Accessory Design

Guidelines for Apple

Devices
Release R1

Contents

1. Introduction

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1.1 Purpose of This Specification
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1.2 Requirements, Recommendations, and Permissions
1.3 Terminology
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1.3.1 Accessory, Device, and Product
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2. All Accessories

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2.1 Attachments
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2.2 Magnetic Interference
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2.3 Radio Frequency (RF) Performance
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2.3.1 Materials and Coatings
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2.3.2 Antenna Keep-Out
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2.3.3 Over The Air (OTA)
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2.3.4 Near Field Communication (NFC)
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3. Cases

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3.1 Product Design
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3.1.1 Device Protection
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3.1.2 Access to Inputs and Interconnects
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3.1.3 Dock Compatibility
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3.2 Acoustics
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3.2.1 Call Quality
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3.2.2 Speaker to Microphone Coupling
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3.2.3 Speaker/Microphone Openings
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3.3 Ambient Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor Interference
3.4 Taptic Engine
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3.5 Magnetic Interference
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3.6 Home Button
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3.7 Camera
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3.7.1 Geometry
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3.7.2 Color
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3.7.3 Surface Finish
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3.7.4 Image Degradation Examples
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3.8 Reliability
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3.8.1 Device Insertion and Removal

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3.8.2 Colorfastness
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3.9 Environmental
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3.10 Test Procedures
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3.10.1 Required Apple Device Models
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3.10.2 Product Design
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3.10.3 Taptic Engine
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3.10.4 Home Button Overlays
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4. Covers

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4.1 Magnetic Interference
4.2 Smart Covers
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5. Screen Overlays

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5.1 Product Design
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5.2 Edge Swipe Gestures
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5.3 Edge Press Gestures
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6. Camera Attachments
6.1 Magnetic Interference

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7. Device Dimensional Drawings

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7.1 iPhone 7 Plus

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7.2 iPhone 7
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7.3 iPhone 6s Plus
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7.4 iPhone 6s
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7.5 iPhone 6 Plus
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7.6 iPhone 6
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7.7 iPhone 5s & iPhone SE
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7.8 iPhone 5c
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7.9 iPhone 5
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7.10 iPhone 4s
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7.11 iPhone 4 (CDMA model)
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7.12 iPhone 4 (GSM model)
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7.13 iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS
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7.14 iPhone
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7.15 iPad Pro (9.7-inch) with Wi-Fi
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7.16 iPad Pro (9.7-inch) with Wi-Fi + Cellular
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7.17 iPad Pro (9.7-inch) Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations
7.18 iPad Pro (12.9-inch) with Wi-Fi
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7.19 iPad Pro (12.9-inch) with Wi-Fi + Cellular

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7.20 iPad Pro (12.9-inch) Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations
7.21 iPad mini 4 with Wi-Fi
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7.22 iPad mini 4 with Wi-Fi + Cellular
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7.23 iPad mini 4 Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations
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7.24 iPad Air 2 with Wi-Fi
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7.25 iPad Air 2 with Wi-Fi + Cellular
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7.26 iPad mini 2 & iPad mini 3 with Wi-Fi
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7.27 iPad mini 2 & iPad mini 3 with Wi-Fi + Cellular
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7.28 iPad Air with Wi-Fi
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7.29 iPad Air with Wi-Fi + Cellular
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7.30 iPad mini with Wi-Fi
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7.31 iPad mini with Wi-Fi + Cellular
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7.32 iPad (4th generation) with Wi-Fi
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7.33 iPad (4th generation) with Wi-Fi + Cellular
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7.34 iPad (3rd generation) with Wi-Fi
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7.35 iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + 4G
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7.36 iPad 2 with Wi-Fi
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7.37 iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G
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7.38 iPad with Wi-Fi
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7.39 iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G
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7.40 iPod touch (6th generation)
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7.41 iPod touch (5th generation)
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7.42 iPod touch (4th generation)
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7.43 iPod touch (3rd generation)
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7.44 iPod touch (2nd generation)
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7.45 iPod touch
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7.46 iPod nano (7th generation)
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7.47 iPod nano (6th generation)
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7.48 iPod nano (5th generation)
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7.49 iPod nano (4th generation)
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7.50 iPod nano (3rd generation)
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7.51 iPod nano (2nd generation)
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7.52 iPod nano
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7.53 iPod classic 160GB
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7.54 iPod classic 80GB
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7.55 iPod (5th generation) 60GB/80GB
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7.56 iPod (5th generation) 30GB
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7.57 iPod (4th generation)
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7.58 iPod (3rd generation)

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7.59 iPod photo 30GB/60GB
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7.60 iPod photo
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7.61 iPod shuffle (4th generation)
7.62 iPod shuffle (3rd generation)
7.63 iPod shuffle (2nd generation)
7.64 iPod shuffle
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7.65 iPod mini
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Revision History

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New Apple Devices
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Added Chapters
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Changes
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Test Procedure Changes
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Figures and Tables

3. Cases

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Figure 3-1
Touchscreen keep-out area 15
Figure 3-2
Microphone/speaker opening recommendations for thin cases 17
Figure 3-3
Thick case acoustic channels 18
Figure 3-4
Thick case microphone and speaker exit separation 18
Figure 3-5
Improper thick case seal 19
Figure 3-6
Sample image degradation by image blocking in ambient condition 21
Figure 3-7
Sample image degradation by color shift through accessory with strong color 21
Figure 3-8
Sample image degradation by flash interference 22
Figure 3-9
Apple device proudness test 28
Figure 3-10 Apple device gap test 28
Figure 3-11 Apple device touchscreen keep-out test 29
Table 3-1
iPhone 7 Plus Case Testing Matrix 23
Table 3-2
iPhone 7 Case Testing Matrix 23
Table 3-3
iPhone 6s Plus/iPhone 6 Plus Case Testing Matrix 23
Table 3-4
iPhone 6s/iPhone 6 Case Testing Matrix 24
Table 3-5
iPhone 5/iPhone 5s/iPhone SE Case Testing Matrix 24
Table 3-6
iPhone 5c Case Testing Matrix 24
Table 3-7
iPad Pro (9.7-inch) Case Testing Matrix 24
Table 3-8
iPad Pro (12.9-inch) Case Testing Matrix 25
Table 3-9
iPad mini 4 Case Testing Matrix 25
Table 3-10
iPad mini/iPad mini 2/iPad mini 3 Case Testing Matrix 25
Table 3-11
iPad Air 2 Case Testing Matrix 25
Table 3-12
iPad Air Case Testing Matrix 26
Table 3-13
iPad (4th generation) Case Testing Matrix 26
Table 3-14
iPod touch (5th generation)/iPod touch (6th generation) Case Testing Matrix 26

