Palms-On With The All-New Beats iPhone 17 Instances

A 12 months after Beats debuted its first generation iPhone cases (after which updated them a few months later), the corporate launched three new choices for iPhone 17 and iPhone Air customers. Now, the Los Angeles-based agency has a Kickstand Case with MagSafe and Digital camera Management, a daily silicone case, and a Rugged Case with MagSafe and Digital camera Management choices.

Whereas the Kickstand Case and the silicone instances are just about the identical, aside from the kickstand/lanyard element, the brand new Rugged Case has a mix of a tricky plastic again with softer, shock-absorbing sides to guard your iPhone. Obtainable in a number of colours, the silicone model is accessible in Lime Stone, Pebble Pink, Bedrock Blue, and Granite Grey. For the rugged instances, you may get them in Sierra Orange, Rocky Blue, Alpine Grey, and Everest Black.

Forward of the official release of the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air models, BGR acquired an early hands-on with these instances, which could most likely be the most secure and best-looking choices for anybody searching for additional safety to their new iPhones.

Apple was, no less than, daring concerning the new iPhone 17 Professional colours. Personally, I went with the silver choices somewhat than the Deep Blue or the Cosmic Orange. Nonetheless, Beats nailed the Sierra Orange coloration for the rugged case, and I simply know it is going to look nice on the iPhone 17 Professional Max.

Since this iPhone has the identical dimensions because the iPhone 16 Professional Max (apart from the digital camera plateau after all), I used to be capable of get a sense of how the brand new iPhone will look with this case. What I discover most fascinating about it’s the textured grip, which aligns with the dual-toned iPhone again but additionally makes the smartphone safer in my hand. The buttons are stable and agency, however you might need to make use of a bit extra drive to double faucet the Digital camera Management; sliding between instructions alternatively is completely positive. The little beats brand within the center proper half can be a allure, and the microfiber on the within of the case ensures you may have the again of your iPhone protected and with out scratching.

For the silicone case with a kickstand, you may get the identical high quality of Apple’s silicone instances. It has a pleasant feeling in hand and I like that the Lime Stone possibility has a robust lime coloration on the within. With this one, the Beats brand is on the underside of the accent. The lime lanyard additionally stands out, and it’s extremely handy to place it round your wrist. Nonetheless, I want I would be capable of alter the scale of the lanyard, so it could really feel safer in hand.

Nonetheless, the primary level of the lanyard is the kickstand, which is bullet-shaped. You’ll be able to open slightly compartment and place your iPhone contained in the case there. That means, you’ll be able to conveniently watch your favourite TV exhibits, motion pictures, or YouTube movies with out having to put the iPhone right into a wall or one thing like that. Should you do not need to use the lanyard, you’ll be able to simply take away it, and have this case as a daily accent. Very handy, and really simple to make use of.

These Beats instances have been obtainable because the iPhone 17 keynote day, like the opposite Apple equipment. The Beats Rugged Case with MagSafe and Digital camera Management prices $79.99, the Kickstand Case with MagSafe and Digital camera Management prices $59.99, and the Case with MagSafe and Camera Control prices $45.00, and the one distinction between these two is the kickstand/lanyard.

For a second technology, Beats did a outstanding job with these instances. Whereas they will price as a lot as premium leather-based instances obtainable from third-party accent makers, the corporate certainly improved from the iPhone 16 choices with out dropping its core, which is what makes these instances stand out.

That mentioned, Beats has a robust lineup of headphones and earbuds, and it is also doing a outstanding job with its equipment, as I’ve continued to make use of their USB-C to USB-C cables as my each day drivers, they usually proceed to look pretty much as good (and as dependable) as on day one.