Apple unveils updated Magic Keyboards featuring icon-only keycaps

Author: Digitio

Apple has introduced its newest Mac mini and Mac Studio computers, and together with these releases, the company has rolled out minor tweaks to its Magic Keyboard accessories.

Latest Magic Keyboards remove text labels from keys in favor of icons

The new Mac mini and Mac Studio receive significant performance boosts from chips such as the next‑generation M6 and the high‑end M5 Ultra.

Pre‑orders for the updated models are now open: the Mac mini can be ordered here, and the Mac Studio here.

Alongside these desktop enhancements, Apple has refreshed its Magic Keyboard lineup with a subtle design shift.

The newest Magic Keyboards replace many key labels with symbols, adopting the same approach used earlier this year for the MacBook Neo, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro.

  • Magic Keyboard: $99
  • Magic Keyboard with Touch ID: $149
  • Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad: $179

Standard keys such as Tab, Caps Lock, Return, Shift, and Delete now display only icons instead of text. On the extended versions with numeric keypads, keys like Home, Page Up, and Page Down also feature brand‑new icons.

Beyond the switch to glyphs, the new Magic Keyboards remain otherwise identical to their predecessors, offering USB‑C connectivity and the same layouts and functionality.

What are your thoughts on moving away from text labels on keys? Share your opinions in the comments.

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