Two affordable iPhone 17 Pro accessories worth trying

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While my preferred way to use an iPhone is with no case or screen protector, I’m actually enjoying both on iPhone 17 Pro and can recommend them. They’re inexpensive enough to try without committing for a year or more.

Five years ago, Apple introduced Ceramic Shield glass to the iPhone screen. It touted four times better drop performance with the promise of fewer shattered iPhone screens.

I haven’t shattered an iPhone screen yet, but I consistently pick up two or three deep scratches after a year of use.

This year’s Ceramic Shield 2 front cover promises three times better scratch resistance.

Apple also says the front panel now has improved anti-glare to reduce reflections, but the difference is nowhere near what nano texture provides on iPad Pro and MacBook Pro.

Make your iPhone 17 Pro display more matte

For those reasons, I’m using a product that I tried and liked a few years ago. It’s the Mothca matte glass screen protector.

The product isn’t perfect. I’d much prefer a nano texture iPhone without the slight rainbow effect and drop in brightness.

Still, I recommend trying these if you’re curious how a matte display looks on iPhone, especially at $9 or $14 for a single or double pack. The product feels more premium than its price would suggest.

A minimal case for just-in-case situations

Then there’s the matter of the iPhone case. I don’t want to spend a lot of money on one since I don’t plan to use it daily.

I usually throw a case on before an activity like kayaking or mounting the iPhone to motorcycle handlebars. I’m also concerned about chipping the orange aluminum finish from the sharp angles on the camera bump.

I like black but find the pairing with cosmic orange to be a bit too Halloween-themed for year-round usage. Instead, I decided something more gray could pair nicely with orange and create a sort of futuristic space suit look.

I’m pretty happy with the case…

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