The patent behind the USB-C Charging Port built into the Hinge of Apple s Smart Keyboard has come to light
Today the US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple that relates to their iPad Pro Smart Keyboard that comes with a charging USB-C port positioned on the hinge of the device.
The Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro comes with the USB-C port that allows you to charge your iPad Pro without having to plug your charging cable directly into the iPad Pro. This pass-through charging is great as you can charge your iPad Pro while also having another accessory connected to it at the same time, such as a hard drive or camera.