Apple Rumored to Launch 'TechWoven' Cases for iPhone 17 With 'Crossbody Strap' Option

[MacRumors]

Apple is planning to launch a new "TechWoven" line of cases for the iPhone 17 series, according to a leaker known as "Majin Bu."

Two years ago, Apple stopped selling leather iPhone cases, as part of the company's efforts to reduce its carbon emissions. As an alternative, Apple introduced a new "FineWoven" line of fabric iPhone cases made from 68% post-consumer recycled content, but they were prone to scratches and stains and ultimately discontinued. Now, it looks like Apple has gone back to the drawing board and come up with a new-and-improved solution.

TechWoven cases would be the spiritual successor to those much-maligned FineWoven cases, and it would be safe to assume that Apple took a lot of feedback into consideration. While still using fabric, the cases are said to offer "enhanced durability."

If the TechWoven branding is legitimate, perhaps the name is based on "technical textile."

In addition to a more durable design, the leaker reiterated that it will be possible to attach a lanyard to the cases, which appear to have tiny holes in the bottom-left and bottom-right corners for this purpose. While the boxes for the cases shown in the photos are said to be replicas, they are apparently representative of what Apple is actually planning.

If the replica box does prove to be representative, then it reveals that the cases will be compatible with a new "Crossbody Strap" option, which is presumably a large lanyard that can be worn around the neck. Wearing your iPhone has become a fashion trend in recent years, and a strap would also make it harder for a pickpocket to steal your iPhone.

The box also reveals that the cases are compatible with MagSafe and the Camera Control — no surprises there, but confirmation that those features continue to exist.

Color options will apparently include Black, Brown, Blue, Green, and Purple, although one box reveals that the colors will have more specific names like Sienna as usual.

While we cannot confirm if these cases are the real deal, the replica boxes would certainly pass as impressive fakes, even in the world of generative AI images. Nevertheless, some skepticism is always warranted with this type of rumor. Fortunately, Apple is expected to hold its iPhone 17 event in less than a month from now.

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[MacUserFella]

Weird, the cases and the actual phones have different Apple logo placements

 

[GioGiusi]

This will be interesting. Apple's cases have become complete garbage yet are priced to the stratosphere. I'm guessing Tim Cook was not willing to eat the total loss that Fine Woven case was, so now we're getting the retooled version.

 

[ProbablyDylan]

I wonder if the fabric will be similar to the stuff Peak Design uses on their cases.

Either way I doubt these are the real deal. These look like they have a cutout for the CC button, whereas Apple's cases have that fancy glass button.

 

[sergekills]

This leak completely ended my delulu idea that the design of iPhone 17(26?) will be completely different from the leaks 🙈
This thing is going to be ugly

 

[sergekills]

I wonder if the fabric will be similar to the stuff Peak Design uses on their cases.

Either way I doubt these are the real deal. These look like they have a cutout for the CC button, whereas Apple's cases have that fancy glass button.

They will offer a glass cc option for more money 🤣

 

[Timpetus]

Ugh. Apple could be getting money from me for a case every couple years when I upgrade my phone, but they're throwing that away by not offering leather. I loved my old Apple leather cases.

 

[iFunk]

This takes #courage! We just need the entire back to be a camera and leave the entire back cutout!

 

[Ear Booker]

I’ve been using Apple leather cases since they first came out with my 5s, then my X, and my current 13 Pro… I think many users still prefer that to silicone or anything “woven.” I’m surprised they haven’t found a way to use a vegan leather that would satisfy both leather fans and their Apple 2030 initiative. As of now, whenever I get around to upgrading, I’ll probably be looking at a 3rd party leather case for the first time.

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

Is it Aprils Fools already?

 

[Hajj.david]

No leather no purchase, simple as that. And before I get hate about it being an animal product, its a natural byproduct of meat production. No one on earth kills a cow just for leather. The cow is killed for meat and the hide is a secondary product (as is the bones for broth and gelatin, etc etc)

 

[GioGiusi]

This leak completely ended my delulu idea that the design of iPhone 17(26?) will be completely different from the leaks 🙈
This thing is going to be ugly

Why would you be under that delusion at this point? That's not how things work.

Ugh. Apple could be getting money from me for a case every couple years when I upgrade my phone, but they're throwing that away by not offering leather. I loved my old Apple leather cases.

Just buy from Nomad. Don't reward Apple for their stupidity.

 

[spaxxedout]

TechWoven sounds like some sort of EDM sub-subgenre 🤮

 

[turbineseaplane]

"TechWoven"?

Just release some vegan leather cases, will ya?

 

[indychris]

'the spiritual successor'?

I have no idea what that even means, and since this isn't a political thread, I guess I should ask.

 

[Total Respray]

That’s going to leave a big part of the phone less protected…

 

[cocky jeremy]

Countdown to these being scrapped... 3.... 2.....

 

[H3LL5P4WN]

Hot damn.

 

[WarmWinterHat]

Just avoid Apple cases altogether. There are too many other better quality, and cheaper, options.

 

[McWetty]

It can’t be worse than FineWoven, right? Right?!?

 

[Rychiar]

Who's asking for this? I'd much rather buy quality cases from spigen or casetify for $10

 

[ProbablyDylan]

Bleh on that name...

"TechWoven"?

Good lord .. just release some vegan leather cases, will ya?

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I don't know why they're obsessed with concatenating things with the word Woven. Just call it Woven.

 

[tomtad]

Have Apple registered the name TechWoven?

Seems quite easy to verify if accurate or not

If not this rumour is b******s

 

[SactoGuy18]

But if they price them at US$49.95 per case, I'm not interested. I'd rather get a quality case from the likes of Spigen or Incipio for way less money.

 

[subjonas]

Wearing your iPhone has become a fashion trend in recent years

I’ve only ever seen one person wearing these. Is it a trend?