7. Device Dimensional Drawings

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iPhone 7 Plus Dimensional Drawing 39
iPhone 7 Dimensional Drawing 40
iPhone 6s Plus Dimensional Drawing 41
iPhone 6s Dimensional Drawing 42
iPhone 6 Plus Dimensional Drawing 43
iPhone 6 Dimensional Drawing 44

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iPhone 5s & iPhone SE Dimensional Drawing 45

iPhone 5c Dimensional Drawing 46
iPhone 5 Dimensional Drawing 47
iPhone 4s Dimensional Drawing 48
iPhone 4CDMA Dimensional Drawing 49
iPhone 4 GSM Dimensional Drawing 50
iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS Dimensional Drawing 51
iPhone Dimensional Drawing 52
iPad Pro (9.7-inch) with Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing 53
iPad Pro (9.7-inch) with Wi-Fi + Cellular Dimensional Drawing 54
iPad Pro (9.7-inch) Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations 1 of 2 Dimensional Drawing 55
iPad Pro (9.7-inch) Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations 2 of 2 Dimensional Drawing 56
iPad Pro (12.9-inch) with Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing 57
iPad Pro (12.9-inch) with Wi-Fi + Cellular Dimensional Drawing 58
iPad Pro (12.9-inch) Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations 1 of 2 Dimensional Drawing 59
iPad Pro (12.9-inch) Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations 2 of 2 Dimensional Drawing 60
iPad mini 4 with Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing 61
iPad mini 4 with Wi-Fi + Cellular Dimensional Drawing 62
iPad mini 4 Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations Dimensional Drawing 63
iPad Air 2 with Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing 64
iPad Air 2 with Wi-Fi + Cellular Dimensional Drawing 65
iPad mini 2 & iPad mini 3 with Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing 66
iPad mini 2 & iPad mini 3 with Wi-Fi + Cellular Dimensional Drawing 67
iPad Air with Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing 68
iPad Air with Wi-Fi + Cellular Dimensional Drawing 69
iPad mini with Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing 70
iPad mini with Wi-Fi + Cellular Dimensional Drawing 71
iPad (4th generation) with Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing 72
iPad (4th generation) with Wi-Fi + Cellular Dimensional Drawing 73
iPad (3rd generation) with Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing 74
iPad Wi-Fi + 4G (3rd Generation) Dimensional Drawing 75
iPad 2 with Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing 76
iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G Dimensional Drawing 77
iPad Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing 78
iPad Wi-Fi + 3G Dimensional Drawing 79
iPod touch (6th generation) Dimensional Drawing 80
iPod touch (5th generation) Dimensional Drawing 81
iPod touch 4th gen. Dimensional Drawing 82
iPod touch 3rd gen. Fall '09 32GB and 64GB Dimensional Drawing 83

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

iPod touch Dimensional Drawing 85
iPod nano 7th gen. Dimensional Drawing 86
iPod nano 6th gen. Dimensional Drawing 87
iPod nano 5th gen. Dimensional Drawing 88
iPod nano 4th gen. Dimensional Drawing 89
iPod nano 3rd gen. Dimensional Drawing 90
iPod nano 2nd gen. Dimensional Drawing 91
iPod nano Dimensional Drawing 92
iPod classic 160GB Dimensional Drawing 93
iPod classic 80GB Dimensional Drawing 94
iPod 5th gen. 60GB/80GB Dimensional Drawing 95
iPod 5th gen. 30GB Dimensional Drawing 96
iPod 4th gen. Dimensional Drawing 97
iPod 3rd gen. Dimensional Drawing 98
iPod photo 30/60GB Dimensional Drawing 99
iPod photo Dimensional Drawing 100
iPod shuffle 4th gen. Dimensional Drawing 101
iPod shuffle 3rd gen. Dimensional Drawing 102
iPod shuffle 2nd gen. Dimensional Drawing 103
iPod shuffle Dimensional Drawing (1 of 2) 104
iPod shuffle Dimensional Drawing (2 of 2) 105
iPod mini Dimensional Drawing 106

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1. Introduction

Note: These Accessory Design Guidelines for Apple Devices ('Guidelines') are subject to the terms
and conditions set forth on the final page of this document. By downloading, accessing, or otherwise
utilizing these Guidelines, you agree to be bound by, and only utilize the Guidelines in accordance
with, such terms and conditions.

1.1 Purpose of This Specification

These guidelines address the physical design of cases, covers, screen overlays, and camera attachments for
Apple devices.
These guidelines do not address how accessories communicate with Apple devices. Instead, see:

MFi Program (https://developer.apple.com/programs/mfi/)

Bluetooth Accessory Design Guidelines for Apple Products (https://developer.apple.com/bluetooth/)

1.2 Requirements, Recommendations, and Permissions

This specification contains statements that are incorporated by reference into legal agreements between Apple
and its licensees. The use of the words must , must not , required , shall , shall not , should , should not ,
recommended , not recommended , may , optional , and deprecated in a statement have the following meanings:

must , shall , or required means the statement is an absolute requirement.

must not , shall not or prohibited means the statement is an absolute prohibition.

should or recommended means the full implications must be understood before choosing a different
course.

should not or not recommended means the full implications must be understood before choosing this
course.

may or optional means the statement is truly optional, and its presence or absence cannot be assumed.

deprecated means the statement is provided for historical purposes only and is equivalent to 'must not'.

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1.3 Terminology

The absence of requirements, recommendations, or permissions for a specific accessory design in this
specification must not be interpreted as implied approval of that design. Developers are strongly encouraged
to ask Apple for feedback on accessory designs that are not explicitly mentioned in this specification.

1.3 Terminology
1.3.1 Accessory, Device, and Product
Throughout this specification:

The term device is used to refer to:

An Apple iPhone, iPad, or iPod (typically running iOS, Apple's mobile operating system).

An Apple Watch (typically running watchOS, Apple's watch operating system).

An Apple TV (typically running tvOS, Apple's television operating system).

The term accessory is used to refer to any product intended to interface with a device via the means
described in this specification.

The term Apple product is used to refer generically to either a Mac (Apple computers that run macOS or
OS X) or to an aforementioned device .

Statements that explicitly mention iOS, watchOS, tvOS, or macOS / OS X apply only to products running those
operating systems.

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2. All Accessories

The requirements in this section apply to all accessories regardless of their feature sets.

2.1 Attachments
Accessories must remain compliant with the specification when connected to any attachments designed for
that accessory.
Examples of accessory attachments include, but are not limited to:

Car or desk mounts for a case accessory.

