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janeauburn

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Are they any grippier than the original ones, which were far too slippery, thus defeating one of the arguments for using a case on the too-slippery iPhones?
 

AppleRobert

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Depending on the size of one's hand, just palm the iphone and grip it with your fingers on the side. Most any case I have used I have to do that or the iPhone would be too slippery regardless no matter which one. Grant it some would be better than others but still.
 
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janeauburn

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The leather cases for the 6 series were grippy. It can be done.
 

Ron21

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Yes, got the Sapphire color, really awesome. Also, the leather feels better now, softer and more consistent looking.
 

AppleRobert

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Yes, got the Sapphire color, really awesome. Also, the leather feels better now, softer and more consistent looking.

Which iPhone do you have? Looked at sapphire, thought a different color would look better on my jet black.

I never had anything on it but a clear case. Can't teach an old dog. :)
 

Ron21

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Which iPhone do you have? Looked at sapphire, thought a different color would look better on my jet black.

I never had anything on it but a clear case. Can't teach an old dog. :)

I got a Gold iPhone 7 Plus, i'll try to post some pics tonight.

Jet Black would look good with Sapphire as well.
 

janeauburn

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Yes, got the Sapphire color, really awesome. Also, the leather feels better now, softer and more consistent looking.

Thank you. I wonder whether just the new ones are different (fixed the slipperiness issue) or whether they redid them all?
 

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Are they any grippier than the original ones, which were far too slippery, thus defeating one of the arguments for using a case on the too-slippery iPhones?

There no different to me. I use a blue leather one on my 7 Plus and the texture is exactly the same as the previous iterations.
 

xxFlagNorFail

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Has the leather held up better from the previous versions? I had one in my iPhone 6, i didn't bother for my 6S plus as the leather wore away fairly quickly IMO.
 

dk001

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Well considering the price difference I would hope the Apple ones would be second :p

True ;)
I look at it as I am getting a quality "does what I want" addition for my device.

Honestly, I tried the Apple leather and was not impressed.
Went looking elsewhere and eventually ended up with Vaja. Using the back skin atm ...
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