Like the “A” and surrounding keys turning into a 9-key.

Well, that’s a possibility, according to new patents filed by Apple.

Simpsons fans and Homer will love the idea.

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Essentially, it sounds like Apple wants to replace the current printed keys with ones that can change dynamically.

The LEDs on the bottom can light up individual pixels, changing a key into something else.

The options are endless if this becomes a reality.

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Users could transform the keyboard into the exact macro-key setup they’d like for gaming or video editing shortcuts.

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