New iPad mini's slimmer body may break compatibility with old cases

Apple's 2026 iPad mini is 5.4 mm thick and 132.6 mm wide, down from 6.3 mm and 134.8 mm on earlier models, while height stays at 195.3 mm. Rigid snap-on cases built for the 2021 and 2024 versions may fit loosely; the new TechWoven Smart Folio costs $79. Sales start November 6 from $699, with preorders from October 28.

• Thickness drops from 6.3 mm to 5.4 mm, width from 134.8 mm to 132.6 mm
• Height is nearly unchanged at 195.3 mm versus 195.4 mm
• OLED display grows from 8.3 to 8.5 inches in a similar footprint
• Priced from $699; preorders October 28, sales November 6