I still use a wired keyboard, because I don’t like charging basic peripherals all the time (I know, I’m a monster). Wired + backlit would have sold this for me.
Leaving the cable plugged into the Apple keyboard and the Mac treats it as a standard wired keyboard, along with the trackpad. The mouse, no.
I don't understand the drama so many people have with charging them. By the time one gets a low-battery warning, you could take a lunch break, plug them in and be good for weeks. I plug them at night when I'm sleeping or out of the office. Case closed. Why people continue to complain than do something so easy and infrequently is beyond me.
It was thought that Apple couldn’t do touched on a separate keyboard. But it seems they solved the problem with, what else, a new chip.
it’s hard to have a backlit wireless keyboard without making it bulkier because of bigger batteries.
Using Logi MX Keys for Mac, chosen for typing performance AND backlight. Don´t really see the problem with that, but Apple seems a bit stubborn at times, and sticks to improvable designs no matter what.
I bought the MX Keys a few weeks ago, it's an excellent keyboard, and not bulkier in any way that matters.
But it seems they solved the problem with, what else, a new chip.
That doesn't make any sense though, the chip doesn't matter, what counts is the signal it's sending. But I wouldn't put it past any tech company to get sort of hand-wavey and call "a secure signal running on an obscure non-wifi/bluetooth piece of open spectrum with a custom antenna" a "new chip," especially if it happens to be on a chip that is new (even if that's the least relevant piece of the equation).
Why doesn’t it make sense? At the present AI=tion they said that they developed a new chip for the keyboard that was encrypted, so it would send an encrypted signal to the computer.
your post doesn’t make sense. You seem to contradict yourself. We all know Apple develops its own chips, and that they develop specialized chips for particular functions. They developed the Secure Enclave and it’s software too, remember. So here, they developed a chip to recognize your fingerprint, using their own touched technology, that then encrypts the data, and sends an encrypted signal to the computer. Seems pretty logical.
But it seems they solved the problem with, what else, a new chip.
That doesn't make any sense though, the chip doesn't matter, what counts is the signal it's sending. But I wouldn't put it past any tech company to get sort of hand-wavey and call "a secure signal running on an obscure non-wifi/bluetooth piece of open spectrum with a custom antenna" a "new chip," especially if it happens to be on a chip that is new (even if that's the least relevant piece of the equation).
Why doesn’t it make sense? At the present AI=tion they said that they developed a new chip for the keyboard that was encrypted, so it would send an encrypted signal to the computer.
your post doesn’t make sense. You seem to contradict yourself. We all know Apple develops its own chips, and that they develop specialized chips for particular functions. They developed the Secure Enclave and it’s software too, remember. So here, they developed a chip to recognize your fingerprint, using their own touched technology, that then encrypts the data, and sends an encrypted signal to the computer. Seems pretty logical.
It's the blend of hardware and software that's usually the key(!). The signal on the RF (wireless) has to be created somehow.
Secure Enclave is both hardware and software (It has its own processor and hardware protection on its memory access). The keyboard likely needed a crypto chip because the processing load would overwhelm any processor that you would sensibly put in a keyboard - both in the computation and the drain it would place on the batteries.
Are we able to buy this (and the new magic mouse with nice colors) without a mac? To use it for the new ipad? 😁
Just spoke with an Apple Specialist and they said the magic keyboard with Touch-ID will only be available bundled with the new iMac, not available separately.
it’s hard to have a backlit wireless keyboard without making it bulkier because of bigger batteries.
Having disassembled and repaired Apple laptops since the keyboard backlighting was introduced, this is just a blatantly false assumption. The actual technology required and power issues are incredibly miniscule, Apple is just stubborn. Why not add the Pro Display XDR articulating stand to the iMac, even as an option? Would make it so much more versatile, alas not because Apple is stuck in their ways.
The real kicker is the m1 chip going into the iPad meaning what is there to stop it from running macOS?
Why doesn’t it make sense? At the present AI=tion they said that they developed a new chip for the keyboard that was encrypted, so it would send an encrypted signal to the computer.
your post doesn’t make sense. You seem to contradict yourself. We all know Apple develops its own chips, and that they develop specialized chips for particular functions. They developed the Secure Enclave and it’s software too, remember. So here, they developed a chip to recognize your fingerprint, using their own touched technology, that then encrypts the data, and sends an encrypted signal to the computer. Seems pretty logical.
