Apple iPod Case Design Guidelines

Case Design Guidelinesfor Apple DevicesRelease R6

Contents

1. Cases 71.1 Mechanical Requirements 7

1.1.1 Device Layouts and Dimensions for Apple Devices 71.1.2 Access to Controls 71.1.3 Access to the Audio Jack and 30-pin or Lightning Connector 7

1.2 Acoustics 81.2.1 Speaker and Microphone Openings 81.2.2 Speaker to Microphone Coupling 81.2.3 Call Quality 8

1.3 Sensors 81.3.1 Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor Interference 81.3.2 Magnetic Interference 91.3.3 Touch ID Sensor 9

1.4 Camera 91.4.1 Geometry 91.4.2 Color 101.4.3 Surface Finish 101.4.4 Image Degradation Examples 10

1.5 Reliability 121.5.1 Device Insertion and Removal 121.5.2 Colorfastness 12

1.6 Environmental 121.7 RF 131.8 Touchscreen 13

1.8.1 Overlay 131.8.2 Edge Swipe Gestures 13

2. Device Dimensional Drawings 142.1 iPhone 5s 152.2 iPhone 5c 162.3 iPhone 5 172.4 iPhone 4s 182.5 iPhone 4 (CDMA model) 192.6 iPhone 4 (GSM model) 20

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2.7 iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS 212.8 iPhone 222.9 iPad mini with Retina Display Wi-Fi 232.10 iPad mini with Retina Display Wi-Fi + Cellular 242.11 iPad Air Wi-Fi 252.12 iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular 262.13 iPad mini with Wi-Fi 272.14 iPad mini with Wi-Fi + Cellular 282.15 iPad with Wi-Fi (4th generation) 292.16 iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular (4th generation) 302.17 iPad with Wi-Fi (3rd generation) 312.18 iPad with Wi-Fi + 4G (3rd generation) 322.19 iPad 2 with Wi-Fi 332.20 iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G 342.21 iPad with Wi-Fi 352.22 iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G 362.23 iPod touch (5th generation) 372.24 iPod touch (4th generation) 382.25 iPod touch (3rd generation) 392.26 iPod touch (2nd generation) 402.27 iPod touch 412.28 iPod nano (7th generation) 422.29 iPod nano (6th generation) 432.30 iPod nano (5th generation) 442.31 iPod nano (4th generation) 452.32 iPod nano (3rd generation) 462.33 iPod nano (2nd generation) 472.34 iPod nano 482.35 iPod classic 160GB 492.36 iPod classic 80GB 502.37 iPod (5th generation) 60GB/80GB 512.38 iPod (5th generation) 30GB 522.39 iPod (4th generation) 532.40 iPod (3rd generation) 542.41 iPod photo 30GB/60GB 552.42 iPod photo 562.43 iPod shuffle (4th generation) 572.44 iPod shuffle (3rd generation) 582.45 iPod shuffle (2nd generation) 59


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2.46 iPod shuffle 602.47 iPod mini 62

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1. Cases 7Figure 1-1 Image degradation by color shifting 10Figure 1-2 Image degradation by decrease of contrast 11Figure 1-3 Image degradation by blocking 11Figure 1-4 Image degradation by flash interference 11

2. Device Dimensional Drawings 14Figure 2-1 iPhone 5s Dimensional Drawing 15Figure 2-2 iPhone 5c Dimensional Drawing 16Figure 2-3 iPhone 5 Dimensional Drawing 17Figure 2-4 iPhone 4s Dimensional Drawing 18Figure 2-5 iPhone 4 CDMA Dimensional Drawing 19Figure 2-6 iPhone 4 GSM Dimensional Drawing 20Figure 2-7 iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS Dimensional Drawing 21Figure 2-8 iPhone Dimensional Drawing 22Figure 2-9 iPad mini with Retina Display Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing 23Figure 2-10 iPad mini with Retina Display Wi-Fi + Cellular Dimensional Drawing 24Figure 2-11 iPad Air Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing 25Figure 2-12 iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular Dimensional Drawing 26Figure 2-13 iPad mini with Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing 27Figure 2-14 iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular Dimensional Drawing 28Figure 2-15 iPad Wi-Fi (4th generation) Dimensional Drawing 29Figure 2-16 iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (4th generation) Dimensional Drawing 30Figure 2-17 iPad Wi-Fi (3rd Generation) Dimensional Drawing 31Figure 2-18 iPad Wi-Fi + 4G (3rd Generation) Dimensional Drawing 32Figure 2-19 iPad 2 Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing 33Figure 2-20 iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G Dimensional Drawing 34Figure 2-21 iPad Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing 35Figure 2-22 iPad Wi-Fi + 3G Dimensional Drawing 36Figure 2-23 iPod touch 5th gen. Dimensional Drawing 37Figure 2-24 iPod touch 4th gen. Dimensional Drawing 38Figure 2-25 iPod touch 3rd gen. Fall '09 32GB and 64GB Dimensional Drawing 39Figure 2-26 iPod touch 2nd gen. 8GB, 16GB, 32GB Dimensional Drawing 40Figure 2-27 iPod touch Dimensional Drawing 41


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Figure 2-28 iPod nano 7th gen. Dimensional Drawing 42Figure 2-29 iPod nano 6th gen. Dimensional Drawing 43Figure 2-30 iPod nano 5th gen. Dimensional Drawing 44Figure 2-31 iPod nano 4th gen. Dimensional Drawing 45Figure 2-32 iPod nano 3rd gen. Dimensional Drawing 46Figure 2-33 iPod nano 2nd gen. Dimensional Drawing 47Figure 2-34 iPod nano Dimensional Drawing 48Figure 2-35 iPod classic 160GB Dimensional Drawing 49Figure 2-36 iPod classic 80GB Dimensional Drawing 50Figure 2-37 iPod 5th gen. 60GB/80GB Dimensional Drawing 51Figure 2-38 iPod 5th gen. 30GB Dimensional Drawing 52Figure 2-39 iPod 4th gen. Dimensional Drawing 53Figure 2-40 iPod 3rd gen. Dimensional Drawing 54Figure 2-41 iPod photo 30/60GB Dimensional Drawing 55Figure 2-42 iPod photo Dimensional Drawing 56Figure 2-43 iPod shuffle 4th gen. Dimensional Drawing 57Figure 2-44 iPod shuffle 3rd gen. Dimensional Drawing 58Figure 2-45 iPod shuffle 2nd gen. Dimensional Drawing 59Figure 2-46 iPod shuffle Dimensional Drawing (1 of 2) 60Figure 2-47 iPod shuffle Dimensional Drawing (2 of 2) 61Figure 2-48 iPod mini Dimensional Drawing 62


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Accessories that substantially enclose Apple devices must comply with the requirements stated in this chapter.

1.1 Mechanical RequirementsA well-designed case will securely house an Apple device while not interfering with the device's operation.Significant factors in mechanical design include access to the device's sensors, controls, and connectors.

1.1.1 Device Layouts and Dimensions for Apple DevicesCases must be designed to accommodate the full range of Apple device sizes within each product's dimensionalvariation. Dimensional drawings with tolerances for all Apple devices can be found in 2. Device DimensionalDrawings (page 14).

1.1.2 Access to ControlsThe case must readily permit the user to access and operate the device's mechanical controls. This includesvolume and ring/silent controls, sleep/wake control, and the home button.

1.1.3 Access to the Audio Jack and 30-pin or Lightning ConnectorThe case must provide ready access to the audio jack. The audio jack opening must be at least 6.0 mm indiameter. 6.5 mm is recommended for best compatibility with a range of headphones.

The case must also provide unobstructed access to either the 30-pin connector or the Lightning connector.

If the case is for an Apple device with the Lightning connector, the opening must be at least 12.05 mm by 6.30mm with full radii rounded edges. 13.65 mm by 6.85 mm is recommended for best compatibility with a rangeof cables and docks.

In addition, the audio jack and 30-pin or Lightning connector openings must be designed with enough marginto compensate for shifting or dimensional changes of the case material.


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1.2 AcousticsThe case must not impair or degrade the acoustical performance of an Apple device.

