Subj : Apple could be killing off an entire line of iPhone accessories a
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Mon Sep 02 2024 16:30:05

Apple could be killing off an entire line of iPhone accessories after just 
one year

Date:
Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:15:14 +0000

Description:
Apples line of FineWoven faux-leather accessories are in low supply, 
suggesting they could be on the way out.

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Stock of Apples faux-leather FineWoven iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands is 
at an all-time low, suggesting that the controversial product line might be 
discontinued just a year after launching. 

Thats according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman , who says low stock of 
FineWoven iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands means that Apple is either 
planning to discontinue the accessories or refresh the lineup with new colors 
and support for new devices. 

The next major Apple event , titled  Its Glowtime , is scheduled to take 
place on September 9, and we expect to hear news of the iPhone 16 family, the 
Apple Watch Ultra 3 , and Apple Intelligence at the Cupertino-set showcase. 
If Apple is keeping FineWoven around, the company is likely preparing for a 
case refresh alongside these new hardware products. 

Apple launched its line of FineWoven iPhone cases, Apple Watch bands, and 
AirTag holders alongside the iPhone 15 series in September 2023. The Pacific 
Blue FineWoven case on an iPhone 15 Pro (Image credit: Future) 

FineWoven was introduced to replace leather in Apples accessories as part of 
the companys mission to make every product carbon-neutral by 2030.The 
material is made up of 68% post-consumer recycled content according to Apple 
, but the company has not released details on what, exactly, the stuff is 
made of. 

However, customer reaction to FineWoven has been generally poor since Apple 
began using the fabric for accessories just one year ago. 

In our review of the FineWoven iPhone 15 Pro case, we called the product a 
disaster, while The Verge called FineWoven categorically terrible and CNET 
said it cant applaud the cases while respecting Apples move away from 
leather. 

Apple closing the upcycled curtains on FineWoven would be an unprecedented 
move, given that the company typically maintains features and product lines 
for several years, even in the face of bad reviews. 

The unreliable Butterfly Keyboard introduced to MacBooks in 2015 remains one 
of the most notorious examples, with Apple even launching a repair scheme 
before finally ditching the keyboard with the 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro. 

Regarding FineWoven, weve only heard rumors at this point, and itll be up to 
Apple to decide whether FineWoven will be a rare exception to the rule. 

Gurman adds that stock shortages are also being noted for the 
third-generation iPhone SE , the iPad mini , AirPods , and multiple Apple 
Watch models, suggesting updates for these products could be on the way, too. 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/apple-could-be-killing-off-an-entire-l
ine-of-iphone-accessories-after-just-one-year


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