Wireless charging mats for a dongle or case accessory.

Detachable barcode scanners/credit card readers for a dock accessory.

2.2 Magnetic Interference

Apple recommends avoiding the use of magnets and metal components in accessories.
All accessories that claim to be compatible with Apple devices that contain a digital compass (magnetometer)
must minimize interference with the digital compass and must not repeatedly trigger compass recalibration.
Additionally, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone 6 Plus have an autofocus rear camera equipped
with optical image stabilization (OIS) that may be affected by magnets and metal components in accessories.
Accessories that claim compatibility with these Apple devices must not affect the operation of the autofocus
rear camera.

2.3 Radio Frequency (RF) Performance

This section contains RF performance requirements and recommendations for all accessories.

2.3.1 Materials and Coatings

Accessories should avoid use of:

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2.3 Radio Frequency (RF) Performance

Metals

Conductive materials or coatings

Materials with high dielectric (permittivity >5 F/m)

Such materials absorb radio frequency energy and may impair or degrade the performance of antennas for
cellular communication, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC.
Examples include (but are not limited to) the following:

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

2.3.2 Antenna Keep-Out

Antenna keep-out regions (also labeled as "No Metal Contact") can be found in the device dimensional drawings,
see Device Dimensional Drawings (page 36).
Accessory materials or coatings that absorb radio frequency energy (see Materials and Coatings (page 11)) in
the antenna keep-out region have a higher risk of degrading Apple device wireless performance.

2.3.3 Over The Air (OTA)

Accessories must not excessively degrade the Apple device's RF transmission efficiency. This can be quantified
by measuring Total Radiated Power (TRP) across all of the device's operating bands.
Accessories must not excessively degrade the Apple device's RF reception sensitivity. This can be quantified
by measuring Effective Isotropic Sensitivity (EIS) across all of the device's operating bands.
Accessories may have a higher risk of excessively degrading Apple device RF performance if they:

Contain magnets.

Intrude on Apple device antenna keep-out zones (see Antenna Keep-Out (page 12)).

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2.3 Radio Frequency (RF) Performance

2.3.4 Near Field Communication (NFC)

Accessories that intrude on Apple device antenna keep-out zones (see Antenna Keep-Out (page 12)) and claim
compatibility with NFC enabled Apple devices must not degrade device NFC transaction performance.
The following Apple devices are NFC enabled:

iPhone 7 Plus

iPhone 7

iPhone SE

iPhone 6s Plus

iPhone 6s

iPhone 6 Plus

iPhone 6

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Accessories that substantially enclose Apple devices must comply with the requirements stated in this chapter
unless the accessory supports other features in this specification whose requirements conflict with the
requirements in this chapter.
If the accessory has multiple user-detachable components that substantially enclose the Apple device, the
requirements and/or overrides must be applied to each component separately.

3.1 Product Design

A 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.
Dimensional drawings for all Apple devices can be found in Device Dimensional Drawings (page 36).

3.1.1 Device Protection

Cases must protect the Apple device from a 1 m drop onto a hard paved surface in any device orientation.
Specifically, exposed glass on the Apple device must not come within 1 mm of a flat surface, such as a table
or floor, in any orientation when the case is attached. This may be achieved by either covering the exposed
glass or creating features around it that will space the exposed glass at least 1 mm away from the flat surface.

3.1.2 Access to Inputs and Interconnects

The accessory must readily permit the user to access inputs and interconnects.

3.1.2.1 Access to Controls

The accessory must readily permit the user to access and operate the device's mechanical controls such as,
but not limited to:

Volume

Ring/Silent controls

Sleep/Wake control

Home button

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3.1 Product Design

3.1.2.2 Access to the Headset Jack and 30-pin or Lightning Connector

The accessory must provide ready access to an Apple device's headset jack. The headset jack opening (i.e.,
keep-out area) must be at least 6.0 mm in diameter and at most 14.0 mm deep. At least 6.5 mm in diameter
and at most 10.0 mm deep is recommended for best compatibility with a range of headsets.
The accessory must also provide unobstructed access to either the 30-pin connector or the Lightning connector.
If the accessory is for an Apple device with the Lightning connector, the opening (i.e., keep-out area) must be
at least 12.05 mm by 6.30 mm with full radii rounded edges. 13.65 mm by 6.85 mm is recommended for best
compatibility with a range of cables and docks.
In addition, the headset jack and 30-pin or Lightning connector openings must be designed with enough
margin to compensate for shifting or dimensional changes of the accessory material.

3.1.2.3 Access to the Smart Connector

Accessories that do not make use of the Smart Connector must not expose it.

3.1.2.4 Touchscreen
The accessory should not have any edges that can collect water on the touch screen area when the Apple
device is held at a 30 angle relative to the horizon.
Accessories must allow a 120 opening along the edges of the active area of the touchscreen to ensure
compatibility with the Apple device touchscreen features. See Figure 3-1 (page 15) for more information on
the keep-out and Device Dimensional Drawings (page 36) device specific active display areas.
Figure 3-1

Touchscreen keep-out area

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3.2 Acoustics

3.1.2.5 Cover Glass Contact

Cases that claim compatibility with the following Apple devices should not contact the cover glass as defined
in their dimensional drawings:

iPhone 7 Plus

iPhone 7

iPhone 6s Plus

iPhone 6s

iPhone 6 Plus

iPhone 6

See Device Dimensional Drawings (page 36).

3.1.3 Dock Compatibility

For compatibility with docks, the distance from bottom of the Apple device to the outside of a case should
not exceed 1.8 mm.

3.2 Acoustics
The accessory must not impair or degrade the acoustic performance of an Apple device.

3.2.1 Call Quality

The accessory must not impair or degrade the user's experience making and receiving both audio calls over a
cellular network or audio/video calls using FaceTime in both handset and speakerphone modes. The accessory
should not change the frequency response of the speakers or microphones. In addition, the user should not
hear any distortion or echo resulting from the accessory.
If the accessory includes a cover or other flap that can be folded over the microphone, the accessory must
provide access to the microphone in at least one accessory configuration where the microphone is not occluded.

3.2.2 Speaker to Microphone Coupling

Cases must not facilitate the conduction of sound from the speaker to any microphone. Such sound conduction
may cause echoing in phone calls.

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3.2 Acoustics

3.2.3 Speaker/Microphone Openings

Apple device speaker/microphone port locations vary from model to model, see Device Dimensional
Drawings (page 36).

3.2.3.1 Thin Cases ( 2.25 mm)

Microphone/speaker openings in thin cases should:

Be offset at least 2.0 mm from the edge of any Apple device speaker/microphone port.

