{"id":254118,"date":"2026-05-23T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/23\/two-affordable-iphone-17-pro-accessories-worth-trying\/"},"modified":"2026-05-24T10:30:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T14:30:13","slug":"two-affordable-iphone-17-pro-accessories-worth-trying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/23\/two-affordable-iphone-17-pro-accessories-worth-trying\/","title":{"rendered":"Two affordable iPhone 17 Pro accessories worth trying"},"content":{"rendered":"

Two affordable iPhone 17 Pro accessories worth trying<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/2026\/05\/23\/two-affordable-iphone-17-pro-accessories-worth-trying\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-05-23 16:00:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: 9to5mac.com<\/a><\/p>\n

While my preferred way to use an iPhone is with no case or screen protector, I\u2019m actually enjoying both on iPhone 17 Pro and can recommend them. They\u2019re inexpensive enough to try without committing for a year or more.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

I haven\u2019t shattered an iPhone screen yet, but I consistently pick up two or three deep scratches after a year of use.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s Ceramic Shield 2 front cover promises three times better scratch resistance.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

Make your iPhone 17 Pro display more matte<\/h2>\n

For those reasons, I\u2019m using a product that I tried and liked a few years ago. It\u2019s the Mothca matte glass screen protector.<\/p>\n

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The product isn\u2019t perfect. I\u2019d much prefer a nano texture iPhone without the slight rainbow effect and drop in brightness.<\/p>\n

Still, I recommend trying these if you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n

A minimal case for just-in-case situations<\/h2>\n

Then there\u2019s the matter of the iPhone case. I don\u2019t want to spend a lot of money on one since I don\u2019t plan to use it daily.<\/p>\n

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I usually throw a case on before an activity like kayaking or mounting the iPhone to motorcycle handlebars. I\u2019m also concerned about chipping the orange aluminum finish from the sharp angles on the camera bump.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m pretty happy with the case…<\/p>\n

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