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iPhone 17 Could Launch Alongside Magnetic 'Crossbody Strap' — a Magnetic Lanyard for Your Phone

Apple's new magnetic crossbody strap offers effortless attachment to iPhone 17 cases and possibly AirPods Pro 3, with production underway for the September launch event.

  • Apple will announce the iPhone 17 series during an event held in Cupertino, California, on September 9, 2025.
  • This announcement follows leaks showing Apple plans to introduce a new Crossbody Strap accessory designed for the iPhone 17 series.
  • Leaker Majin Bu disclosed that the strap contains a bendable metal element running along its entire length, which enables a magnetic attachment system that secures the strap firmly without the need for loops.
  • Mu explained that the rings at the ends of the strap are magnetized with opposite polarity to securely fasten the system, providing a strong and stable connection, while TechWoven case replicas reveal the presence of lanyard holes designed for attaching the strap.
  • If confirmed, the Crossbody Strap will offer new carrying options for iPhone 17 buyers and may also support AirPods Pro 3 compatibility, expanding Apple’s accessory ecosystem.
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A few weeks away from the September 9 keynote, rumours about iPhone 17 continue to multiply. One of them, which appeared last week through a packaging leak, mentions a new accessory: the "Crosbody Strap". An intriguing name that immediately aroused the curiosity of fans and observers. Today, new supposed images [...] The article iPhone 17: The mysterious Crossbody Strap reveals itself in images... but sows the doubt first appeared on BlogNT: the…

Apple’s next keynote might surprise you with a crossbody strap for the iPhone 17, according to the latest leaks. This strap, inspired by Apple Watch’s magnetic system, would allow the phone to be hung and would also be compatible with the new AirPods Pro 3. The design would include a flexible metal core that would provide magnetism along the entire strap, with polarized rings at the ends to ensure its closure. Made of nylon fabric, similar to Sp…

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MacRumors broke the news in United States on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
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