iPhone 17's 'Crossbody Strap' Accessory to Feature Magnetic Design

[MacRumors]

Apple's cases for the iPhone 17 lineup will be accompanied by a new Crossbody Strap accessory with a unique magnetic design, according to the leaker known as "Majin Bu."

Apple's Crossbody Strap reportedly features an unusual magnetic design; it likely has a "flexible metal core" that makes it magnetic along its entire length. At the ends, "rings polarized oppositely to the strap close the system." The design eliminates the need for conventional hooks or loops.

Samples of the Crossbody Strap are apparently made from a woven nylon material similar to the Apple Watch's Sport Loop bands. Apple may also introduce a silicone variant.

Production is said to have already begun ahead of immediate availability alongside the iPhone 17 lineup. While it is designed primarily for Apple's iPhone 17 cases, the strap may also be compatible with the AirPods Pro 3.

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[dreamerstree]

So glad I'm not Genius Bar anymore. The thought of having to deal with customers whose phones fell to the floor because of the strap is not something I am really up for anymore.

 

[MacTwick]

I can see these being popular with kids

 

[HQuest]

A fighter turned to leaker. What a legend.

 

[thiscatisfat]

Fantastic. Finally I can strap my gigantic heavy and bulky phablet around me so that it doesn't pull my pants when it's in the pocket (provided it still fits my pocket).

 

[TVreporter]

Mother Nature will be so happy Tim is saving the scraps shaved off from cutting out the watch straps!!

And probably go for $39.99!! Tim thinks you’re gonna love it!!

 

[hybrid_x]

I sincerely hope these straps have cut-resistant stainless steel or aramid threads woven into the material, or they're going to make pickpocketing phones SUPER easy.

 

[iMac The Knife]

As if the new iPhone doesn't look bad enough already! Now this!! 🤣 Plus a magnetic design, what could possibly go wrong? Someone please do me a favor and wear one of these out in public with your AVP. That would be the greatest meme of all time.

 

[GUNSTAR1]

i'm betting 49.99

 

[GeniusBarDrunk]

I think adults who actually use a strapped phone around their neck is trapped in childhood.
They look like they missed the bus to summer camp or something.

 

[YourBoss]

Meteor, come on in. We're ready.

 

[ProbablyDylan]

The colors are surprisingly good. This design would be cool for an AW strap.

 

[Havalo]

London’s phone thieves are thanking Tim’s new innovation immensely.

 

[WarmWinterHat]

This is hilarious!

Really?

 

[Agent007]

I sincerely hope these straps have cut-resistant stainless steel or aramid threads woven into the material, or they're going to make pickpocketing phones SUPER easy.

It uses a magnetic clasp so I don't think it matters if the strap is made of Kryptonite.

 

[smoker68x]

”With phone theft increasingly common and wearable tech gaining popularity among younger users, Apple's official crossbody solution could address both security and style concerns.”

Tiny magnets are going to prevent someone from snatching it and running?

 

[yossi]

can someone help me visualize how this strap is used? you connect it to the phone then wrap it around your entire body? your wrist?

 

[racerhomie]

”With phone theft increasingly common and wearable tech gaining popularity among younger users, Apple's official crossbody solution could address both security and style concerns.”

Tiny magnets are going to prevent someone from snatching it and running?

iCloud Activation Lock makes theft of iPhones really useless. Even parts like Displays, cameras and batteries have Activation Lock

 

[sergekills]

can someone help me visualize how this strap is used? you connect it to the phone then wrap it around your entire body? your wrist?

Yes and yes.
Haven’t you seen a ton of people carrying their phones around their necks?

 

[WarmWinterHat]

Yes and yes.
Haven’t you seen a ton of people carrying their phones around their necks?

Where? I have never seen this, and I travel frequently. Someone mentioned previously this is popular in parts of asia.

I see a lot of wrist lanyards, but never a strap around the neck or over the shoulder.

 

[glenncashuric]

I know I'm kinda getting up there but do people actually hang devices around their necks? Wasn't that washed out with Flavor Flav?

 

[MAlbi]

All that matters is good firmware, adjustable magnetic force and Magsafe charging. 49.99 justified.

 

[klasma]

can someone help me visualize how this strap is used? you connect it to the phone then wrap it around your entire body? your wrist?

https://www.google.com/search?udm=2&q=crossbody+phone+strap

 

[knappeduivel]

can someone help me visualize how this strap is used? you connect it to the phone then wrap it around your entire body? your wrist?

it's like your iphone has you an a collar

 

[Eric_WVGG]

I think adults who actually use a strapped phone around their neck is trapped in childhood.
They look like they missed the bus to summer camp or something.

hm. Not as ridiculous as people who carry their phone in their back pocket (you sit on your phone, really?) or front pocket (robot penis)