iPhone 17 crossbody strap leaked images show orange woven design ahead of event

Apple's rumoured crossbody strap accessory for the iPhone 17 series has surfaced in new leaked images just one day before the company's "Awe Dropping" event on September 9. Tipster Sonny Dickson shared images on X showing a bright orange woven strap with fabric loops at both ends, providing the clearest look yet at Apple's first attempt at a hands-free iPhone carrying solution.The leaked accessory appears designed to work with Apple's new TechWoven cases for the iPhone 17 lineup, with the fabric loops threading through special attachment holes in the case design. This design aligns with earlier leaks from August, when fellow leaker Majin Bu shared images of

TechWoven case

packaging that specifically mentioned "Crossbody Strap" compatibility and showed diagrams of the attachment system.

The crossbody strap concept would allow iPhone users to carry their devices hands-free, similar to a camera strap arrangement. This positioning makes sense given the iPhone's continued evolution toward photography, with various camera upgrades rumoured for the

iPhone 17 Pro

and Pro Max models. The accessory could make iPhones more viable as point-and-shoot camera replacements for everyday users.

Apple’s crossbody strap for iPhone may come in different variants

Previous reports suggested the strap would feature a magnetic design with a "flexible metal core" making it magnetic along its entire length. However, the newly leaked images show a more conventional approach using woven textile loops, raising questions about whether Apple plans multiple strap variants or if earlier rumors were inaccurate.The concept of

crossbody strap for iPhone

isn't entirely new, as third-party accessories maker have already been offering similar products, but this would mark Apple's first foray into hands-free

iPhone carrying accessories

. While third-party crossbody phone straps are readily available for around $10, Apple's official version will likely command a premium price.The crossbody strap is expected to be officially unveiled alongside the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max at Apple's September 9 event, with additional color options beyond the leaked orange variant anticipated.