port sits on the left side of ...