AppleInsider Staff
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.
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good job, Apple.
Is this as protective as Apple’s silicone case or Otterbox’s Aneu case?
That's just about the fugliest case ever developed for an iPhone, and coming from Apple :smile:
ANTICIPATION MOUNTS
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.
Very girly
Not a fan, of the look and definitely not of the price, but could be fun for many.