Be at most 1.5 mm thick along their inner diameter.

Have a maximum 45 incoming angle to their inner diameter.

Maintain a proper seal against the Apple device between speaker/microphone ports.

Figure 3-2

Microphone/speaker opening recommendations for thin cases

Case edge thickness 1.5mm
Offset from port opening 2.0mm

Case edge incoming angle 45

Case

2.25mm

Device
Housing

Port

Case edge must make contact

with device housing

3.2.3.2 Thick Cases (> 2.25 mm)

Speaker and microphone openings should be channeled independently and without interruption to/from the
outside surface of a thick case.

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3.2 Acoustics

Figure 3-3

Thick case acoustic channels

Continuous separator
Mic channel

Speaker channel

Case

> 2.25mm

Device
Housing

Mic port

Speaker port

Thick cases should maximize exit separation between speaker and microphone channels.
Figure 3-4

Thick case microphone and speaker exit separation

Exit separation

Case
> 2.25mm

Separation does not occlude port

Device
Housing

Mic port

Speaker port

Thick case channels may act as a resonant chamber and detune microphone/speaker frequency response. The
resulting frequency response may vary according to channel size/shape.
If a thick case does not maintain a proper seal against the Apple device between microphone/speaker channels,
the case itself may become an acoustic chamber.

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3.3 Ambient Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor Interference

Figure 3-5

Improper thick case seal

Improper seal will act as
acoustic chamber for coupling

Case
> 2.25mm
Device
Housing

Mic port

Speaker port

3.3 Ambient Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor Interference

The ambient light sensor and proximity sensor locations for various Apple devices are shown in the dimensional
drawings cited in Device Dimensional Drawings (page 36). Some of the dimensional drawings specify a
recommended keep-out area around these sensors. No material must be allowed to cover these sensors or
their keep-out areas, this includes films and privacy screens. Accessories that allow the Apple device to slide
around must not obstruct any sensors.

3.4 Taptic Engine

Accessories should not cause substantial change in the feel of the Apple device's Taptic Engine.
The following Apple devices contain a Taptic Engine:

iPhone 7 Plus

iPhone 7

iPhone 6s Plus

iPhone 6s

3.5 Magnetic Interference

Cases must not interfere with the Apple device's magnetic compass or rear camera OIS feature if present.
See Magnetic Interference (page 11) for additional details.

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3.6 Home Button

3.6 Home Button

Accessories must not inhibit use of the Apple device's Home Button including features such as Touch ID
fingerprint recognition.
Home Button keep-outs for Apple devices can be found in Device Dimensional Drawings (page 36).
Additionally, accessories that overlay the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus Home Button may cause users to have
difficulty using the Home Button.

3.7 Camera
The field of view (FOV) of the camera and the illumination provided by the flash are designed for each Apple
product camera. It is imperative that manufacturers consult technical specifications released for each product
and do not assume these parameters are shared between products.
Images from the camera may be affected by the geometry, color, and surface finish of the accessory openings
for camera and applicable flash.

3.7.1 Geometry
The camera lens FOV must not be blocked. Making the accessory opening too small around the camera and
flash may block the FOV of the lens and the illumination from the flash. Blocking the FOV may cause vignetting
in the image, where one or more corners of the image reproduced are darker than the center. Blocking marginal
rays just outside the FOV of the lens may also reduce the sharpness and contrast of the image. Blocking the
illumination from the flash may cause haze in the image, which resulting in reduced contrast. See Device
Dimensional Drawings (page 36) for the camera keep-out.
The accessory opening must not be designed in a way that directs stray light into the camera. If the opening
is too narrow or too steep, it may reflect light into the camera, washing out the image or adding an unwanted
color cast. Adding a chamfer to the accessory opening trim may help to direct stray light away from the camera.
Additionally, where the product is equipped with a flash, a narrow or steep opening may reflect light from the
accessory opening back into the camera. This may cause the image to appear washed out or contain unwanted
artifacts. Designers should ensure that the mechanical keep-outs outlined in the device dimensional drawings
(Device Dimensional Drawings (page 36)) are maintained with worst-case X-Y placement tolerances to minimize
the risk of haze.

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3.7 Camera

3.7.2 Color
Any light reflected from the accessory may pick up the color of the accessory. Black material or black coating
may help avoid color bleeding into the camera from an external light source or the flash. The darker the color,
the less light may be reflected from the source into the camera.
Note: Apple recommends a semi-gloss black material or coating around the camera and flash
opening.

3.7.3 Surface Finish

The flash is a strong source of light and reflections from the camera accessory opening trim should be managed
so that they do not reflect back into the camera. Semi-gloss material may direct light away from the camera.
Matte or diffuse materials scatter light in all directions and will increase the likelihood that light from the flash
or strong light sources in the scene is reflected into the camera.

3.7.4 Image Degradation Examples

Figure 3-6

Sample image degradation by image blocking in ambient condition

Reference

Figure 3-7

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Sample image degradation by color shift through accessory with strong color

Reference

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3.8 Reliability

Figure 3-8

Sample image degradation by flash interference

Reference

Degraded

3.8 Reliability
Cases for Apple devices must be tested to verify that they will withstand long-term use under typical use
conditions, and that they do not impair or degrade the functionality of the device, damage it or its immediate
surroundings, or adversely affect the user.

3.8.1 Device Insertion and Removal

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

3.8.2 Colorfastness
Any dyes, inks, or coatings in or on the case must not bleed color onto either the device or its user, particularly
while the case is in contact with common substances such as water or sunscreen.

3.9 Environmental
Accessories for Apple devices must comply with applicable environmental regulations in the regions in which
such accessories are to be sold, and any applicable substance or material restrictions, including applicable
restrictions on the following substances:

Organic tin compounds, PFOS, PFOA, phthalates, azo dyes, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and PAHs,
per requirements of the EU REACh regulation EC 1907/2006

Nickel leach rate on surfaces in prolonged skin contact, per requirements of the EU REACh regulation EC
1907/2006

Cadmium, lead, hexavalent chromium, and nickel, per requirements of EU Directive 2009/48/EC

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Natural rubber latex, per requirements of EU Directive EC 93/42/EEC

Dimethylfumarate (DMFu), per requirements of EU Regulation 412/2012

pH and Formaldehyde, per requirements of China GB 18401 for textiles and China GB 20400 for leather

Endangered species of flora and fauna in products or packaging (US Lacey Act)

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)

3.10 Test Procedures

3.10.1 Required Apple Device Models
Case testing procedures vary depending on the Apple device they enclose.

3.10.1.1 iPhone 7 Plus

Table 3-1

iPhone 7 Plus Case Testing Matrix

Test

Using

Notes

Product Design (page 26)

iPhone 7 Plus

Home Button Overlays (page 30)

iPhone 7 Plus

3.10.1.2 iPhone 7
Table 3-2

iPhone 7 Case Testing Matrix

Test

Using

Product Design (page 26)

iPhone 7

Home Button Overlays (page 30)

iPhone 7

Notes

3.10.1.3 iPhone 6s Plus/iPhone 6 Plus

Table 3-3

iPhone 6s Plus/iPhone 6 Plus Case Testing Matrix

Test

Using

Notes

Product Design (page 26)

iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone 6 Plus

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It is not possible for a case to claim compatibility with only the iPhone 6s Plus or only the iPhone 6 Plus.

