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The iPhone 17 Could Get These Leaked TechWoven Cases, but Apple Fans Still Miss Its Old Leather Cases

Apple replaces FineWoven with TechWoven cases featuring a denser weave, improved durability, and functional design enhancements for the iPhone 17 series, aiming for better real-world performance.

  • Leaker Majin Bu published photos showing TechWoven cases in five colors for the iPhone 17 series, ahead of Apple's September 9 reveal.
  • After FineWoven drew complaints about durability, scratching and staining, Apple is preparing TechWoven as a more durable, technical successor while maintaining sustainability goals.
  • The leaked images show a denser, textured weave that improves grip and resists glossing, while TechWoven cases add metallic side buttons, MagSafe support, a Camera Control button cutout, and two lanyard/strap openings.
  • Responses to the leak have been mixed, with some positive replies under Majin Bu's post and notable scepticism from Reddit users and online commenters; Apple faces pressure to improve after FineWoven's issues as the iPhone 17 launch approaches soon.
  • Analysts say long-term durability tests will determine whether TechWoven cases become the go-to accessory across the entire iPhone 17 lineup by balancing function and design, with success depending on resolving FineWoven's issues soon.
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When Apple launched the iPhone 15, it made a cardinal mistake. At the same time, the company introduced a new type of case for its smartphones. I'm talking, of course, about the infamous FineWoven case, which replaced the previous leather case, which was getting worn and dirty just by looking at it. Fortunately, a year later, the company discontinued it, so iPhone owners never had to deal with a similar dud. Now, however, FineWoven is back, but …

Apple continues to generate expectations before the launch of the iPhone 17. As the official presentations approach in September, the leaks multiply; new colors, changes in design, battery information and now, an unexpected twist in its most iconic accessories, as are the covers. After the removal of FineWoven sheaths, a fine braided material that lasted just one generation, Apple left a vacuum in its catalog, there was no longer a “premium” opt…

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machash.com broke the news in on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
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