IPHONE ESSENTIALS

MUST-HAVE CASES, CHARGERS & MORE

- AMY SPITZFADEN-BOTH

Bodyguardz Apex Screen Protector (from $59.95) Bodyguardz screen protectors won me over a couple years ago when test samples withstood three direct hits with a steel ball before shattering. Since then, they’ve only improved. This tempered glass screen protector not only does a heck of a good job protecting your screen, but now includes a blue light blocking and privacy option (that keeps the screen clear for you but prevents people around you from snooping). It’s pricey, but screen repairs are even steeper, so I don’t cut corners.

Belkin 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand ($129.99) This docking station allows for Standby mode so you can get a glimpse of the time during those middleof-the-night wakeups and MagSafe keeps your iPhone securely in place. Its sleek and silver design fits with any home décor, so you don’t have to disrupt your aesthetic with a boxy charging block. Its versatility doesn’t end with iPhone orientation and design though; you can charge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch all at the same time. If you have to choose one charging stand, this is a solid choice.

CASETiFY Bounce Case ($82) CASETiFY is not only our go-to for fun and customizable case colors and prints, but it also has some of the best protection I’ve found. Its Bounce Case corners protect your iPhone from the corner drops that can mean certain death for your screen, and the iPhone 16 line offers a smaller profile for those cushioned corners, making the phone easier to hold and slide in and out of your pockets. While it’s pricey for a case, the customizability of the design means you can pick something you really love, and the protection means you can keep your phone for a long time before needing an upgrade (and a new case).