Apple Could Reverse Controversial Clear Case Design With iPhone 18 Pro
Apple may revert to a more traditional MagSafe ring design for the iPhone 18 Pro, moving away from the controversial opaque white panel seen in the iPhone 17 Pro cases. Images of third-party clear cases suggest this change, which could address customer dissatisfaction with the previous design. The new design would allow the Apple logo to be visible while maintaining a transparent look.
- ▪Images of third-party clear cases for the iPhone 18 suggest a return to a MagSafe ring design.
- ▪The iPhone 17 Pro's clear case faced criticism for its opaque white panel that obscured the Apple logo.
- ▪The new design allows for visibility of the Apple logo while keeping the case transparent.
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Apple Could Reverse Controversial Clear Case Design With iPhone 18 ProFriday May 22, 2026 9:18 am PDT by Hartley CharltonImages of third-party clear cases for the iPhone 18, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max suggest there is a chance Apple may revert back to a more familiar MagSafe ring design, and away from the controversial opaque white panel introduced on last year's iPhone 17 Pro cases. The images have been circulating on Chinese social media and were spotted by MyDrivers.
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