Tech21 is a LOT tighter than previous years. Different buttons too. A little stiff but feel like they’ll loosen up; your right, bottom is a little loose-er-ish.
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Which case will you be getting for your new XS/XS Max? [MERGED]
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Tech21 is a LOT tighter than previous years. Different buttons too. A little stiff but feel like they’ll loosen up; your right, bottom is a little loose-er-ish.
I’m too spoiled by this Apple Silicone case. Feels so good in the hand (shout out to flossy carter on YouTube), not bulky, grippy, decent protection, I can go to the Apple store for a free replacement once it gets worn out and the gestures with no border just make my day. My one issue is that the buttons are stiff but I’m willing to look past that. Canceling or returning all other cases. 
I’m too spoiled by this Apple Silicone case. Feels so good in the hand (shout out to flossy carter on YouTube), not bulky, grippy, decent protection, I can go to the Apple store for a free replacement once it gets worn out and the gestures with no border just make my day. My one issue is that the buttons are stiff but I’m willing to look past that. Canceling or returning all other cases.
I love the profile of the silicones. Just wish they didn’t turn my work pants pockets inside out.
You cancelled the Nomad Carbon case too?I’m too spoiled by this Apple Silicone case. Feels so good in the hand (shout out to flossy carter on YouTube), not bulky, grippy, decent protection, I can go to the Apple store for a free replacement once it gets worn out and the gestures with no border just make my day. My one issue is that the buttons are stiff but I’m willing to look past that. Canceling or returning all other cases.
That is another problem I agree. This year it hasn’t bothered me as much as it used to.
Definitely better than alternative; being a bar of soap lol
I did. Sorry I won’t be able to give you my thoughts on it!
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True lol. Which reminds me. This case can get wet and be cleaned without worrying about anything. So that puts it over the leather case for me as well.
I usually always buy a leather or silicone... and every other case under sun.
I think I’m only looking at one, maybe two other cases and I’m gonna be good with it. A Otterbox Symmetry and a Evutec Karbon(because of their car mount system) or MAYBE a Pitaka if Evutec doesn’t launch something soon-ish.
No need to say sorry! I was just curious. It's nice to hear you found a case that you like that much that you cancel other orders. It's something a lot of us should do!
Are there any good slim-grippy-silicone or rubber cases that aren’t open at the bottom the way the Apple is?
I am concerned about the lack of rubber on the inside on the new model.
I've always found Otterbox's buttons hard to press. Those who've got them for the new XS's, what are the button's like?
[doublepost=1538939627][/doublepost]I placed a bid on eBay for a leather Casemate case for my XS Max for £9.99. Forgot all about it but got the "You've Won!" email this morning. A nice surprise. I didn't even know Casemate did a leather case?
This was first
Then this
And today...
With this screen protector: TETHYS Glass Screen Protector... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FQY28GR?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
What’s the first case?
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I like my phones naked. Got this one to carry around.
Ah, yes. This reminds me of my BlackBerry days. I used to carry a BlackBerry Curve, in a case like this...
One at Best Buy said “new thin design”
Now you know that I’m a recovering case addict....why are you tempting me!?
It is relatively thin compared to 8+ version I had last
Actually looks pretty good and the buttons look redesigned and better....