iPhone 17/Air/Pro/Pro Max Cases

[Kaitlyn2004]

Apple recommends not covering the plateau as it traps heat, but if you really want it covered, you can get separate covers on Amazon.

I’m struggling to find a cover this ISNT a “lens protector” and therefore covers the lenses in some cheap plastic?

In my mind I’d love just a clear sticky skin to protect scraping, but maybe that’s sort of pointless and it certainly doesn’t protect against the plateau being hit the wrong way…

 

[madrigal77]

I’m struggling to find a cover this ISNT a “lens protector” and therefore covers the lenses in some cheap plastic?

In my mind I’d love just a clear sticky skin to protect scraping, but maybe that’s sort of pointless and it certainly doesn’t protect against the plateau being hit the wrong way…

I saw someone post those old style soft tpu skins for the plateau in another thread. They had both glossy and matte. I don’t remember what thread it was though lol

 

[Boardiesboi]

Power Support Air Jacket for 17 PM. Nice and slim in the hands and has good MagSafe. But the buttons are silver (why not white?) and they rattle when I shake the case.

Also they used to be made in Japan but are now made in China

 

[ISignedUpToAskThis]

Apple recommends not covering the plateau as it traps heat, but if you really want it covered, you can get separate covers on Amazon.

Where have Apple said this? I couldn't find anything about them suggesting not to cover it.

 

[madrigal77]

Where have Apple said this? I couldn't find anything about them suggesting not to cover it.

I saw it here. It was an Apple design document for case makers.

 

[ctpaa]

Guessing none of us got those Paragon shipping emails then? Grrr...

 

[Spocky]

https://developer.apple.com/accessories/Accessory-Design-Guidelines.pdf

Page 320.

 

[Pug72]

Mine doesn't have that. Fits like a glove.

Yeah the fit is great but that piece above the port is flimsy and has too much movement.


Regarding those Suti back covers, with that tiny gap at the top I’d be worrying about grit getting in and being pressed against the phone when setting down.

 

[dotatoc]

Anybody ever tried the native union cases?

Active Case for iPhone 17

Everyday protection to the max. Active Case combines extra-durable drop protection with elevated materials for a daily case without compromise. Semi-wrapped in a sustainable alternative to leather, Active Case is rugged and refined – a do-it-all case with maximum protection and minimalist...

www.nativeunion.com

Thanks for that, just picked it up. Got my phone yesterday, but my Spigen Thin which I ordered to tide me over until my Sheath arrives is lost in the ether/mail. This is the only case I could buy instore here with precise cutouts.

 

[walds11]

Yeah the fit is great but that piece above the port is flimsy and has too much movement.


Regarding those Suti back covers, with that tiny gap at the top I’d be worrying about grit getting in and being pressed against the phone when setting down.

Good point, but I don’t think it will be a major problem, unless you are super rough with your phone. You just need to remove it, give everything a once over and a quick cleaning once in a while, just like with any other case.

 

[ISignedUpToAskThis]

I saw it here. It was an Apple design document for case makers.

Looking at the document @Spocky linked to and page 320 he mentioned only says not to cover it with "metal or other conductive materials". Unless there's something else mentioned on another page then I guess most cases are okay to cover it as they're made of plastic/polymers.

So as long as its not carbon fibre or metal it seems we're good?