1.2.1 Speaker and Microphone OpeningsWhen Apple devices have speakers or microphones, their locations may vary from model to model. Refer tothe dimensional drawings for various Apple devices cited in 1.1.1 Device Layouts and Dimensions for AppleDevices (page 7). The case must not obstruct the speaker or microphone ports.

1.2.2 Speaker to Microphone CouplingThe case must not facilitate the conduction of sound from the speaker to any microphone. Such soundconduction can cause echoing in phone calls.

1.2.3 Call QualityThe case must not impair or degrade the user's experience making and receiving both audio calls over a cellularnetwork or video calls using Apple's FaceTime software. User testing must be conducted in handset,speakerphone, and headset modes of operation, to confirm that the case does not change the loudness orfrequency response of the speakers or microphones. In addition, the user must not be able to detect any sounddistortion resulting from enclosing the Apple device in the case.

1.3 SensorsSome Apple devices contain several sensors, including an ambient light sensor, a magnetic compass, a proximitysensor, an accelerometer, and a three-axis gyroscope. Cases must be designed so they do not interfere withthe operation of these sensors.

1.3.1 Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor InterferenceThe ambient light sensor and proximity sensor locations for various Apple devices are shown in the dimensionaldrawings cited in 1.1.1 Device Layouts and Dimensions for Apple Devices (page 7). Some of the dimensionaldrawings specify a recommended keep-out area around these sensors. No material must be allowed to coverthese sensors or their keep-out areas, this includes films and privacy screens. Cases that allow the Apple deviceto slide around must not obstruct any sensors.

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1.3.2 Magnetic InterferenceCase designs for Apple devices must avoid the use of magnets. Cases with parts made of any metal must betested to verify that they do not affect an Apple device's built-in magnetic compass, if equipped.

1.3.3 Touch ID SensorCases that are designed for the iPhone 5s must not inhibit the use of the Touch ID sensor. See Figure 2-1 (page15) for the keep-out area.

1.4 CameraThis section applies to all Apple devices that are equipped with a camera (with or without a flash). The field ofview (FOV) of the camera and the illumination provided by the flash is designed for each Apple product. It isimperative that manufacturers consult technical specifications released for each product and do not assumethese parameters are shared between products.

Images from the camera may be affected by the geometry, color and surface finish of the camera opening inthe case.

1.4.1 GeometryThe camera lens field of view must not be blocked. Making the case opening around the camera too smallmay block the field of view of the lens. This may cause vignetting in the image, where the corners of the imageare darker than the center. Blocking marginal rays just outside the field of view of the lens may also reducethe sharpness of the image. See 1.1.1 Device Layouts and Dimensions for Apple Devices (page 7) for thedetailed mechanical keep-out.

The case opening must not be designed in a way that directs stray light into the camera. If the opening is toonarrow or too steep, it may reflect light into the camera, washing out the image or adding an unwanted colorcast. Adding a chamfer to the camera window and making the window larger can help to direct stray lightaway from the camera. Additionally, where the product is equipped with a flash, a narrow or steep openingmay reflect light from the case opening back into the camera or scene. This may cause the image to appearwashed out or contain unwanted artifacts. A wider opening and chamfer will help direct light reflected fromthe case edges away from the scene and camera.

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1.4.2 ColorBlack or dark colors around the camera case opening is recommended. Any light reflected from the case maypick up the color of the case. Black material or black coating can help avoid color bleeding into the camerafrom an external light source or the flash. The darker the color, the less light may be reflected from the sourceinto the camera also.

1.4.3 Surface FinishIf the cone opening is < 120, then a semi-gloss finish around the camera opening is recommended. The flashis a strong source of light and reflections from the camera case opening edge should be managed so they donot reflect back into the camera or the scene. Semi-gloss material can direct light away from the camera ifcombined with a > 95 angle. If the angle is too narrow a high gloss material may reflect light back into thecamera. Matte or diffuse materials scatter light in all directions and may increase the likelihood that light fromthe flash or strong sources in the scene is reflected into the camera.

