Sketchy Rumor: Apple to Launch 'Liquid Silicone' iPhone 17 Cases With Optional Lanyard

[MacRumors]

Apple is planning to launch a "Liquid Silicone" line of cases for iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro models, according to a hit-or-miss leaker known as "Majin Bu."

In a blog post today, the leaker shared images of the alleged cases, with some having a ripple effect on the back near the MagSafe charging area. The cases also have multiple cutouts for attaching a lanyard, which may be sold separately.

iOS 26 has a new Liquid Glass design. The leaker said the "Liquid Silicone" cases will have a "Liquid Glass effect" of some kind, but it is not entirely clear what that means.

AirPods Pro 2 charging cases also have a cutout for attaching a lanyard, and the iPod touch once had a built-in mechanism for attaching a lanyard.

The cases are described as "official samples," but we are not entirely convinced that they are actually designed by Apple. Some of the cases shown look rather bulky and low quality, so some skepticism is absolutely warranted here.

Alleged iPhone 17 cases via Majin Bu​

Sketchy rumors about iPhone cases are nothing new, and sometimes they do turn out to be at least partially true. There was some skepticism about the "FineWoven" name when it first leaked a few years ago, and the name ended up being real, so we are reporting on the "Liquid Silicone" name just in case that name happens to be the real deal.

"Majin Bu" has a mixed track record with Apple rumors. They were most recently accurate about iPadOS 26 adding a Mac-like menu bar to iPads.

Apple should unveil the iPhone 17 series and cases in just over a month from now, so we will not have to wait much longer for official details.

Article Link: Sketchy Rumor: Apple to Launch 'Liquid Silicone' iPhone 17 Cases With Optional Lanyard

 

[sniffies]

Hope it’s not another FineWovenGate™

 

[Gengar]

They could just bring leather back. That’s what people want. Even if it’s “vegan leather” or “leatherette.”

 

[G5isAlive]

guarantee those are not official apple cases or even prototypes, but people will still hate on Apple over them. Gets the popcorn.

 

[JohnRckr]

Now everything will be “Liquid”

 

[Plutonius]

guarantee those are not official apple cases or even prototypes, but people will still hate on Apple over them. Gets the popcorn.

Designed in China ?

 

[Yimbaz]

Interesting patterns and silhouettes on those cases. If they're real I'm sure they're just for sizing, and the final product will incorporate color and depth to match the Liquid Glass aesthetic. My first thought is that these would make more sense as a new version of the MagSafe Clear Case than anything made of Silicone, but we'll see what happens at the event.

 

[EugW]

A lanyard case would be a good option for the kids. I don’t trust the strength of the lanyard of most of the third party lanyard cases.

 

[npmacuser5]

So much use of the iPhone, camera. A lanyard is a useful option.

 

[CharlesShaw]

"Stop trying to make liquid happen."

 

[itsmesteven]

Black cases looks like Casetify.

 

[ApAx]

A lanyard case would be a good option for the kids. I don’t trust the strength of the lanyard of most of the third party lanyard cases.

There's no way I'm going to trust a lanyard on a case with my $1000 iPhone.

 

[macfacts]

That's so fetch

 

[vegetassj4]

Sketchy Rumors? Are we going to start needing age verification to log onto this website/forum?

 

[wanha]

It never seizes to confound me that Apple (and its competitors) spend untold hours and dollars designing phones that often cost upwards of $1000 but they're so slippery and fragile, you have to stick them in a case... but then you don't get to actually see or hold the actual design of the device

 

[HouseLannister]

That is not an Apple-made case. Those corner bumpers are not their style at all.

 

[orbital~debris]

Sketchy rumours? 🙏 this whole place was built on sketchy rumours!

 

[berrymetal]

Oh yeah I've seen it on aliexpress

 

[dcingie]

We can’t just do sustainable leather and make everyone happy? One L after the other lately

 

[poematik13]

Apple would never design corners like that

 

[kcwookie]

For the last 5+ years, I've only used Apple designed cases for my iPhone. They work great. My current iPhone 15 Pro has a lovely native color titanium case that protects the "phone" well. The glass on the front is scratched, but it works great. I fail to understand the problem.

 

[Sami13496]

Normal cases with ’Liquid’ in the name. Cant have Liquid iPhone without Liquid case

 

[ItsASpider]

"Hey uhm, the machining marks from the casts are very visible on our new cases."
"You mean the new special "liquid" product?!"

 

[BelgianChoklit]

Deserves another 10€ price increase.

 

[BelgianChoklit]

They could just bring leather back. That’s what people want. Even if it’s “vegan leather” or “leatherette.”

iMiss Apple's leather cases so so much.