iPad 2 Cases Aren't Compatible With The New iPad 3rd Gen

There's been quite a bit of confusion as to whether current iPad 2 cases fit the new iPad 3rd Gen being it is only 0.6mm thicker. Gadgetmac has learned that iPad 2 cases such as tight fitting hard plastic shell snap-on cases will absolutely not fit the new iPad 3rd Gen. Folio cases with frame style enclosures are a lot more forgiving and have plenty of spare room in order to fit the newly designed iPad 3rd Gen. On the other hand, there are iPad 2 folio cases with hard polycarbonate shells for attachment which aren't compatible as well. So in that regard, iPad 2 folio cases and all the different types of sleeves are indeed compatible with the more chubby iPad. As for silicone and semi-rigid TPU style cases, we recommend waiting until manufacturers release ones that are specifically designed to fit the new iPad.

Will iPhone 4 Cases Fit The iPhone 4S Too? Yes!

The answer is plain and simple, yes. All current iPhone 4 cases, sleeves, speaker docks and other accessories of the sorts will indeed fit and be fully compatible with the latest iPhone 4S. Be sure to check out our Gadget Hub for some iPhone 4 and 4S case reviews and guides!

Update: Correction, all iPhone 4 cases that are Verizon and AT&T compatible will fit the iPhone 4S as well. Both the Verizon iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S have a silent switch that is designed just a few millimeters towards the top and that has caused cases to have a slight longer cutout for the side volume buttons and silent switch. Most if not all iPhone 4 cases are now compatible with the iPhone 4S. 

White iPhone 4 Slightly Thicker Than Black iPhone 4

Oh no, here we go again. After Apple released the Verizon iPhone 4 with a slight silent switch repositioning, case manufacturers had to accommodate the new design change by updating and releasing Verizon iPhone 4 compatible cases. Now that Apple has released the white iPhone 4, there are reports of users who say that their white iPhone 4 is slightly thicker than the black iPhone 4 by roughly 1mm. This translates to current cases that are very tight fitting like hard plastic sliding cases may in fact cause trouble and will not fit the new white iPhone 4.

What does this mean for you? If you just purchased the white iPhone 4 you may want to be careful with your case selection at this time. Avoid purchasing slider and tight fitting plastic cases until we get more info on the matter. Play it safe and get Apple's Bumper case if you need some protection.

Incase Cases And iPad 2, Don't Buy

You may already know some of Incase's iPad cases made for the original iPad and sure, some of them are pretty good. Just a few days after the iPad 2 got released into the public, Incase opened up an iPad 2 product page with some of their current cases that were originally made for the thicker first generation iPad and dubbed them, iPad 2 compatible. No. There is no reason why you should pay so much money for these cases that were not even designed to exclusively fit the iPad 2. They may in fact work but they are not in any way designed for the iPad 2. If you like Incase's iPad cases, then you should wait to see if they ever tailor-make their cases to exactly fir the thinner dimensions of the new iPad 2. It's a shame Incase are rushing out to bank on new iPad 2 buyers this way.

Twelve South BookBook Vintage Leather Case Fits iPad 2

Well what do you know, Twelve South's vintage looking BookBook leather case for the iPad is compatible with the iPad 2 as well. Just like with the Compass stand, the BookBook will not and does not need to be redesigned says Twelve South. So if you've got one of these laying around and you just purchased a shiny iPad 2, you're good to go while others can purchase the BookBook right now for $69.99 in a classic black or in a vibrant red scheme.

ColcaSac Sleeves Tailored For iPad 2 Even With A Smart Cover

For the overly protective, ColcaSac announced new sleeves for the iPad 2 made to fit your iPad 2 with a Smart Cover on. Surely one side protection for your iPad is a no go, you're going to need something more, like a sleeve. As much as I and many others love the idea of Apple's awesome Smart Covers, the iPad will still need babying its bare butt. If you're not into the whole Smart Cover thing, ColcaSac has got you covered with iPad 2 sleeves and of course iPad sleeves. All you need to do is decide which fluffy sleeve you want to baby your new iPad. The ColcaSac sleeves are available in various colors, textures and materials and are priced at $35 - $40.