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Apple Rumored to Launch 'TechWoven' Cases for iPhone 17 With 'Crossbody Strap' Option
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This name sounds fake and confusable with Tech21. Bring back leather!
I guess I’m the only one that thinks these mock ups look good. I’m open to it but gotta see what the final product will look like
I have never seen it. I do occasionally see people (mostly women) with a lanyard on their phone, but nothing like that photo.
It’s extremely common in Asia. In Japan, for example, nearly everyone wears their phone like this.
3rd party leather is the way to go, for me at least
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If you pay more than $20 for a case, they saw you coming…
If you pay more than $20 for a case, they saw you coming…
Is it made of plastic polyester junk? Silicone is healthier, but leather will always be ideal
I think this leak is accurate. If you look closely, you can even see the dent on the lower left side of the case for the camera controlling button. The material looks very sturdy, but i think it could be uncomfortable for the pinky finger to hold it longer with the case on. Moreover, the dimension of the cutout is absolute insane.
I’m thinking cyberpunk/steampunk, it’s woven by a TechnoLoom.
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I saw a ton of people wearing their phones like this or around their necks with lanyards while in London this summer.
Less fashion and more of a functional thing I think.
The iPhone will be so big that it needs to be converted to a satchel to properly use it... haha
I think it would make sense, because on the phone there will be a glass area, so it will be centered around it (it would look weird if it was centered on the phone, as of now), while on the case there isn’t.
Looks similar to material Nike uses in its shoes. This looks to be WAY BETTER than those garbage FineWoven cases
I hope not. That looks ridiculous.
TechWoven no
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.
Article Link: Apple Rumored to Launch 'TechWoven' Cases for iPhone 17 With 'Crossbody Strap' Option
CrazyCase yes
Vegan leather is a possible option but note that in many cars that offer it, they are limited to the seats and usually not the steering wheel. I guess the problem is durability with oils and sweat from hands.
Seats don’t really need to withstand that and when they fail, they end up like Tesla headrests which look pretty gross when they deteriorate.
Seats don’t really need to withstand that and when they fail, they end up like Tesla headrests which look pretty gross when they deteriorate.
Don't worry, I am buying from third party vendors. Haven't bought an Apple case since they killed leather.