Logitech has revealed the Folio Touch, the latest 11-inch for iPad Pro keyboard case (both the 2018 and 2020 versions). It is a more affordable solution to Apple’s Magic Keyboard, and for earlier iPad versions, it is close to the “Logitech Combo Touch.”
The case offers a foldable keyboard with a full line of iPadOS shortcut keys that are notably missing from the Magic Keyboard. The keys are backlit, and they change their luminosity based on ambient light. The Folio also contains a touchpad that supports multi-finger gestures such as pinch, double-tap, swipe, and clicks.
The adjustable kickstand, up to 40 degrees spinning, and you can flip the keyboard behind the iPad pro’s back (the one you cannot do with the Magic Keyboard). Due to the iPad’s angle and the location of the keyboard, you can use a connected iPad in four modes: display, typing, read, and sketch.
Apple Smart Keyboard Folio Touch
The Folio Touch attaches to the iPad Pro through the Smart Connector from Apple, which is integrated into the tablet side. This means the two nodes will immediately pair up (without Bluetooth), and you don’t need to charge the Folio manually — it receives power from the iPad.
The Folio Touch will be available in the market sometime for $160 in July 2020. You can buy it from Apple and Logitech.
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Folio Touch Dimensions and Technical Specifications
- Height: 10.08 in (256 mm)
- Width: 7.56 in (192 mm)
- Depth: 0.83 in (21 mm)
- Weight: 22.79 oz (646 g)
Compatible with
- iPad Pro 11-inch: 2nd generation
- iPad Pro 11-inch: 1st generation
- iPadOS: 13.4 or later
- Modes: Type: View, Sketch, Read
- Keyboard Type: Attached keyboard
- Backlit Keys: Yes
- Viewing Angles: 20-60
- Power and Connectivity: Powered by iPad via the Smart Connector
Case
- Space to store Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
- Front and back protection
- Access all ports – Camera / Lightning
- Keyboard
- 16 levels of adjustable backlighting
- A full row of iPadOS shortcut keys
- 18mm key pitch
- 1mm key travel
- The row of iPadOS Shortcut Keys (Left to Right)
- Home
- Screen brightness down
- Screen brightness up
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