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The Ultra Hybrid T smoke black looks incredible against the white titanium phone. Think I’ve read this case has no grip? For me it’s amazing with the tpu grippy sides. MagSafe is top shelf. I can see this turning into my most used case. Looks so good.

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Been in this case since October. It’s been the best for me
 
I’d go for the Spigen if they made it with matte black TPU sides. Couldn’t get on with the shiny TPU, feels clammy.

I don’t think it’s shiny at all, but I see your point if you feel that way about the case

Is the frosted back like the Phone Rebel frosted or one of those soft touch finishes?

I still think PR does the best frosting, but this seems really good too. It’s similar to all their other frosted cases.
 
The Ultra Hybrid T smoke black looks incredible against the white titanium phone. Think I’ve read this case has no grip? For me it’s amazing with the tpu grippy sides. MagSafe is top shelf. I can see this turning into my most used case. Looks so good.

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I just got this case in clear/white. I thought it would just be a knock off of the Apple Clear case but it's not. The sides are grippy and it feels really solid. For the price, I think it's really spectacular.
 
It’s undoubtedly been a banner year for Apple-made cases. From Apple’s perspective, the button is probably perceived as a success for that reason alone. More importantly, it’s also a part of their Apple Intelligence strategy, so I can’t imagine it going away anytime soon.
You say that but I can’t remember the last year where the Apple cases were as heavily discounted as this year. Everywhere I turn there’s a sale!
 
Just received the Benks VitaPro finally today after almost two week shipping time. Reminds me of the old apple leather cases. A bit slick right out of the box but I’m hoping it will improve over time using it. Very slim and comfortable to hold.
 

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i know some here aren’t fans of the cc button. but i love it. just today i needed to take a few quick picks of some receipts and having the button made it so fast and simple. i didn’t have to touch the screen at all.

btw, i’m back in the apple silicone. used the benks air for several days but if i’m gonna have a case on, i at least want to feel comfortable placing it face down anywhere and with the benks i can’t. stupidly i ordered a pitaka to compare and ordered from them instead of amazon where i’m guaranteed to get an open box, so good luck returning it.
 
i know some here aren’t fans of the cc button. but i love it. just today i needed to take a few quick picks of some receipts and having the button made it so fast and simple. i didn’t have to touch the screen at all.

btw, i’m back in the apple silicone. used the benks air for several days but if i’m gonna have a case on, i at least want to feel comfortable placing it face down anywhere and with the benks i can’t. stupidly i ordered a pitaka to compare and ordered from them instead of amazon where i’m guaranteed to get an open box, so good luck returning it.
Just got my Pitaka from Amazon two days ago. Brand new sealed box. Pitaka has even less “screen lip” than Benks.
 
i know some here aren’t fans of the cc button. but i love it. just today i needed to take a few quick picks of some receipts and having the button made it so fast and simple. i didn’t have to touch the screen at all.
I just installed 18.2 yesterday and I’m having fun with the long press of the CC button to load Visual Intelligence. A very cool way to quickly access ChatGPT and Google to get information about objects in the real world via the camera. This seems like it could end up being the primary use case for the button, perhaps more so than normal photography for many people.
 
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TineeOwl with CC button:

I don't know why, but the first thing to pop into my head when I first saw that thing is time share furniture.
 
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New Pitaka logo, new Pitaka cases, $10 off. I can't let it there 😄


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How is the redesign worse than the original?

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Never tried this brand…any good? Worth the shot for the price.
 
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Never tried this brand…any good? Worth the shot for the price.
Tried it for the 15 Pro Max.

It’s a good case, it’s like a Sheath texture (less aggressive texture) and Synthesis side grips (less aggressive as well) with a big plus it’s so much lighter than the Caudabe cases.

The fit was nice, buttons were clicky. No real complaints especially for the price point. I’ve had their iPad cases in the past and I liked those as well.

I got it because a friend of mine intrigued me to try it. I ended up returning it. It was late in the cycle of the 15. I was satisfied and finishing the yearly cycle with my Synthesis as I don’t really collect cases.

This year looks identical to last year’s so I think you’ll like it. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Sticking with Benks ArmorAir for me.
 
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