TL;DR
Intricuit is marketing Magic Screen, a snap-on touchscreen panel for recent MacBook Air and Pro models with a notched display. The accessory attaches magnetically, includes a pressure-sensitive stylus and folio case, and can be used as a standalone pen tablet.
What happened
Intricuit announced Magic Screen, an add-on touchscreen intended to give Mac laptops direct touch and pen input. The panel is designed to align to the laptop display using the MacBook’s built-in magnets and connects via a USB-C cable; Intricuit presents it as a three-step setup: snap on, plug in, and use touch. The package shown on the site bundles a pressure-sensitive stylus that supports hover detection, a folio case that doubles as a brace and protector, a USB-C cable, and a polishing cloth. The company highlights uses ranging from sketching and photo editing to interactive presentations, iPhone mirroring and gaming, and says the panel can be removed and used as a standalone pen tablet. Intricuit also claims long battery life and advertises features intended to reduce smudging and screen wobble. Visuals on the site are labelled as late-stage prototypes and the final product may differ.
Why it matters
- Adds touch and pen input to recent MacBooks without replacing the built-in display.
- Provides creatives a pressure-sensitive stylus and a detachable tablet mode that could streamline sketching and editing workflows.
- Aimed at mobile professionals by combining a protective folio and a compact, travel-oriented design.
- May reduce reliance on separate drawing tablets by offering pen input directly on a laptop screen.
Key facts
- Magic Screen is a snap-on touchscreen panel that uses a MacBook’s built-in magnets to align and attach.
- Intricuit says the kit includes a pressure-sensitive stylus with stylus hover capability.
- The company claims up to 100 hours of battery life for the stylus (as stated on the site).
- A folio case is included; it is described as bracing the laptop to reduce touchscreen wobble and doubling as protection for the panel.
- Intricuit positions the product as smudge-resistant and as acting like a screen protector while handling touch input.
- The accessory is advertised to be compatible at launch with the redesigned MacBook Air and Pro models that have a notched display.
- In-box items listed on the site: Magic Screen, stylus, folio case, USB-C cable, and a polishing cloth.
- The site repeats a range of use cases including presentations, drawing, board-style games, iPhone mirroring and collaboration tools.
- Site visuals are labeled as late-stage prototypes and may not reflect the final retail product.
What to watch next
- Price and retail availability: not confirmed in the source.
- Exact shipping dates and regional availability: not confirmed in the source.
- Whether using Magic Screen affects Apple warranty or official support: not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- Touchscreen: A display that can detect and respond to touch input from fingers or a stylus.
- Stylus: A pen-shaped input device used to interact with touch-sensitive screens, often offering greater precision than a finger.
- Pressure sensitivity: A stylus feature that detects varying levels of force to produce thicker or thinner digital strokes.
- Stylus hover: The capability to detect the stylus position above the screen before contact, useful for previewing marks or cursor placement.
- Folio case: A protective case that can also function as a stand or brace for a laptop and attached accessories.
Reader FAQ
What is Magic Screen?
A snap-on touchscreen accessory for MacBook laptops that adds touch and stylus input and includes a folio case and USB-C cable (as described on the product site).
How does Magic Screen attach to a MacBook?
It uses the MacBook’s built-in magnets to align and snap into place, according to the product description.
Which MacBook models are supported?
The site lists compatibility at launch with the latest redesigned MacBook Air and Pro models that feature a notched display.
Does using Magic Screen void Apple’s warranty?
not confirmed in the source
When will Magic Screen ship and where can I buy it?
not confirmed in the source
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Sources
- Intricuit: A touchscreen add-on for Mac laptops
- Intricuit's Magic Screen adds touch support to the MacBook Pro display
- CES 2026: Snap-On Accessory Adds Touch Display to Your MacBook
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