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Here Are The Best Cases You Can Buy for Your New iPhone 17 and iPhone Air

decimortis said:
I mean, isn't that the best way to get top resale value when you sell it to the next person?
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It's strange/funny though. Almost everyone uses cases on our big unergonimic phones these days so nobody actually enjoys the product design except MAYBE the very last person to own the phone. Phone manufacturers are kind of wasting a lot of time and money on making these "premium" phone designs since almost nobody actually experiences them. Might as well just make dull designs with the cheapest possible materials and make "premium" cases.
 
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Arc Pulse is my favorite. It's expensive, but it looks like it belongs in an art gallery and I can still touch my phone.

It's not as protective as an Otter Box, but it looks and feels better.

Compared to no case at all, it's a great compromise if you're willing to pony up.

From a normal height, if you drop your phone onto a flat surface, it offers great protection.

You can also set your phone on a granite table face-up or face-down without worrying about scratching the display or camera lenses.

However, if you're big into hiking or mountain climbing (jagged rocks etc), then an Otter Box type case is better, even though it's ugly af and feels disappointing in your hand.
 
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lazyrighteye said:
For those that want as close to a naked device feel as possible, or for those that don't like case bulk, I can't recommend Totallee enough. The case is insanely thin. No, it's not going to win a drop contest with an Otter box - that's not who this case is for. But if your a conscientious device owner that only needs the thinnest of barriers between their device and the surface upon which it sits, this case is killer. I discovered them around the X launch (can't recall) and has been the only case I've purchased since. 98% of the time, I do not use a case. When I do, this is the one I always have on standby (say, when going camping or something a bit more rugged.

That said, what I have discovered, and reeeeally like, is a snapback (I think it was called) from Atom Studios. I used these for my 15 and 16 Pros. They were acquired by Matter and they are my preferred protection option. Just a thin, rigid plank that connects to the back of your device via magSafe. That's it. No side protection, no front lip. Just the back. Snap it on, take it off. Super convenient.
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If I still lived near an Apple Store I'd consider your Matter "Snap" recommendation. It seems like it'd be easy to keep with your keys by the door, so you could snap it on when you leave the house and take it off when you get home.

For a truly naked feel, the Arc Pulse is my favorite, but it's double the price.
 
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decimortis said:
I mean, isn't that the best way to get top resale value when you sell it to the next person?
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I change my iPhone every year, I never wear a case, and my iPhones are always new when I resell them. Not even a single tiny scratch.

I never put anything other than the iPhone in my right pocket… it’s an iPocket :)
I never put it on a hard surface that could scratch it.
I am very careful when I take it and put it down

The phone doesn't magically scratch. It's the people who don't take care of them.

My black iPhone Air is completely naked and it looks amazing!
 
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JulianFrance said:
I change my iPhone every year, I never wear a case, and my iPhones are always new when I resell them. Not even a single tiny scratch.

I never put anything other than the iPhone in my right pocket… it’s an iPocket :)
I never put it on a hard surface that could scratch it.
I am very careful when I take it and put it down

The phone doesn't magically scratch. It's the people who don't take care of them.

My black iPhone Air is completely naked and it looks amazing!
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That’s usually how I roll too, but twice I’ve had friends drop my phone and crack it, so now I use a minimalist Arc Pulse case.

Also I’m traveling long term so I’m not near an Apple Store for quick and easy repair. 🍻
 
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Apple's new iPhones launch today, and there are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to protecting your new device from drops and scratches. In this article, we're taking a look at some of the best options for iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Air cases, as well as a few charging accessories.

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Highlights for cases include early discounts from popular brands like Casely, which is offering a 17 percent discount sitewide when using the code UPGRADE at checkout. For sturdier protection, OtterBox has 30 percent off when you bundle multiple accessories with the purchase of a new iPhone case.

Not all of the brands in the lists below are offering discounts at this time, but they could still be worth shopping if you're looking for the latest accessory for your iPhone 17. If you've yet to pre-order an iPhone 17 or iPhone Air, you can still find great discounts at all of the expected carriers.

Accessories

Charging

  • Anker - Get 20% off sitewide with code Ankermacrumors2025
  • Belkin - Save on Qi2 wireless charging stations
  • Twelve South - Shop new charging accessories like the PowerBug
  • Verizon - Bundle and save on iPhone cases and charging accessories

Cases

  • AT&T - Save on iPhone 17 cases and more
  • Burton Goods - Get 15% off your first order with code First15
  • Casely - Get 17% off sitewide with code UPGRADE
  • Casetify - Shop colorful new iPhone 17 cases
  • Nomad - New leather cases for iPhone 17
  • OtterBox - Get 30% off when you purchase power, screen, or accessories with a phone case
  • ZAGG - Get 20% off when you buy two items

Apple Accessories


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Article Link: Here Are The Best Cases You Can Buy for Your New iPhone 17 and iPhone Air
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I like how Decoded did it. Irrespective of your phone colour https://www.decodedgear.com/en-nl/p...wallet-case-chocolate-brown-iphone-17-pro-max
 
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If I’m having a 3rd glass of wine with a friend who wants to borrow my phone I hand it over with as little concern as I would have over a Bic pen.
Thank you case.
 
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