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The (iPhone 5; $25) is a dual-tone silicone case that protects your iPhone from bumps and scratches and provides an improved grip while still sliding effortlessly in and out of your pockets. The case comes in white or black, and it uses a special honeycomb architecture for added shock protection.
The (iPhone 4 and 4S; $249) cannot be called your everyday case: In addition to protecting your iPhone from bumps and scratches, it incorporates a government-regulation-compliant smart-card reader, as well as a fingerprint scanner. As such, it is ideal for security applications in which it's necessary to be able to quickly identify individuals in a mobile setting. An accompanying identification app produced by Thursby Software can be had for free from the App Store.
The (iPhone 5; $35) is a terminally cute snap-on case designed to turn your iPhone into a giant ladybug. Available in red, pink, or white, this accessory is not all looks: It also brings together a set of shock-absorbing layers to offer excellent protection from bumps and scratches.
Uniea has jumped into the iPhone-5-case market with over two dozen different models. We can't list them all here, but they include the (iPhone 5; $25), an ultralight armband designed for active users who like to take their handsets on the run; the (iPhone 5; $20), a snap-on ABS shell that weighs a mere thirteen grams and is available in burgundy, white, grey, blue, or black; and the (iPhone 5; $25), part of a collection of protective cases whose simple construction betrays great attention to style and fashion.