With the launch of its latest Macbook Pro last year, Apple welcomed the functionality of Touch Bar and Touch Id within its range of next-gen laptops. But the implementation of the same in its PC was still under the hud of curiosity. Well, Apple may have now been all set to turn it into a reality with its upcoming version of Magic Keyboards, as a new patent from the company's end was headed to an approving authority which exactly surfaced the similar features of a Touch Bar on a standalone keyboard.
According to Apple Insider, the above-mentioned patent was seen in three instances with code numbers: 20170090596, 20170090597, and 20170090654 at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All the three patent applications were identified as "Keyboard with Adaptive Input Row." Moreover, all the three instances addressed Apple's Touch Bar and regarded it as a compact panel equipped with "extra commands" which the users can trigger or utilize, as an easy way to manage tasks. This indication has literally clarified Apple's real intention to equip it much admired Touch Bar and Touch ID support on its Magic Keyboard.
However, as per a report by 9to5 Mac, it is still pretty early to think that Apple's next installment of Magic Keyboard would boast a Touch Bar interface in reality. The patent has just been headed to the patent authority of the United States for approval. It would approximately require some more time to be implemented technically. While assessed on all the terms of usability, it is true that many sectors running various operations would be immensely assisted with this new utility.
Therefore, it is highly expected that Apple would be considering to implement this technology as early as possible with its new range of Magic Keyboards. Although, it is still unknown whether the tech giant would attempt to revise the name of this alleged Touch Bar based keyboard with something more creative.All these thoughts and speculations can only be confirmed as soon as Apple reveals any official take on it.
