Intro
After removing your iPhone 4S from its sleek all-white packaging, gazing over its glossy Retina Display and glassy finish, you should start searching for a case to keep your new gadget feeling fresh out the box. You can now call off the search. In Complex fashion, just as we did with our first iPhone 4S case round-up, we put together an updated collection of the hottest cases on the market. So keep your iDevice secure and looking sharp this holiday season by browsing through our list of the 10 Best iPhone 4S Available Now (Vol. 2).
Incase Snap Stand Case
Griffin Third Man
Griffin + Third Man Records Case
Nashville, Tenn.-based accessory maker, Griffin, teamed up with Jack White's Nashville, Tenn.-based record label, Third Man Records (home to The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, Conan O'Brien, and Black Milk), on this unique iPhone case. Available in white, yellow, or black, the case combines Griffin's Elan style, with material from an actual vinyl record pressed by United Record Pressing in Nashville, Tenn. to protect the back of your phone. It's a hometown affair.
Click here to Buy It Now at Griffin, $30
Mophie Juice Pack Plus Outdoor Edition
Mophie Juice Pack Plus Outdoor Edition
Keep your mobile gem safeguarded from destruction and its weak battery by draping it in Mophie’s limited edition power pack case. Gain an extra eight hours of talk time on 3G, plus use the accompanying “Outdoor Edition” app to turn the phone into a GPS receiver and record traveling stats including speed, distance, elevation, and more. Share adventures with friends via email and Facebook, too.
Click here to Buy It Now at Mophie, $120
Speck FabShell Burton
Speck FabShell Burton
These covers boast a slim, no-bulk form factor that fits both iPhone 4 models, along with a solid plastic construction and soft-rubber accents. Choose from over seven fresh Burton designs.
GW Black Croc
Good Wood Black Croc
A wood case? Don't knock it 'til you try it. Good Wood, a NYC-based company primarily known for their wooden jewelry pieces, has lately turned its focus towards phone accessories. Made out of high quality, highly durable black hardwood, the Black Croc case will keep your phone as safe as any of the others on this list. And the crocodile skin print is sick.
More Armor Metal Hybrid Case
More Armor Metal Hybrid Case
The aluminum constructed hybrid cases come draped in polycarbonate plastic for full-body protection. Gain access to all buttons and ports, also keep your touchscreen scratch-free thanks to the pre-packaged crystal screen protector. Over five two-tone color styles are available.
Agent18 HipstaCase
Agent18 HipstaCase
Lights, camera, action. Agent18’s retro-inspired shooter case was developed in collaboration with app developer, Hipstamatic, and is catered towards mobile photogs with nostalgic taste. The HipstaCase is shielded with durable hard plastic and comes with an adapter that attaches onto any standard tripod for steady iPhone shots and video clips.
Click here to Buy It Now at Agent18, $40
Incipio SILICRYLIC Kickstand Case
Incipio SILICRYLIC Kickstand Case
Incipio’s innovative design supports two-layer protection in the form of an inner silicone shell and outer acrylic guard, along with a built-in kickstand for hands-free viewing pleasure. Each case sports holes for each major port and is bundled with a Vanity Kit, which consists of one surface protector, applicator card, and cleaning cloth.
Click here to Buy It Now at Incipio, $35
Element Case ION 4 Case
Element Case ION 4 Case
The most “shock resistance case” in Element Case’s line-up comes equipped with an inlaid back plate constructed from aerospace grade carbon fiber that presents a lighter and fortified feel. The ION 4's outer shell features an impact-resistant TPU polymer and wraps smoothly around either iPhone 4 model to provide all-around shielding.
Incase Hybrid Cover
Incase Hybrid Cover
Your iPhone case should not only look good and work well, it should feel great in hand. Incase's Hybrid Cover does just that. Using its durable Slider Case as a base, Incase covered the top in a rubberized material, giving it a finish that's soft to the touch, while the bottom retains its hardshell. It's the best of all worlds.
Click here to Buy It Now at Incase, $29.95