1.4.4 Image Degradation Examples

Figure 1-1 Image degradation by color shifting

Reference

Degraded (blue)Degraded (green)Degraded (red)

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1.4.4.1 Contrast Decrease

Figure 1-2 Image degradation by decrease of contrast

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1.4.4.2 Image Blocking

Figure 1-3 Image degradation by blocking

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1.4.4.3 Flash Interference

Figure 1-4 Image degradation by flash interference

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1.5 ReliabilityCases for Apple devices must be tested to verify that they will withstand long-term use under typical useconditions, and that they do not impair or degrade the functionality of the device, damage it or its immediatesurroundings, or adversely affect the user.

1.5.1 Device Insertion and RemovalThe case must hold the Apple device securely while permitting its easy insertion and removal. The case andthe enclosed device must not be damaged by the repeated insertion and removal of the device from the caseunder conditions representative of long-term use in a variety of environments.

1.5.2 ColorfastnessAny dyes, inks, or coatings in or on the case must not bleed color onto either the device or its user, particularlywhile the case is in contact with common substances such as water or sunscreen.

1.6 EnvironmentalCases for Apple devices must comply with applicable environmental regulations in the regions in which suchcases are to be sold, and any applicable substance or material restrictions, including applicable restrictions onthe following substances:

Lead (Pb)

Cadmium (Cd)

Mercury (Hg)

Hexavalent Chromium (Cr(VI))

Hexavalent Chromium (Cr(VI)) in leather

Nickel (Ni) plating on user-accessible surfaces

Azo-based dyes that release the aromatic amines specified in European Directive 2002/61/EC

Natural rubber latex

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1.7 RFCases for Apple devices must not contain materials or coatings that absorb radio frequency energy. Suchmaterials can impair or degrade the performance of cellular communication antennas or GPS, WiFi, or Bluetoothantennas. Examples include (but are not limited to) the following:

Metals (e.g. steel, aluminum, magnesium, titanium, etc.)

Plastics with any carbon content

Plastics with any glass content

Plastics with metallic plating

Metallic paints

Black paints with high carbon loading

White paints with high titanium dioxide loading Metallic

Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coatings

1.8 TouchscreenThe touch interface in an Apple device senses the presence of one or more fingers on its surface. Any materialbetween the surface and the user's hand, even a very thin sheet of plastic, can affect the performance of thetouch interface.

1.8.1 OverlayIf a case design requires a touchscreen to be overlaid with another material, the material must be:

Thinner than 0.3 mm

Designed so that there are no air gaps between it and the touchscreen surface

Not be electrically conductive

1.8.2 Edge Swipe GesturesA case must allow the user to use edge swipe gestures that were introduced in iOS 7.0. These gestures includebringing up Control Center, Notification Center, and swiping back from apps that may use edge swipe gestures(such as the Messages app).

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For more information, see 1.1.1 Device Layouts and Dimensions for Apple Devices (page 7).


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2. Device Dimensional Drawings

2.1 iPhone 5s

Figure 2-1 iPhone 5s Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.1 iPhone 5s


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2.2 iPhone 5c

Figure 2-2 iPhone 5c Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.2 iPhone 5c


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2.3 iPhone 5

Figure 2-3 iPhone 5 Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.3 iPhone 5


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2.4 iPhone 4s

Figure 2-4 iPhone 4s Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.4 iPhone 4s


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2.5 iPhone 4 (CDMA model)

Figure 2-5 iPhone 4 CDMA Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.5 iPhone 4 (CDMA model)


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2.6 iPhone 4 (GSM model)

Figure 2-6 iPhone 4 GSM Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.6 iPhone 4 (GSM model)


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2.7 iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS

Figure 2-7 iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.7 iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS


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2.8 iPhone

Figure 2-8 iPhone Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.8 iPhone


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2.9 iPad mini with Retina Display Wi-Fi

Figure 2-9 iPad mini with Retina Display Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.9 iPad mini with Retina Display Wi-Fi


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2.10 iPad mini with Retina Display Wi-Fi + Cellular

Figure 2-10 iPad mini with Retina Display Wi-Fi + Cellular Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.10 iPad mini with Retina Display Wi-Fi + Cellular


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2.11 iPad Air Wi-Fi

Figure 2-11 iPad Air Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.11 iPad Air Wi-Fi


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2.12 iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular

Figure 2-12 iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.12 iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular


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2.13 iPad mini with Wi-Fi

Figure 2-13 iPad mini with Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.13 iPad mini with Wi-Fi


