Some Smart Covers Not Working Properly on New iPad

appears ipad smart covers aren't working properly new ipad, including older apple smart covers. new ipad has slight change in how magnets work. apple has reversed polarity of 1 set of magnets related sleep/wake sensor turns ipad off when smart cover closed. result, older smart covers, weren't designed change in mind, fail turn new ipad off when they're closed.




mark booth has more details why apple choose make change:

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i've learned why apple decided use polarity sensitive switch in new ipad 3. ipad 2 customers having issues ipads entering sleep mode when flipped apple's smart cover around flat behind ipad 2. since ipad 2's sleep/wake sensor wasn't polarity specific, triggered magnet being positioned @ rear of ipad. changing sensor requires correct polarity, problem eliminated.

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booth notes apple replacing older apple smart covers @ apple stores customers ask. new ipad owners having difficulties third-party smart cover-compatible cases should contact case-makers possible resolutions.

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bought smart cover @ radio shack while waiting new ipad arrive. works fine. wonder when apple made changes smart on in anticipation...?

 

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