Taylor Swift’s upcoming studio album The Lifetime of a Showgirl in all probability wasn’t the muse for Apple’s new Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Professional, as many Swifties theorized. But it surely did encourage a brand new case for these handsets.
The favored cellular equipment model OtterBox has launched a brand new limited-edition telephone case known as the Encore, a $60 entry in its slim Symmetry Sequence with a definite glittery orange design. Its moniker and product particulars do not instantly name-drop Swift or TLOAS, however the Easter eggs are in screaming coloration (fairly actually).
“Symmetry Sequence Clear Encore is a brand new period in case aesthetics, standing middle stage with good sparkles and excessive power,” reads its description on OtterBox’s web site. The primary bullet level on its function listing hails it as “the case of the 12 months to match the album of the 12 months.”
For added context, the web has been awash in tangerine ever since Swift introduced TLOAS in mid-August. The Merciless Summer time singer, 35, assigns a special coloration scheme to every of her album eras — a tone-setter that doubles as a intelligent advertising instrument, consultants informed Billboard. She’s claimed brilliant orange for her Showgirl period, and its important vinyl variant is pressed in Portofino Orange Glitter.
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Much more incriminatingly, although, a press picture poses the Encore subsequent to sparkly showgirl-apt equipment and two of Taylor’s basic calling playing cards: friendship bracelet beads, a lyrical reference that advanced into an Eras Tour custom; and (ding ding ding!) a tube of pink lipstick. A promo video for the brand new circumstances additionally incorporates a track that sounds lots like “Shake it Off.” The one approach the Encore case may get even Swiftier is that if folks attempt to flip it for hundreds of {dollars}.
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As an OtterBox Symmetry Sequence case, the Encore incorporates a scratch-resistant polycarbonate shell with raised edges that shield the telephone’s display and digicam from drop harm. It is not as sturdy because the model’s Commuter, Sole, and Defender Sequence circumstances, nevertheless it’s a tad more durable than its entry-level Profile kinds. It comes with built-in magnets to assist wi-fi charging and appropriate equipment (like MagSafe grips, stands, and wallets).
The Encore is priced at $59.99 and up for preorder solely on OtterBox’s web site, the place a 25% low cost is on the market for consumers who bundle it with a display protector or energy accent. It is out there for the brand new iPhone 17, 17 Professional, 17 Professional Max, 16, 16 Professional, 16 Professional Max, 15, and the Galaxy S25 Extremely. (Variations for the iPhone 16e, iPhone 15, iPhone 14, and iPhone 13 are coming quickly.) All in-stock variants have been estimated to ship on Saturday, Oct. 18, on the time of writing.
The Lifetime of a Showgirl itself comes out on Friday, Oct. 3, and you’ll preorder it by means of Goal or Swift’s on-line retailer.
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