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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2025
- Are iPhone cases becoming more of a problem than a solution? In this video, we dive into the evolving relationship between iPhones and phone cases. From MagSafe compatibility issues to the new camera control button, Apple’s design choices are making it harder for third-party cases to keep up. We’ll explore how these changes impact the iPhone experience and whether investing in Apple’s own pricey cases is really worth it.
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A cracked screen is so much more hideous looking than (any) phone case and the only way to truly protect your screen is to use a case. You need to be really unlucky to drop the phone protected by a case (without a panzerglass) in a way, that would crack the screen. Panzerglass on the other hand doesn't help at all if the phone for example takes a hit where the glass and frame meet. Nice video of a real problem.
I’ve done it twice. Screen protector AND case. One was literally an otterbox.
The actual way to protect your phone is... TO NOT DROP IT
am I the only one that thinks the clear cases with magsafe are absolutely hideous and tacky with that ring there? most causes that have it are super ugly for some reason.
the only indicator I need on an opaque case is a ring on the inside. I see some with rings on the outside and it looks so ugly.
Ugly definitely lol, I have a gaudy af gold trim clear case. I put sparkly blue nail polish in and it looks SO much better. It was $12 for a very solid 360 case though so I ain’t complaining. I also got my phone refurbished so it’s scratched already so idrc
same! i find them so so ugly and just unnecessary
I used to think the big, prominent ring was ugly and unnecessary too… until I started using MagSafe accessories for the first time with my 16 P/M. Now it doesn’t bother me in the slightest, especially because it’s normally covered over when I’m using either my wallet or power bank (both have a built-in stand as does my case, so that’s handy when I’m charging with MagSafe at night too!).
Plus, if you think about it… it makes total sense why there’s a ring - because of the magnets, although seeing the magnets rather than a bold, coloured ring might be cool too!
For a lot of cases It could be made much more subtly by matching the case’s colour rather than contrasting it, often with white… But there must be cases sold where the cases and its ring are matching colours, or very closely matched (making it barely noticeable the case is MagSafe compatible).
Plus, nowadays I don’t think there’s barely any difference in price between MagSafe and non-MagSafe cases, a few quid if that - for most case brands.
Embrace the ring 😂 it’s actually a really cool and versatile feature!
@@adamc91 holy yap! but yes thats so true! i just still hate the design
This is most definitely on the case manufacturers. Apple isn’t locking them out of using these features of implementing ways to make them work with the cases better. And for many people these features aren’t even important, I doubt grandma is gonna care about MagSafe wallets or a camera shutter button working.
Nah, you can go caseless, went like that with SE nad 12 Mini - after 2 years they become rounded on the sides, dented on top and the bottom xd but nothing really broken
yeah but fixing an iphone screen is VERY MUCH more expensive than to just get a case
didn't apple specify you need a MagSafe case? also u can't blame the phone for crappy case makers
Bro your killing it with this type of content. I just watched your 1st video right before this one, i had to sub right away your talented my guy! Can't wait to see the next one.
I like the video however I disagree with almost 100% of it. Devices are not robust anymore due to the glass back which is why cases are more essential now than ever. You can also get a fully featured budget case, such as a JETech case, for $15. That includes MagSafe compatibility. Apple’s own cases are more of a fashion statement however they do not provide more protection or features than budget cases.
1:04 u could by a MagSafe case not from apple so it would be cheaper.
If I'm paying 1K for a device, it's going in a case. Full stop. Life happens and I'd rather have my device fully protected than care about stupid attachments that don't offer enough of a benefit to worry about. To each their own though.
I paid $950 for my iPhone 15 ($99 of that came with a 2-year protection plan from Walmart) and considering that I upgraded from an 8 Plus I knew that I was going to have more protection than usual. I always put a phone in a case anyway (always go with Otterbox) but the Otterbox case that I bought for my 15 didn’t come with a built-in screen protector so I decided I would get a privacy screen protector for extra security and a camera lens protector knowing how much bigger the cameras are, the camera bumps, and how much more expensive it is to replace the cameras on all of the newer iPhones from the 10 onward.
