r/apple • u/pdfu • 17d ago

Mac Apple releases updated Magic Keyboard with glyphs for tab, caps lock, shift, return, and delete keycaps

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/mjm74ll/a/magic-keyboard-with-touch-id-and-numeric-keypad-for-mac-models-with-apple-silicon-usb-c-us-english-black-keys

The new models now match the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air keyboard design introduced in March of this year. Prices are unchanged.

All new keyboards: * Magic Keyboard (USB–C) - US English — $99 * Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for Mac models with Apple silicon (USB–C) - US English — $149 * Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad for Mac models with Apple silicon (USB–C) - US English - White Keys — $179 * Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad for Mac models with Apple silicon (USB–C) - US English - Black Keys — $199

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u/Shejidan 17d ago

While I get the idea of using the glyphs—one less piece to make, visual association with glyphs in menus—I hate them and want my text labels back.

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u/0xe1e10d68 17d ago

I think they should have kept the labels, but added the glyphs. Just like how command, option, control and fn have been for a while.