Because encryption is a function of software, not hardware. Any equation that can be produced by one chip can be produced by another — hell, even the old WWII "Enigma" machines can be translated to software. Maybe some custom chip can do it faster than another, but I promise you that even an Intel Pentium could perform the same calculation, albeit more slowly.
The "secure enclave" is interesting (and quite of brilliant) because it depends on an unbroken (thus far) chain of physical communication between the FaceID and TouchID devices and SoC (or the T1 in the case of Intel Macs). That's why you can't just replace a home button on a TouchID iPhone and expect TouchID to keep working.
Now we've got a wireless signal, and that can be intercepted and analyzed. Yeah, there's a chip in there somewhere, probably very similar to the T1, but so far there's no explanation regarding how the authentication is securely transmitted wirelessly. However that works, it's not just "a new chip."
slight correction — I suppose it would be very very difficult to calculate 64bit instructions on a Pentium, so let's just say "the very slowest 64bit cpu imaginable" instead
Are we able to buy this (and the new magic mouse with nice colors) without a mac? To use it for the new ipad? 😁
Just spoke with an Apple Specialist and they said the magic keyboard with Touch-ID will only be available bundled with the new iMac, not available separately.
Thanks for answering. It’s too bad we can’t buy this separately. I think the new colored magic trackpad won’t be sold separately as well? Just hoping!
I bought the MX Keys a few weeks ago, it's an excellent keyboard, and not bulkier in any way that matters.
I've failed to observe any reviews hailing the Apple keyboards the winner in comparative tests... Same goes for the MX Master 3 for Mac Vs Apple mouses. Thus, if one is ok with the with of numerics, it's a no brainer.
lol holy shit they're still using Lightning to charge these things (and the mouse and the trackpad) whyyyyy
I agree. USB-C would have been the logical choice. Sigh.
honestly I'm wondering why they don't just use the new iPhone MagSafe standard
ditto for the new iPad Pros
Are you kidding? Plugging in lightning once a month with the cable I already have attached to my mac is much easier than using a charging puck. That would be awkward.
Are we able to buy this (and the new magic mouse with nice colors) without a mac? To use it for the new ipad? 😁
Just spoke with an Apple Specialist and they said the magic keyboard with Touch-ID will only be available bundled with the new iMac, not available separately.
That’s disappointing. I’d imagine the keyboards are locked to the Secure Enclave in each Mac.
it’s hard to have a backlit wireless keyboard without making it bulkier because of bigger batteries.
Having disassembled and repaired Apple laptops since the keyboard backlighting was introduced, this is just a blatantly false assumption. The actual technology required and power issues are incredibly miniscule, Apple is just stubborn. Why not add the Pro Display XDR articulating stand to the iMac, even as an option? Would make it so much more versatile, alas not because Apple is stuck in their ways.
The real kicker is the m1 chip going into the iPad meaning what is there to stop it from running macOS?
Nothing, except the form factor and use case. That’s old news - iPhone OS/iOS/iPadOS was based on OS X.
Also, the idea that Apple doesn’t put features you want into its products because they’re just being stubborn to spite you is...cute.
Why doesn’t it make sense? At the present AI=tion they said that they developed a new chip for the keyboard that was encrypted, so it would send an encrypted signal to the computer.
your post doesn’t make sense. You seem to contradict yourself. We all know Apple develops its own chips, and that they develop specialized chips for particular functions. They developed the Secure Enclave and it’s software too, remember. So here, they developed a chip to recognize your fingerprint, using their own touched technology, that then encrypts the data, and sends an encrypted signal to the computer. Seems pretty logical.
Because encryption is a function of software, not hardware. Any equation that can be produced by one chip can be produced by another — hell, even the old WWII "Enigma" machines can be translated to software. Maybe some custom chip can do it faster than another, but I promise you that even an Intel Pentium could perform the same calculation, albeit more slowly.
The "secure enclave" is interesting (and quite of brilliant) because it depends on an unbroken (thus far) chain of physical communication between the FaceID and TouchID devices and SoC (or the T1 in the case of Intel Macs). That's why you can't just replace a home button on a TouchID iPhone and expect TouchID to keep working.
Now we've got a wireless signal, and that can be intercepted and analyzed. Yeah, there's a chip in there somewhere, probably very similar to the T1, but so far there's no explanation regarding how the authentication is securely transmitted wirelessly. However that works, it's not just "a new chip."