Great vids, your tech channel is ready for the big leagues 🔥
The new iPhone 16 pro bezels are so thin it is kinda frustrating to apply screen protectors without the halo effect bubbles and lights may also bleed out at the edges
"Ever since smartphones started hitting the market, they've also been hitting the concrete"
That should have been the opener
Ok i can see this channel growing easily keep up the hard work
That explains me using the Supcase UB Mag clear case for my iPhone 16 Plus. At least with that case, it has both MagSafe support and a button the covers the camera control button but still functions like the button on the phone.
I have the 16 pro max and a compatible clear MagSafe case from Spigen. I’ve had no issues with anything you’ve mentioned. Also the camera button is very handy, I use it multiple times every day. Lastly the cut out in the case for the button doesn’t majorly degrade from the overall protection and it doesn’t block access to the button.
If you’re buying a $2000 phone don’t cheap out on an inferior $5 case 🤷♂️
Just spend the $30-$60 for a decent one.
Subbed and loving your videos. I’m hating this camera control button on my iPhone 16 Pro Max. Pushing it makes the phone move causing the photo to blur. I wish case makers just covered it up like it wasn’t there. I’d happily go back to the 3 other ways I can launch the camera.
nice video!
ur going places man
i lowkey chuckled when you said "with each new iphone release we get fresh new designs and features"
at least now you can easily distinguish good cases from bad ones
I like the quality of these videos but some parts remind me of that news clip about "10 people died in the Bronx last night" and just feels really repetitive as if you're trying to reach a word count
Thanks for the honest feedback, I’ll try to condense some of the writing in future videos
Exactly! That was the only thing could think of the entire video. He made all the same points at least 4 times.
I agree about the camera button, but you can get 12 dollar magsafe cases these days and you could at launch too, so I'm not sure what your point on them being expensive is.
Cheap magsafe cases with capacitive surface areas to cover the button will come out eventually anyway. It's not rocket science. It's been out for 2 months, give it time.
bro I literally have a £12 MagSafe case r u stalking me?/j
Otterbox Defender having a cutout for the Camera Control is so funny lol
Looks ugly. Got a $16 clear case that has hole instead, looks better
hey, this vid popped up on my youtube front page, i assumed you had a whole bunch of subscribers when i watched the video judging by the quality, keep up the great work! hope you make it big soon!
I got the Apple clear case specifically because with the spigen and esr cases on my old 13 Pro Max they yellowed rather quickly. Also the Apple one has the camera control button and just looks really good.
Honestly, this is one of your worst videos so far. This is sad since all your other vids are mostly great. You keep repeating yourself to a level where i cant get my self to watch the video to the end. It actually feels sort of ai written. Honstly, if your going to buy a $1000+ iPhone you should be able to afford a §50 case. Magsafe compatibility is also no argument anymore since even cheap $10 on amazon have it. The camera control button on the 16 is a bit more tricky since you more or less need a sapphire cover for it to still work without an ugly cutout, but there are some really good manufacturers who deliver great cases with phenomenal protection for less money. if not the manufacturers are to blame not apple since the arent gatekeeping on any case features whatsoever
great quality! keep going with the videos!
great video.. another factor is makers often only make really good cases for the pro models. and or discontinue cases for the regular models because a new phone will soon be coming out. l searched a lot for a case for the iphone 16 and ended up paying a lot for a rokform rugged case. at least it will protect the phone from anything, has good magsafe and added bonus of being able to stick onto metal (the fridge? ). a lot of the other ones there was complaints about the camera control button..
I always hear people talk about cases for protection, but honestly it also keeps the device cleaner. A case and screen protector keep away the dirty nectar.
The number of times the magnetic wallet fell from the phone in this one video is crazy
I do the apple clear cases, they do small cracks but they don’t yellow. and if i want the case off, i can while it’s charging. i don’t like screen protectors but i don’t want scratches. and a case does stop 90% of scratches.
If you have the iPhone 16, try Spigen cases! They have the special camera control feature on some of their case designs =) It's relatively cheap as well! (It's currently being discounted to 25 dollars!)
Also - this video is really deep! It makes me think of magsafe in a different way. Your thoughtfulness is something that is really inspiring. Keep on going! (I'm definitely subscribing!)
