The strange case of the iPhone 12 case that didn't fit
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Customers who’d bought the earlier version of Smartish’s Kung Fu Grip smartphone cases received this card when the replacement version - which fit properly - arrived at their homes. Show MoreShow Less
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Matt Altschul is the president and “CEO-ish”, an Austin-based maker of smartphone cases. Show MoreShow Less
The companies that make smartphone cases take a big risk whenever a new device is about to be released. Relying on public leaks and supply-chain information, they design and start manufacturing their products months early so they are available when the new handsets start shipping.