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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
The iPhone 17 Hasn't Been Announced Yet, but There's Already a Case for It
One of the first cases for the iPhone 17" target="_blank has made its appearance. Canadian tech accessory company Dbrand announced its Tank Case for the iPhone 17 is set to go on sale in September, the same month we're expecting Apple to announce the eagerly awaited iPhone 17. While we don't know the price of the Tank Case yet, Dbrand has certainly made some striking design choices in the hard black shell case, including plenty of number codes, the Freemason Eye of Providence in what looks like a center designed for MagSafe connections and what appears to be Braille. Dbrand is light on details for now, but you can sign up with your email address to get notifications about the case. A representative for Dbrand did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Patrick Holland, CNET managing editor and mobile guru, cautions that these early-announced phone designs don't always end up making it to the release date. Holland saw that happen just last year, when some manufacturers were forced to push quick redesigns to make room for the iPhone 16's surprise camera control button. "It's become a yearly tradition," Holland said. "We see companies try to be the first out with a new case design for the latest iPhone, even though the phone hasn't been announced by Apple." "For Dbrand, it's unclear whether the Tank case is designed based on rumors, or if the company got an early look at the iPhone 17 series, or were given a dummy model," Holland said. "The case does feature a full body width camera bump that has been heavily leaked for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. There's one thing that's for certain: Dbrand's Tank case looks chunky and busy, especially for a sleek new iPhone." That's why we're also keeping a close eye on all the latest reports of iPhone 17 features, including rumors of a redesigned camera bump and a movable lens that could throw a curveball for third-party cases like this. Social media buzz Commenters on X shared a variety of opinions about the case. While one person wrote, "that case looks fire," another wrote, "that case looks hideous." Commenters also wondered if the case design was revealing some previously unknown details about the iPhone 17. "So the second button is basically confirmed?" one X commenter wrote. "Why would the case sport an area that looks pressable or 'slideable' otherwise?" Another wrote, "Am I seeing that correctly? Three cameras on a base iPhone model finally." Others zeroed in on the idea that Apple likely does not want case manufacturers to reveal details about a phone before the company announces it, noting that Dbrand also unveiled a case for the Nintendo Switch 2 before that console came out. "First the Switch 2, now the iPhone 17," the one commenter wrote. "Yeahh, they're never getting shit early to make cases anymore."
CNET
5 days ago
- CNET
The iPhone 17 Hasn't Been Announced Yet, but You Can Already Buy a Case for It
One of the first cases for the iPhone 17 has made its appearance. Canadian tech accessory company Dbrand announced its Tank Case, set to go on sale in September, the same month we're expecting Apple to announce its eagerly awaited next iPhone. While we don't know the price of the Tank Case yet, Dbrand has certainly made some striking design choices in the hard black shell case, including plenty of number codes, the Freemason Eye of Providence in what looks like a center designed for MagSafe connections, and even what appears to be Braille. Dbrand is light on details for now, but you can sign up with your email address to get notifications about the case. A representative for Dbrand did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Patrick Holland, CNET managing editor and mobile guru, cautions that these early-announced phone designs don't always end up making it to the release date. Holland saw that happen just last year, when some manufacturers were forced to push quick redesigns to make room for the iPhone 16's surprise camera control button. That's why we're also keeping a close eye on all the latest reports of iPhone 17 features, including rumors of a redesigned camera bump and even a movable lens that could throw third-party cases a curveball. Social-media buzz Commenters on X shared a variety of opinions about the case. While one person wrote, "that case looks fire," another wrote, "that case looks hideous." And commenters wondered if the case design was revealing some previously unknown details about the iPhone 17. "So the second button is basically confirmed?" one X commenter wrote. "Why would the case sport an area that looks pressable or 'slideable' otherwise?" Wrote another, "Am I seeing that correctly? Three cameras on a base iPhone model finally." Others zeroed in on the idea that Apple likely does not want case manufacturers to reveal details about a phone before the company announces it, noting that Dbrand also unveiled a case for the Nintendo Switch 2 before that console came out. "First the Switch 2, now the iPhone 17," the person wrote. "Yeahh, they're never getting shit early to make cases anymore."
CNET
5 days ago
- CNET
The iPhone 17 Hasn't Been Announced Yet, but There's Already a Case for It
One of the first cases for the iPhone 17 has made its appearance. Canadian tech accessory company Dbrand announced its Tank Case for the iPhone 17 is set to go on sale in September, the same month we're expecting Apple to announce the eagerly awaited iPhone 17. While we don't know the price of the Tank Case yet, Dbrand has certainly made some striking design choices in the hard black shell case, including plenty of number codes, the Freemason Eye of Providence in what looks like a center designed for MagSafe connections and what appears to be Braille. Dbrand is light on details for now, but you can sign up with your email address to get notifications about the case. A representative for Dbrand did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Patrick Holland, CNET managing editor and mobile guru, cautions that these early-announced phone designs don't always end up making it to the release date. Holland saw that happen just last year, when some manufacturers were forced to push quick redesigns to make room for the iPhone 16's surprise camera control button. That's why we're also keeping a close eye on all the latest reports of iPhone 17 features, including rumors of a redesigned camera bump and a movable lens that could throw a curveball for third-party cases. Social media buzz Commenters on X shared a variety of opinions about the case. While one person wrote, "that case looks fire," another wrote, "that case looks hideous." Commenters also wondered if the case design was revealing some previously unknown details about the iPhone 17. "So the second button is basically confirmed?" one X commenter wrote. "Why would the case sport an area that looks pressable or 'slideable' otherwise?" Another wrote, "Am I seeing that correctly? Three cameras on a base iPhone model finally." Others zeroed in on the idea that Apple likely does not want case manufacturers to reveal details about a phone before the company announces it, noting that Dbrand also unveiled a case for the Nintendo Switch 2 before that console came out. "First the Switch 2, now the iPhone 17," the one commenter wrote. "Yeahh, they're never getting shit early to make cases anymore."
