A comprehensive review of Apple's '10,000 yen string,' 'iPhone 17 Pro case,' and 'iPhone Air bumper'
Apple released the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 series on Friday, September 19, 2025. In addition to various devices, GIGAZINE also obtained Apple accessories such as the MagSafe-compatible iPhone 17 Pro Tech Woven Case , a crossbody strap , and an iPhone Air bumper , so we've summarized their appearance and usage.
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From left to right, the packages include the MagSafe-compatible iPhone 17 Pro Tech Woven Case, the Crossbody Strap, and the iPhone Air Bumper.
MagSafe compatible iPhone 17 Pro Tech Woven Case
The MagSafe iPhone 17 Pro Tech Woven Case comes in five colors: Blue, Purple, Sienna, Green, and Black. I bought the Sienna version.
This is what the Sienna looks like.
The surface has a texture that feels like tightly woven threads, somewhere between smooth and rough, and it catches your fingers just right.
Inside.
The cover is MagSafe compatible, so you can attach various accessories to the outside of the case. I tried bringing a metal clip close to it and it attached magnetically.
Attached to iPhone 17 Pro.
The case has a raised outer edge to prevent the display from touching the desk or other surface.
back.
The window frame of the case is higher than the camera's protrusion, so the lens will not touch the desk or floor even when the camera is placed face down.
There are strap holes on both sides of the bottom so you can attach a crossbody strap (sold separately), and there's ample space around the USB Type-C port.
When the 'MagSafe Compatible iPhone 17 Pro Tech Woven Case' was attached to the iPhone 17 Pro, it weighed 235g.
◆Crossbody strap
The crossbody strap is a genuine Apple strap that costs 9,980 yen (tax included). It comes in 10 colors: neon yellow, light blue, blue, purple, sienna, orange, tan, green, light gray, and black. I got the sienna one this time.
Inside the box you will find the crossbody strap itself and a string with a ring.
Here's how to attach it: First, attach the string with the ring to the strap hole on the compatible case.
Next, thread the end of the crossbody strap through the ring.
Just close the button and the installation is complete.
The overall picture looks like this.
The crossbody strap is made up of two flat strings connected by metal fittings. The strings have magnets embedded in them, so they stick together and function as one long strap.
The magnets are embedded inside the strap, so it looks just like a regular string. It also uses a flexible magnet, so it bends just like a regular string without being stiff.
To adjust the length, slide the two metal fittings and let the strings attach tightly to each other with the magnetic force. Since it's hard to explain in words, I made a video showing how to stretch and shorten the strap.
The length can be adjusted between 1080mm and 2080mm. This is what it looked like when worn by a 164cm tall editorial staff member at the shortest length. With a regular strap, the excess string can easily hang out after adjusting the length, but the crossbody strap is designed so that no excess string hangs over, allowing it to maintain a sleek look even when shortened.
◆iPhone Air bumper
The iPhone Air Bumper comes in four colors: light blue, tan, light gray, and black. I bought the black one.
The iPhone Air bumper itself looks like this:
I tried attaching it to an iPhone Air.
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The iPhone Air Bumper is only a product that covers the sides and does not provide any protection for the camera.
There are strap holes on both sides of the bottom so you can attach a crossbody strap.
This is what it looks like with the crossbody strap attached.
The prices on Apple's online store are 9,980 yen (tax included) for the 'MagSafe iPhone 17 Pro Tech Woven Case,' 9,980 yen (tax included) for the 'Crossbody Strap,' and 6,480 yen (tax included) for the 'iPhone Air Bumper.' They are also available on Amazon.co.jp.
Amazon.co.jp: Apple MagSafe Compatible iPhone 17 Pro Tech Woven Case - Sienna: Electronics & Cameras
Amazon.co.uk: Apple Crossbody Strap - Sienna: Electronics & Cameras
Amazon.co.uk: Apple iPhone Air Bumper - Black: Electronics & Cameras