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2.14 iPad mini with Wi-Fi + Cellular

Figure 2-14 iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.14 iPad mini with Wi-Fi + Cellular


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2.15 iPad with Wi-Fi (4th generation)

Figure 2-15 iPad Wi-Fi (4th generation) Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.15 iPad with Wi-Fi (4th generation)


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2.16 iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular (4th generation)

Figure 2-16 iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (4th generation) Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.16 iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular (4th generation)


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2.17 iPad with Wi-Fi (3rd generation)

Figure 2-17 iPad Wi-Fi (3rd Generation) Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.17 iPad with Wi-Fi (3rd generation)


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2.18 iPad with Wi-Fi + 4G (3rd generation)

Figure 2-18 iPad Wi-Fi + 4G (3rd Generation) Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.18 iPad with Wi-Fi + 4G (3rd generation)


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2.19 iPad 2 with Wi-Fi

Figure 2-19 iPad 2 Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.19 iPad 2 with Wi-Fi


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2.20 iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G

Figure 2-20 iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.20 iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G


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2.21 iPad with Wi-Fi

Figure 2-21 iPad Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.21 iPad with Wi-Fi


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2.22 iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G

Figure 2-22 iPad Wi-Fi + 3G Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.22 iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G


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2.23 iPod touch (5th generation)

Figure 2-23 iPod touch 5th gen. Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.23 iPod touch (5th generation)


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2.24 iPod touch (4th generation)

Figure 2-24 iPod touch 4th gen. Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.24 iPod touch (4th generation)


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2.25 iPod touch (3rd generation)

Figure 2-25 iPod touch 3rd gen. Fall '09 32GB and 64GB Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.25 iPod touch (3rd generation)


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2.26 iPod touch (2nd generation)

Figure 2-26 iPod touch 2nd gen. 8GB, 16GB, 32GB Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.26 iPod touch (2nd generation)


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2.27 iPod touch

Figure 2-27 iPod touch Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.27 iPod touch


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2.28 iPod nano (7th generation)

Figure 2-28 iPod nano 7th gen. Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.28 iPod nano (7th generation)


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2.32 iPod nano (3rd generation)

Figure 2-32 iPod nano 3rd gen. Dimensional Drawing

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2.33 iPod nano (2nd generation)

Figure 2-33 iPod nano 2nd gen. Dimensional Drawing

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2.34 iPod nano

Figure 2-34 iPod nano Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.34 iPod nano


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2.35 iPod classic 160GB

Figure 2-35 iPod classic 160GB Dimensional Drawing

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2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.35 iPod classic 160GB


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2.36 iPod classic 80GB

Figure 2-36 iPod classic 80GB Dimensional Drawing

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2.37 iPod (5th generation) 60GB/80GB

Figure 2-37 iPod 5th gen. 60GB/80GB Dimensional Drawing

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2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.37 iPod (5th generation) 60GB/80GB


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2.38 iPod (5th generation) 30GB

Figure 2-38 iPod 5th gen. 30GB Dimensional Drawing

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2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.38 iPod (5th generation) 30GB


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2.39 iPod (4th generation)

Figure 2-39 iPod 4th gen. Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.39 iPod (4th generation)


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2.40 iPod (3rd generation)

Figure 2-40 iPod 3rd gen. Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.40 iPod (3rd generation)


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2.41 iPod photo 30GB/60GB

Figure 2-41 iPod photo 30/60GB Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.41 iPod photo 30GB/60GB


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2.42 iPod photo

Figure 2-42 iPod photo Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.42 iPod photo


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2.43 iPod shuffle (4th generation)

Figure 2-43 iPod shuffle 4th gen. Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.43 iPod shuffle (4th generation)


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2.44 iPod shuffle (3rd generation)

Figure 2-44 iPod shuffle 3rd gen. Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.44 iPod shuffle (3rd generation)


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2.45 iPod shuffle (2nd generation)

Figure 2-45 iPod shuffle 2nd gen. Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.45 iPod shuffle (2nd generation)


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2.46 iPod shuffle

Figure 2-46 iPod shuffle Dimensional Drawing (1 of 2)

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.46 iPod shuffle


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Figure 2-47 iPod shuffle Dimensional Drawing (2 of 2)

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.46 iPod shuffle


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2.47 iPod mini

Figure 2-48 iPod mini Dimensional Drawing

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.47 iPod mini


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This table describes the changes to Case Design Guidelines for Apple Devices .

