New 12.9-inch iPad Pro turns out to be incompatible with the old Magic Keyboard

The new 12.9-inch iPad Pro, introduced by Apple earlier this week, will not be compatible with the previous generation Magic Keyboard. As funny as it sounds, the reason is the slightly increased thickness of the device.

Citing a document provided by the Apple Store, iGeneration notes that the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro is 0.5mm thicker than its predecessor. However, this seemingly insignificant increase in thickness will prevent the keyboard-mounted case from closing properly. The Magic Keyboard will probably work, but it will not work as a full-fledged case. Thus, in the event of a switch to a newer device, users will have to purchase a new keyboard case. Note that the 11-inch iPad Pro will remain compatible with the previous generation keyboard as its dimensions have not changed.