Subj : We could have our first look at the iPhone 17's crossbody strap a
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Date : Mon Sep 08 2025 17:30:09

We could have our first look at the iPhone 17's crossbody strap accessory

Date:
Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:17:50 +0000

Description:
A notable leaker has shared images that supposedly show a crossbody strap 
accessory for the iPhone 17 in bright orange, which could be compatible with 
upcoming cases.

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The iPhone 17 series is right around the corner  were expecting full reveals 
for the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max at 
Apples Awe Dropping event on September 9 . 

Amidst the last-minute rumors, a notable tipster and leaker has shared images 
that supposedly show off a new crossbody strap accessory for Apples upcoming 
TechWoven cases for the iPhone 17 family. 

Renowned tech tipster Sonny Dickson shared the images in a post to X, which 
show a woven strap in bright orange. Eye-catching, sure, but not exactly 
exciting on its own. Indeed, we have no way to verify Dickson's assertion 
that this is an actual Apple product. 

However, if we look back to previous rumors about the mentioned TechWoven 
cases, things start to piece together. In August 2025, fellow leaker Majin Bu 
shared an image that supposedly shows two boxed Apple TechWoven cases for the 
iPhone 17 Pro Max. On the rear of one of the boxes, compatibility with a 
Crossbody Strap is mentioned  which could be the bright orange cord shown in 
Sonny Dicksons post. 

The ends of the Crossbody Strap appear to have some kind of fabric or elastic 
loop, which could tie around the spaces in the bottom of the TechWoven case 
highlighted in a diagram shown in the images Majin Bu shared. It seems likely 
that other colors would be produced alongside orange, but this is as-yet 
unconfirmed. Wearing your iPhone The iPhone 16 series (iPhone 16 Pro Max 
pictured) brought with it the Camera Control button - a Crossbody Strap could 
make the experience even more camera-like. (Image credit: Future) 

Ostensibly, the Crossbody Strap and TechWoven case combination could allow 
iPhone users to carry their phone hands-free  which would, in fairness, 
require some certainty in the strength of both the strap and the case. It's 
not a novel concept (case makers like Casetify offer similar cases), but it 
would be Apple's first attempt at such a product, so some assurance or 
demonstration would be nice. 

Still, Im not sure youd catch me walking around with a $999 / 999 / AU$1,849 
phone dangling from a piece of fabric. Im sure Apple would have tested both 
products extensively before even considering going to market, but Id still be 
concerned about thieves-to-be spotting my fancy new iPhone. 

The Crossbody Strap is also evocative of camera straps, which seems to fit 
the iPhones trajectory towards photography  there are various camera upgrades 
rumored for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max , and there's a very high 
likelihood of the Camera Control capacitative shutter button making it to 
this years models. For the needs of the everyday user, the Crossbody Strap 
could make the iPhone a viable replacement for a point-and-shoot camera. 

Thats all entirely speculative for now, though. Let us know what you think 
about wearing your iPhone with the Crossbody Strap in the comments below. You 
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be true



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/we-could-have-our-first-look-at-the-ip
hone-17s-crossbody-strap-accessory


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