The Verge
10-07-2025
- The Verge
Dbrand says its new Switch 2 Joy-Con grips fix the detachment issue
After recently admitting that it had a 'spectacularly terrible response' to Joy-Con grip detachment complaints with its Killswitch Nintendo Switch 2 case, Dbrand has some good news: it says its redesigned Joy-Con grips fix the issue and the company will be able to mass produce them. Dbrand had already promised it would be replacing the grips for everyone, and now we know that the replacement will be the redesign instead of a refined version of what's already available. Here's a video from Dbrand showing the Joy-Con not detaching while being held from the Joy-Con with the updated grips. In addition to the modification to the Joy-Con grips — which Dbrand is calling Joy-Lock — the company says it will be sending out silicone friction pads to place on the Killswitch adapter for Nintendo's dock to address 'the issue of one-handed undocking on our Dock Adapter' and keep the adapter 'snugly seated' on the dock. By 'early next week,' Dbrand says it will 'share a production schedule that outlines when you'll be able to claim your free Joy-Lock replacements, and when you can expect them to ship.' New production and any unshipped orders will include the Joy-Lock Grips and have the silicone friction pads preinstalled on the Dock Adapter. In June, some users of the original Killswitch Switch 2 case found that if they held the console primarily by a Joy-Con while the case and grips were on, the controller would pop off and the console would drop down. Probably not what you want to have happen to your brand-new Nintendo console. Dbrand published a lengthy post about the issue where it argued that 'nobody routinely holds their Switch 2 like this' and that Joy-Con detachment only happens if you hold the console in a very specific way. But many users compared that response to when Steve Jobs told people running into iPhone 4 reception issues to 'just avoid holding it that way.' The company soon after published a mea culpa post where it said that 'you should be allowed to hold it however the fuck you want, without detachment occurring' and outlined how it was working on two potential fixes: a slightly tweaked version of the original grip and the one with a bigger redesign.
Tom's Guide
26-06-2025
- Tom's Guide
Dbrand apologizes over 'spectacularly terrible response' to faulty Switch 2 case — but I feel like the only person not affected
Dbrand is notable for its quirky, edgy marketing style and the fact it produces cases and other accessories for most high-profile gadgets. Phones, games consoles, laptops, you name it. Unfortunately the new "Killswitch" case for Nintendo Switch 2 has had some problems, and Dbrand has had to apologize for its "spectacularly terrible response" to criticism. For those of you that don't know about this, the issue arose with the Killswitch's Joy-Con grips. Using the case and grips actually caused Joy-cons' magnets to fail and detach from the console. It's alleged that this may have been caused by the lack of an air gap between the controllers and the Switch 2. Examples of the failed magnets were all over Reddit, and prompted Dbrand to post a 4,000 word response about the reported problems. The whole response can be summarized with a single line, claiming that "nobody routinely holds their Switch 2 like this.' Not only is this exactly what Apple did with the iPhone 4 antenna issues 15 years ago, Dbrand was essentially placing all blame on the users. All because they're holding onto the Joy-cons, without added support on the Switch 2 console. I don't know about you, but I know I also hold my Switch 2 by gripping the Joy-cons. The same way I did with the original Switch, since I never really put much thought into supporting the screen part of the handheld. Dbrand has since apologized for the initial response, and has promised to "say fewer words and devote less of them to blaming you." Which is probably a good idea, especially when it was clear this is a widespread problem. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Dbrand promises that it's working to solve the issue with one of two redesigned Killswitch grips. One thins down the lip design it says is responsible for closing the air gap, while the other has a brand new design that should "fully resolve" the problem. But we won't find out which one will be going on sale until the latter enters a "mass production trial" — which won't happen until July 10 at the earliest. Dbrand has said that everyone will be entitled to a free grip replacement, regardless of whether they're actually experiencing the issues. Dbrand hasn't said if you need to ask for them, or how, but anyone actively suffering from Joy-con detachment issues should contact its support lines. My Killswitch case arrived yesterday, so all the doom and gloom surrounding the detachment issues had me worried. Fortunately for me, my grips seem to not have the same airgap issue. I was equally surprised and relieved at this considering what others have dealt with. I've done as much testing as I can, playing handheld games and literally holding onto one Joy-Con and shaking the console around. So far the only issue I had was the left grip coming off the Joy-Con, which in turn stayed firmly attached to the Switch 2. But aside from that slight issue, which is entirely my fault, the grips are staying where they should be. I guess I will need to keep an eye on that just in case. I'm not such a big fan of the Killswitch dock adapter though. The case itself is too big to fit into the regular Switch 2 dock, which means Dbrand has designed an attachment to ensure their case doesn't need to be removed all the time. The attachment is open, and the USB-C connector moves around — apparently to let you tilt your console back against the original dock for added support. While I understand why it's there, the fact it wiggles around makes it much harder to dock my Switch 2 properly. And I'm not the only person to have those issues. A finicky dock is not quite as catastrophic as the detaching Joy-cons, though. So I'm at least grateful it's rather a small problem I have to contend with.
