Apple lists unreleased iPad mini case ahead of rumored launch

Apple’s French regulatory website lists a Smart Folio for an unreleased iPad mini. The accessory carries model number A3632, which does not match any existing product.

The filing is dated September 8, 2026, although it is unclear when Apple added the listing. A new model number may point to changes in the next iPad mini, but the document does not reveal its design.

New Smart Folio differs in materials

Apple’s documentation says the new case contains at least 3% recycled materials. The Smart Folio for the sixth-generation iPad mini lists a minimum of 9%.

The new version contains at least 6,610 milligrams of rare earth elements, compared with 3,947 milligrams in the previous model. That difference could relate to changes in the magnets used to attach the case, although the filing does not confirm this.

The sixth- and seventh-generation iPad mini models use the same Smart Folio. A new accessory could therefore indicate physical changes to the next tablet that affect case compatibility.

Rumored tablet specifications

Previous reports have linked the upcoming iPad mini to an OLED display, an A20 Pro chip, thinner bezels, a relocated front-facing camera and a redesigned speaker system. Bloomberg has also reported that Apple is developing a more water-resistant design, while recent rumors have suggested a significant price increase.

Reports conflict over the display’s refresh rate. Leaker yeux1122 recently said the tablet would be limited to 60Hz, while Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple had tested both 60Hz and 120Hz options without confirming the final choice.