Apple should follow Xiaomi and have the phones come with case and screen protector
Was using UAG pathfinder but can scratch that case with fingernail, rocking the Rokform rugged now, for my 16Pm
Dude these videos are crazy and very high quality I love this channel keep it up
I’ve been using a bumper and MagSafe grip. Would recommend, especially if you don’t want to hide the iPhone’s colour. I’ve got the Product Red, and it really pops!
Thanks for the content.
i love how well articulated you are!! i believe you’re really gonna make it🥳
Why are you gonna put a premium device in an inferior case
Because some people used all their money on the phone
😂@@jeixs
@@jeixs yeah, im using a $10 case on my s24 ultra 😭
Apple care and caseless is the way to go!
tbh i'd rather spend 1100$ on a GREAT phone and 6 10$ cases of my choice than spend 60$ on a single ugly piece of plastic to cover it, cuz let's be real, branded cases are ugly as shit and apple silicone cases are the exact same as the dupes
Apple added the camera control button so that they can say there is something different from the previous model
Did not expect that level of quality hot damn
A really good video, continue like that cause trust me, it’s gonna pay, I’m sure about that 😁
ive never used a case abd i drop my phones all the time most phones from even 2017 can resist most normal falls
I’d get an apple case but they don’t have bookcase versions so it’s a no go for me.
Good thing my friend told me to use custom case with no cutouts there because he think i will never use it and he's correct 😂
I have a Walmart phone .....and I have this button however not for photos ...but a power button and finger scanner
Nice video, but I kinda noticed that you seem to be redundant in the latter part of your video just to fill in the 10 minute mark. Hope you improve on your content in your next videos.
Since having the Lumia 920 decades ago, I never really used a case on my phones. I buy them just for the design not really the reliability and durability because I am just that careful with my phones.
Otterbox Cases, they’re amazing, tough and sturdy, super firm aswell, absolutely fucking worth it, and they’ve saved my phone so many times I forgot how many times
And they now are thin and durable! Checkout the symmetry series!
Hmm, this is like blaming the car manufacturer for the road quality, so buy the right case - easy really
So many case manufacturers making phones for non Apple phones are now putting the MagSafe rings on them. This actually shows the prominence of MagSafe.
I accidentally dropped my 16 in the apple clear case, and now, every corner is damaged. A $50 case.
What if instead of using cutouts for the camera control button, we could use sapphire or one of those volume bulks that iPad covers have?
Dont like the constant finger movements.. It's unnatural and distracting. Also the script feels like it was extended to meet a quota or something. Points are being repeated, same footage is being used, it gets repetitive and discourages the viewer from continuing. Hope you take the criticism in a positive way and improve
its to make it to 10 minutes so he can make actual money from youtube
@@TheRealBlacKooLaidsYT The minimum is 8 for monetization
Where do you get all these clips from?
The only reason I use a case is to maximize resale or trade in value when I’m done with the phone….it’s unfortunate to have to cover up the beautiful phone but it’s necessary..
You can get plenty of cheap MagSafe cases these days. (I’ve broken 2 screens while having a glass screen protector and case, one case was a name brand otterbox) I got an offbrand MagSafe 360 case for $12 and protection wise it’s doing great. Aesthetics… my kitten teething is not helping. I don’t let him bite my phone obviously but he still tries so I have a few indents and scratches on the trim. I specifically got a super bulky one for protection even with my luck so maybe you can’t find many cheap slim ones idk
Ur vids are amazing, keep it up bro!
My biggest problem with it is how most iphone cases leave the camera circles extremely wide open to damage and poking
Great content! I see your channel hitting 100k+ subs one day (:
it's been about 5 years since i last put a case on my iphone. i really just don't find myself needing one with how durable the new iphones are these days. for me, the only protection i find myself even considering is a screen protector but even those feel obsolete for me as i really am not bothered by a few scuffs on the display across my phones 3-5 year lifetime.
as i said previously, ive been caseless for 5 years, 3 of which were my previous iphone 12 pro which never once needed service and even with heavy scuffing by the time i traded it in, received full value from apple. my new phone, a 15 pro, was dropped once early on but apple care meant a screen replacement cost the same at a screen protector would have and ive been accident free since. i get a lot of looks running a caseless phone but honestly its been really uneventful and i have stopped thinking about it altogether.
