New tab opened with CMD+T does not auto-focus search/address bar on Magic Keyboard iPadOS 26

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Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Launch Brave on iPadOS 26 with Magic Keyboard (perhaps any Bluetooth keyboard)

  2. Visit any website, then press CMD + T on a Magic Keyboard to open a new tab.

  3. Try to begin typing immediately into the new tab’s search/address bar.

Actual Result:
A new tab is opened, but the cursor focus is not placed in the search/address bar. The user must manually click the search bar with the trackpad or finger before typing.

Expected Result:
A new tab should be opened with the search/address bar focused automatically, allowing the user to start typing right away (same behavior as Safari on iOS or Brave on desktop).

Reproduces how often:
Always

Brave Version (See the About Brave page in the main menu):
Version 1.82

Reproducible on current live release (yes/no):
Yes

Additional information:
Using iPadOS 26 with Apple Magic Keyboard. Issue occurs consistently when opening new tabs via CMD + T.

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