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Eight 'FineWoven' stories September 2023 - April 2024

It’s okay to admit that you’re wrong sometimes, Apple

Filipe Espósito Apr 26 2024 - 4:32 pm PT

It’s okay to admit that you’re wrong sometimes, Apple

Apple has trouble admitting when it’s wrong. The company’s marketing has always been about excellence, and admitting that something isn’t right seems to be out of the question for Apple. For us customers, this means having to deal with problematic products for longer than we’d like. Yes, I’m talking about FineWoven – but Apple has had other FineWovens in its past, and it should’ve learned that it’s okay to admit you’re wrong sometimes.

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Apple still has one more ‘season’ of FineWoven accessories in the works, but the end is near

Chance Miller Apr 23 2024 - 6:07 am PT

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Over the weekend, it was rumored that Apple had ended production of FineWoven cases and watch bands. As it turns out, Apple does apparently still have one more iteration of the oft-maligned FineWoven accessories coming soon in new colors, but the end is near.

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Apple’s FineWoven cases are so bad Amazon had to add a label

Chance Miller Feb 29 2024 - 1:01 pm PT

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Remember last September when I told you all that Apple’s FineWoven cases for iPhone 15 sucked? It turns out they are so bad that Amazon had to add a warning label to FineWoven accessories to caution buyers that they are “frequently returned.”

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FineWoven cases are junk, say 53% of owners; only 21% happy [U]

Ben Lovejoy Feb 29 2024 - 4:19 am PT

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FineWoven cases are junk, say majority | Apple Store display

The news doesn’t get any better for FineWoven cases. After being solidly panned by 9to5Mac readers, editors, and major retail chains, a series of polls on social media sites saw the majority of owners describe them as “junk.”

Update: The combined results of three social media polls show that 53% describe the case as “a piece of junk,” while only 21% considered it has held up well …

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Are FineWoven Apple Watch bands really better than leather ones?

Filipe Espósito Dec 7 2023 - 12:40 pm PT

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Even before Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 9, there were rumors that the company wanted to replace its leather accessories with something else. I was a bit skeptical about this since I’ve always been a fan of Apple Watch leather bands. In September, Apple announced the new FineWoven accessories. Now, I’ve finally decided to try the FineWoven Apple Watch band. Is it better than the leather band?

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The lasting effect of FineWoven: Best Buy and Target aren’t bothering with in-store stock

Zac Hall Nov 30 2023 - 11:39 am PT

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Here’s something I noticed recently. Despite the hoopla around Apple’s leather-replacing FineWoven iPhone cases settling, there does seem to be one lasting effect.

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Poll: Should Apple abandon FineWoven iPhone 15 cases?

Zac Hall Sep 28 2023 - 9:56 am PT

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We all know the deal by now. Apple replaced its leather accessories with a new material it calls FineWoven. The idea is that getting out of the leather game at Apple’s scale lowers the company’s carbon footprint. So far, so good. But FineWoven hasn’t been a clear winner. Do you think the initial reaction has been overblown, or is FineWoven really as bad as its critics say?

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iPhone 15 FineWoven cases arrive, customers show Apple’s post-leather material

Zac Hall Sep 14 2023 - 9:52 am PT

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Apple announced this week that it will no longer sell leather accessories including iPhone 15 cases. The company has a new material in its place that Apple calls FineWoven. Starting today, customers are starting to receive the first FineWoven iPhone 15 cases and share close-up shots including the images above from @tech_instigator.

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