Apple Again Rumored to Release iPhone 17 Cases With Lanyard Option

[MacRumors]

A hit-or-miss leaker known as "Majin Bu" has doubled down on the possibility of Apple releasing so-called "Liquid Silicone" cases for the iPhone 17 series.

The leaker today shared a brief video on X that shows a silicone case for what appears to be a standard iPhone 17 dummy model, based on the two rear cameras. Notably, the case has a pair of tiny holes in the bottom-left and bottom-right corners for attaching a lanyard, which would likely be sold separately by third-party brands. With a lanyard, you could keep your iPhone secured to your wrist while taking photos and more.

There is precedent for such a thing, as AirPods Pro 2 charging cases have a cutout for attaching a lanyard. Apple does not offer its own AirPods Pro 2 lanyard, but it has offered various third-party options through its online store.

In addition, the fifth-generation iPod touch had a built-in mechanism for attaching a lanyard, without even needing a case.

If this case is actually designed by Apple, it also might rule out the rumor about iPhone 17 models gaining a second Camera Control.

If real, the name "Liquid Silicone" is seemingly based on iOS 26's new "Liquid Glass" design.

Just by watching the video alone, we have no way of knowing if the case is something coming from Apple, Beats, or another brand. It also remains to be seen if the "Liquid Silicone" name is legitimate. Fortunately, we will soon find out, as Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 17 series in less than a month from now.

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[Taq'aix]

Has the hit-or-miss leaker known as “Mark Gurman” already confirmed the possibility of Apple releasing so-called "Liquid Silicone" cases for the iPhone 17 series?

 

[iZac]

Tacit acknowledgement that phones are too big and liable to slip out your hand unless you're using a wrist loop?

 

[MNJohn]

Wow! I wonder how MacRumors ever got the scoop on this!

 

[ELman]

I have been happier with third party cases verses Apple cases for the past few years.

 

[Nada Ting]

I've been using one for years. Drill a small hole about ½" from the bottom of the case and loop the lanyard thru the hole and the charging cutout. 🍕🎂

 

[orbital~debris]

I hope there are official Apple lanyard accessories, and they're as good as the iPhone shuffle Sport Case with lanyard. The neon orange on that thing was great 😎

BasicAppleGuy blogged about it here: https://basicappleguy.com/basicappleblog/ipod-shuffle-sport-case

 

[winxmac]

 

[PowerButton]

I bought a Beats case for my iPhone 16 Pro Max and was surprised at how slippery it was. On the flip side, silicone cases are too grippy. Apple really needs to bring back leather cases, the look, feel, and natural patina over time can’t be beat.

 

[JeziLondon]

What the hell is liquid silicone 🧐

 

[JeziLondon]

What the hell is liquid silicone

Wow! I wonder how MacRumors ever got the scoop on this!

they didn’t

 

[russell_314]

Looks like Apple is going to get another $80(?) of my money 🤦‍♂️😂

 

[211]

Tacit acknowledgement that phones are too big and liable to slip out your hand unless you're using a wrist loop?

Whilst I don't like iPhones getting bigger and bigger, this is probably to do with trying to stop thieves snatching the phone out of your hands

 

[aperfectcircle]

What the hell is liquid silicone 🧐

Maybe Alan Dye will emulate Jonny Ive by narrating a 5 minute video articulating the advancements in silicone production following years of intricate research into the properties of silicone using various temperatures and dyes to inform us.

 

[aperfectcircle]

Whilst I don't like iPhones getting bigger and bigger, this is probably to do with trying to stop thieves snatching the phone out of your hands

At the rate my wife drops her phone I’ll happily invest in a stainless steel lanyard with a lock and key. Never have I missed having carpeted floors this much.

 

[MacMan988]

This is innovation! Who cares about AI anymore.

 

[iZac]

Whilst I don't like iPhones getting bigger and bigger, this is probably to do with trying to stop thieves snatching the phone out of your hands

Yeah you're very right, I didn't even think of the phone snatching epidemic

 

[macjaffa]

What the hell is liquid silicone 🧐

Lube, usually. Nice of Tim Apple to think about our needs.

 

[netsped]

They should rename their charges and power cables to Apple Liquid Juice while they're at it.

🙄

 

[rkdiddy]

Greeaatt. Now all we need is for people to start hanging their Labubus off their phones.

 

[Mac Fly (film)]

What does “again rumored” mean?

 

[applefan8254]

nice! can they add an area of magnets around the top right or top left corners so that when we don't want the lanyard just hanging below the phone, we can snap it to the case to kind of put it away, until we need it? lanyards usually have a small plastic piece to adjust the size of the wrist loop, so that piece itself would be a good location for the magnet to go. and then when the lanyard isn't being actively used, it could snap on to a top corner, so it would just lay flat against the phone, not hanging loose, while still maintaining easy access when wanting to use it for photography, exercise, etc...

 

[svish]

Probably. Good for those looking out to buy official Apple cases. I don't use lanyard. Think there will be many third party cases with this option.

 

[orbital~debris]

What does “again rumored” mean?

I read it in the sense of “once again”.

 

[Mac Fly (film)]

I read it in the sense of “once again”.

But that's just the same rumour. John, famous actor, fell and broke his leg, January 5, 2025. John, famous actor, still fell and broke his leg, January 5, 2025.