3.10.1.4 iPhone 6s/iPhone 6

Table 3-4

iPhone 6s/iPhone 6 Case Testing Matrix

Test

Using

Notes

Product Design (page 26)

iPhone 6s and iPhone 6

It is not possible for a case to claim compatibility with only the iPhone 6s or only the iPhone 6.

3.10.1.5 iPhone 5/iPhone 5s/iPhone SE

Table 3-5

iPhone 5/iPhone 5s/iPhone SE Case Testing Matrix

Test

Using

Product Design (page 26)

iPhone SE

Notes

It is not possible for a case to claim compatibility with only the iPhone 5 or only the iPhone 5s or only the
iPhone SE.

3.10.1.6 iPhone 5c
Table 3-6

iPhone 5c Case Testing Matrix

Test

Using

Product Design (page 26)

iPhone 5c

Notes

3.10.1.7 iPad Pro (9.7-inch)

Table 3-7

iPad Pro (9.7-inch) Case Testing Matrix

Test

Using

Product Design (page 26)

iPad Pro (9.7-inch)

Notes

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3.10.1.8 iPad Pro (12.9-inch)

Table 3-8

iPad Pro (12.9-inch) Case Testing Matrix

Test

Using

Notes

Product Design (page 26)

iPad Pro (12.9-inch)

3.10.1.9 iPad mini 4

Table 3-9

iPad mini 4 Case Testing Matrix

Test

Using

Product Design (page 26)

iPad mini 4

Notes

3.10.1.10 iPad mini/iPad mini 2/iPad mini 3

Table 3-10

iPad mini/iPad mini 2/iPad mini 3 Case Testing Matrix

Test

Using

Product Design (page 26)

iPad mini 3

Notes

It is not possible for a case to claim compatibility with only the iPad mini or only the iPad mini 2 or only the
iPad mini 3.

3.10.1.11 iPad Air 2

Table 3-11

iPad Air 2 Case Testing Matrix

Test

Using

Product Design (page 26)

iPad Air 2

Notes

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3.10.1.12 iPad Air

Table 3-12

iPad Air Case Testing Matrix

Test

Using

Product Design (page 26)

iPad Air

Notes

3.10.1.13 iPad (4th generation)

Table 3-13

iPad (4th generation) Case Testing Matrix

Test

Using

Notes

Product Design (page 26)

iPad (4th generation)

3.10.1.14 iPod touch (5th generation)/iPod touch (6th generation)

Table 3-14

iPod touch (5th generation)/iPod touch (6th generation) Case Testing Matrix

Test

Using

Notes

Product Design (page 26)

iPod touch (6th generation)

It is not possible for a case to claim compatibility with only the iPod touch (5th generation) or only the iPod
touch (6th generation).

3.10.2 Product Design

3.10.2.1 Equipment

Apple device.

Apple Lightning Digital AV Adapter

Apple 30-pin to USB Cable

Vernier calipers

0.85 mm plastic feeler gauge

EarPods with 3.5 mm Headphone Plug

Touchscreen test block (provided by Apple)

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3.10.2.2 Procedure
1.

Insert the Apple device into the case.

2.

Verify that the Apple device completely fits inside the case. The Apple device must not be loose.

3.

Verify that all buttons are accessible.

4.

Inspect for button feel. The buttons must not be too hard to press or take a lot of effort to press.

5.

For Apple devices that have an Apple Lightning connector:

6.

7.

8.

a.

Insert the Apple Lightning Digital AV Adapter into the Lightning receptacle and verify that it fits.

b.

Using vernier calipers, measure the Lightning connector opening on the case. Verify that the opening
is measured to be at least 12.05 mm by 6.30 mm.

For Apple devices that have an Apple 30-pin connector:

a.

Insert the Apple 30-pin to USB Cable into the 30-pin receptacle and verify that it fits.

b.

Using vernier calipers, measure the 30-pin connector opening on the case. Verify that the opening is
measured to be at least 22.1 mm by 2.8 mm.

For Apple devices that have a 3.5 mm headset jack:

a.

Insert EarPods with 3.5 mm Headphone Plug into the headset jack of the Apple device and verify it
fits.

b.

Using vernier calipers, measure the headset jack opening on the case. Verify that the opening is
measured to be at least 6 mm in diameter and no more than 14 mm deep.

For Apple devices with Touch ID, use vernier calipers to verify that the case is at least 2 mm away from
the Touch ID sensor.

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9.

Verify that the case is always proud of the feeler gauge when the gauge is placed at each corner of the
Apple device. See Figure 3-9 (page 28).
Figure 3-9

Apple device proudness test

10. Set the Apple device flat on its face (screen facing down).
11. Roll the device towards any side that is not enclosed by the case until the gap between the Apple device's

exposed glass and flat surface is smallest.

12. Verify that the feeler gauge fits into the gap between the Apple device's exposed glass and flat surface.
Figure 3-10

Apple device gap test

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13. Place the touchscreen test block onto the touchscreen of the Apple device. Verify the test block is sitting

flush on the touchscreen.

Figure 3-11

Apple device touchscreen keep-out test

14. If the case has an overlay, verify that there are no air gaps introduced between it and the touchscreen.

3.10.3 Taptic Engine

3.10.3.1 Equipment

Two Apple devices A and B, same model

Table

3.10.3.2 Procedure
1.

Attach the case to Apple device B

2.

Place Apple device A on top of the table.

3.

Place Apple device B on top of the table next to Apple device A.

4.

Compare the Taptic Engine feedback between Apple device A and Apple device B for each of the following
tasks:
a.

Go to: Settings -> Sound, set "Vibrate on Silent" to the on position.

b.

Toggle the Ring/Silent switch.

c.

Connect a charger to both Apple devices.

d.

