Totallee iPhone Xs Max minimalist cases – I’ve always liked the idea of using my phone naked (without using a case), but with prices of high end phones getting to a bordeline ridiculous these days, I just can’t afford to get a scratch. While I’m normally good with my phones, there are times when I have to place some tissues on a restaurant table just to make sure my phone does not get scratched. I’m that paranoid. The dilemma is that I don’t like using bulky cases, but thankfully there are minimalists cases like these Totallee minimalist iPhone Xs Max cases. Totallee cases are ultra thin and high quality cases that match with your iPhone. I started using it when I was reviewing their iPhone X cases last time, and happy to have a Totallee case again wrapped around my shiny, new iPhone Xs Max. Thanks to the their minimalist case with just 0.02 inch (or 0.5 mm) thickness, it’s one of the slimmest cases out there. With a case this thin, you can still carry your iPhone with ease without additonal weight (only less than 3 grams), yet can protect the back of the phone (and also the camera lens) from scratches and slight bumps. Depending on the material of the case you select, it also adds to a better grip on the iPhone Xs Max. Wireless charging obviously also works with Totallee cases. Totallee iPhone Xs Max cases include Matte, Glossy, and Leather so it depends on your looks’ preferences. They all look pretty good as you can see here in my photos. Matte – Frosted Clear It has nice cut-outs to all the openings and does not cover the buttons, so you’ll have the same feel as before. Case is semi-transparent like a frosted glass, and feels good in hand. Glossy – Clear (Soft) The Glossy Clear design is great if you want to fully showcase that new Gold colour on the iPhone Xs Max. Grip also feels the best on this material. Note the gap around the charging port though. Some third party cables are thick and the Lightning connector may not be able to fit all the way into the port. If you are on a wireless charging, you don’t have to worry about this at all. Matte – Frosted Black If you always go for Space Grey or a Black look and still want to see the Apple logo at the back, the Frosted Black might be for you. It covers the whole iPhone Xs Max nicely in Black, and still looks great even when I have the Gold iPhone Xs Max. It makes a somewhat nice Black-Gold combination. For full Black coverage all the way, I’d recommend the Jet Black that I used on my iPhone X previously. Sure, it attracts scratches and wear easier, but it has the best look and feel, in my opinion. Check out the whole range of Totallee cases for the iPhone Xs/Xs Max. They also have cases for iPhone XR: Disclosure: Review samples were supplied for reviewing but all opinions are mine and not paid<doc-sep>Did you know that replacing a broken screen on your new iPhone XS and XS Max will set you back $279 and $329, respectively? These tags are now more than what Apple used to charge for replacing the screens on its previous iPhones, even the X that also carries an OLED display, so if you know you can't be bothered caring for your phone, better slap a screen protector , be it glass or simply film. That's why we wanted to ask you if you are living on the edge with your new iPhone XS Max carried as its creator intended, or you have put at least a film protector on its display, if not a tempered glass one. Have you applied a screen protector on your iPhone XS Max? Yes, a film one Yes, a glass one No Yes, a film one 8.65% Yes, a glass one 57.85% No 33.5% Apple said at the new iPhones' announcement that it is using its most durable glass ever for both the screen cover layer, and for the body itself, and drop tests are increasingly confirming those claims. While the iPhone XS and XS Max prove harder nuts to crack than their predecessors, their screens will still shatter from everyday encounters with the pavement.<doc-sep>James Martin/CNET Lesson learned: read the footnotes in press releases. That's where an eagle-eyed Canadian spotted the mention of "Apple-designed accessories for iPhone XR including a clear case will be available starting at $55 (CAD)" -- fine print that appeared in Apple's announcements for selected regions. Highlighted in a tweet posted early Friday, Apple fan @ivanincanada pointed out the information, which no one else apparently noticed (or at least shared) in the month since the press release came out. @reneritchie this might be interesting, it appears on the Canadian press release. pic.twitter.com/gcs5QOj3Cb — Ivan (@ivanincanada) October 12, 2018 A reply on Twitter highlighted that it appears in the French and German press releases as well. It didn't appear in the US version, however. The CA$55 price is equivalent to about $40, £32 and AU$60. We asked Apple about US pricing, but didn't immediately hear back. That's pretty expensive given the cheaper third-party alternatives that have already surfaced from companies such as Incase, or protective options for about the same price from companies such as Speck.<doc-sep>
This month totallee is introducing new thin iPhone XS cases with its leather case pictured above now available for iPhone XS, XS Max and iPhone XR. Southern California based startup totallee has been making a name for itself in recent years for its super slim, branding-free and affordable iPhone cases. Today it gives 9to5 readers a look at the new totallee leather case for the iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS, and the upcoming iPhone XR going up for preorder later this month. The new leather case offers a premium aesthetic with the same world’s thinnest profile that totallee fans love with its other cases. Totallee’s black leather iPhone case is designed to be both rugged and sophisticated. For added durability and for the case to be incredibly thin (it is only 0.02” thick) it features a plastic housing that is paired with a genuine leather back. The soft genuine leather feels great in your hand and adds additional grip but the inner housing allows to remain as thin as possible while adding additional protection. The leather shows some nice grain and will only look more unique as it develops a light patina with age and wear. As with all of totallee’s signature cases, the leather case, too, is completely branding-free for a super minimalistic and sleek aesthetic. Despite being incredibly thin, the case does add some extra drop and scuff protection. It wraps all around the phone to protect it in all corners. Most importantly, the leather finish adds a lot of extra grip to help prevent the case from slipping out of your hands. For extra screen protection, the case can be paired with totallee’s tempered glass screen protector made to fit perfectly with the new leather case. You can get Totallee’s super thin leather case now for the iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS, and iPhone XR for $35. It also has the leather cases for older iPhone models available on its website. All totallee cases are backed by a 2-year warranty – so your order is completely risk-free. If leather isn’t your thing but you’re still looking for a thin and minimalistic case, give the company’s regular signature iPhone cases a try. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More. Check out 9to5Mac on YouTube for more Apple news: