Apple Launches New Smart Folio Cases for M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air

[MacRumors]

Apple today announced the new iPad Pro and iPad Air, and alongside the tablets there are now a few new accessories available to purchase on Apple.com.

Starting with the iPad Pro, Apple is selling a new Smart Folio for the 11-inch iPad Pro in Denim, Black, and White. There's also a Smart Folio for the 13-inch iPad Pro in the same color options.

Similarly, you can get the Smart Folio for 11-inch iPad Air in Light Violet, Charcoal Gray, Sage, and Denim. There's also the Smart Folio for the 13-inch iPad Air in the same color options.

Finally, there's a pair of new Magic Keyboards for the 11-inch and 13-inch M4 iPad Pro. The 11-inch model is $299.00 and the 13-inch model is $349.00, and both come in White and Black.

Article Link: Apple Launches New Smart Folio Cases for M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air

 

[munpip214]

Only three colors for pro? Okay, all hail Amazon.

 

[RenegadfeMonste]

Are the smart folios compatible with the Magic Keyboard? Or would you need to take the iPad out of it to use the Magic Keyboard?

 

[Fuzzball84]

A good note to make is that the accessories for the new ipad Air 6 are backwards compatible back to the ipad Air 4.

The only things id say is that having the ipad Air… it would be much nicer to hold if they designed a magnetic hand strap… its not the most ergonomic thing to hold for a prolonged period when folded into a triangle or flat back.

 

[Fuzzball84]

Are the smart folios compatible with the Magic Keyboard? Or would you need to take the iPad out of it to use the Magic Keyboard?

Need to be removed… otherwise the connectors don't connect for keyboard.

 

[Brainjax44]

Is it still screen cover-side down when propping your iPad on a table?

U know, the felt part that covers the screen? Is that the part that comes into contact with the table surface potentially covered and crumbs and other abrasives? U know, the part of the folio that then picks ups said abrasives and proceeds to rub them into your iPad screen once folded closed?

When will the insanity end? ;_;

 

[ttyRazor]

Only three colors for pro? Okay, all hail Amazon.

Seriously, when did the color options get so boring for iPad Pro covers?

 

[HMWausau]

It was nice for a while when the iPad Air and iPad pro accessories were interchangeable. Made it easier for businesses to have accessories that could swap around if necessary. Guess that's over with.

 

[Johnny907]

Seriously, when did the color options get so boring for iPad Pro covers?

Have you seen the color options on the Air? “Boring colors” is not a new thing for Apple.

 

[tivoboy]

But no keyboard folio case? I mean that’s my go to… I have a magic keyboard for my 12.9 2-18 IPP, but use the keyboard folio whatever it’s called case every day, daily, all the time. Lighter, smaller, just what I need. Not having that, or only having it be some third party is a bummer.

 

[erikkfi]

But no keyboard folio case? I mean that’s my go to… I have a magic keyboard for my 12.9 2-18 IPP, but use the keyboard folio whatever it’s called case every day, daily, all the time. Lighter, smaller, just what I need. Not having that, or only having it be some third party is a bummer.

Yeah, this one hurts a lot. The Magic Keyboard doesn't address any Pencil use scenarios; it's purely to turn the iPad into a laptop. Not making a keyboard folio is a massive oversight and I hope a third-party company steps into the void.

 

[loveandcomedy]

Are M1 iPad Air folios compatible with the new M2s?

 

[bodonnell202]

Are M1 iPad Air folios compatible with the new M2s?

I'd assume so. The dimensions of the 11" M2 Air are the same as the M1 Air, and the new folios are backwards compatible with the M1 and 4th gen iPad Air so I think it is the same folio in new colors.

 

[kjvmartin]

Does anyone buy these? I don't think I've paid more than $10-$15 for an iPad case on Amazon.

 

[incidentallycheckout]

Third party cases are the way to go always, the only issue is a possible delay on having a cover at launch.

 

[Apple_Robert]

It's a shame Apple doesn't offer iPad screen protectors and installation.

 

[slippery-pete]

Ordered Denim for my 13 iPad Air

 

[slippery-pete]

Does anyone buy these? I don't think I've paid more than $10-$15 for an iPad case on Amazon.

I do. Rolling the dice ordering 3rd party, in my opinion.

 

[Fuzzball84]

Is it still screen cover-side down when propping your iPad on a table?

U know, the felt part that covers the screen? Is that the part that comes into contact with the table surface potentially covered and crumbs and other abrasives? U know, the part of the folio that then picks ups said abrasives and proceeds to rub them into your iPad screen once folded closed?

When will the insanity end? ;_;

You can fold the other way but its not as stable 🥴

 

[CEmajr]

I guess they won't bring back the folio keyboards in order to encourage people to buy the Magic Keyboard.

 

[kjvmartin]

I do. Rolling the dice ordering 3rd party, in my opinion.

In what way have you experienced poor quality on a 3rd party case? In this situation, I have ordered and returned the Apple case finding a much better product around $15 on Amazon.

 

[poematik13]

Sage is hot, I wish they made iphone cases in that color

 

[slippery-pete]

In what way have you experienced poor quality on a 3rd party case? In this situation, I have ordered and returned the Apple case finding a much better product around $15 on Amazon.

I ordered one several years ago for my iPad, thing was junk that basically came apart in two months.

To each his own.

 

[ScubaCinci]

Wondering what the weight difference is between the last generation KB and the new one. Seems like it could be heavier but if it's lighter, paired with the lighter iPad - that would be great!

 

[Not@Apple]

So the "thinnest iPad ever" has the folio that adds bulk to both sides of the iPad, like the folio for the iPad 10? 😆 I hate this design choice.