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Apple Releases Smart Covers for New iPad Mini and 10.5-Inch iPad Air

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Alongside new iPad mini and a new 10.5-inch iPad Air, Apple today launched new Smart Covers for each device line. There's also one new color for the Smart Folio case that fits the third-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro.

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For the iPad mini and 10.5-inch iPad Air, you can get a Smart Cover in Papaya, Charcoal Gray, Pink Sand, and White. The ‌iPad mini‌ Smart Cover costs $39.00 and the 10.5-inch ‌iPad Air‌ Smart Cover costs $49.00.

Meanwhile, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro's Smart Folio has gained a new Pink Sand color option. This is for the third-generation ‌iPad Pro‌ with Face ID and no home button. Other colors available include Charcoal Gray and White.

To find more information on the newly released tablets, visit our posts for the iPad mini and 10.5-inch iPad Air.

Related Roundups: iPad Air , iPad mini
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Top Rated Comments

92 months ago
Any word on if old mini covers will fit?
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bodonnell202 Avatar
92 months ago
Any word on if old mini covers will fit?
The smart covers for the Mini 4 (but not the Mini 1, 2 & 3) will work with the Mini 5.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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