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Chomp81

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May 23, 2014
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Hi,

I just bought an iPad Air 5th gen. I remember there was the iPad Smart Cover (only covering the screen); can't seem to find them anymore, only the folio, which covers from and back.

Does someone know where I can find Smart Cover for the latest iPad Air?

Thanks
 
Apple only makes these for the regular iPads, or those that have a curved/rounded edge (Air 3 and below). The magnets for those are on the side behind the curve. For the iPads that have a squared edge, like the Air 4/5 and Pros, the magnets are only on the back, hence the back cover.

Since there are no magnets on the side, I don't think you'd be able to find one from a 3rd party either. I have the Folio for my Pro and don't mind it. One nice thing about it is that it hides the camera bump so the iPad lays flat.
 
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