Go to: Settings -> Notifications -> Phone -> Sounds, select Opening (Default).

e.

Go to: Settings -> Notifications -> Messages -> Sounds, select Note (Default).

f.

Trigger a Quick Actions menu by applying pressure to the Settings app. Continue applying pressure.

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5.

g.

Slide your finger across the Quick Actions menu and release when Wi-Fi is selected.

h.

Apply pressure to the Home app.

i.

Go to: Clock app and select Timer on the bottom right.

j.

Scroll through the hour and minutes.

k.

Go to: Settings -> General -> Home Button, tap option 2.

l.

Press the Home button.

Repeat the above tasks while holding Apple device A in the left hand and Apple device B in the right hand.

3.10.3.3 Pass/Fail Criteria

The case does not cause substantial change in the feel of the Apple device's Taptic Engine.

3.10.4 Home Button Overlays

This test procedure is applicable to all iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus accessories that overlay the Home Button.

3.10.4.1 Equipment

Nitrile gloves (e.g. Ansell TNT Blue)

Ethyl alcohol hand sanitizer (e.g. Purell)

Scissors

3.10.4.2 Procedure
1.

Cut off a square of material from the nitrile glove's wrist portion.

2.

Install the accessory onto the Apple device.

3.

Press the sleep/wake button to place the Apple device into a sleep state (display off ).

4.

Place the square of nitrile glove material over the Apple device's home button with the glove's outer side
facing away from the Apple device.

5.

Apply a small amount of hand sanitizer (approximately dime-sized) to the nitrile over the home button.

6.

Repeat the following steps 10 times:

7.

a.

Press the home button with a thumb.

b.

Verify that the Apple device wakes (display on).

c.

Press the sleep/wake button to place the Apple device into a sleep state (display off ).

Repeat the following steps 10 times:

a.

Press the home button with an index finger.

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b.

Verify that the Apple device wakes (display on).

c.

Press the sleep/wake button to place the Apple device into a sleep state (display off ).

3.10.4.3 Pass/Fail Criteria

The Apple device must wake every time the home button is pressed.

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4. Covers

This chapter is applicable to accessories that cover Apple device displays.

4.1 Magnetic Interference

Accessory covers must not interfere with the Apple device's magnetic compass or rear camera OIS feature if
present.
See Magnetic Interference (page 11) for additional details.

4.2 Smart Covers

Dimensional drawings indicating magnet and Hall effect sensor locations are available for the following Apple
devices:

iPad Pro (9.7-inch) Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations (page 55)

iPad Pro (12.9-inch) Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations (page 59)

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5. Screen Overlays

The touch interface in an Apple device senses the presence of one or more fingers on its surface. Any material
between the surface and the user's hand, even a very thin sheet of plastic, may affect the performance of the
touch interface.

5.1 Product Design

Screen overlay thickness must not exceed:

0.1 mm for iPad Pro (9.7-inch) and iPad Pro (12.9-inch).

0.3 mm for all other Apple devices.

Additionally, screen overlays must not:

Introduce air gaps between the touchscreen and overlay.

Be electrically conductive.

5.2 Edge Swipe Gestures

Users must be able to easily use iOS edge swipe gestures even if a screen overlay is present.
Examples of such gestures include, but are not limited to:

Bringing up Control Center or Notification Center.

Swiping 'back' from apps that use edge swipe gestures such as Messages.

5.3 Edge Press Gestures

Users must be able to easily use iOS edge press gestures even if a screen overlay is present. Apple devices that
support the 3D Touch feature such as iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 6s Plus or iPhone 6s are all capable of
edge press gestures.

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5.3 Edge Press Gestures

An edge press gesture is used to bring up the task switcher in iOS 9.0 and later.

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6. Camera Attachments

This chapter is applicable to accessories that intentionally alter the images captured by Apple device cameras.

6.1 Magnetic Interference

Accessory camera attachments must not interfere with the Apple device's magnetic compass or rear camera
OIS feature if present.
See Magnetic Interference (page 11) for additional details.

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7. Device Dimensional Drawings

This chapter contains the following dimensional drawings:

iPhone 7 Plus (page 39)

iPhone 7 (page 40)

iPhone 6s Plus (page 41)

iPhone 6s (page 42)

iPhone 6 Plus (page 43)

iPhone 6 (page 44)

iPhone 5s & iPhone SE (page 45)

iPhone 5c (page 46)

iPhone 5 (page 47)

iPhone 4s (page 48)

iPhone 4 (CDMA model) (page 49)

iPhone 4 (GSM model) (page 50)

iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS (page 51)

iPhone (page 52)

iPad Pro (9.7-inch) with Wi-Fi (page 53)

iPad Pro (9.7-inch) with Wi-Fi + Cellular (page 54)

iPad Pro (9.7-inch) Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations (page 55)

iPad Pro (12.9-inch) with Wi-Fi (page 57)

iPad Pro (12.9-inch) with Wi-Fi + Cellular (page 58)

iPad Pro (12.9-inch) Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations (page 59)

iPad mini 4 with Wi-Fi (page 61)

iPad mini 4 with Wi-Fi + Cellular (page 62)

iPad mini 4 Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations (page 63)

iPad Air 2 with Wi-Fi (page 64)

iPad Air 2 with Wi-Fi + Cellular (page 65)

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iPad mini 2 & iPad mini 3 with Wi-Fi (page 66)

iPad mini 2 & iPad mini 3 with Wi-Fi + Cellular (page 67)

iPad Air with Wi-Fi (page 68)

iPad Air with Wi-Fi + Cellular (page 69)

iPad mini with Wi-Fi (page 70)

iPad mini with Wi-Fi + Cellular (page 71)

iPad (4th generation) with Wi-Fi (page 72)

iPad (4th generation) with Wi-Fi + Cellular (page 73)

iPad (3rd generation) with Wi-Fi (page 74)

iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + 4G (page 75)

iPad 2 with Wi-Fi (page 76)

iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G (page 77)

iPad with Wi-Fi (page 78)

iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G (page 79)

iPod touch (6th generation) (page 80)

iPod touch (5th generation) (page 81)

iPod touch (4th generation) (page 82)

iPod touch (3rd generation) (page 83)

iPod touch (2nd generation) (page 84)

iPod touch (page 85)

iPod nano (7th generation) (page 86)

iPod nano (6th generation) (page 87)

iPod nano (5th generation) (page 88)

iPod nano (4th generation) (page 89)

iPod nano (3rd generation) (page 90)

iPod nano (2nd generation) (page 91)

iPod nano (page 92)

iPod classic 160GB (page 93)

iPod classic 80GB (page 94)

iPod (5th generation) 60GB/80GB (page 95)

iPod (5th generation) 30GB (page 96)

