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Apple cases for iPhone 12 cover the bottom?

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One thing I dislike about the Apple cases are that the lip at the bottom is open. However, the graphics for the iPhone 12 cases (both silicone and leather) seem to suggest the base is enclosed. (If you compare photos of the previous cases to those for iPhone 12, you can clearly see the opening even from the rear in the earlier cases.)

However, the graphics could be misleading. Can anyone confirm?
 
They clearly cover the bottom, at least the silicone ones, so that's a nice change. But, I moved on from Apple cases years ago. The Caudabe Sheath is my go to every year. Haven't really thought about other cases.
 
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Harmonious Zen said:
They clearly cover the bottom, at least the silicone ones, so that's a nice change. But, I moved on from Apple cases years ago. The Caudabe Sheath is my go to every year. Haven't really thought about other cases.
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I normally use RhinoShield, but I bought an Apple XS Max leather case on sale. It sat in the box until a button came off on the RhinoShield. It feels quite nice.
 
Has to open some what right for the speakers\mic. Has to be a space to plug it in. Even Apple isn’t that dense.
 
BF1M said:
Has to open some what right for the speakers\mic. Has to be a space to plug it in. Even Apple isn’t that dense.
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It's more an issue with some third-party cable connectors being too fat for the cutout.
 
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If the case is closed now, I might get one again. I dropped my phone and cracked the screen a few months ago and said I wasn't going to get another leather case.
 
The clear case has the cut out, the coloured silicon cases don't.
Not seen pics of the leather to confirm either way there.
 
I'm interested in the new Apple silicone MagSafe case if it covers the bottom and has cutouts I can attach a lanyard to. If not, I'll go to something else. But do all the Apple MagSafe cases contain magnets and are they really necessary to gain the benefits? I've been using the Lander Torrey cases for the full coverage and the strong lanyard, but they said their cases for the iPhone 12 are not MagSafe compatible. I'm wondering what I'll lose by using one.
 
Bottom of the cases are closed now because of the magnets so you just snap to the case. In the past Apple made them opened so easier to install case.
 
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I'm interested in the new Apple silicone MagSafe case if it covers the bottom and has cutouts I can attach a lanyard to. If not, I'll go to something else. But do all the Apple MagSafe cases contain magnets and are they really necessary to gain the benefits? I've been using the Lander Torrey cases for the full coverage and the strong lanyard, but they said their cases for the iPhone 12 are not MagSafe compatible. I'm wondering what I'll lose by using one.
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You’ll still be able to wireless charge via Qi if you want, but it maxes out at 7.5 W. To use MagSafe, you’ll need a MagSafe charger and a direct connection (either directly on the phone itself or via stackable MagSafe accessories like a case or wallet). MagSafe is capable of 15 W. Power Delivery over USB-C is even higher at 18 W (maybe 20 W now for iPhone 12?).
 
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Thanks that's good to know. It looks like I can use one then. Have any idea why the clear one is open, perhaps the material is too stiff to close with a bottom cover?
 
Has anyone seen a picture confirming there is even an opening for the charging port? Could be full coverage, no hole, MagSafe only.
 
That sucks. One of my favorite things about the Apple cases is that they're open lol. I can feel some of the metal and glass on the phone and swiping/gestures are like using a naked iPhone.

I've gone careless these days but still--that's a bummer.
 
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Has anyone even seen a picture confirming there is even an opening for the charging port? Could be full coverage, no hole, MagSafe only.
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I was wondering the same. Apple needs to leave the speakers open, so I assume the Lightning port would also be open, but who knows. It's frustrating that there aren't photos from all sides. I also wonder why the clear case is open at the bottom but the others aren't.
 
Yes, it has openings for the lightning port and the speaker/microphone. I picked up mine this morning.
 

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Yes, it has openings for the lightning port and the speaker/microphone. I picked up mine this morning.
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Looks nice. Usually get leather but since it’s not available before I get my phone I’m going silicon this year. Getting the Cyprus green for my 12 Pro. Anyone think Apple delayed the leather as a cash grab so people will buy a silicon case first and then a leather when they come out?
 
I also prefer open bottom versus the new closed bottom ones. The closed ones look cheap and are not compatible with some of my charge docks, plus they don't feel as pleasant with bottom swipes.

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Me too, anyone found a silicone case with the bottom open?
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Yes, I finally found a silicone iPhone 12 case with an open bottom (like Apple used to have).

It's on AliExpres, I'm not sure if I'm allowed to link here, but this is the one. Can't confirm if it's any good as it hasn't arrived yet. To be continued..
 
Just to bump & continue this topic, those open-bottom iPhone 12 silicone cases were pretty good. I ordered two, but now more than 4 months later I'm still on the first one, without much wear, apart from the subtile grey Apple logo on the back that will wear off the silicon. No big deal: once gone it's better! But it feels pretty much like the original 12 silicone case, except for the open bottom.

I see they're not available anymore through my link above, as usual with most of those products on AliExpress after a few months (although I still think you'll find them on there, if you scroll long enough!). Probably due to the counterfeit packaging, which was indeed an EXACT copy of the apple case package, including Apples address etc. Apart from that that's clearly illegal, I really wonder why they pretent to be apple on the packages, because this has totally no value to me.

But on the topic of open vs closed bottom cases, I'm REALLY wondering why Apple has moved to closed bottom! All the modern iOS gestures feel *much* better and easier to do without a lip on the bottom side. Especially, the multitasking gestures for all-screen iPhones.

It's too bad those open-bottom iPhone 12 cases are getting more rare now, as they all want to copy Apples closed bottom. I'm also really amazed that there aren't much complaints on the MacRumors forums about this move by Apple!
 
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But on the topic of open vs closed bottom cases, I'm REALLY wondering why Apple has moved to closed bottom! All the modern iOS gestures feel *much* better and easier to do without a lip on the bottom side. Especially, the multitasking gestures for all-screen iPhones.

It's too bad those open-bottom iPhone 12 cases are getting more rare now, as they all want to copy Apples closed bottom. I'm also really amazed that there aren't much complaints on the MacRumors forums about this move by Apple!
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I have the 12 Pro Max and I first bought the clear silicone which has an open bottom. I always considered the open bottom an advantage, because as you said, the gestures feel better.

It's been more than a month that I started using a deep navy blue silicone, because the clear one was ridiculously slippery and I felt the device was not safe in that case.

I have "retrained" myself to trigger the gestures as far from the bottom edge of the device, as possible.
The gestures get enabled even if you don't touch the edge of the device. You can go more upwards.
It takes a while to get used to that, but now I never touch the case when I use multitasking mode.
Sorry if I can't express it correctly, as English is not my native language.

That way, it doesn't bother me anymore that the bottom is covered and I get added protection, which is a plus.
 
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