You realize what else comes alongside at any time when Cupertino busts out a brand new set of handsets like the brand new iPhone 16 lineup? New iPhone instances and equipment. The corporate trotted some out at its “It’s Glowtime” occasion Monday, and in a shock transfer, so did its audio subsidiary Beats.
However neither appeared to incorporate a alternative materials for the much-maligned FineWoven leather-based different that got here out with iPhone 15 instances. Apple’s new instances are clear and silicone fashions. Beats’ instances function a tough polycarbonate again and versatile sides.
Apple iPhone 16 instances and equipment, plus instances from Beats
A weekend tip forward of Apple’s occasion advised Apple would exchange its disastrous FineWoven iPhone instances — an eco-friendly leather-based different — with one thing new, and in comparable colours. Preliminary checks flip up no FineWoven iPhone instances on Apple’s web site after the occasion. And there are, certainly, some new iPhone instances. Nonetheless, the brand new instances talked about thus far don’t exchange FineWove per se (they’re not vegan leather-based, fake leather-based or another stand-in for premium leather-based). And Apple talked about one FineWoven accent that it’s going to nonetheless promote — FineWoven Pockets with MagSafe.
Additionally notice that earlier rumors stated that Apple and a few third-party instances, like these by Spigen, would have a coated seize button. Apple stated its new instances can have a complicated design that covers the button whereas permitting its full performance. And that’s true, per the outline beneath.
New Apple iPhone instances and MagSafe charger
Right here’s how Apple describes its instances to go along with the iPhone 16 lineup, at the least thus far:
- Along with an iPhone 16 Professional and iPhone 16 Professional Max Clear Case, out there for$49(U.S.), a Silicone Case with MagSafe will probably be out there for $49(U.S.) in black, denim, fuchsia, lake inexperienced, plum, star fruit, stone grey, and ultramarine.
- Apple instances for the iPhone 16 lineup work seamlessly with Digicam Management, that includes a sapphire crystal coupled to a conductive layer that communicates finger actions to the Digicam Management. FineWoven Pockets with MagSafe will probably be out there for $59 (U.S.) in black, blackberry, darkish inexperienced, and deep blue. Store the brand new iPhone 16 instances from Apple.
Along with instances, Apple stated its new MagSafe Charger puck brings extra energy and charging versatility for iPhone 16:
- A brand new MagSafe Charger permits sooner wi-fi charging as much as 25W, is Qi2 licensed, and is out there in a 1-meter size for $39(U.S.) or a 2-meter size for$49 (U.S.). Store the chargers at Apple.
Beats bounce into the iPhone case recreation
In a shock, Beats trotted out a brand new line of iPhone 16 instances with help for MagSafe and Digicam Management on Monday. The brand new instances, lined with mushy microfiber materials and daring inside accent colours, are available 4 colours — Midnight Black, Summit Stone, Riptide Blue and Sundown Purple — and you’ll organize them now for $49 from apple.com.
“We’re delighted to introduce the first iPhone case designed by Beats,” stated Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice chairman of Apple Music and Beats. “Beats has always been synonymous with distinctive style and vibrant colors and our new cases are the perfect way to accessorize the new iPhone 16 lineup.”
Right here’s extra description of the instances from Beats:
The hardshell polycarbonate again is complemented by versatile sidewalls to optimize shock absorption, whereas making the case skinny, gentle and simple to grip. The sleek outer floor is handled with a shiny scratch-resistant coating for further safety, and the mushy microfiber lining protects the iPhone. Beats instances work seamlessly with the brand new Digicam Management on the iPhone 16 lineup, that includes a sapphire crystal coupled to a conductive layer that communicates finger actions to the Digicam Management.
The case is MagSafe suitable, with built-in magnets that align with all iPhone 16 fashions, Beats stated.