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iPod (4th generation) (page 97)

iPod (3rd generation) (page 98)

iPod photo 30GB/60GB (page 99)

iPod photo (page 100)

iPod shuffle (4th generation) (page 101)

iPod shuffle (3rd generation) (page 102)

iPod shuffle (2nd generation) (page 103)

iPod shuffle (page 104)

iPod mini (page 106)

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7.1 iPhone 7 Plus

7.1 iPhone 7 Plus

Figure 7-1

iPhone 7 Plus Dimensional Drawing

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7.2 iPhone 7

7.2 iPhone 7
Figure 7-2

iPhone 7 Dimensional Drawing

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7.3 iPhone 6s Plus

7.3 iPhone 6s Plus

Figure 7-3

iPhone 6s Plus Dimensional Drawing

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7.4 iPhone 6s

7.4 iPhone 6s
Figure 7-4

iPhone 6s Dimensional Drawing

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7.5 iPhone 6 Plus

7.5 iPhone 6 Plus

Figure 7-5

iPhone 6 Plus Dimensional Drawing

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7.6 iPhone 6

7.6 iPhone 6
Figure 7-6

iPhone 6 Dimensional Drawing

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7.7 iPhone 5s & iPhone SE

7.7 iPhone 5s & iPhone SE

Figure 7-7

iPhone 5s & iPhone SE Dimensional Drawing

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7.8 iPhone 5c

7.8 iPhone 5c
Figure 7-8

iPhone 5c Dimensional Drawing

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7.9 iPhone 5

7.9 iPhone 5
Figure 7-9

iPhone 5 Dimensional Drawing

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7.10 iPhone 4s

7.10 iPhone 4s
Figure 7-10

iPhone 4s Dimensional Drawing

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7.11 iPhone 4 (CDMA model)

7.11 iPhone 4 (CDMA model)

Figure 7-11

iPhone 4CDMA Dimensional Drawing

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7.12 iPhone 4 (GSM model)

7.12 iPhone 4 (GSM model)

Figure 7-12

iPhone 4 GSM Dimensional Drawing

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7.13 iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS

7.13 iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS

Figure 7-13

iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS Dimensional Drawing

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7.14 iPhone

7.14 iPhone
Figure 7-14

iPhone Dimensional Drawing

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(2 PLACES)

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3 DO NOT OBSTRUCT AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR (ALS)

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1 DO NOT OBSTRUCT ACOUSTIC OPENINGS: SIDE MIC, REAR MIC, AUDIO JACK, SPEAKERS

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NOTICE OF PROPRIETARY PROPERTY:

Apple Inc.

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TITLE

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NOTES:

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7.15 iPad Pro (9.7-inch) with Wi-Fi

7.15 iPad Pro (9.7-inch) with Wi-Fi

iPad Pro (9.7-inch) with Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing

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7.16 iPad Pro (9.7-inch) with Wi-Fi + Cellular

7.16 iPad Pro (9.7-inch) with Wi-Fi + Cellular

Figure 7-16

iPad Pro (9.7-inch) with Wi-Fi + Cellular Dimensional Drawing

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7.17 iPad Pro (9.7-inch) Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations

7.17 iPad Pro (9.7-inch) Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations
Figure 7-17

iPad Pro (9.7-inch) Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations 1 of 2 Dimensional Drawing

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7.17 iPad Pro (9.7-inch) Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations

Figure 7-18

iPad Pro (9.7-inch) Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations 2 of 2 Dimensional Drawing

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7.18 iPad Pro (12.9-inch) with Wi-Fi

7.18 iPad Pro (12.9-inch) with Wi-Fi

Figure 7-19

iPad Pro (12.9-inch) with Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing

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7.19 iPad Pro (12.9-inch) with Wi-Fi + Cellular

7.19 iPad Pro (12.9-inch) with Wi-Fi + Cellular

Figure 7-20 iPad Pro (12.9-inch) with Wi-Fi + Cellular Dimensional Drawing

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7.20 iPad Pro (12.9-inch) Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations

7.20 iPad Pro (12.9-inch) Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations
Figure 7-21

iPad Pro (12.9-inch) Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations 1 of 2 Dimensional Drawing

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7.20 iPad Pro (12.9-inch) Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations

Figure 7-22 iPad Pro (12.9-inch) Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations 2 of 2 Dimensional Drawing

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7.21 iPad mini 4 with Wi-Fi

7.21 iPad mini 4 with Wi-Fi

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Figure 7-23 iPad mini 4 with Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing

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7.22 iPad mini 4 with Wi-Fi + Cellular

7.22 iPad mini 4 with Wi-Fi + Cellular

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Figure 7-24 iPad mini 4 with Wi-Fi + Cellular Dimensional Drawing

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7.23 iPad mini 4 Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations

7.23 iPad mini 4 Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations

Figure 7-25 iPad mini 4 Magnet and Hall Effect Sensor Locations Dimensional Drawing

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7.24 iPad Air 2 with Wi-Fi

7.24 iPad Air 2 with Wi-Fi

Figure 7-26 iPad Air 2 with Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing

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7.25 iPad Air 2 with Wi-Fi + Cellular

7.25 iPad Air 2 with Wi-Fi + Cellular

Figure 7-27 iPad Air 2 with Wi-Fi + Cellular Dimensional Drawing

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7.26 iPad mini 2 & iPad mini 3 with Wi-Fi

7.26 iPad mini 2 & iPad mini 3 with Wi-Fi

Figure 7-28 iPad mini 2 & iPad mini 3 with Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing

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7.27 iPad mini 2 & iPad mini 3 with Wi-Fi + Cellular

7.27 iPad mini 2 & iPad mini 3 with Wi-Fi + Cellular

Figure 7-29 iPad mini 2 & iPad mini 3 with Wi-Fi + Cellular Dimensional Drawing

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7.28 iPad Air with Wi-Fi

7.28 iPad Air with Wi-Fi

Figure 7-30 iPad Air with Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing

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7.29 iPad Air with Wi-Fi + Cellular

7.29 iPad Air with Wi-Fi + Cellular

Figure 7-31

iPad Air with Wi-Fi + Cellular Dimensional Drawing

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7.30 iPad mini with Wi-Fi

7.30 iPad mini with Wi-Fi

Figure 7-32 iPad mini with Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing

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7.31 iPad mini with Wi-Fi + Cellular

7.31 iPad mini with Wi-Fi + Cellular

Figure 7-33 iPad mini with Wi-Fi + Cellular Dimensional Drawing

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7.32 iPad (4th generation) with Wi-Fi

