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Retro iPhone Cases Mimic Classic Mac and Audio Cassettes

Two companies, Spigen and Pela, have released iPhone 17 Pro Max cases inspired by retro technology. Spigen's Classic LS case mimics the design of the 1984 Apple Macintosh 128K, complete with a faux disk drive and keyboard buttons. Pela's Black Cassette case transforms the iPhone into a convincing audio cassette, emphasizing sustainability with its compostable materials. AI

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Retro iPhone Cases Mimic Classic Mac and Audio Cassettes

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Brad Moon, Senior Contributor ·

    Mac Classic And Audio Cassette-Inspired Retro iPhone 17 Pro Cases

    Your iPhone is advanced tech, but you can protect it while adding vintage flair with a retro-inspired iPhone case like the Spigen Classic LS and Pela Black Cassette.