The iPad Pro and iPad Air lineups have Smart Connectors, which third-party accessory makers can use to charge the iPad while attached to magnetic stands. Here are some of the best iPad stands.
iPad magnetic charging stand roundup
iPad magnetic charging stand roundup
Magnetic stands for iPads are nothing new. Third-party accessory makers have offered a variety of stands, cases, and keyboards that utilize iPad’s built-in magnets — especially in iPad Air and iPad Pro models.
However, these stands could never provide power to the iPad while it was charging until now. Accessory makers like Kuxiu and Lululook have figured out how to use Apple’s keyboard integration with the Smart Connector to access the desired power passthrough option.