There’s something about Apple’s Crossbody strap that I’m in love with. Is it perfect? No. Is it a great value? Not overly. But is it nicely designed and kind of clever? Yes, and that’s hooked me.

Crossbody straps have been growing in popularity for a few years now among phone users, but most use a strange attachment plate that’s meant to fit between a case and your phone. This is fine, and it’s how my mom has connected a wrist strap to her phone for a long time. I never quite liked how that connection point would make the phone hang on my body, so when I saw that Apple’s strap was designed to wear a little bit more like a camera strap, I became intrigued.

I did let out an audible gasp when I heard that it costs $80 in Canada, but the more time I’ve spent with one, the more I’ve fallen fo

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