iPad 5 Smart Covers Begin Surfacing in Multiple Colors [Update: Fake]

[MacRumors]

While numerous leaks have shown that the next-generation iPad will be adopting smaller form factor based on that of the iPad mini, a new piece of evidence pointing to a launch in the relatively near future has surfaced in the form of a video from Unbox Therapy showing new Smart Covers in a variety of colors designed to fit the new form factor.

The video shows the new Smart Covers in gray, black, red, pink, orange, blue, white, and green. The video also shows the new Smart Covers attached to a fifth-generation iPad assembly of the rear shell and front panel, demonstrating how they fit the new design.

With the upcoming iPad measuring significantly narrower than the current-generation model, Apple will be shifting from the current four-panel Smart Cover to a three-panel design similar to that used for the iPad mini Smart Cover. As with existing Smart Cover products, the cover can be folded behind the iPad to act as a stand.

Apple is expected to launch its redesigned iPad and a Retina iPad mini in the near future, perhaps at a media event as soon as next month. Apple also has several updates to its Mac products still to come before the end of the year, and they may make an appearance at that same event.

Update: 9to5Mac has discovered that the alleged Smart Covers are actually being offered for sale on Chinese marketplace Alibaba for just $5 each, strongly suggesting that these are fake/knockoff Smart Covers not from Apple or its official suppliers.

Article Link: iPad 5 Smart Covers Begin Surfacing in Multiple Colors [Update: Fake]

 

[MacFather]

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[Tiger8]

so did they just blow up the mini cover? weird

 

[iChrist]

iPad 5gen, the biggest leap since the original iPad

No.

That would be the retina screen a few years ago. This just removes some of the bezel (finally). Nothing to see here really.

 

[hobbbz]

the 3 fold mini cover is horrible! it needs the 4 folds like the iPad 4 cover.

 

[Rogifan]

Why do these covers have the metal hinge? I thought they got rid of that with the mini smart covers.

 

[nazaar]

I don't care what the covers look like Apple... just give me more value for the cost.

 

[Steveo13]

What about smart cases?

 

[Tankmaze]

looks like the ipad 2 smart cover. but if this fit the leaked ipad shell it must be legit.

 

[Acerone]

That guy has the best unboxings videos.

 

[jakham]

If the dont come with smart case I will buy Ipad 4...eagerly waiting for the new Ipad 5 :-/

 

[dumastudetto]

Stunning I'll definitely buying a few of these for my new iPad to mix it up according to mood. Can't wait.

 

[TWSS37]

We took space... and made it grayer

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Stunning I'll definitely buying a few of these for my new iPad to mix it up according to mood. Can't wait.

I'd love to know what type of mood correlated with the color of the day for you.

 

[Macalway]

IPad A7

Yummy

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

iPad 5 same as before with bigger battery now give us your money

 

[iChrist]

so the cover leaked already and they replicated it or did they just blow up the mini cover?

True. They really need to improve the 'smart' cover. It's quite weak and ratty looking. The fact that it's $40 is even sadder.

 

[taran420]

No rumours about iPad 5 having the fingerprint sensor. It only makes sense it would.

 

[CreepingDeath]

No gold?! Gold is the new black, dammit!

 

[darkslide29]

I wish MacRumors had a roundup for the iPad 5 specs..
What are we thinking?

Same A7 chip, but running a bit higher?
Same 1gb of ram, but perhaps 2gb ram?
Perhaps Touch ID?

Seems like details are scarce.

 

[ValSalva]

IPad A7

Yummy

Exactly. This is going to be one fast iPad. Can't wait until next month!

 

[Macalway]

That guy has the best unboxings videos.

I hate unboxing videos.

However I love de-boxed videos.

Go figure

Although Apple boxes are pretty nice, they suck

 

[rosujin]

Thanks to the iOS support, I've had a very long run with my iPad 2 64gig. Finally, with iOS7, it's starting to feel a little sluggish. Could be time to upgrade.

 

[Heresiarch]

My old blue smartcover, bought along with the first release of iPad 2, despite how weathered it looks now, still works perfectly and the magnet is strong as ever. I was actually expecting it to be weaken after a year or so.

Don't expect it to truly protect the screen though. I've taken off the screen protector of my iPad 3 since last year and it's catching up minute scratches here and there (those that you can see only under direct strong lights). But that's ok, because using the iPad (or an iPhone, or just about any touchscreen) without a screen protector feels soooo much better.

 

[sreehemanth]

how did he get hold of these parts?

how does he do that? where did he buy this stuff from? i mean, which supplier (in China) is sitting there to simply leak this stuff out?

how did this happen?

 

[Sodner]

Cool. This means the iPad 5 is getting closer.

Bring it on Apple!!