iPhone 4 Cases: Heavy duty protection and Verizon cases

12.02.2011

: For those in need of extreme protection, Ballistic's ($50) features an interchangeable outer gel skin layer, a front facing inward holster, and a built-in screen protector. In case things get down and dirty, the Ballistic HC also includes special connector seals that keep dirt and other corrosive materials out of your phone’s ports.

: Exogear’s Exolife battery case offers sleek protection for your phone, and includes a built-in lithium-ion polymer battery that can double the iPhone's battery life. The Exolife also features ExoClear technology, which helps eliminate signal interference with your phone; ExoSync technology; which allows for syncing of your iPhone with iTunes while it’s still in the case; and ExoSave, which maximizes battery life by turning off the Exolife when it’s not in use.

: Veteran case maker Hard Candy has modified three of its existing cases to fit the Verizon iPhone 4. The ($35) is a snap-on, hard case that combines soft-touch texture with the protection of a rigid polycarbonate body. The ($35) shares a similar, 3D-textured design as the Bubble Slider Soft Touch, but sports a shiny, metallic polycarbonate shell. The ($30) features bold, rugged styling made of tough, form-fitting TPU.

: ($34) has joined the ranks of Verizon-ready cases. The slim, plastic, slider-style case sports a kickstand that flips out and props up your iPhone in either portrait and landscape orientation. The case is rubber-coated for a secure grip and a velvety feel, and a microfiber lining on the inside keeps the case itself from scratching your iPhone. To help keep your iPhone looking nice, the iChair iPhone 4 Case comes with front and back screen-protector films, a dust cloth, and a squeegee for applying the films.

: iFrogz has modified a number of its iPhone 4 cases to accommodate the Verizon iPhone 4. Styles include the sleek, minimal ($30); the extra-thin ($25); the psychedelic, jelly-coated ($30); the tire-tread-designe ($20); the hip-hop-inspired ($20); and the semi-opaque, pattern-etched ($20).