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Kshtimms

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Im finally ditching my 15 Pro Max for the Black Air. I was an avid buyer of Apple phones every year but decided to skip the 16 because it didn't give me that awe factor. I know im losing features with the Air but with my daily use i dont use most of them anymore especially my camera. I take a few pictures here and there but nothing to make me buy another Pro model. I ordered two thin cases on Amazon to start off but will probably order more as time passes.
 
Im finally ditching my 15 Pro Max for the Black Air. I was an avid buyer of Apple phones every year but decided to skip the 16 because it didn't give me that awe factor. I know im losing features with the Air but with my daily use i dont use most of them anymore especially my camera. I take a few pictures here and there but nothing to make me buy another Pro model. I ordered two thin cases on Amazon to start off but will probably order more as time passes.
Same use case, I don't use the camera on my 16 Pro at all - my wife takes all the photos and videos on her Pro.

I ordered Encased and Pelican cases - going to see which one works on my belt as I carry 2 iPhones during the week.

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My daughters are older with their own IPhones and take plenty of selfies and pics that i don't have to take anymore🤣. Plus im always on the move at work and it would be nice to have a phone thats not weighing me down.

I got these two cases. A clear magsafe and a black one. Both super thin.
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The Aspen will arrive today! My only other case (I sure hope) will be a thin Pitaka when they have the camera control version. Pitaka has always been my go to

Then again.. Suti is nice :rolleyes:
Im getting a lot of recommendations from the replies. I usually order from Amazon and Casely.
 
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I’m thinking of Ryan London but wondering if it would add too much bulk and weight to the Air. I would love a leather magnetic phone back, but a nice colour not black or brown which seems impossible. Other option is to wait until Pitaka Sunset appears on Amazon UK (easier return if necessary).
 
I’m thinking of Ryan London but wondering if it would add too much bulk and weight to the Air. I would love a leather magnetic phone back, but a nice colour not black or brown which seems impossible. Other option is to wait until Pitaka Sunset appears on Amazon UK (easier return if necessary).
Thats my concern with the Andar.. we shall see.
 
Andar Aspen arrived.. maybe a little undecided. See how it looks on the Air. Admittedly the Pitaka case on my 16PM is pretty thin, I was hoping it would still be thinner. No rash decision, wait and see on the actual phone

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Andar Aspen arrived.. maybe a little undecided. See how it looks on the Air. Admittedly the Pitaka case on my 16PM is pretty thin, I was hoping it would still be thinner. No rash decision, wait and see on the actual phone

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Nice! My cases will be delivered tomorrow. Im looking forward to seeing the thinness of the cases.
 
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Went for now for a bumper case, a leather case from Wiiuka (German brand) and a MagSafe battery. Still looking for a more heavy duty case for those incidental heavy duty work days. But not found that one yet. (Or go YOLO and take AppleCare + for those instances. )

Already received the bumper case and MagSafe battery. Here are some pictures. (Sorry for the spam. 😇)

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Went for now for a bumper case, a leather case from Wiiuka (German brand) and a MagSafe battery. Still looking for a more heavy duty case for those incidental heavy duty work days. But not found that one yet. (Or go YOLO and take AppleCare + for those instances. )

Already received the bumper case and MagSafe battery. Here are some pictures. (Sorry for the spam. 😇)

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Im planning to buy the Magsafe battery case when im at the Apple store picking up my phone. I like the bumper case as well.
 
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