iPad Mini 4 LONGER Than Mini 2 and 3?

I would wait until cases show up that are verified as fitting the iPad mini 4 only and not "compatible" will all of them.

As you've found, claims that mini 2 & 3 cases will fit the mini 4 are probably not to be believed.

Here are the dimensions for all the iPad mini models:

iPad mini

7.87 in × 5.3 in × 0.28 in (200 mm × 135 mm × 7 mm)

iPad mini 2 & mini 3:

7.87 in × 5.3 in × 0.29 in (200 mm × 135 mm × 7 mm)

iPad mini 4:

8 in × 5.3 in × 0.24 in (203 mm × 135 mm × 6 mm)

I myself had a problem with a clear back shell that claimed to fit the mini 2 despite the fact that it was made for the original mini. Yes, it fit but was tight enough that it didn't snap on properly and was too tight, eventually cracking the snap-on corners. It didn't actually break the corners off but the plastic developed stress cracks where it was obviously stressed. The difference in thickness between the original mini and the mini 2 is only .01"

The height difference (.13" taller) as well as the thickness difference (.05" thinner) would cause me to believe that only iPad mini 4 specific cases should only be used.

I suppose in the meantime, you could wrap your mini 4 in a bath towel to protect it. 😝

Here's a link to Apple's official silicone case specifically made for the mini 4:

http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MKLK2ZM/A/ipad-mini-4-silicone-case-charcoal-g ray

The mini 4 also has it's own specific Smart Cover which can be used with the above case:

http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MKLV2ZM/A/ipad-mini-4-smart-cover-charcoal-gra y

Both combined are $98...😐

Yeah just found that out today 😟 went to get a case for my mini 4 got home and it doesn't fit grr....

Return the case. You may have to wait for these cases to be manufactured...If you go with an genuine Apple product meant for a mini 4 as I linked to above, you can be guaranteed that it will fit.

Seems as if a lot of manufacturers are making the claim that the mini 4 will fit in a mini 3 case (they did the same with the mini 2 & mini 3, claiming the case made for the mini 1 would "100% fit" a mini 2 or 3). While some may actually fit and work (soft padded cases with some give or stretch to them), others won't (hard-shell snap-on or back shell snap-on) and it's wrong for manufacturers to make that claim. Redoing a case to fit a specific device involves re-tooling...and re-tooling is expensive.

If you opt for a third-party case, make sure the case is made specifically for the mini 4...or else you stand the chance of it not fitting again.

I am in the same boat. Just ordered 30 new ipad mini 4s, I then purchased the same cases we bought for all of out mini 2s (they claimed to be for all minis) and the new mini 4s do not fit.