I dont use cases or screen protectors for years. User experience is worth more than resale value.
im still on a 6s, now how do you buy a phone that is enough for me to buy a vehicle id use way longer than that phones lifespan that is so intense your doing on a phone NOBODY NEEDS A PHONE LIKE THAT
they should have just done what Sony has always done with the Xperia line: make a dual-stage shutter button an actual mechanical button.
cool and informative video, keep it up bro 💖
Seems like a case manufacturer problem rather than Apple's fault. Third party case manufacturers are not testing their cases before putting them out and cutting corners. The case manufacturers could do some testing and put more care into their designs, but they don't. What do you expect when you buy a case from a brand like "bneruaighersug" or whatever mashing your keyboard gets you?
Exactly. I am not judging anyone for buying a cheap case(I’m currently using one myself that only cost $5 at Walmart). But buying a cheap case often results in getting a cheaply/lazily implemented features, but this is true of most markets in general. Cheap means that some cost had to be cut.
The new camera button is useless, no matter how hard I try to force myself to use it, after couple weeks I forgot it's even there. it's hard to use without a case, a very awkward position you have to have ET fingers to reach it. I put case for the first 2 years to get my money's worth, then remove it for the rest until the phone is unusable.
I'm sorry, but what's this video about?
You act like Apple isn't doing this on purpose. Which is like?? Obvious.
Also why would anyone dare to feel offended by a 50€ price tag for a case when you are already buying a 1000+€ phone?? You bought into this shit like😂😂😂 can't have your cake and eat it too.
The issue is that 99% of the iphone users are too poor to go without protection^^ If I was a rich guy and could afford swapping the thing several times a year, I`d might consider going bare... the phones are gorgeous when naked... but nah... I am already quite blessed I can afford an iphone every 2 years
So they added a useless button that most phone camera users won't even use because it's too combersome... but they won't add a power button fingerprint reader which would still fit in with apple's ecosystem and still allow for nice high quality tempered glass screen protectors. they require you to click the power button to confirm with FaceID a lot of the time, so it would literally be a seamless transition, as well as adding another factor in security if the user wants both to be required for purchases as an example.
apple's double standards on technological improvement never fail to baffle me.
Touch ID on the power button is my number one wishlist feature
@@ipunkwave all they have to do is borrow the one from the fold and flip series. they'd fit right in on an apple device.
But you already have face id, what's the point? It's not like you have to hold it up right in front of your face to work, unlike a fingerprint scanner where if you have dry skin it'll fail to read it half the time, not to mention gloves.
Solid presentation, was just a bit all over the place. Liking and subbing for potential factor. Music choice is also a lil bit out there.
Iphone 16 series really made me wanna launch a movement to boycott iphones. Some other devices are really good, but man the iPhone makes me so angry about what they sell for over $1000 even up to $1600. That's the price of a really good laptop (windows obviously, Mac is so bad)
People will ALWAYS find something to complain about….. 🤷🏾♂️
I have the iphone 16 pro and the case does not effect me at all. I use a customized clear case from Casetify that has the rubber corner protections and it works amazing, Is it a 70$ case, Yes. But i would much rather apple staying how they are and letting us users customize it how we like then them selling a stupid ugly mag safe case that they do now that looks very bad.
And this is why samsung now put magnets in the case, and not in the phone.
MagSafe is only made good for one function when you drive. You have easy phone attachment that can charge your phone. This is the only good use for MagSafe. It is good for the average show. Every other use is not useful enough. Of course they could be like a camera tripod, next accessory full content, creative that can be useful or maybe some other things but it’s only useful for one thing get a case And get a cow charger and that’s it. Don’t expect it to do everything.
I appreciate the camera control button because it free's other button
Apple cases are priced similarly to all other major brands such as ZAGG or Casemate being 35-55 dollars. Which to be completely honest with you isn't terrible, we are talking about an 800-1200 dollar phone. If you really wanna same money just get the 10 a month apple care. No case, no screen protector. $29 if you break it. I upgrade every year and pay 120 for apple care the same if I got a good quality case and screen protector.
