Apple is already shipping iPad mini smart covers ahead of its new tablet that is set to arrive on November 2nd, reports 9to5Mac.

Ahead of the iPad mini landing this Friday in the hands of those who pre-ordered, the Smart Cover for the iPad mini has been delivered to a number of customers already. Apple made the covers available to customers last Friday for $39 -- available in red, dark gray, light gray, pink, green, and blue.

Apple has now sold out of its first batch of iPad minis and ship times have slipped to two weeks.

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