{"id":231856,"date":"2026-01-14T01:32:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T01:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/231856\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T01:32:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T01:32:08","slug":"spigens-1980s-era-mac-inspired-iphone-case-is-rad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/231856\/","title":{"rendered":"Spigen’s 1980s Era Mac-Inspired iPhone Case Is Rad"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In celebration of Apple\u2019s 50th anniversary, Spigen announced a new special edition Classic LS phone case<\/a> for the iPhone 17 Pro series. Inspired by the Macintosh 128K and Apple Lisa, the Classic LS is a blast from the past. <\/p>\n

The design will probably only appeal to iPhone owners who actually got to use the Macintosh 128K, which debuted in 1984. But for them, this aesthetic goes right for the nostalgia. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe have always been a design-focused brand, striking a balance between form and function. With Classic LS, we honor the design legacy and vision Steve Jobs set in motion,\u201d Spigen says. <\/p>\n

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The company says the Classic LS phone case blends the retro tech aesthetic with modern case features, so users won\u2019t be missing out on anything they would expect from a phone case in 2026, even though their iPhone will look like a fantastic, plastic personal computer from 1984. It maintains MacSafe compatibility and has an integrated Camera Control Button \u2014 which is a true button<\/a>, not just a notch. The rest of the buttons for controlling power, volume, and the Action button are inspired by the mechanical keyboards for the Macintosh 128K and Apple Lisa computers. <\/p>\n

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Spigen also included a lanyard hole because for those who purchase the case through Amazon<\/a> (in the United States only, unfortunately) and use promo code \u201cHELLOMAC\u201d will receive a free matching phone strap. That promotion runs from January 12 through January 26, while supplies last. That said, the hole will work with any lanyard, of course. Of note, the case is actually more expensive if purchased directly through Spigen\u2019s website<\/a>, so the company is highly encouraging going through Amazon.<\/p>\n

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If the 1980s aesthetic doesn\u2019t impress, Spigen also has a series of Classic C1 cases<\/a> that bring in the transparent plastic that was iconic of the iMac series. The iMac G3, which was just called the iMac when it launched back in 1998, was one of the most iconic computer designs ever made and was the first major product release under Steve Jobs after he returned to the company in 1997.<\/p>\n

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The Classic LS phone case is only available for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max phones and costs $39.99<\/a>. The Classic C1 cases are available for the iPhone 15, 16, and 17 models, and Spigen also makes a tiny iMac-themed Apple Watch charger and a plastic stand and shell for the Mac mini, all with the same transparent tinted plastic. <\/p>\n

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