Apple introduces Smart Cover lineup for 2019 iPad mini, iPad Air

The bad news: Even though Apple released the new 2019 iPad Air and iPad mini models yesterday, they’re not compatible with the old Smart Cover and Smart Folio accessories that accompanied previous models of the tablet.

The better news: Apple, knowing you need a protective case for your tablet, has updated these accessories, which are now available for purchase.

The company’s Smart Cover for the 10.5-inch iPad Air (3rd generation) is now available in charcoal gray, white, pink sand, and a new papaya color. The cover retails for $49. The Leather Smart Cover for iPad Air is also available in midnight blue, saddle brown, black, and red colors and retails for $69.

The new iPad mini (5th-generation) now has the same Smart Cover choices as the polyurethane version for the iPad Air and comes in $10 less at $39.

The 10.5-inch iPad Air also has a Smart Keyboard as an option for $159. As noted by Apple, it’s the same as the Smart Keyboard that was offered for the 10.5-inch iPad Pro.

Wrapping things up, the iPad Pro Smart Folio is available in a pink sand color and retails for $79.

It was also learned that both the new iPad Air and iPad mini boast Logitech Crayon support as an Apple Pencil alternative, which could come in handy.

Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

Via 9to5Mac