Standardising Apple’s Keyboard LanguageApple’s latest Magic Keyboard revision is primarily about visual consistency rather than new functionality. The Tab, Caps Lock, Shift, Delete and Return keys on updated U.S. English models now use familiar symbols instead of written labels. This mirrors the approach Apple has already adopted on newer MacBook models, including the MacBook Neo and MacBook Air.The change is part of Apple’s effort to normalise its keyboard designs. Apple has historically used graphical symbols on non-English keyboard layouts, so extending the system to English-language keyboards can create a more consistent design across markets and potentially simplify manufacturing.What’s New in the Updated Magic Keyboard RangeUpdated areaEarlier designNew designTab“Tab”⇥ symbolCaps Lock“Caps Lock”⇪ symbolShift“Shift”⇧ symbolDelete“Delete”⌫ symbolReturn“Return”↵-style symbolConnectivityUSB-C on newer modelsUSB-C retainedTouch IDAvailable on selected modelsRetainedPricingExisting pricesNo increaseThe refreshed models retain the same fundamental hardware, including wireless connectivity, rechargeable batteries and USB-C charging. Apple’s specifications say compatible Magic Keyboard models can provide about a month or more of battery life between charges. The Touch ID versions continue to offer biometric authentication on supported Apple-silicon Macs.Keeping the Hardware FamiliarRather than introducing a redesigned chassis or new typing mechanism, Apple has kept the physical design of the affected Magic Keyboard models largely unchanged. The keyboards remain wireless and rechargeable, while USB-C continues to handle charging and pairing. On Touch ID models, the biometric sensor remains available for unlocking compatible Macs and authentication.Apple lists the standard USB-C Magic Keyboard at ₹9,500 in India, while the Touch ID version is listed at ₹14,500. The extended Touch ID model with a numeric keypad is priced at ₹17,500 in India. These specifications indicate that the refresh is deliberately evolutionary rather than a major hardware upgrade.Protecting Prices Amid a Costlier Mac LineupThe unchanged Magic Keyboard pricing is notable because the refresh arrives alongside new Mac hardware carrying higher price tags in some configurations. According to reports, the U.S. prices remain $99 for the USB-C Magic Keyboard, $149 for the USB-C Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, and $179 for the white Touch ID model with a numeric keypad.