They were overpriced trash (even by apple standards) so glad they are putting them back where they belong (in the trash). Maybe they will move to the "vegan" leather-like others are doing since they love to virtue signal with how they are saving the environment.
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Apple Reportedly Stops Production of FineWoven Accessories
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Go ahead and fire whoever approved this for mass production while they are at it
For those who have the fine woven cases - keep them they’ll be a collectible in a few years.
I'm skeptical that these cases were ever more environmentally friendly in a significant way. Simply moving away from leather to another material doesn't do that--never trust marketing.
Even so these cases would appeal to those against using animal products.
Goes to show that their exhaustive marketing infomercial about the new material was basically all bs. Makes you wonder
I still can’t believe these were actually approved by someone inside Apple. 🤦🏼♀️
For a long time, Apple was known for its design and quality materials for its products. Many people (myself included) enjoy a cohesive design experience, and products purpose-made for the same ecosystem by the same group tend to work better than 3rd party accessories. We've come to expect a better quality material with reliable MagSafe performance from an Apple case that had been rigorously tested against Apple's high standard of quality.
It does seem that with the widespread issues with fine woven cases (mine included) and the hokum Mother Nature ad, Apple jumped on the hippie-dippie feel good bandwagon in a rush attempt to boost sales in a product area that people had been flocking elsewhere to fulfill.
I just went to the Apple Store a few days ago to get something to replace my fine woven case. The store employee actually offered up that he thought the case would be covered under warranty. I was glad the suggestion was provided, and became curious to see if they would cover it as I’m definitely not someone who is rough in handling my gear.
So I did sit with a Genius who made the determination that my case with coming apart at the USB-C cutout due to in a manner that was not just ‘wear and tear’. They were willing to cover the case but they didn’t have any in stock, and ordering a new case requires leaving your existing with them. That’s fine with me, but I decided to wait since I was departing on a cruise the next day and prefer the added protection during excursions.
I did offer Apple some feedback suggesting that a choice of alternate colors should be an option in situations where inventory is not available. Not that I want any other color than black, but I’d be willing to go with a different darker color.
So I did sit with a Genius who made the determination that my case with coming apart at the USB-C cutout due to in a manner that was not just ‘wear and tear’. They were willing to cover the case but they didn’t have any in stock, and ordering a new case requires leaving your existing with them. That’s fine with me, but I decided to wait since I was departing on a cruise the next day and prefer the added protection during excursions.
I did offer Apple some feedback suggesting that a choice of alternate colors should be an option in situations where inventory is not available. Not that I want any other color than black, but I’d be willing to go with a different darker color.
Lol but you go around murdering and eating plants (which provide us with much of the oxygen we need to breathe). Get off your high horse, those animals were already being used for their meat and other parts, it's not like they were used just for leather.
perhaps. . . . depends on the circumstances. For example: "You have xx months to design and manufacture a replacement for the iPhone leather cases that are being discontinued. The retail price cannot be more than $yy and it needs to have 35% profit margin. And it needs to be as durable as leather and come in selected colors. And it has to be able to be manufactured at scale." Sounds like an easy task but likely isn't. Just finding suitably priced materials may be an issue.
Point me to a 3rd party iPhone 15 case that has magnets strong enough to hold the phone. I use a magnetic mount in my car and only Apple cases have magnets that hold on despite LA‘s potholes.
Just go back to leather, this is insanity.
100% any non leather item with have more plastic than leather. And I have always loved the term vegan leather. There’s no such thing, it’s either cactus or plastic.
Won‘t happen, Mother Nature wouldn’t approve.
Apple needs to bring back their smart battery cases.
I don't get why people use a case at all. Like buying a car & wrapping it up in moving blankets every time you drive it.
If one is concerned about microplastics to any degree, one has to question how microfiber is an environmental improvement over leather.
It was good in practice. Looked great. But was complete garbage in actual use.
