The writing was on the wall shortly after they released these cases.
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Apple Reportedly Stops Production of FineWoven Accessories
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Which generation? I had the second and fourth generations. No issues with scratches. I did use a case for a short time with my 4th generation Nano, but I decided to take it off. Both were Product Red.
The thing with climats friendly leather replacements is: thes need to be as durable and pleasant as leather itself. I for one have replaced my fine woven with 3rd party leather after half a year - that is probably the worst possible co2,balance of any apple product ever produced.
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Exactly when was the writing was on the wall?
A) Shortly after the case release, but before the initial reviews
B) Shortly after the case release and after the initial reviews
C) Shortly before the case release, but after initial reviews
D) I don't read the comments, so I'll chose "D"
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Exactly when was the writing was on the wall?
A) Shortly after the case release, but before the initial reviews
B) Shortly after the case release and after the initial reviews
C) Shortly before the case release, but after initial reviews
D) I don't read the comments, so I'll chose "D"
Had to get the inventories down. Remember Cook makes all decisions based on how it affects the Supply Chain.
Probably made out of insects, that seems to be the craze these days.
When you’re this far in the minority probably not best to accuse others of being wreckless with their cases. Maybe we’re not all type A about our products and baby them like you do. Pocket and desk use? Dude you need to get out and do something more active and you’ll see what EVERYONE else is complaining about.
SMH WTH was the defensive point of this post?
You want to know what all the current leather iPhone cases have in common (including mine)?
None of them have the Apple logo on the back. I know they hate that.
Getting rid of leather was a huge mistake. There was no reason for that what so ever other then standing on some imaginary soap box to appease the %.001.
None of them have the Apple logo on the back. I know they hate that.
Getting rid of leather was a huge mistake. There was no reason for that what so ever other then standing on some imaginary soap box to appease the %.001.
I’ve never found a decent case for an iPhone other than the QuadLock which is useful on a bicycle. Everything else obscures the colour of the iPhone and ends up getting discoloured presumably due to heat and the case being some plastic/rubber combination.
Suggestions welcome!
Suggestions welcome!
Finally. A product with an insane shot lifespan cannot be called “environmentally friendly“ even if made in that way. It’s just an instant garbage.
It’s nice to know that they didn’t stick to it as long as they did with the butterfly keyboard. I held off on a laptop upgrade until they switched back to a normal keyboard.
Hopefully they will take a pause and fire whomever tried to "save the cows" and bring back leather cases. High-quality d-brand grade leather cases (they won't because hostile peta employees?). Not using leather, which will ALWAYS be a by-product of human beings, is the highest virtue signal, aka peak stupidity.
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What they SHOULD be doing is refunding the $$$ to anyone that purchased a finewoven product. What an absolutely crap product line.
The best case (combo) around is a PhoneFin Wallet used in conjunction with a K Tomoto bumper. The silicon bumper feels great in the hand and grips nicely so that the phone isn’t slipping all over the place. Not sure why Apple never offered a silicon bumper. Bumpers are better.
Just start producing the leather ones again for christ sake. It's not very green to ditch (whichever way you look at it) a by-product of the meat industry. A lot of people like to eat beef, and what better way to use more of the animal than to make leather products. The more manufacturers that ditch leather, the more that will go into landfill as waste.
I use a RhinoShield bumper with a MagSafe wallet (3rd party). Tried to go back to a standard case after trying this combo and it felt unwieldy.
Bumpers ARE better!
Apple cases are usually well made--perfect fit and buttons work well--and are available at new iPhone launch. And they're easily returned or exchanged if there's a problem. I'm happy to pay for the convenience.
