For sure. I’ve always hated how the triangle triple-lens layout looks, but I understand why they do it…
Still looks insanely gross compared to the single and dual lens bumps of yore.
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Still looks insanely gross compared to the single and dual lens bumps of yore.
bmustaf
macrumors 6502a
My guess is that Apple wants to increase margins while still having an outwardly "happy" eco story to tell, when in reality, the eco story should be "we kept the physical dimensions exactly the same so you don't need to throw out your old case if it has a big enough opening for the action button, which we knew last year we were going to do anyway, so we actually designed the iPhone 14 cases to work with the mute switch and the design for the button", but, of course, this isn't good for quarterly earnings and margins, so, well, this probably tested with focus groups as the highest margin case that had some kind of "look, no animal products, so it must be fine/guilt free for consumers" story with it.
Wondering how the lowest carbon footprint way to get my current iPhone 14 Pro Max case to the Pacific Garbage Patch is, you know, so I can feel good about it (j/k).
Wondering how the lowest carbon footprint way to get my current iPhone 14 Pro Max case to the Pacific Garbage Patch is, you know, so I can feel good about it (j/k).
CodeSpyder
macrumors 68020
CodeSpyder
macrumors 68020
IceCool
macrumors 6502a
What really is irritating though is the fact the silicone cases all seem way darker than pictured online.
Sure, but there’s no getting around leather’s poor eco-friendliness. And animal-friendliness.
Regardless of whether or not margins are in play, there was never a world where leather remains in the supply chain long-term for a company with the eco goals Apple has.
Exact reason why leather is disappearing from other industries too, like EVs.
Besides, as far as leather goes… Apple leather cases are of terrible/cheap quality. So they were always money-grabbing. I mean… all cases have huge margins. And screen protectors.
LasersGoPewPew
macrumors 604
It's not fabric! It's FineWoven 😆
It looks like they are not durable either. I just don’t think you can impress anyone with those cases. It’s like Apple telling us not to use a case.
SisterBlue22
macrumors demi-goddess
In the tracking tab, but in the "Track by Reference Number" link.
SisterBlue22
macrumors demi-goddess
We are also in AZ, and it was a whole hot mess over here, but we both got launch day delivery dates, so all's well that ends well!
hungryteresa
macrumors 6502
I’m in NYC and I didn’t get my order in until 8:20am 😫
lazyrighteye
Contributor
I wound really like if all Apple Stores has new devices on the floors so we could see/hold them AHEAD of pre-ordering. On the eco subject: there would be less returns, exchanges and more exact ordering. 99.9% of us have no idea what these devices really look like. Apple beauty shot has never proven a good go-by. Would kind of bro g some old school in-store launch day energy into the tune between keynote & pre-order.
SisterBlue22
macrumors demi-goddess
We got you, friend. You have lots of support here.
SisterBlue22
macrumors demi-goddess
It's nice to have the band back together for another year, isn't it?
bmustaf
macrumors 6502a
I'm not defending leather, hardly. Whether it is vegan or not, unnecessarily turning every single case out there into trash every year because of a 0.03" change in height (really? that's actually necessary? Anyone actually believe that?) is an absolute disaster environmentally.
Yes, a "vegan" disaster, but a disaster nonetheless.
And *that* is the actual point: the talk track is intentionally designed to mislead. Your post is case-in-point, you have been misled to think "well, it's better than leather!" is somehow a validation (or, worse, a valid response to the actual point) that it's actually OK and you can feel good about it. The truth is, macroeconomically, generating more trash even if you're displacing leather cases is a terrible idea all around if you don't have to do it, because the cow already died, the carbon footprint of that case is sunk already (and, no recycling is not actually effective for most of these cases, even if the packaging has the nice green leaf and logo on it!).
You bring up EVs, a GREAT example. I love EVs! They are AMAZING! Are they equally amazing (ecologically) when replacing an ICE vehicle that is less than a year old that is driven a regular amount? Absolutely not. No way. But daaaaamn, people feel "good" driving one and buying one to replace a ICE vehicle that is young and not actually being used much, facts be damned, and marketers know it and exploit that without shame.
Yes, a "vegan" disaster, but a disaster nonetheless.
And *that* is the actual point: the talk track is intentionally designed to mislead. Your post is case-in-point, you have been misled to think "well, it's better than leather!" is somehow a validation (or, worse, a valid response to the actual point) that it's actually OK and you can feel good about it. The truth is, macroeconomically, generating more trash even if you're displacing leather cases is a terrible idea all around if you don't have to do it, because the cow already died, the carbon footprint of that case is sunk already (and, no recycling is not actually effective for most of these cases, even if the packaging has the nice green leaf and logo on it!).
You bring up EVs, a GREAT example. I love EVs! They are AMAZING! Are they equally amazing (ecologically) when replacing an ICE vehicle that is less than a year old that is driven a regular amount? Absolutely not. No way. But daaaaamn, people feel "good" driving one and buying one to replace a ICE vehicle that is young and not actually being used much, facts be damned, and marketers know it and exploit that without shame.
Surf Monkey
Suspended
That would be cool, but not something Apple will do. Too much potential customer confusion.
You guys want to know what it sounds like. Well, here you go. Play the video. Volume up volume 🔊 🆙 😭
Sounds like you are scratching a jacket like a rain coat. It's fabric! 🧥
Sounds like you are scratching a jacket like a rain coat. It's fabric! 🧥
Royksöpp
macrumors 68030
The AUDACITY of those cases! To be 59 dollars and look like that is a disgrace. Imagine if Hermes replaced the leather on the Birkin with the most synthetic looking leather on earth and charged the same price. Ridiculous.
Surf Monkey
Suspended
It’s odd that they’re not using one of the many vegan “leather” options on the market. Some of them are even made with recycled materials.
JBinPDX
macrumors 6502a
For what it's worth, I had a heck of a time getting in to my pre-order this morning. It took forever for anything other than the "almost ready" message to show up. And then my order just kept erroring out. I finally clicked on the link in my pre-pre-order email, and that opened in the app. Just as I completed my order for a 256 Natural, the app crashed again. I had no idea if my order went through or not. But I got the email at 5:23 AM PDT with a 9/22 delivery date. And now my order is in PFS. So I guess, despite the panic, it all worked out OK. It was a harder preorder than last year, though.
Surf Monkey
Suspended
It simply gives third party accessory makers an open door to fill the leather case market.
StudioMacs
macrumors 65816
Keeping my Winter Blue, but it looks like it’s a blend of the darker Storm Blue and Winter Blue on the website.