You can almost see the new and improved iPhone 6s in your hands. Now, how about a new case for that gorgeous hunk of gear?
Several companies began showing off cases — everything from luxurious leather accessories to battery-extending packs — for the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus following Apple’s big fall products reveal in San Francisco today.
The rush is on to grab a piece of the lucrative smartphone accessory market, which is worth billions of dollars. Come up with a better, smarter case for Apple’s better, smarter iPhone and you could be sitting on a figurative rose gold mine. Spigen even started selling iPhone 6s cases before Apple’s event even happened.
Other companies ready to enter the fray include Moshi, Griffin Technology, X-Doria, PureGear and Native Union. If you don’t see the brand you like, just wait a few days. Many more are sure to follow. In the meantime, time to do a little window shopping:
Moshi
Moshi’s iGlaze line features the Napa with a vegan-friendly leatherette; the Ion, a two-piece design that includes a battery for on-the-go charging; and the Luxe with aircraft-grade aluminum to provide the look and feel of a naked iPhone.
Pricing: $45-$100.
Griffin Technology
Griffin Technology’s Survivor line promises to deliver rugged protection in all kinds of situations. The Summit can withstand a 10-foot drop and offers rain, sand and dust protection. The Journey is simple snap-on rigid shell with a drop protection rating of just over six feet. The All-Terrain, said to take military-grade abuse.
Prices range from $19.99 to $59.99.
X-Doria
The Defense Lux is machined aluminum with a rear panel that comes in silver, black, soft leather or croc skin.
Price: $59.99.
Native Union
The CLIC 360 uses stain-resistant British Millerian canvas, which supposedly is the stuff once used for sails by the British Navy. The interior incorporates a 3D rubber mesh bonded to the case for full protection.
Colors include marsala, olive, marine blue, champagne and black.
Price about $39.99.
PureGear
The PureGear Smart+Buttons is not a case, but a tempered glass shield that replicates the iPhone top buttons so you can navigate larger devices, like the 6 Plus, with one hand. Screen sold with a roll-on kit to avoid bubbles.
Price $39.99.
CM4
The Q Card Case includes an integrated wallet that fits up to three cards plus some cash. Colors include black onyx, Pacific green, gunmetal gray, red rouge and champagne gold.
Price: $39.99.
Silk Innovation
Silk Innovation’s Ulta-slim clear cases so that you can retain cool color and texture of the iPhone. But if you want a little more flash, there is a customizable back panel for you to include your own design. Includes elevated 360-degree corners and scratch-resistant screen protector.
Also comes in a Silk Armor Touch Case and integrated wallet cases.
Price: $11.99 to $17.99.