7.32 iPad (4th generation) with Wi-Fi

Figure 7-34 iPad (4th generation) with Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing

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

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

Figure 7-35 iPad (4th generation) with Wi-Fi + Cellular Dimensional Drawing

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7.34 iPad (3rd generation) with Wi-Fi

7.34 iPad (3rd generation) with Wi-Fi

Figure 7-36 iPad (3rd generation) with Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing

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

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

Figure 7-37 iPad Wi-Fi + 4G (3rd Generation) Dimensional Drawing

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7.36 iPad 2 with Wi-Fi

7.36 iPad 2 with Wi-Fi

Figure 7-38 iPad 2 with Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing

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7.37 iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G

7.37 iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G

Figure 7-39 iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G Dimensional Drawing

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7.38 iPad with Wi-Fi

7.38 iPad with Wi-Fi

Figure 7-40 iPad Wi-Fi Dimensional Drawing

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7.39 iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G

7.39 iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G

Figure 7-41

iPad Wi-Fi + 3G Dimensional Drawing

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7.40 iPod touch (6th generation)

7.40 iPod touch (6th generation)

Figure 7-42 iPod touch (6th generation) Dimensional Drawing

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7.41 iPod touch (5th generation)

7.41 iPod touch (5th generation)

Figure 7-43 iPod touch (5th generation) Dimensional Drawing

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7.42 iPod touch (4th generation)

7.42 iPod touch (4th generation)

Figure 7-44 iPod touch 4th gen. Dimensional Drawing

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7.43 iPod touch (3rd generation)

7.43 iPod touch (3rd generation)

Figure 7-45 iPod touch 3rd gen. Fall '09 32GB and 64GB Dimensional Drawing

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7.44 iPod touch (2nd generation)

7.44 iPod touch (2nd generation)

Figure 7-46 iPod touch 2nd gen. 8GB, 16GB, 32GB Dimensional Drawing

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7.45 iPod touch

7.45 iPod touch

Figure 7-47 iPod touch Dimensional Drawing

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7.46 iPod nano (7th generation)

7.46 iPod nano (7th generation)

Figure 7-48 iPod nano 7th gen. Dimensional Drawing

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7.47 iPod nano (6th generation)

7.47 iPod nano (6th generation)

Figure 7-49 iPod nano 6th gen. Dimensional Drawing

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7.48 iPod nano (5th generation)

7.48 iPod nano (5th generation)

Figure 7-50 iPod nano 5th gen. Dimensional Drawing

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7.49 iPod nano (4th generation)

7.49 iPod nano (4th generation)

Figure 7-51

iPod nano 4th gen. Dimensional Drawing

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7.50 iPod nano (3rd generation)

7.50 iPod nano (3rd generation)

iPod nano
(3rd Generation)

Figure 7-52 iPod nano 3rd gen. Dimensional Drawing

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7.51 iPod nano (2nd generation)

7.51 iPod nano (2nd generation)

iPod nano (2ndGeneration)

Figure 7-53 iPod nano 2nd gen. Dimensional Drawing

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7.52 iPod nano

7.52 iPod nano

Figure 7-54 iPod nano Dimensional Drawing

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7.53 iPod classic 160GB

7.53 iPod classic 160GB

iPod classic 160GB

Figure 7-55 iPod classic 160GB Dimensional Drawing

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7.54 iPod classic 80GB

7.54 iPod classic 80GB

iPod classic

Figure 7-56 iPod classic 80GB Dimensional Drawing

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

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

iPod 10/12 60GB

Figure 7-57 iPod 5th gen. 60GB/80GB Dimensional Drawing

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7.56 iPod (5th generation) 30GB

7.56 iPod (5th generation) 30GB

iPod10-12 30 GB

Figure 7-58 iPod 5th gen. 30GB Dimensional Drawing

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7.57 iPod (4th generation)

7.57 iPod (4th generation)

Figure 7-59 iPod 4th gen. Dimensional Drawing

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7.58 iPod (3rd generation)

7.58 iPod (3rd generation)

Figure 7-60 iPod 3rd gen. Dimensional Drawing

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7.59 iPod photo 30GB/60GB

7.59 iPod photo 30GB/60GB

Figure 7-61

iPod photo 30/60GB Dimensional Drawing

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7.60 iPod photo

7.60 iPod photo

Figure 7-62 iPod photo Dimensional Drawing

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7.61 iPod shuffle (4th generation)

7.61 iPod shuffle (4th generation)

Figure 7-63 iPod shuffle 4th gen. Dimensional Drawing

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7.62 iPod shuffle (3rd generation)

7.62 iPod shuffle (3rd generation)

Figure 7-64 iPod shuffle 3rd gen. Dimensional Drawing

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7.63 iPod shuffle (2nd generation)

7.63 iPod shuffle (2nd generation)

Figure 7-65 iPod shuffle 2nd gen. Dimensional Drawing

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7.64 iPod shuffle

7.64 iPod shuffle

Figure 7-66 iPod shuffle Dimensional Drawing (1 of 2)

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7.64 iPod shuffle

Figure 7-67 iPod shuffle Dimensional Drawing (2 of 2)

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7.65 iPod mini

7.65 iPod mini

Figure 7-68 iPod mini Dimensional Drawing

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Revision History

This chapter describes changes to the Accessory Design Guidelines for Apple Devices from the previous revision.
This is the initial release of Accessory Design Guidelines for Apple Devices, which replaces Case Design Guidelines
for Apple Devices, Revision R11.

New Apple Devices

iPhone 7 Plus (page 39)

iPhone 7 (page 40)

Added Chapters

All Accessories (page 11)

Covers (page 32)

Screen Overlays (page 33)

Camera Attachments (page 35)

Changes

Attachments (page 11)

Magnetic Interference (page 11)

Radio Frequency (RF) Performance (page 11)

Materials and Coatings (page 11)

Antenna Keep-Out (page 12)

Over The Air (OTA) (page 12)

Near Field Communication (NFC) (page 13)

Cases (page 14)

Access to Inputs and Interconnects (page 14)

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Test Procedure Changes

Touchscreen (page 15)

Acoustics (page 16)

Taptic Engine (page 19)

Magnetic Interference (page 19)

Home Button (page 20)

Camera (page 20)

Screen Overlays (page 33)

Product Design (page 33)

Edge Swipe Gestures (page 33)

Edge Press Gestures (page 33)

Test Procedure Changes

Required Apple Device Models (page 23)

Product Design (page 26)

Taptic Engine (page 29)

Home Button Overlays (page 30)

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