Along with the introduction of the new generation of iPhones in the form iPhone 17, 17 Air, 17 Pro to 17 Pro Max Of course, we will also see a new generation of official protective covers for these phones. And it is precisely these that the latest speculations point to, which indicate that Apple this time it inspires with its own accessories to AirPods Pro 2Specifically, it should be about lanyard loop, i.e. a small cutout for attaching the strap, which we already know from the case of the aforementioned headphones.
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About the presence of cutouts for the strap on the upcoming cases for the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro two relatively well-known and, above all, independent people inform leakers – specifically Majin Bu a duanrui. DuanRui just posted a diagram of the alleged official cover for the X network. iPhone 17 Pro, on which two holes for threading the strap are visible, which are symmetrically located in the lower part of the case.
I also agree with this statement. leaker Majin Bu, who also published photos of physical samples of the new covers in his blog post. They are supposed to bear the designation Liquid Silicaone and in addition to the support of the straps, they will also be interesting with a design with the so-called Liquid Glass effect. What exactly this means is not yet clear, but from a marketing perspective it seems that it could be a kind of shiny, or perhaps slightly wavy appearance, which is supposed to match the aesthetics iOS 26 and its redesigned environment.
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It should be added, however, that even though Majin Bu refers to the published covers as official samples Applu, their design (especially thickness and workmanship) in many ways evokes a non-branded or Beats alternative rather than a premium Apple supplement. On the other hand, similar doubts prevailed when the photos were leaked FineWoven covers a few years ago and as we know, that's what happenedonec really confirmed.
Additionally, the loop holes fit into a broader strategy Applu, which in recent years has been increasingly approaching the world of compact cameras. iPhone already offers its own Camera Control as a dedicated button for controlling the camera, while iPhone 17 Pro (Max) should compete with more expensive compacts thanks to its eight-fold zoom. The strap makes sense not only as a design element, but also as practical accessory for field photographywhere there is a risk of the device slipping out of your hand. iPhone Thanks to it, you can attach it to classic camera straps.
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By the way, Apple has experience with a similar solution before. After all, a few years ago, one of the iPod touch models included a slide-out button for attaching a strap, but later generations removed it without replacing it. How did it work?oneen Liquid Siliconone We will find out in a few weeks when the iPhone 17 is officially introduced. For now, however, this is one of those leaks that is definitely worth paying attention to.
