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BookBook vol. 2 for iPhone
Hooked on BookBook? Check out the next chapter.
BookBook, the original wallet case, has long been a Twelve South fan favorite. Now, hot off the press is our newest edition, BookBook vol. 2 for iPhone. What's new with this update of our legendary case? A magnetic closure for better phone and wallet protection, a magnetic leather shell for easy separation of wallet and phone, and a safe space for your brand-new Apple Card. If you're addicted to BookBooks, you know the story. If you've never owned a BookBook, read on to discover how this luxury case streamlines your everyday carry while protecting your iPhone.
What you'll love about BookBook vol. 2 for iPhone:
- Premium leather, all-in-one iPhone case, wallet and viewing stand
- Fully removable magnetic leather iPhone shell
- Built-in protective pocket for Apple Card or ID
- Magnetic tab keeps phone and wallet closed
- Holds bank cards and cash or receipts
Our Three Favorite Things About BookBook
Your everyday carry in one sophisticated case.
Your wallet and iPhone go pretty much everywhere you go. BookBook holds both in the form of a mini leather book. Your bank cards, ID and cash are conveniently held on one side, with iPhone on the other side. A camera cutout lets you easily snap photos and video. BookBook has a built-in viewing stand to FaceTime or view your favorite shows. If you think about it, BookBook for iPhone will become the storybook of your life.
No need to shell out money for a shell.
At the gym and need your iPhone, but not your wallet? No problem. Held in place by powerful hidden magnets, the shell can be quickly removed - just pull it away from the wallet. And the beautiful leather-inlayed shell provides five-sided protection. It’s like getting two cases for the price of one.
Special space for your Apple Card.
The window slot inside BookBook beautifully showcases your titanium Apple Card, protects it from staining or fabric bleeds, and provides a slide-out for convenient removal of your card. That same window slot is also a perfect place for your ID.
Part book. Part security blanket.
Behind the vintage look of BookBook is the story of protecting modern technology. BookBook for vol. 2 has a 30 millimeter magnetic tab that keeps the case closed, protecting your phone and the contents of your wallet. Hardback book covers and a rigid spine protect your iPhone from scratches and impacts. The final chapter is stealthy security. BookBook disguises your iPhone as a vintage book, keeping your phone out of sight, even in plain sight.
BookBook vol. 2 for iPhone Specs
| PRODUCT | DIMENSIONS |
| iPhone 12 / 12 Pro |
Height: 154mm (6.1 in) |
| iPhone 12 mini | |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | |
| iPhone 11 | Weight: 5.35 oz Height: 155mm (6.10 in) Width: 90mm (3.54 in) Depth: 23mm (0.90 in) |
| iPhone 11 Pro | Weight: 5.05 oz Height: 148mm (5.82 in) Width: 85mm (3.34 in) Depth: 23mm (0.90 in) |
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | Weight: 5.70 oz Height: 160mm (6.29 in) Width: 90mm (3.54 in) Depth: 23mm (0.90 in) |
| Compatible with most Qi chargers including |
Twelve South HiRise Wireless |
| Not compatible with |
Mophie Wireless Charging Stand iOttie iON |
BookBook vol. 2 for iPhone FAQs
Wireless charging, at best, can be tricky. The new iPhone 12 models introduced MagSafe charging which promises to improve the wireless charging experience immensely, however, standard Qi wireless charging remains problematic for some. Additionally, cases designed before MagSafe was announced, like our BookBook, cannot offer the improved MagSafe experience.
For now, we must say that wireless charging with BookBook for iPhone 12 models does not consistently work to our standards. It works fine for some but not for others so, currently, the most stable and fastest way to charge your iPhone 12 in a BookBook is with the standard lightning port.
That said, there are steps you can take that might help if you’re having difficulties charging wirelessly in our BookBook shell - or any case:
1. Restart your iPhone. This will often take care of any wireless charging issues, including intermittent charging and no charging.
2. Make sure your iPhone has been updated to the latest iOS for fixes and improvements - especially iOS 14.2 that lists wireless charging as one of its improvements.
3. Make sure you have the iPhone properly aligned with the coils in the charger. If you're not sure exactly where they are, you may need to slightly move the iPhone around a little to find the 'sweet spot'. The BookBook for iPhone 12 shell has a metal lining with a large hole which allows for wireless charging, so if the iPhone is not properly aligned on the charger, you may receive a "foreign object" warning, or the iPhone may just fail to charge.
4. Try turning OFF the Optimized Charging feature in your iPhone settings: Settings / Battery / Battery Health / Optimized Charging / OFF
Strong magnets hold the iPhone shell inside the BookBook, and magnetic tabs on the side of the BookBook help keep the BookBook closed.
The window slot provides edge-to-edge protection, which has two benefits. It keeps the Apple Card stain-free, and it keeps the metal edges of the Apple Card away from your iPhone screen. Additionally, the window slot has a thumb-slide, allowing quick and easy access to your Apple Card.
The new BookBook shell isn’t just better-looking than any of the versions that came before it; it’s also more protective. It is more flexible, helping mitigate damage from falls, and the iPhone is easier to remove from the shell compared to our previous versions.
Yes, you will still be able to use your BookBook as a hands-free stand. Note, however, that when the BookBook is new, the crease in the back cover is stiff, so for the first few times, you will need to bend the cover along that crease to loosen it up to ensure the iPhone shell will stay attached to the back cover via the magnets.
No, the magnets in the BookBook will not cause any issues for your iPhone or credit cards. The shell has metal plates in the top and bottom thirds that align with the magnets in the back cover. The shell has no magnets of its own, and the metal plates protect the iPhone from the magnets in the cover while still allowing Qi charging. As for credit cards, they are shielded from the magnets by the iPhone. And even with the iPhone removed from the BookBook and the case closed, they will not rest directly against the magnets in the back cover. However, it’s always recommended that they are placed in the slots with the magnetic strips safely facing the back of the slots.
