Yeah we're going to know SO much more about whether this is an issue in just a few days. It's going to be fascinating because we've just not had this much of a functional difference in an iPhone model for quite some time, though (as I've said ad naueum at this point), there shouldn't be anything new about this (cases covering capacitive buttons) in the grand scheme of things since Androids have had such a button for quite some time as I understand it.
Does the everyday consumer really care that much? I doubt it. They may eventually be motivated, but they might also just wait until the 17 series having a year with the button in hand to really test out the feedback on the button with various designs.
I agree to an extent, but if cutouts are terrible they will start caring. If they effect the function of the button, people will be asking for it to be covered like Apple's cases.
Exactly. These holes are either going to be a seamless use of the button or we'll have button (case?) gate going on.
The only downside to the cutout is if they didn't make the depth correctly that either makes it hard to interact with OR if its too shallow inadvertently getting pressed while gripping the phone. Other than that, it will work just fine whether people want to hear it or not.
Yep, I have a feeling the cheap Amazon cases that a lot of people get are not going to have a cutout that allows for very good use of the button. There is just so much variation in case quality in the market, it's gonna be a mixed bag. I have an Apple Silicone case coming and a Bullstrap with the cutout. We shall see if both are usable.
I sent an email to mous, pitaka, benks, rebel and esr to know if there will be any revision on any iphone 16 case. If we push companies by our emails, they may have to make revision
I have high hopes for the Bullstrap as I primarily use leather. It looks from their pictures they did a good job on it cosmetically, but time will tell.
Yeah, I have been a dedicated Apple leather case user since the release on the iPhone 5 or 5s, but I have dabbled with BS in the past with pretty good experiences. I agree their cutout looks good. Hopefully it's a winner and I dont have leather case shop anymore. Other than getting the Luckycoin because of all the great reviews.
Well what people don’t know is that even though it’s a cutouts, companies spent a lot of time designing the cutout to be as comfortable as possibly. One brand told me they went through 15 or more revisions of the cutout but they perfected it. So it will be curious to see how they all are once we get the phone.
But they didn't have the actual iPhone in hand to test, so they may be comfortable but the function might be off.
I wouldn't expect any less so what's also fascinating is that they apparently (even within the same brand, like Nomad) landed on two different approaches via either that massive cutout that includes the front edge of the case or the more tailored, beveled hole that solely opens up around the CC button itself. Which will win? Will either??
I had ordered and had delivered an ESR clear case like the one I’m currently using with my 15 Pro Max but I’m also concerned about the cutout used by the third party cases. I’m going to probably return it. The Spigen Ultra Hybrid T MagSafe case that has the cover is listed on Amazon but is currently out of stock but I’ve preordered it.
Perfected for whom is the question. Fingertip sizes vary quite a lot, so it seems unlikely the same cutout will work equally well for everyone. I suppose the huge cutouts as seen on the Mous Limitless and Otterbox Defender are the safest bet, but boy are they ugly.
Here are a couple quick pics: