Thursday, 13 October 2016

New technology for Apple keyboards



Programmable function keys with programmable key-tops
Credit: Trusted Reviews

Update: the programmable function keys (above) made it into the new MacBook Pro announced at the Apple event in October 2016.

A source, with some claims to credibility, has revealed that Apple will soon release an updated MacBook Pro with programmable function keys, as shown above. Also claimed to be in the works is an Apple Magic Keyboard with programmable keycaps. Apple is in the process of acquiring a startup called Sonder which developed the technology. Check the video:



Boy Genius Report – This video might be our first look at a new Apple device no one even knew was in development
http://bgr.com/2016/10/12/macbook-pro-2016-rumors-magic-keyboard-2/

Trusted Reviews – Is this Apple’s new MacBook keyboard design?
http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/apple-new-macbook-keyboard-design-leaked-sonder
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