Apple will offer at least two official cases for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. with one made of leather and the other based on silicone.
Here's what Apple has to say about the leather case:
Made from premium, hand-selected leather treated with high-quality aniline dye, each leather case looks and feels luxurious. The leather fits perfectly over the curved form of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus with a color-matched microfiber interior to keep your phone — and its camera — beautifully protected. All without adding bulk.
Apple also had this to say about its iPhone 6 silicone cases:
New custom-fit silicone cases cover iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus while maintaining their incredibly slim form. The camera stays protected just beneath the case, while a soft microfiber lining cushions the entire iPhone. Each perfectly form-fitting case has a smooth finish that feels as good as it looks.
Both cases will come in several different colors but at the moment we don't know the prices since the Apple Store is not live as of this writing. What do you think of these new official iPhone 6 cases?
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Apple to offer new leather and silicone cases for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
The last leather case didn't hold up to well. Silicone if I deiced to buy from Apple.
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My Apple red leather case lasted about a month, pockets rubbing on the corners stained it for good and at least Apple replaced it with a black one. The girl in the store admitted that the coloured ones were only of any use as long as they stayed in a handbag. Cases must skip any testing.
It's held up very well for me. I chose a black one after seeing how quickly lighter colored versions became soiled and discolored.
Oddly enough, when I bought the case I was almost more excited than when I got the phone, given how impressed I was with its quality appearance and perfect fit.
Interesting. I have the leather smart cars for my iPad Air and so far it has held out well. I'm not putting it in and out of my pocket like I would a phone though.
Waiting for Mophie!
I don't get the whole Mophie juice case thing. Isn't part of the appeal of an iPhone it's sleek design? Why not buy a phone with a bigger battery?
OMG...Apple invented leather!
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Go to an Apple store and ask to see an iPhone with the Apple leather case, then come back and tell us there's nothing special about it or that it's no better than third party cases.
It's like comparing a tailored Italian suit with one purchased at Sears.
Its no different than any manufacturer direct case...except for the price. I'd wait for the case Apple is trying to patent, even though HTC released it six months ago...its called the dot view case.
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The silicone are $39
Digging the navy
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I'm not a fan if them. Last years case was (we'll we all know about the fade) and they aren't that protective. And whose gonna pay $39 for a silicone? I can buy a otterbox for that !!!
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I really like the Apple leather case on my iPhone 5 so I'll probably get one of those again.
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Love my 5S leather case. And can't wait to get my 6 and the matching case. I would like to see that they improve them and make them less resistance to fading. Or I may try the silicone if it's the same material like the 5c case.
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Any clue as to whether the cases on Amazon right now are real or fake? I'd like to be prepared for my preorder and have my case ready day one.
Boring. But I will buy one of the silicon ones to use until the case manufacturers have better offerings.
I've had the black leather case for my iPhone 5s since I got it last September, and it has held up great. I will be getting one for my new iPhone 6 as well, and looking at a Story Leather belt holster to hold it.