Apple releases Leather Sleeve with MagSafe for all iPhone 12 models
Apple on Friday quietly released the hotly anticipated Leather Sleeve with MagSafe support for all new iPhone 12 models, completing the rollout of a line of MagSafe accessories announced in October.
Apple unveiled the Leather Sleeve during last month's iPhone event and promised to launch the accessory before year's end.
Priced at $129 for all models, the case is made from soft, "specially tanned and finished European leather" that develops a natural patina over time. The sleeve is designed to fit like a glove over iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Max, offering protection of scratches and drops. Inside is a slot for cards, while the accompanying strap is removable.
When inserted, iPhone 12 displays the time through a cutout in the case, with the digital clock's font color matching that of the sleeve. It's a nice touch enabled by MagSafe's NFC capabilities.
A MagSafe accessory, Apple's Leather Sleeve enables accurate positioning of the MagSafe charging puck for efficient wireless charging. Like the company's other leather case designs, constant use of MagSafe accessories will result in "slight imprints," Apple says.
The Leather Sleeve with MagSafe is offered in four colors -- Baltic Blue, Pink Citrus, Saddle Brown and (Product)RED -- and is available for order from the online Apple Store. Current ship times are set at Dec. 16 to Dec. 23 with free service or as early as Dec. 15 with express shipping.
Apple unveiled the Leather Sleeve during last month's iPhone event and promised to launch the accessory before year's end.
Priced at $129 for all models, the case is made from soft, "specially tanned and finished European leather" that develops a natural patina over time. The sleeve is designed to fit like a glove over iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Max, offering protection of scratches and drops. Inside is a slot for cards, while the accompanying strap is removable.
When inserted, iPhone 12 displays the time through a cutout in the case, with the digital clock's font color matching that of the sleeve. It's a nice touch enabled by MagSafe's NFC capabilities.
A MagSafe accessory, Apple's Leather Sleeve enables accurate positioning of the MagSafe charging puck for efficient wireless charging. Like the company's other leather case designs, constant use of MagSafe accessories will result in "slight imprints," Apple says.
The Leather Sleeve with MagSafe is offered in four colors -- Baltic Blue, Pink Citrus, Saddle Brown and (Product)RED -- and is available for order from the online Apple Store. Current ship times are set at Dec. 16 to Dec. 23 with free service or as early as Dec. 15 with express shipping.
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Does anyone here or know someone that felt this way?:
"the hotly anticipated Leather Sleeve".
STOP THE PRESSES!!
Earth shattering innovative design by Apple -
"When inserted, iPhone 12 displays the time through a cutout in the case, with the digital clock's font color matching that of the sleeve".
OH, WOW!!
ANOTHER GROUND BREAKING FEATURE "specially tanned and finished European leather" that develops a natural patina over time".
Priced at $129.00, which is about $80.00 too much.
This thing looks like something my daughter and her friends would have had when they were around 8 years old...In their club house...
If you want a beautifully designed leather iPhone case check out Vaja, they have probably the finest selection of leather phone cases anywhere.
...mobrid user posts some BS.
And Vaja cases cost $149,00. Which by your logic is $100.00 too much.
And Vaja's design is something a person with style would never buy.
(See what I did there?
Look at Vaja's face masks - such a beautiful product (/s):
https://row.vajacases.com/products/vaja-mask-2
Mrs entropy once had a Toffee leather sleeve on her iPhone 5 but I don’t think they make them anymore and Mrs entropy prefers a wallet.
I don’t use a case these days and don’t plan to with my 12 mini. And on modern iPhones, I suspect the camera bump would be a bit of a pain with a leather sleeve. I mean, look at the picture! Maybe it’s designed for people who mainly keep their iPhone in a bag and use their Apple Watch and CarPlay because with that camera bump you won’t be getting the iPhone out of that sleeve in a hurry until it is well and truly worn in.
Sadly, while a few third-party leather products are decently made and arguably a better value, they still don't come close to Apple kit.
For some people, OK is good enough. I balk at paying Apple $$ for some of their products. I looked at every band maker/retailer for a leather watchband for my Stainless Watch, but none were equal to Apple's leather band.
Same with a leather case for the iPad mini 2. Very nicely made. There were a lot of third-party offerings that were cheaper, but just didn't have the fit and finish of the Apple case. So I don't mind paying more for their kit, but I do mind paying a lot more.