Apple just released a new accessory—the iPhone Crossbody Strap—specifically designed to make carrying an iPhone even more convenient. The strap is available in 18 different colors, allowing users to mix and match as they see fit. It allows you to use your phone as a small shoulder bag, hanging diagonally across your body. Priced at $59, the iPhone Crossbody Strap debuted alongside the highly anticipated iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and Air in September.
Explore the cool colors available for our iPhone Crossbody Strap! Neon yellow, light blue, blue, purple, sienna, orange, tan, green, light gray, black. Consumers can order the new strap online at apple.com or set up an appointment at their local Apple Store. With all these colors to choose from, users can even match their smart watch strap to all their clothes.
Attaching the strap to the phone is a simple process. The accessory is more or less an elongated loop of string, with two thin, looped cords that slide through holes drilled in the bottom of compatible phone cases. This design allows users to quickly and easily clip their phones in on the move. The strap can be adjusted to a maximum length of 81.9 inches. At its shortest, the bike measures 42.5 inches, too, accommodating a variety of body types and riding styles.
Maybe as a testament to its innovative design, the iPhone Crossbody Strap has received mixed reviews from users. Others love the safety it provides, letting them use their devices without taking their hands away from the wheel. Then, other users said they have felt awkward with the strap on occasions. Early reports suggest that after extended use it can chafe against the neck and shoulder painfully. After just a few hours of use, many users require that the strap be transferred to opposite sides of their bodies. That’s simply due to them getting high wear due to constant rubbing.
One major complaint has been the fact that when taking off the iPhone Crossbody Strap, it leaves your mobile device bare and without a pleasing aesthetic. That very feature has left some to wonder if the tedium of wearing the strap surpasses its benefits. Though many users appreciate its usefulness and range of options, others have found it to be impractical.
It’s not just the iPhone Crossbody Strap’s unusual design that’s got people talking — it’s the outrageous pricing, too. At $59 that’s prohibitively expensive for most folks. They take into account the fact that a specialized, compatible case and strap can easily add an additional $100 to $150 to the overall price. This price point will scare away a large portion of their potential customer base who need something more affordable.