This MacVoices Live! discussion continues as David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Mark Fuccio, Ben Roethig, Kelly Guimont, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Brittany Smith examine the disappointment with Apple's FineWoven iPhone cases and explore alternative options in the market. We touch on standby mode, interactive widgets in iOS 17, and the features of the new iPhone, then wrap up with the benefits of upgrading through the Apple iPhone lease program. (Part 2)

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

0:00:55 Exploring varying levels of excitement for the iPhone

0:03:13 Concerns about the quality and price of fabric cases

0:05:16 Durability of Fine Woven Cases

0:06:36 The struggle with cheap rubbery cleaning cloths

0:07:16 Apple's History of New Cases and Technologies

0:09:22 Apple's Decision to Abandon Leather Cases

0:10:51 Doubts on Choosing Fine Woven Phone

0:11:06 Standby Mode: Initial Impressions and Customization

0:13:02 iOS 17 Features: Interactive Widgets

0:15:16 Buttons Placement and Layout Changes

0:16:48 Positive and Negative Reactions to Button Placement

0:18:50 Offline Maps and Frustrations with Phone Name Dropping

0:22:25 Excitement over Night Sisters in Star Wars

0:24:13 Lack of excitement for Google phones compared to iPhones

Links:

iPhone 15 Teardown Reveals Software Lockdown https://www.ifixit.com/News/82867/iphone-15-teardown-reveals-software-lockdown

Watch MKBHD unbox a sealed OG iPhone after winning $40,000 auction [Video]

https://9to5mac.com/2023/04/20/sealed-original-iphone-unboxing-mkbhd/

Otterbox Figura Series for Magsafe

https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/slim-iphone-15-pro-max-case-blue/77-94432.html

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