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Apple's FineWoven Cases for iPhone 15 Continue to Be Heavily Criticized
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I stopped in the Apple Store to exchange the AirPods pro I bought 10 days ago for the USB-C version, and checked out the phones and cases.
The FineWoven cases were scratched, as expected, but they felt pretty in the hand. I do not like the plastic on the edges of the FineWoven.
I’m wondering if they’re expecting them to patina over time. If so, it would have been helpful to show off some “weathered” cases in the keynote to allay concerns.
As it stands now, I am just going to get a silicone case when my phone arrives and explore 3rd party cases later.
The FineWoven cases were scratched, as expected, but they felt pretty in the hand. I do not like the plastic on the edges of the FineWoven.
I’m wondering if they’re expecting them to patina over time. If so, it would have been helpful to show off some “weathered” cases in the keynote to allay concerns.
As it stands now, I am just going to get a silicone case when my phone arrives and explore 3rd party cases later.
Im pretty sure leather, a byproduct of meat production, has less environment impact than the chemicals and plastics involved in the creation of any artificial fabric.
My Mujjo leather case arrived and it is much like the old Apple leather cases. I certainly do not mind skipping the Finewoven cases. Unfortunately Apple has drawn a line in the sand and I doubt they will bring back their leather cases. Like I said, the Mujjo cases seem great. This is what I got: https://www.mujjo.com/collections/i...-for-iphone-15-pro-max?variant=43919844737272
My center cutout is slightly off to the left. It doesn't seem like a big deal though. So far the case has been just fine.
I have a finewoven case and hadn’t noticed the misaligned cutouts on the bottom. I would say I can see half of the left screw on my case. Also, there are the little holes for the speaker and mic. The case cutout is right up to the right most holes and then a bigger spacing after the left most holes. So, all three cutouts are just slightly too far to the left.
I probably would have never noticed on my own.
I probably would have never noticed on my own.
Does it dethrone the mouse with the lightning port on the bottom?
The thing is you can damage these without trying to.
Worse than Pippin, iPod hi-fi, Ping or putting a U2 album on everyone’s iPhone?
I am not switching to iPhone 15 because of the FineWoven! Too fine!!!
You might try out MyBat cases over at Amazon. Very similar to Otterbox cases but it has a better holster and less then half the price of the Otterbox
The media will criticize Apple for an insignificant case but won't say anything about Apple's other sniveling tactics, price gouging, anti-competition practices, disrespect for right to repair....
Seriously, WTF?
Seriously, WTF?
Four days into using my FineWoven it looks brand new aside from the usual barely perceptible hint of where the MagSafe circle is from use (same happens with leather and silicone). I'm sure the moment is coming I scuff it and I still have sincere doubts if it doesn't look horrible eventually... but so far, with zero babying, it looks essentially new.
Are these new Finewoven cases only for the 15 iPhones or can I get one for my 14 Pro ? Sorry cannot figure it ou5 for:web page
I only disagree with your comment about magsafe showing on leather. A year on and my leather case has no perceptible hint of the magsafe circle. This was on an iPhone 13.
'Lower carbon footprint' is not the same as 'environmentally friendly.
And if people end up buying 2 or three cases over the life of their phone, the carbon footprint per person will be much higher, and that's what matters. Per product is irrelevant if it takes 3 cases to compete on durability and longevity with a single leather one. Not to mention the disposal of all the leather cases for older phones (still for sale) that disappeared from retail shelves overnight on September 21.
This is pure greenwashing. TBH I'm amazed that there are people who believe what is obvious BS from Apple.
Apple's goal is to sell as many products as possible. This is antithetical to being environmentally friendly.
And if people end up buying 2 or three cases over the life of their phone, the carbon footprint per person will be much higher, and that's what matters. Per product is irrelevant if it takes 3 cases to compete on durability and longevity with a single leather one. Not to mention the disposal of all the leather cases for older phones (still for sale) that disappeared from retail shelves overnight on September 21.
This is pure greenwashing. TBH I'm amazed that there are people who believe what is obvious BS from Apple.
Apple's goal is to sell as many products as possible. This is antithetical to being environmentally friendly.
Those look like intentional scratches to the case. I’ve been in Apple stores and employees aren’t usually hanging around the case wall. Would be really easy for someone to test it out with their fingernail or a key. Not sure how those marks could happen with someone just picking up and holding the case in their hand.
People need to stop making apologies for this product. It's one thing having a case develop a patina over time with bumps and scratches. It's another having it scratch and dent so easily with a run of your finger nail. And the wobbly buttons are what you expect from a $1 case from Wish.com not Apple. This product is shoddy.
They’re not going to issue refunds to people who have the case and have no issues with it. We have no idea how serious of a problem this is. Of course consumers have the choice not to buy them (I’ve never owned an Apple case in my life) and if nobody is buying them then they’ll get the hint it was a bad product and change to something else.