Protect your precious iPhone

All our picks for best iPhone 17 cases, displayed in a neat grid pattern on a purple surface.

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While newer iPhones are more crack-resistant, a drop can still do some serious damage. A case is an easy way to help keep yours in pristine condition — and showcase a bit of personality, too.

After our latest round of testing nearly 70 cases (and, yes, dropping a lot of phones), we have a brand-new guide for the iPhone 17 lineup. Our favorites? A chic earth-tone leather option, a bold and expressive outer shell, and the thinnest possible case you can slap on your phone.

Several of our favorite cases are on sale right now→

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Plus: Why should your phone be a boring glass slab?

A collage including a crossbody, a Sonix x Sanrio Beaded Phone Charm, and iPhone with an Octobuddy.

Source photos by Octobuddy, Bandolier, Brenda Stolyar/NYT Wirecutter

After spending hundreds of dollars on a phone, do you really need to spend even more money to personalize it? Maybe not. But the right accessory can spark outsized joy every time you reach for a device that you’re likely staring at for multiple hours throughout the day.

Might we suggest a cherubic figurine or a cute beaded strap?→

What’s new from our tech experts

Four laptops sitting in a square on a purple background.

Our ultimate guide to laptops

From sleek ultraportables to cheap Chromebooks and beyond→

Three portable CD players with CDs in them (two players are opened) sitting near each other with CD cases scattered about.

CDs are back, baby

We’ve found the very best portable CD player→

A collection of fast charging power sources and adapters, along with the devices they charge, laid out in an orderly fashion on top of a cream color surface.

How to charge every device fast

These new fast chargers are safe, affordable, and up to three times faster than years-old ones→

Your daily deal: A surprisingly great pair of noise-cancelling headphones


	This pair of over-ear headphones cancels noise impressively, sounds great, and has a long battery life. We like the roomy earcups and plush memory foam that are comfy enough to wear all day. We found them on sale for 30% off right now. Get the deal→

READ THE GUIDE

The best noise-cancelling headphones→

One last thing: 13 spooky video games

Four handheld gaming consoles sitting amongst each other.

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Whether you’re a thrill-seeking grown-up looking for over-the-top action horror or just eyeing some family-friendly autumnal games, Wirecutter’s video game experts have compiled their favorites for the season. Boo.

For Friday night in→

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