Unboxing Apple’s brand-new iPhone cases for the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 lineup! 📱 We take a hands-on look at Apple’s Tech Woven Case, the nostalgic Bumper Case, and the super-thin Clear Case. Are these premium cases worth $50–$70, or should you just grab a third-party option for a fraction of the price? Let’s find out.

👉 Also check out my hands-on with the new iPhone Air MagSafe Battery Pack here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1QdEN75Woo

ESR Clear Case for iPhone Air: https://amzn.to/4pq3Lig (Under $10!)
ESR Color matching iPhone 17 Pro/Max Case: https://amzn.to/3JXkCIV (Under $13!)
CAseKoo iPhone 17 Pro/Max Case with Stand: https://amzn.to/4mfmUR9 (Under $24!)
Spigen MagSafe Case for all iPhone 17: https://amzn.to/4glfFpr (Under $22!)
iPhone Air Bumper: https://amzn.to/4mcLh1E
iPhone Air Frosted: https://amzn.to/4m6REDH
Apple Tech Woven: https://amzn.to/4mhnw91
Favorite Magsafe battery: https://kuxiu.co/products/kuxiu-s2-power-bank?ref=bjyfkxdn

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Apple Pencil:
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⏱ Timestamps:
0:00 – iPhone pre-order day + Apple’s new cases
0:20 – First impressions & why I’m excited about the bumper
0:42 – Cases lineup: Clear, Bumper, Tech Woven
1:15 – Comparing Tech Woven vs Pitaka Aramid Fiber
1:30 – Unboxing the iPhone 17 Pro Tech Woven Case
2:08 – Design details: camera bump, chrome buttons, lanyard support
3:16 – Inside material & overall feel
4:08 – Comparing Apple’s Woven to other fiber cases
5:00 – iPhone Air Clear Case hands-on (MagSafe + slim design)
6:15 – MagSafe battery pack fit & retro replaceable battery vibes
7:22 – iPhone Air Bumper Case hands-on (retro iPhone 4/4S throwback)
8:39 – Fit, protection & MagSafe battery pairing
9:30 – Final thoughts: pricing, value & case roundup