The Week in iPhone Cases: Take 5, take 2

14.09.2012
Thanks to , the onslaught of iPhone 5 case announcements continues. Which means that this week, we've got doses of our weekly roundup of the latest and greatest protective accessories. (You can see .) Yes, this means you can shop for a new case before your new phone even arrives! And if you're not quite ready to upgrade, we've also got some new cases for your your trusty iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S.

Even though the company's website hasn't yet been updated to reflect the new products, Acase has announced two new cases for Apple's latest handset. The Citta (iPhone 5; $17) is an ultra-thin, snap-on case that features a unique interlocking-diamond-textured back for visual depth and added grip; and the SuperLeggera Pro (iPhone 5; $20), which combines a tough polycarbonate exterior with a soft silicone interior to protect your brand-new handset from bumps and scratches, and even includes flexible covers that help protect the headphone jack and Lighting-connector ports from dust and humidity.

The company's lineup now includes , including the (iPhone 5; $90), which includes a slide-out, backlit, Bluetooth keyboard; the translucent (iPhone 5; $13), with its ultra low-profile rubberized construction; and the (iPhone 5; $27), which comes with a padded front cover to keep your screen safe and features a unique animal-print design.

The company has released a series of , dubbed "Calypso Crystal," in collaboration with designer Laura Bohinc. These include the Rainbow Loop (iPhone 4, 4S, and 5; $169), the Sunrise Ring (iPhone 4, 4S, and 5; $169), and the Rainbow Dream Cabrio (iPhone 4, 4S, and 5; $169). Like all other Calypso cases, the Crystal models are made from genuine, high-quality leather and precious metals such as silver, and come in their own unique hand-packed gift box.

If you, like me, think that the iPhone's oleophobic screen coating seems to be completely unafraid of your skin oils, you have probably tried to apply a screen protector, and had to contend with bubbles, dust particles, and all sorts of little annoyances that make these convenient accessories somewhat impractical. Dynaflo's (all iPhone models; $25) promises to make all these problems go away for good by reducing the process of applying a screen protector to nothing more than... rubbing it on. The Liquid-Armor comes in a bottle and can be sprayed directly onto a special cloth that is then simply rubbed against your screen, providing protection from fingerprints, scratches, and dust from up to six months.

The (iPhone 4 and 4S; $40) is a snap-on shell the company designed in collaboration with footwear manufacturer Supra. It features a unique cloth-like material designed for high durability that outlasts regular denim--the same material that has made Supra's shoes so popular. It comes in black or white, and features all the appropriate cutouts to make sure you that you maintain unhindered access to your iPhone's ports and cameras at all time.