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Apple's iPhone 17 Cases Again Rumored to Work With Lanyard

Earlier this week, a leaker known as Majin Bu revealed that you might be able to attach a lanyard to Apple's official iPhone 17 cases.

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It turns out that Majin Bu was not the only source to make such a claim this week, as another leaker known as DuanRui also shared a CAD of an alleged iPhone 17 Pro case with two spots to attach a lanyard, in the bottom corners.

DuanRui's post was spotted by 9to5Mac's Zac Hall.


There is precedent for such a thing, as AirPods Pro 2 charging cases have a cutout for attaching a lanyard. Apple does not offer its own AirPods Pro 2 lanyard, but it has offered various third-party options through its online store.

The same would likely apply for iPhone 17 lanyards: third-party and sold separately.

In addition, the fifth-generation iPod touch had a built-in mechanism for attaching a lanyard too, without even needing a case.

"DuanRui" often relays content that originates on Chinese social media platform Weibo. As always, this is just a rumor, with nothing confirmed yet.

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turbineseaplane Avatar
16 months ago
No first party Liquid FineWoven Lanyards for $79?



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Eric_WVGG Avatar
16 months ago
I miss that little pop-out lanyard loop button thingy from the iPod Touch. So cute



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testcard Avatar
16 months ago
A wrist lanyard might go some way to reduce muggings and the theft of iPhones on the streets of London.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
16 months ago
More importantly it does NOT appear to hint at a camera control button at the top of the screen as previously rumoured.
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16 months ago
Is this in order to wear the phone around your neck? Seems awkward 🤔

My only experience with lanyards is for my Raider tickets and would wear it around my neck.
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MacUserFella Avatar
16 months ago
Why not just implement it into the iPhone itself like with AirPods Pro 2?
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