Apple often files unusual and kind of over-the-top patents for products that could expand the capabilities of its existing products. While many of the patent ideas remain limited to Apple’s offices, some of them make their way to the commercial market. Today, we have one such patent that describes a full-fledged keyboard accessory for iPads that can turn your tablet into a Mac-like device. Let’s check out the details below.
Apple recently filed a patent, titled “Hinged keyboard accessory having multiple installation modes for a tablet computing device,” at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). It describes a full-fledged keyboard accessory for iPads, including a slot for a stylus and even a Touch Bar-like display. Although Apple already has a unique Magic Keyboard for iPads, it is more like a hybrid keyboard folio case.
It is also suggested that this functionality might bring along a “macOS-like interface” to further make it equivalent to a Mac machine. However, we are not sure if this is something that can become a reality.
