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

[JohnRckr]

That’s a terrible idea.

 

[JustinKent]

Can someone actually explain what this thing is? A necklace? A belt? A lanyard? And how does it supposedly work? The iPhone sucks to it magnetically anywhere on the length? The little end things loop through the supposed case strap hole? I just can't envision this thing in my head in a functional fashion without picturing an iPhone falling to the ground easily.

The attachment point to the phone isn’t shown in the picture. It’s a big loop you put over your shoulder. At one end there’s a little string that ties it to the iPhone case. The opposite sides of the loop magnetically attach to each other so it kind of seals up and takes up the extra slack around your body. If you put it around your wrist, it becomes more of a rope than a loop. It makes sense to me, but yes kindof hard to explain.

 

[JustinKent]

I’m far more concerned about dropping my phone than about somebody stealing it. And a strap gives me that last chance to grab onto it before it hits the ground.

 

[jessejesse]

I march forward with my iPhone 13 mini, which I just put in my pants pocket.

 

[JustinKent]

I march forward with my iPhone 13 mini, which I just put in my pants pocket.

Godspeed… and may it last you for many years to come.

 

[timborama]

Someone should tell all the e-bike snatch & grab thieves roaming cities like London. Doesn't seem like the message has gotten through!

Doesn’t affect the person stealing them, only the people BUYING them.

 

[sakurarain]

Germany: Is it carbon neutral?

 

[CmdrLaForge]

I think it’s fantastic and will definitely get one. In particular the magnetic attachments are very cool. I sometimes come into situations where I like to use the phone as my camera but need my hands to be free like when I am sailing, climbing something or even going up a church tower or similar situations. I don’t want to have a strap attached at all times but just when it’s needed and convenient

 

[CmdrLaForge]

Germany: Is it carbon neutral?

Simple: either it is or it’s not. Don’t claim something that’s not true

 

[adrianlondon]

I think it’s fantastic and will definitely get one. In particular the magnetic attachments are very cool. I sometimes come into situations where I like to use the phone as my camera but need my hands to be free like when I am sailing, climbing something or even going up a church tower or similar situations. I don’t want to have a strap attached at all times but just when it’s needed and convenient

Yep - I like to do cycling trips, taking photos along the way. A lanyard will be great.

I haven't bothered buying one for my current phone (iPhone 11) but will for my next one. I was planning on buying one the next time I'm in Asia (they're popular there - my partner got one for their 15 pro max) but I'm curious how Apple's gonna design this one.

 

[Silverado]

This may be one of the funniest set of thread comments I’ve seen Amazing how a rumor of something net yet seen can engender so many different and independent criticisms. Genuinely very creative

As for me, I’ll reserve judgement until something is actually released and seen.