A lot of folks' initial impressions of Apple's new FineWoven iPhone cases have been pretty bad. The new fabric back doesn't feel premium enough for the price Apple is charging, and is already failing to hold up to real-world use, as Federico Viticci has discovered. I immediately discovered that the hole cut out in the [...]
I don’t think Tim approves things the same way Jobs did.
Apple does say this on the product page:
The FineWoven material may show wear over time. Interaction with MagSafe accessories will leave slight imprints. If you are concerned about this, we suggest you use an iPhone 15 Pro Silicone Case or Clear Case.
It doesn’t excuse the cutouts being bad, but they know it’s going to wear. The thing they kind do ignored is that people think old worn leather looks good, while old worn fabric generally looks bad.
I honestly don’t think it’s that big a deal. When the leather cases got marked people called it “patina” and said it was a good thing. I always thought it was pretty disgusting.
I think these new cases are fine, and that Apple blogs love a good outrage story.
How does stuff like this end up shipping? Does this kind of design and quality meet with Tim’s approval?
I don’t think Tim approves things the same way Jobs did.
Apple does say this on the product page:
It doesn’t excuse the cutouts being bad, but they know it’s going to wear. The thing they kind do ignored is that people think old worn leather looks good, while old worn fabric generally looks bad.
That depends on the fabric.
People deliberately beat the shit out of denim or buy it beat to shit.
I honestly don’t think it’s that big a deal. When the leather cases got marked people called it “patina” and said it was a good thing. I always thought it was pretty disgusting.
I think these new cases are fine, and that Apple blogs love a good outrage story.
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