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Apple Smart Covers and Smart Cases updated for iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3

In addition to introducing the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3, Apple has refreshed its online store with new Smart Cases and Smart Covers to compliment and protect the new hardware.

The latest iPad Air Smart Cover will work with both the iPad Air and iPad Air 2. The iPad Air Smart Cover is available in polyurethane for $39 with options in black, white, pink, yellow, blue, green, and red. Apple says each iPad Air Smart Cover is available to ship in 1-3 days currently.

The iPad mini Smart Cover is available at the same $39 price point in the same colors. All three 7.9-inch iPad mini generations are compatible with this accessory. Apple also says the iPad mini Smart Cover will be available to ship in 1-3 days currently.

Apple has also updated its Smart Case for the iPad Air 2. Because the iPad Air 2 is thinner than the previous generation iPad Air and features a second microphone in place of the previously existing mute/rotation toggle switch, the new iPad Air 2 cases are only compatible with the new tablets. The iPad Air 2 Smart Case is available for $79 in leather with options in black, red, midnight blue, olive brown, and soft pink. These new cases are currently unavailable for order and coming soon for store pickup.

The iPad mini Smart Case is also available in leather at $69 with the same color options available. Apple says it will be begin shipping 1-3 days after ordering.

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Apple Online Store lists Smart Case and Cover for older iPads as discontinued (Update: no longer discontinued)

Update: A few hours after these listings appeared on the store, Apple has reversed course and no longer lists either case as discontinued. However, both cases are now only available in gray rather than the full range of colors that were previously available.

Despite keeping the iPad 2 around for yet another year, Apple has discontinued the cases that it designed alongside the second-generation tablet. Both accessories are still available for sale for the time being, although some colors are now listed as “unavailable to ship” and will probably be removed in the coming days.

This move is likely due to the constantly-decreasing demand for the older iPad model in favor of the new iPad Air, which neither of these cases will fit. The iPad Air goes on sale tomorrow morning starting at $499 for the 16 GB Wi-Fi model.

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9to5Toys Last Call: Seagate 1TB portable HD $56, Smart Covers $15, iOS freebies, Incase Retina MBP case $19, more

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

SOLD OUT Seagate Backup Plus 1TB USB 3.0 portable hard drive (red) $56 shipped (Reg. $95) – Act fast it is “Almost Gone”

Apple iPad full-size/iPad mini polyurethane and leather Smart Covers from $15, Smart Case $23, more

Game/App Deals: Batman Arkham Origins for iOS out now, Asphalt 8: Airborne FREE, iOS freebies, more

Other great deals from today:

• New! Incase Hardshell case for 15″ Retina MacBook Pro (3 colors) $19 shipped (Reg. $50)
  
• New! Brother compact wireless laser printer $75 shipped (Reg. $150)
• New! Jawbone JAMBOX Bluetooth wireless speaker (refurb): $70 shipped (Reg. $150 new)
  
• New! Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SATA III 2.5″ Solid State Drive $160 shipped
• New! Sony iPhone/iPod Portable Speaker Dock w/ Wireless Remote Control $40 shipped (Reg. $80)

3M portable wireless projector w/ Roku streaming stick: $170 shipped (Reg. $300) http://t.co/U3skmzX2pO

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The best deals that are still alive:

• Get a free Sonos wireless bridge ($49 value) w/ the purchase of any Sonos Play wireless streaming speaker
• Samsung 32GB Pro Extreme Speed UHS-1 Class 10 memory card $20 shipped (Reg. $40)
• Lenmar Meridian 2300mAh Apple certified battery case for iPhone 5/5s: $40 (Reg. $80)
• Acer 23-Inch G-Series 1080p LED backlit monitor: $110 shipped (Reg. $140)
• WD My Passport 2TB Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive $100 shipped
• This week’s best entertainment releases: Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, Eminem, Pacific Rim, more
• Logitech UE 4000 on-ear headphones w/ mic and controls $50 shipped (Reg. $100)
• MEElectronics noise isolating in-ear headphones w/ playback control, microphone: $30 shipped (Reg. $60)
• HP Chromebook 11.6″ 1.70GHz, 2GB RAM, pre-order $10 off: $270 shipped
• The best Apple-certified (MFi) Lightning cables in various lengths, colors, and styles

Mac software bundles:

• The SuperStacked Mac Bundle: Over $3,000 Worth Of Premium Developer & Designer Tools – $42 today, but price increases everyday it’s on sale.
• The Mac Freebie Bundle 2.0: 10 Apps To Enhance Your Design, Photography & Productivity

New product announcements & reviews:

• Pyle Audio releases new mini Hi-Speed HD sports camera
• Synology introduces new, faster SOHO NAS w/ hot-swappable drives for $330
• LaCie’s new Porsche designed USB 3.0 key drive available now
• OtterBox begins shipping new Commuter Series Wallet case for iPhone 5/5s and Galaxy S4