The second-generation Magic Trackpad (initially marketed as Magic Trackpad 2) is a

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and

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trackpad produced by

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It was announced on October 13, 2015 alongside the Magic Keyboard and second-generation

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, and replaces the first-generation Magic Trackpad.

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The second-generation Magic Trackpad is similar to its predecessor, with the key differences being a larger form factor, rechargeable

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battery and

. The trackpad also provides haptic feedback via Apple's built-in Taptic Engine that is also used in MacBook trackpads. The

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connector is used for charging and pairing. The second-generation Magic Trackpad has been made available in a large variety of colors. A space gray color was introduced with the

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in 2017, alongside a color-matching Magic Keyboard; both were later made available as standalone purchases.

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13.4 introduced mouse support to iPads for the first time, and supports all functionality of the second-generation Magic Trackpad. A variety of pastel colors were introduced in 2021 to match the colors of the M1 iMac. Additionally, standalone purchases now include a USB-C to Lightning cable, instead of USB-A. The space gray color was replaced by a black color with a silver aluminum finish in 2022, which was originally only available bundled with the third-generation

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