Apple may have already ditched its unloved leather replacement

Trusted Reviews— A new rumour claims Apple has halted production of its largely panned FineWoven case material, which replaced leather accessories when the iPhone 15 range arrived last year. The environmentally-friendly alternative, which also replaced leather for Apple Watch bands, was the subject of widespread derision from early adopters due to concerns over durability. Pixel 7a falls to £329 for a limited time The Pixel 8a is on the way, but you can nab the current Pixel 7a for a...

9to5Mac—Apple promoting May 7 keynote as a ‘different kind of Apple Event’. As you may know by now, Apple will be holding a special event on May 7 to announce new iPads. The event will be pre-recorded just like other Apple events. However, the company is now promoting its upcoming keynote as a “different kind of Apple Event.” more

AppleInsider—Apple starts replacing titanium Apple Cards from original 2019 batch. Apple has begun notifying users of the first-generation titanium Apple Card rolled out in 2019 about its upcoming expiration and replacement. Apple to recycle old titanium cards as replacements are issued The first physical Apple Cards are nearing expiration in July 2024 for those who signed up for the service in 2019. The cards are known for their unique design and absence of traditional card numbers, which Apple bills as a privacy feature. In an ongoing email campaign to its...

MacRumors—First Physical Apple Cards Expiring Soon, Apple Shipping Out Replacements. Apple today began informing early Apple Card customers that their physical titanium cards are set to expire this summer, with replacements to be sent in the near future. Customers who signed up for the ‌Apple Card‌ in August 2019, when the ‌Apple Card‌ launched, will be receiving the notice. It appears that the physical ‌Apple Card‌ is designed to last for five years before a replacement is sent out. Most of the ‌Apple Card‌'s functionality is digital, with options for rotating security...