**Official Accessories for the Nexus 9: Magic Cover and Keyboard Folio Case**
Google has always been known for its commitment to supporting its devices with high-quality official accessories, and the Nexus 9 is no exception. In this article, we will take a closer look at two such accessories that are now available for purchase: the Magic Cover and the Keyboard Folio Case.
**Magic Cover: A Unique Take on the Traditional Smart Cover**
The Magic Cover for the Nexus 9 is a flat rectangle piece of material that attaches itself to both the front and back side of the tablet via magnets. This cover not only provides protection from scratches and dust but also features sleep-to-wake functionality, allowing you to easily wake and put the tablet to sleep just by opening and closing the cover. The magnets do a great job of holding the cover in place, but it's worth noting that the cover has two different materials that adhere differently to the screen. One side has a more grippy hard rubber-like material that holds itself to the screen better, while the other side has a softer, more suede-like material that makes the cover more prone to sliding around.
The Magic Cover is designed to be like origami, with some neat tricks and features that you won't see on average smart covers. For example, it can be folded into a stand that propels the Nexus 9 up at a steep angle, perfect for watching videos or movies. Alternatively, it can be set to a shallower angle that is great for everyday use. If you have the cover on the back of your tablet, it will automatically fire up the camera when you pull back the corner flap. This feature is a really nice touch and makes the Magic Cover an excellent choice for those who want a high-quality protective case with some added functionality.
**Keyboard Folio Case: A Reliable Typing Experience**
The Keyboard Folio Case is another official accessory designed specifically for the Nexus 9, serving as both a protective shell and a mechanical keyboard for increased productivity. The case itself feels great, with a soft and grippy material on the outside that makes it comfortable to hold onto. Like the Magic Cover, it also attaches to the tablet via magnets, providing a secure fit.
The Keyboard Folio Case is designed primarily for those who want to take advantage of the Nexus 9's typing capabilities. The keyboard pairs to the tablet via Bluetooth in just a minute or two, and once paired, you're ready to start typing. The typing experience is not bad at all, with no latency whatsoever when pressing keys. While it may be slightly cramped due to the keyboard being designed for a 9-inch display, there's still enough travel between the keys and separation from each other that makes it comfortable to type on.
One of the standout features of the Keyboard Folio Case is its extensive set of shortcuts. For example, hitting Alt+Tab will open up Overview, while pressing Search and Enter simultaneously will take you back to your main home screen. Additionally, you can use the keyboard to navigate around the OS if you prefer, but this process is a bit slow.
The Keyboard Folio Case charges via micro-USB, with Google claiming that it can provide five months' worth of battery life on a single charge if used for only two hours a day. So far, we've found this claim to be true, as our test unit has had to be charged only once since receiving the case.
**Availability and Pricing**
Both the Magic Cover and Keyboard Folio Case are available now through Google Play. The Magic Cover is priced at $39 and comes in Black Limestone, Coral, Amethyst, and Mint Indigo colors. In contrast, the Keyboard Folio Case runs for a more substantial $129 and only comes in one color: Black.
**Conclusion**
While both accessories may be on the pricier side, it's clear that Google has put a lot of thought and effort into designing high-quality products that cater to specific needs and preferences. The Magic Cover offers a unique take on the traditional smart cover with some impressive features, while the Keyboard Folio Case provides an excellent typing experience with respectable battery life. If you're looking for official accessories to complement your Nexus 9, these two options are certainly worth considering.
"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhey what is going on Guys lawn here from Android authority and the Nexus 9 has been out for a while now and Google has always been really good with supporting their devices with official accessories uh so today we're going be taking a closer look at two official accessories that you can get for your Nexus 9 the magic cover and the keyboard folio case first we're going to take a look at the magic cover for the Nexus 9 and it's basically just a flat rectangle piece of material that attaches itself to both the front and back side of the Nexus 9 via magnets the cover also features sleep to wake functionality to easily wake and put the tablet to sleep just by opening and closing the cover the magnets do a great job of holding the cover in place but one thing to note is the cover features two different materials that adhere differently to the screen one side has a more grippy hard rubberlike material that holds itself to the screen a lot better whereas the other side has a softer more sued likee material making the cover more prone to sliding around which could create issues with the cover shifting out of place in situations like carrying it in a book bag the cool thing is the cover was designed to be like origami so it features some pretty neat tricks that you don't see from the average Smart Cover you can fold the cover into a stand and prop the Nexus 9 up at a steep angle that is perfect for watching videos and movies or a much shallower angle that is great for pretty much anything else that you would normally do on a tablet also if you happen to have the cover on the back it's naturally going to cover up the camera but if you pull back the corner flap it'll automatically fire up the camera allowing you to quickly take a photo which is a really nice touch next up is the keyboard folio case and this case serves not only as a means for protecting your Nexus 99 but also gives you a mechanical keyboard for increased productivity the case itself feels great the material on the outside is soft and grippy making it really comfortable and easy to hold on to and like the magic cover it also latches onto the Nexus 9 with magnets while you will get a great amount of protection with this case the biggest reason why you would want to buy it is for the physical keyboard for easier typing the keyboard pairs to the Nexus 9 via Bluetooth which only takes a minute or two but once you have it paired you are ready to start typing the typing experience is actually not too bad there's no latency whatsoever when typing and I used it quite a bit for typing on Google Docs and responding to instant messages is it is a tad bit cramped because you are dealing with a keyboard made for a 9-in display but otherwise it's a