Microsoft’s next Surface Book could steal a popular Apple ‘Magic’ trick

Microsoft may bring the iPad keyboard’s floating screen feature to its next Surface device

Microsoft published a new patent detailing a similar Apple Magic Keyboard feature that allows a compatible iPad Air or iPad Pro to appear like a floating screen. The next Surface device could use the same trick.

Spotted by Windows Latest, the patent describes a cantilever hinge mechanic attached to a stand that allows a display to be positioned at different angles.

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