You don’t have to use a case…
My personal recommendation for cases is the Dbrand Grip case.
i dont use a case and have never smashed my phone
Nice video. Subbed while you have only two videos as of now. Hope you'll remember me when you're a giant😊
I disagree with you on Magsafe. Maybe it was a problem for cases when it was first introduced - I'm not sure on that. But now, you can find plenty of cheap cases that are Magsafe compatible. It really doesn't add much cost for the customer. When I first got access to Magsafe last year (after upgrading to a 15 Pro from an SE), I was looking at slightly higher end cases. (Nothing ridiculous, but I ended up going for a $60 Mous case, to give you an idea of the price range I was looking at.) I wanted something protective, made well, and that fit my style. And pretty much any case in that range included Magsafe support.
I think the camera button is a bit harder to elegantly work around. But I'm sure the case manufacturers will figure something out over time. Apple didn't just "not consider cases" when adding that button in. They obviously made their own cases that accommodate it. It's just not Apple's job to worry about third-party case manufacturers. The case manufacturers are the ones that have to design their products around the phone. Not the other way around.
Did you write all this?? Borderline chatgpt ai quality 👍 There were some super valid points that lowkey blew my mind. Like if we’re just gonna put a case on, why isn’t there just a super durable/cheaper option available? And boxing out their customers with high priced cases by not giving 3rd parties a decent start? Legit next level takes right there 🤯
Not a knock on his video at all. But it’s not apples job to help third party manufacturers. They aren’t stopping them from implementing things like MagSafe at all.
Almost halfway through the video, I will say, I tested a demo unit of the new iPhone 16s, and they all have the same flaw with the button: barely wants to work with my type of skin. Now, I'm more of an Android user since even the best from Samsung can be cheap as a Nokia and more durable than a Nokia (trust me, the Nokia 5 is a horrible phone), but with the iPhone, it's literally the iPhone 15 with a slightly improved camera, really those 48MP pixels used to be on my old Galaxy A12, not with the best camera software by Samsung, but they we're there. Another flaw Apple forgot inside the OS on these models, is that you could completely ignore the camera button (which is the real selling point in these iPhones..) and use either the on-screen controls, or the volume buttons to act as a shutter button. The novelty of having the camera button on the latest iPhones, is just a novelty to say "Oh yeah! They improved the iPhone!". At least, if you're an absolute idiot and don't try the phone inside a store. So, to cap this all off, there's no more sense of getting the latest iPhone. Stay on the iPhone 15 if you already got the 15. That's all.
I have a samsung z fold 5, and like 99% of the cases for my phone are completely worthless trash. cases *need* adhesive to properly affix to the phone, but many of the cheaper cases don't come with it, and it's a 50/50 chance it'll actually come with it.
not to mention the screen protectors have squared off edges on one side meanwhile the cases expect you to use rounded off edges, and the product pages don't tell you if it's case compatible or they lie about functionality.
since phones are fairly strong these days, I'm just sticking to skins. at the very least a nice skin will keep most functionality and allow me to personalize a little bit, even though I'll probably end up getting a clear skin so I can show off my phone while also not scratching it up like mad from actually using this $1800 hunka junk
Very nice video!
Magbak makes a really nice case that sticks to fridges and the camera button cutout isnt flaccid and comes with protective corner bumpers. No they dont pay my ass but man the case is nice. I payed 50 bucks tho which isnt nice.
are you *Code Bullet* or just inspired by him ?
Who is gonna buy the new iPhone and wallet attachment but cheap out on the case to save 25 bucks and imo have the phone look worse than with an original case
Apple cases suck anyways
wow you're growing fast
Everyone needs a phone case except Carterpcs
i hate the modern smartphone
its so apple then can sell you APPLE CASE the new product that works perfectly with that button and it will only cost:
"say it with me" 200€ (like everything cost at apple, 8 more ram a holder for your monitor or rolls for your mac) xD
I go spigen all the time
I don’t use a case
Am I the only outcast that use phone without case? 😂
nope, been using my iphone xr for 6 months casless with no cracks
You can just buy a case from Apple
This channel broke youtube 😅
Good video bro
Mouse case is good
you buy a 1000+usd phone and you cant afford 50usd case or wanna cheap out on a case? if you wanna be cheap just get a used 100usd phone.if you drop it and it broke the repair is cheap or yo just buy another cheap mobile.