I have been using the 13” M4 iPad Pro with the Magic Keyboard since its release. Recently, I observed an alarming issue with this setup. The rubber gasket that surrounds the keyboard keys, intended to prevent contact between the screen and keyboard when the case is closed, appears to be causing damage instead. Specifically, I have noticed a permanent horizontal line on the screen that mirrors the shape of the rubber gasket.
When I clean the screen with a microfiber cloth or use the Apple polishing cloth, the line disappears temporarily. However, as soon as the screen gets smudged with fingerprints, the line reappears. This leads me to believe that the issue may not be a deep scratch but rather a degradation of the anti-fingerprint coating on the screen. I have even tried using lens cleaner on the surface, and the result is the same: the line vanishes with a clean screen but returns once any fingerprints show up.
This situation seems to indicate a potential design flaw in the iPad M4 Magic Keyboard. Given the high standards typically associated with Apple products, it is frustrating to encounter such issues. The rubber gasket, which is supposed to enhance the product’s usability, is instead contributing to an aesthetic problem that detracts from the overall experience. It would be beneficial for Apple to reconsider this design aspect to prevent similar issues for future customers.
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