NotesDate

Revision R6: Added dimensional drawings for iPad mini with Retina DisplayWi-Fi, iPad mini with Retina Display Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air Wi-Fi, andiPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular.

2013-10-22

Revision R5: Added dimensional drawings for iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c inChapter 2.

2013-09-13

Added Lightning connector and headphone jack opening requirementsin 1.1 Mechanical Requirements (page 7)

Added Touch ID sensor keep-out information in 1.3 Sensors (page 8)

Rewrote 1.4 Camera (page 9): recommend semi-gloss black/dark forcamera hole openings instead of matte black

Added section regarding edge-swipe gestures in 1.8 Touchscreen (page13)

Revision R4: Added Chapter 2, containing dimensional information forcurrent Apple devices.

2013-05-08

Revision R3: Added information for devices with the Apple Lightningconnector: iPhone 5, iPod touch (5th generation), and iPod nano (7thgeneration).

2012-09-12

Revision R2: Updated guidelines to cover cases for iPads.2011-03-11

Changed document title from iPhone Case Design Guidelines to CaseDesign Guidelines for Apple Devices.


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NotesDate

Revision R1: First release of iPhone Case Design Guidelines.2011-02-28

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Case Design Guidelines for Apple DevicesContentsFigures1. Cases1.1 Mechanical Requirements1.1.1 Device Layouts and Dimensions for Apple Devices1.1.2 Access to Controls1.1.3 Access to the Audio Jack and 30-pin or Lightning Connector

1.2 Acoustics1.2.1 Speaker and Microphone Openings1.2.2 Speaker to Microphone Coupling1.2.3 Call Quality

1.3 Sensors1.3.1 Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor Interference1.3.2 Magnetic Interference1.3.3 Touch ID Sensor

1.4 Camera1.4.1 Geometry1.4.2 Color1.4.3 Surface Finish1.4.4 Image Degradation Examples1.4.4.1 Contrast Decrease1.4.4.2 Image Blocking1.4.4.3 Flash Interference

1.5 Reliability1.5.1 Device Insertion and Removal1.5.2 Colorfastness

1.6 Environmental1.7 RF1.8 Touchscreen1.8.1 Overlay1.8.2 Edge Swipe Gestures

2. Device Dimensional Drawings2.1 iPhone 5s2.2 iPhone 5c2.3 iPhone 52.4 iPhone 4s2.5 iPhone 4 (CDMA model)2.6 iPhone 4 (GSM model)2.7 iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS2.8 iPhone2.9 iPad mini with Retina Display Wi-Fi2.10 iPad mini with Retina Display Wi-Fi + Cellular2.11 iPad Air Wi-Fi2.12 iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular2.13 iPad mini with Wi-Fi2.14 iPad mini with Wi-Fi + Cellular2.15 iPad with Wi-Fi (4th generation)2.16 iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular (4th generation)2.17 iPad with Wi-Fi (3rd generation)2.18 iPad with Wi-Fi + 4G (3rd generation)2.19 iPad 2 with Wi-Fi2.20 iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G2.21 iPad with Wi-Fi2.22 iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G2.23 iPod touch (5th generation)2.24 iPod touch (4th generation)2.25 iPod touch (3rd generation)2.26 iPod touch (2nd generation)2.27 iPod touch2.28 iPod nano (7th generation)2.29 iPod nano (6th generation)2.30 iPod nano (5th generation)2.31 iPod nano (4th generation)2.32 iPod nano (3rd generation)2.33 iPod nano (2nd generation)2.34 iPod nano2.35 iPod classic 160GB2.36 iPod classic 80GB2.37 iPod (5th generation) 60GB/80GB2.38 iPod (5th generation) 30GB2.39 iPod (4th generation)2.40 iPod (3rd generation)2.41 iPod photo 30GB/60GB2.42 iPod photo2.43 iPod shuffle (4th generation)2.44 iPod shuffle (3rd generation)2.45 iPod shuffle (2nd generation)2.46 iPod shuffle2.47 iPod mini

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