FineWoven Accessories May Get One Last Outing Before Apple Pulls Plug

Over the weekend, Apple leaker and prototype collector Kosutami claimed that Apple has decided to halt production of FiveWoven accessories over durability concerns. In a further update, the leaker has now suggested we might yet see one more round of FineWoven products in a season of new colors before Apple finally says farewell to the […]

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Apple Reportedly Stops Production of FineWoven Accessories

Apple has stopped production of FineWoven accessories, according to the Apple leaker and prototype collector known as “Kosutami.” In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kosutami explained that Apple has stopped production of FineWoven accessories due to its poor durability. The company may move to another non-leather material for its premium accessories in the future. […]

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Apple Says ‘Goodbye Leather’ in New iPhone Ad Following Controversial Switch to ‘FineWoven’ Material

Apple today shared a new iPhone ad called “Goodbye Leather” on its YouTube channel in the U.K., months after the company controversially switched from leather to a much-criticized “FineWoven” fabric material for accessories. [embedded content] Apple discontinuing leather accessories for environmental benefits was a noble aspiration, but FineWoven accessories have been very poorly received. Just […]

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Not-So-FineWoven iPhone Case ‘Browning Like a Rotten Banana’

Apple’s $59 FineWoven cases for iPhone 15 took heavy flak when they were released last September for being subpar compared to the leather Apple cases they replaced. Now, The Wall Street Journal columnist Joanna Stern has distilled customers’ ire by sharing her own experience with the case after five months of use. Image credit: Joanna […]

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Caviar customizes Apple’s FineWoven cases for iPhones with Hermes leather, cost over $2k

Apple unveiled the iPhone 15 lineup a few months ago at its Wonderlust event, where it also introduced its FineWoven cases for the iPhones as it decided to stop offering leather accessories as a part of its environmental efforts. The FineWoven cases received mixed reactions, as some missed the touch-and-feel of genuine leather, while some […]

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Oubliez le FineWoven d’Apple, préférez lui cet étui en tissu pour votre iPhone 15 Pro

Après avoir acheté un Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max le mois dernier, je me suis mis en quête du meilleur étui de protection, un étui offrant une meilleure maniabilité, un meilleur confort et une meilleure fonctionnalité. C’est ainsi que j’ai fini par consulter le site du fabricant Peak Design. Les accessoires de Peak Design reposent […]

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Apple FineWoven Case and Wallet hands-on

Apple’s Wonderlust event this year was as much about announcing the company’s environmental efforts as about new products. One major change the company is making this year is that it will no longer be offering leather as a material for any of its products and accessories. This is a pretty big deal, especially for iPhone […]

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Les bracelets à maillons magnétiques en FineWoven peuvent être commandés pour des livraisons fin octobre

Apple a activé les commandes pour ses nouveaux bracelets à maillons magnétiques en FineWoven, qui remplacent les modèles équivalents en cuir. Vous pouvez les commander dès maintenant pour 99 €, mais vous ne les recevrez pas avant la fin du mois d’octobre. Peu importe le coloris et la taille, Apple ne promet aucune livraison avant le […]

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Apple’s FineWoven Cases for iPhone 15 Continue to Be Heavily Criticized

Apple’s new FineWoven cases for iPhone 15 models have been heavily criticized since they were released earlier this month, with some customers and media outlets complaining about the fabric exterior being prone to scratches and stains. We recapped some of the negative feedback last week, and complaints have continued to surface. In a 512 Pixels […]

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FineWoven Magnetic Link for Apple Watch Now Available to Order

Apple’s new Magnetic Link bands for the Apple Watch are now available to order on Apple’s online store, as spotted by Parker Ortolani. Priced at $99, the bands are made with Apple’s controversial new FineWoven material instead of leather. Apple describes FineWoven as a “durable micro-twill” material with a “soft, suede-like feel.” Apple says the […]

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iFixit Gets Closer Look at Apple’s Maligned FineWoven iPhone 15 Case With Teardown

Alongside the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro, Apple introduced a new case material called “FineWoven” as an alternative to leather, and unfortunately, it has not proven popular with some customers. Image of FineWoven case under microscope from iFixit Given the criticism of the FineWoven case, teardown site iFixit obtained one of the accessories and decided […]

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‘Categorically Terrible,’ and Other Early Reactions to Apple’s New FineWoven Accessories

Apple has stopped selling leather accessories, and the company claims its “FineWoven” range of iPhone cases and accessories are overall more environmentally friendly. But in the court of public opinion, early reactions to Apple’s alternative material choice appear to be trending towards the negative end of the spectrum. Image credit: Nilay Patel of The Verge […]

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Apple Watch FineWoven Bands: What You Need to Know

It may have shocked many when Apple announced it would discontinue using leather for the Apple Watch bands and iPhone cases. Not using leather anymore is a move to reduce leather’s carbon footprint on our planet. What does FineWoven have to offer so that Apple fans don’t turn to third-party accessories? Keep reading to see […]

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De premières photos d’un bracelet d’Apple Watch « FineWoven » en fuite

Apple se préparerait à faire ses adieux au cuir : les rumeurs voudraient que celui-ci soit remplacé par un nouveau matériau plus écoresponsable nommé « FineWoven ». La collectionneuse Kosutami vient appuyer cette théorie et a diffusé sur X de premières images d’une révision du bracelet à maillons, basé sur ce nouveau matériau qui pourrait correspondre à […]

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Here’s Our First Look at Apple’s New ‘FineWoven’ Apple Watch Bands

In a departure from leather, Apple is expected to unveil an all-new line of FineWoven Apple Watch bands made from artificial materials, and these images are said to be our first look at what one of the official bands look like. Sourced by prototype device collector and leaker Kosutami, the images show one of Apple’s […]

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iPhone 15 ‘FineWoven’ Cases May Match New Magnetic Apple Watch Band and Come in 10 Color Options

Apple’s upcoming “FineWoven” cases for the iPhone 15 lineup, designed to be a replacement for its leather cases, will match a new Apple Watch band and be available in ten different color options, according to the device collector and leaker known as “Kosutami.” In a recent tweet, Kosutami explained that the new line of cases […]

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Questionable Rumor Says iPhone 15’s New Leather Alternative Case is Called ‘FineWoven’

Earlier this month, rumors suggested that Apple plans to eliminate leather cases for the iPhone 15 lineup, and subsequent information pointed toward the possibility of a leather alternative with a woven fabric look. Leaker DuanRui, who has been sharing many of the rumors about the cases, today suggested that Apple plans to call its new […]

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