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I am looking for a protective case for my sisters new Pro Max as she takes her phone to the gym and sweats a lot etc.. so she wants something that will hold up
Disappointing about the camera cutout. Are you going to buy the case again?
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I am looking for a protective case for my sisters new Pro Max as she takes her phone to the gym and sweats a lot etc.. so she wants something that will hold up
Disappointing about the camera cutout. Are you going to buy the case again?
It depends upon if/when they update the case with a camera control button. If they update it by early 2025 I most likely will. If later, probably not. I buy a new phone every year, so I slow down on buying new cases after the first few months.
I typically rotate between a few cases. Here’s the current list: Spigen Tough Armor T, Spigen Ultra Hybrid T, Apple Silicone (black and stone gray), and Pitaka Tactile Woven.
Perhaps. It might explain why Otterbox and Spigen have only used the CC button on a couple of models.
If you want a camera control button, the Spigen Tough Armor T AI is good. If you go that route, buy it from Spigen on eBay for the best price and free shipping.
Have you found a Bullstrap equivalent?Possibly RL
I just found this on AliExpress: ￡17.99 | Cow Leather for iPhone 16 Pro Max Case Leather Real Skin Business Case for iPhone 16 Pro 16 Magnetic Charging Back Cover
￡17.99 | Cow Leather for iPhone 16 Pro Max Case Leather Real Skin Business Case for iPhone 16 Pro 16 Magnetic Charging Back Cover
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'Genuine Leather' usually means the worst quality leather.
I just had a look at their site and wording stating a CC button cover is gone now and the side picture shows a cut out now. I was contemplating ordering from them and I’m glad I didn’t now.
Had the clear back one but I returned it, too many fingerprints
Might order the black one sooner or later.
Another worrisome thing with the Bandwerk case is that metal camera protector deal is very sharp along the round inside edges and I worry it could scratch my camera rings removing and installing the case overtime
My OCD is in high alert here
Joe, I have a 10% off Bandwerk code if you need it?
My OCD is in high alert here
Joe, I have a 10% off Bandwerk code if you need it?
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If Caudabe would just add the camera control button to the Sheath & Synthesis, I would be all set
If only. From the horse’s mouth:If Caudabe would just add the camera control button to the Sheath & Synthesis, I would be all set
“We don't currently have any plans to update our iPhone 16 lineup. Like other third-party manufacturers, we don’t get data directly from Apple, but we anticipated the new capacitive touch button early on. Given the uncertainty around how well a cover would work with this feature, we focused on a cutout that balances usability and aesthetics. We tested over 20 cutout designs to strike the right balance, and we think you'll really like what we've come up with.”
I bet they change their minds once the sales start dying out
I think you’re right. It’ll be interesting to see if Apple ends up requiring a licensing fee as Sandmarc sort of implied.
That's their boiler plate response. They sent me the exact same quote when I told them the only reason I was returning my Sheath was due to the lack of a camera button cover.
But I'm really missing the Sheath.
Might have to re-buy it (maybe on Black Friday) and put it into rotation with my two Spigens (Ultra Hybrid T and Tough Armor T).Don't tell Caudabe I said so!