What do you think hardware (chips) run? Software. That’s laid into the chip and much harder to compromise. Their solution very much likely depends on hardware E2E encryption. Thus, Mel is correct, the secret sauce is likely a new chip.
Are we able to buy this (and the new magic mouse with nice colors) without a mac? To use it for the new ipad? 😁
Just spoke with an Apple Specialist and they said the magic keyboard with Touch-ID will only be available bundled with the new iMac, not available separately.
That’s disappointing. I’d imagine the keyboards are locked to the Secure Enclave in each Mac.
That may be the reason. The unique serial number of the new iMac may be what Apple requires if you ever need a replacement.
lol holy shit they're still using Lightning to charge these things (and the mouse and the trackpad) whyyyyy
Why the heck not?! You can still use them while they're charging and they are not easily disconnected from accidental movement. Seems like the perfect choice.
Why doesn’t it make sense? At the present AI=tion they said that they developed a new chip for the keyboard that was encrypted, so it would send an encrypted signal to the computer.
your post doesn’t make sense. You seem to contradict yourself. We all know Apple develops its own chips, and that they develop specialized chips for particular functions. They developed the Secure Enclave and it’s software too, remember. So here, they developed a chip to recognize your fingerprint, using their own touched technology, that then encrypts the data, and sends an encrypted signal to the computer. Seems pretty logical.
Because encryption is a function of software, not hardware. Any equation that can be produced by one chip can be produced by another — hell, even the old WWII "Enigma" machines can be translated to software. Maybe some custom chip can do it faster than another, but I promise you that even an Intel Pentium could perform the same calculation, albeit more slowly.
The "secure enclave" is interesting (and quite of brilliant) because it depends on an unbroken (thus far) chain of physical communication between the FaceID and TouchID devices and SoC (or the T1 in the case of Intel Macs). That's why you can't just replace a home button on a TouchID iPhone and expect TouchID to keep working.
Now we've got a wireless signal, and that can be intercepted and analyzed. Yeah, there's a chip in there somewhere, probably very similar to the T1, but so far there's no explanation regarding how the authentication is securely transmitted wirelessly. However that works, it's not just "a new chip."
Thats incorrect. There is software encryption, and hardware encryption. Often both are used as in Apple’s Secure Enclave.
obviously, it’s a new chip, because Apple said it was. And also obviously, there’s software involved. I don’t know why you’re trying to make this into something that it isn’t. It’s pretty straightforward.
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your post doesn’t make sense. You seem to contradict yourself. We all know Apple develops its own chips, and that they develop specialized chips for particular functions. They developed the Secure Enclave and it’s software too, remember. So here, they developed a chip to recognize your fingerprint, using their own touched technology, that then encrypts the data, and sends an encrypted signal to the computer. Seems pretty logical.
Secure Enclave is both hardware and software (It has its own processor and hardware protection on its memory access). The keyboard likely needed a crypto chip because the processing load would overwhelm any processor that you would sensibly put in a keyboard - both in the computation and the drain it would place on the batteries.
The real kicker is the m1 chip going into the iPad meaning what is there to stop it from running macOS?
The "secure enclave" is interesting (and quite of brilliant) because it depends on an unbroken (thus far) chain of physical communication between the FaceID and TouchID devices and SoC (or the T1 in the case of Intel Macs). That's why you can't just replace a home button on a TouchID iPhone and expect TouchID to keep working.
Now we've got a wireless signal, and that can be intercepted and analyzed. Yeah, there's a chip in there somewhere, probably very similar to the T1, but so far there's no explanation regarding how the authentication is securely transmitted wirelessly. However that works, it's not just "a new chip."
Also, the idea that Apple doesn’t put features you want into its products because they’re just being stubborn to spite you is...cute.
What do you think hardware (chips) run? Software. That’s laid into the chip and much harder to compromise. Their solution very much likely depends on hardware E2E encryption. Thus, Mel is correct, the secret sauce is likely a new chip.
Why the heck not?! You can still use them while they're charging and they are not easily disconnected from accidental movement. Seems like the perfect choice.
obviously, it’s a new chip, because Apple said it was. And also obviously, there’s software involved. I don’t know why you’re trying to make this into something that it isn’t. It’s pretty straightforward.