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Maximize the sale from it now while you can to go towards the 17 Pro or Air (I know you mentioned that’s the one to get this year) 😉
There’s a few glass camera protectors on Amazon, but I’m not keen on the lenses being covered.
This one though is a similar style to what Ringke produces, an aluminium protector with holes for the lenses.
I’ll probs give something like this a go but make sure the lidar works 100% as it must narrow the spread a little being set back with one of these installed.
If not maybe a skin over the area would suffice. That would allow a lot of choice and could be popular as it’s a big area to customise.
This one though is a similar style to what Ringke produces, an aluminium protector with holes for the lenses.
I’ll probs give something like this a go but make sure the lidar works 100% as it must narrow the spread a little being set back with one of these installed.
If not maybe a skin over the area would suffice. That would allow a lot of choice and could be popular as it’s a big area to customise.
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Completely ruins the aesthetics having that.
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From a sneak peek at Caudabe it looks like the camera area will be protected
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Nah its open like many other casesFrom a sneak peek at Caudabe it looks like the camera area will be protected
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Looks covered to me. 🤷🏻
Seems to be looking in from the front of an empty Sheath, with cutouts for the camera, flash, mic and lidar.
In my opinion, the edges around the lenses make it appear to be a dummy unit.
If you up the exposure on the Caudabe image, appears they’ll do a version that’s covered and a version that’s not covered. My guess. Both look like front views.
I think ill be going down official Apple route if these are real.
Benks ArmorPro 600D for the 17 Pro Max has arrived and I'm very happy with it.
Next to same case for the 16 Pro Max:
The metal buttons (yay!) are covered inside:
The bottom cutouts are different to last years. The cable port is squarer and the speaker/mic cutouts are now individual. Looks like the holes are even both sides on the 17 if they match the case.
Had to try the 16 Pro Max with it of course:
Fit's fine although the buttons are all in the same location, they feel tight. Must be subtle shape or depth differences on the 17PM.
Overall very happy with it and pretty sure will be my main case as it usually is.
Also had a free 20W power adapter! No idea if this was accidental or a gift but it's very much appreciated. Perfect for a spare MagSafe charger I have which will go in the guest room.
Next to same case for the 16 Pro Max:
The metal buttons (yay!) are covered inside:
The bottom cutouts are different to last years. The cable port is squarer and the speaker/mic cutouts are now individual. Looks like the holes are even both sides on the 17 if they match the case.
Had to try the 16 Pro Max with it of course:
Fit's fine although the buttons are all in the same location, they feel tight. Must be subtle shape or depth differences on the 17PM.
Overall very happy with it and pretty sure will be my main case as it usually is.
Also had a free 20W power adapter! No idea if this was accidental or a gift but it's very much appreciated. Perfect for a spare MagSafe charger I have which will go in the guest room.
The only thing making me think that case isnt apple is the fact it looks like it has a hole for the CC button
That's becuase they're the Ali Express versions; you can buy them on there now.
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That label on the back looks fake as F.That's becuase they're the Ali Express versions; you can buy them on there now.
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Apple's new TechWoven cases 
Real or not, that huge forehead is BUTT UGLY
Real or not, that huge forehead is BUTT UGLY
I say it every year that I won’t upgrade, but I think this might be the year I don’t. Add in lanyard holes (reportedly) on the apple cases, and I’m just not interested.Apple's new TechWoven cases
Real or not, that huge forehead is BUTT UGLY
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Those appear to have a cutout for the camera control. AliExpress specials perhaps? 🧐Apple's new TechWoven cases
Real or not, that huge forehead is BUTT UGLY
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And yes, IMO the ugliest iPhone ever. 🤢