Best iPhone 15 cases and screen protectors

I guarantee you have never read anything like this horrific story about a woman who dropped her Apple Watch in an outhouse toilet.

On a lighter note, if you’re getting a new iPhone 15 tomorrow, the very first thing you should do is slap a case and screen protector on it.

These necessary iPhone accessories might not help much with 💩 protection, but they can shield you from stupid mistakes.

I learned this lesson last year, when I managed to smash my iPhone 14 Pro’s screen within hours of getting it. I dropped it on the sidewalk and it landed perfectly screen-down on a tiny stone, which cracked the screen end to end.

I could not believe it. I gawked at the screen in disbelief for a few minutes until the awful reality sank in. While today’s iPhones are remarkably resilient, they are clearly not indestructible.

To prevent your new iPhone 15 from suffering a similar fate, check out our roundups of the best cases and screen protectors that are available now.

In my opinion, both are essential to protecting your pricey new handset. And I think we did a pretty good job of highlighting the best products out there.

Also in today’s newsletter:

The latest AirPods firmware update includes some great new features. Here’s how to make sure you’ve got it.
Somehow, someone got hold of the new iPhone 15 Pro already — and promptly tore it apart! As Apple said, it looks pretty repairable.
If you want an Apple Watch Ultra but balk at the price, the older model is currently $100 off while supplies last.
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Best cases you can buy today for iPhone 15

Searching for the best iPhone 15 case to suit your needs and tastes? Our roundup showcases the finest iPhone 15 cases in many categories.

www.cultofmac.com/830831/best-cases-iphone-15

Best screen protectors for iPhone 15

Apply one of the best iPhone 15 screen protectors ASAP after unboxing to avoid scratches and breakage. Here's a guide to your best options.

www.cultofmac.com/831263/best-screen-protectors-iphone-15

First iPhone 15 Pro teardown showcases repairable innards

Peek inside an iPhone 15 Pro to see how cool its cameras and other components are before yours arrives on your doorstep.

www.cultofmac.com/831532/first-teardown-video-showcases-iphone-15-pros-repairable-innards

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CdkeySales back-to-school sale: With 90% discount you can get Windows 10/11 for $13!

With classes underway in most schools, it's time to save on new versions of Microsoft's crucial productivity software: Windows and Office.

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How much (actual) crap would you go through to get back a lost Apple Watch?

You may adore your wearable, but which Apple Watch model would inspire you to lower yourself into a pool of human waste to get it back?

www.cultofmac.com/831505/how-much-actual-crap-would-you-go-through-to-get-back-a-lost-apple-watch

Why an Apple-made 5G iPhone modem remains only a dream

Apple's five-year effort to make a 5G modem for the iPhone has so far accomplished little besides spending billions of dollars.

www.cultofmac.com/831504/why-an-apple-5g-iphone-modem-remains-only-a-dream

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Skip the Ultra 2 and get the Apple Watch Ultra for $100 off

A hair ahead of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 ship date, the original Apple Watch again drops to its lowest price after a massive $100 discount.

www.cultofmac.com/831500/skip-the-ultra-2-and-get-the-apple-watch-ultra-for-100-off

1Password takes a step away from passwords by adding passkey support

The password-management app 1Password added support for passkeys on Wednesday, helping move toward a world without passwords.

www.cultofmac.com/831479/1password-takes-a-step-away-from-passwords-by-adding-passkey-support

How to get the latest AirPods firmware update

Apple pushed out firmware update 6A300/6A301 for AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. Here's how to make sure you've got it.

www.cultofmac.com/665958/how-to-airpods-pro-firmware-update

Today in Apple history: Google comes out of beta

On September 21, 1999, Google came out of beta. The Google launch brought a powerful internet search tool (and birthed an Apple rivalry).

www.cultofmac.com/446213/apple-history-google-launch

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We made the buttons on the screen look so good you’ll want to lick them.

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Today’s poll

Do you protect your iPhone in a case and/or screen protector?

Results from yesterday’s poll: Are you getting the new Apple Watch Ultra?

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