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Apple Launches $59 Crossbody Strap for iPhone 17 With Magnetic Quick‑Adjust Design

Flexible magnets enable quick length changes, signaling Apple's push into a strap market already popular overseas.

Overview

  • The strap is available to order now and initially works only with Apple cases for iPhone 17, Air, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max.
  • Embedded flexible magnets keep overlapping segments aligned for rapid adjustments, and mechanical snaps attach the strap to the case.
  • Early coverage highlights hands‑free convenience, quicker access for payments and transit, and added security against drops or opportunistic theft.
  • At $59, Apple undercuts many premium rivals in a category long served by brands such as Bandolier, XouXou, Casetify, and Topologie.
  • Apple lists recycled‑yarn construction and a broad color lineup, while third‑party case compatibility has not been announced yet.