solid experience the keys have a nice amount of travel and there's a good amount of separation between the keys the keyboard also features some extremely handy shortcuts like a dedicated emoticon key and a search button so you can conduct searches no matter where you are within the OS some other shortcuts include hitting alt and tab to open up overview or pressing search and enter at the same time to quickly take you back to your main home screen you can also use the keyboard to navigate around the OS if you'd like but it's a rather slow process so you're better off using the touchscreen for everyday navigation the keyboard charges via micro USB but according to Google you're not going to have to charge it all that often Google claims that if you only use it for 2 hours a day you will get 5 months worth of battery life on a single charge and so far it seems to be living up to that claim I've only had to charge the keyboard once so far and and that was when I initially took the keyboard out of the box both the magic cover and keyboard folio are available now through Google play with the magic cover coming in at $39 it's available in Black Limestone Coral amethyst and mint Indigo the keyboard folio on the other hand runs for $129 and only comes in Black the prices are pretty hefty but that is usually how it goes with official Nexus accessories the magic cover is however a very unique take on the traditional smart cover and offer some nice functionality while the keyboard folio provides a great typing experience with very respectable battery life so you are paying for some very high quality and reliable products if you choose to buy them but there you have it guys for the magic cover and the keyboard folio case for the Nexus 9 hopefully you enjoyed this video and found it helpful if you did please give it a thumbs up down below we definitely appreciate that and also subscribe to the channel which is also down below if you haven't already so you don't miss out on any of our future videos and as always thank you so much for watching keep it locked here on Android authority because we are your source for all things Androidhey what is going on Guys lawn here from Android authority and the Nexus 9 has been out for a while now and Google has always been really good with supporting their devices with official accessories uh so today we're going be taking a closer look at two official accessories that you can get for your Nexus 9 the magic cover and the keyboard folio case first we're going to take a look at the magic cover for the Nexus 9 and it's basically just a flat rectangle piece of material that attaches itself to both the front and back side of the Nexus 9 via magnets the cover also features sleep to wake functionality to easily wake and put the tablet to sleep just by opening and closing the cover the magnets do a great job of holding the cover in place but one thing to note is the cover features two different materials that adhere differently to the screen one side has a more grippy hard rubberlike material that holds itself to the screen a lot better whereas the other side has a softer more sued likee material making the cover more prone to sliding around which could create issues with the cover shifting out of place in situations like carrying it in a book bag the cool thing is the cover was designed to be like origami so it features some pretty neat tricks that you don't see from the average Smart Cover you can fold the cover into a stand and prop the Nexus 9 up at a steep angle that is perfect for watching videos and movies or a much shallower angle that is great for pretty much anything else that you would normally do on a tablet also if you happen to have the cover on the back it's naturally going to cover up the camera but if you pull back the corner flap it'll automatically fire up the camera allowing you to quickly take a photo which is a really nice touch next up is the keyboard folio case and this case serves not only as a means for protecting your Nexus 99 but also gives you a mechanical keyboard for increased productivity the case itself feels great the material on the outside is soft and grippy making it really comfortable and easy to hold on to and like the magic cover it also latches onto the Nexus 9 with magnets while you will get a great amount of protection with this case the biggest reason why you would want to buy it is for the physical keyboard for easier typing the keyboard pairs to the Nexus 9 via Bluetooth which only takes a minute or two but once you have it paired you are ready to start typing the typing experience is actually not too bad there's no latency whatsoever when typing and I used it quite a bit for typing on Google Docs and responding to instant messages is it is a tad bit cramped because you are dealing with a keyboard made for a 9-in display but otherwise it's a solid experience the keys have a nice amount of travel and there's a good amount of separation between the keys the keyboard also features some extremely handy shortcuts like a dedicated emoticon key and a search button so you can conduct searches no matter where you are within the OS some other shortcuts include hitting alt and tab to open up overview or pressing search and enter at the same time to quickly take you back to your main home screen you can also use the keyboard to navigate around the OS if you'd like but it's a rather slow process so you're better off using the touchscreen for everyday navigation the keyboard charges via micro USB but according to Google you're not going to have to charge it all that often Google claims that if you only use it for 2 hours a day you will get 5 months worth of battery life on a single charge and so far it seems to be living up to that claim I've only had to charge the keyboard once so far and and that was when I initially took the keyboard out of the box both the magic cover and keyboard folio are available now through Google play with the magic cover coming in at $39 it's available in Black Limestone Coral amethyst and mint Indigo the keyboard folio on the other hand runs for $129 and only comes in Black the prices are pretty hefty but that is usually how it goes with official Nexus accessories the magic cover is however a very unique take on the traditional smart cover and offer some nice functionality while the keyboard folio provides a great typing experience with very respectable battery life so you are paying for some very high quality and reliable products if you choose to buy them but there you have it guys for the magic cover and the keyboard folio case for the Nexus 9 hopefully you enjoyed this video and found it helpful if you did please give it a thumbs up down below we definitely appreciate that and also subscribe to the channel which is also down below if you haven't already so you don't miss out on any of our future videos and as always thank you so much for watching keep it locked here on Android authority because we are your source for all things Android\n"
