For years, I have wanted to be someone who uses their iPhone without protection and have
continued to fail.
No matter what the new iPhone looks like, feels like, or what material it is made out
of, I just cannot convince myself to use an iPhone naked…..the phone, of course….
It has taken me a long time to admit this but, I am a case person, and I like it.
That’s right, as nice as this looks and as much as I want to use this iPhone as its
creators intended, I just can’t.
I have never been able to go caseless for very long with any of my iPhones for 3 basic
reasons so let me tell you what those are, how I protect my iPhones, and why the alternatives
are not a good substitute.
There are three reasons why I essentially need to use a case and other protection, and
I know that everyone is different, but these are my reasons and you can’t have them.
The first reason I can’t go caseless is fear and anxiety.
Yes, these devices are absolutely beautiful, I don't care what you say.
Look how elegant a metal and glass sandwich can be.
It's smooth and shiny and like any nerd I want to touch it, and I can’t stand the
idea of damaging the device.
When I use a naked iphone I use it much differently than when I have a case on it.
I feel like I have to be more protective and more deliberate in how I hold it, how and
where I set it down, and watch everything else around me that potentially could leave
a minor cosmetic blemish on my iPhone, and therefore my soul.
This is no way to live and I can’t actually just enjoy using my iPhone the way I want
to.
A tiny scratch in the oleophobic coating will
drive me nuts every time I look at the screen when it's off, even though I can't see it
when the display is on.
Scratches on the metal frame or buttons?
Forget it, It might as well be a piece of garbage.
No, I just can’t do it.
My neurotic tendencies and vanity make using the iPhone naked almost impossible, so if
I can protect against 99% of the things that will scar my device, I will.
The second reason that I protect my iPhone is the additional benefits of look and feel.
Yes, the cold and slick metal and glass case of this iphone looks and feels good but sometimes
it can get boring.
I like change.
I like being able to change the case to fit my mood, my activities for the day, or even
my outfit…
If I am going to be outside all day taking pictures, or going to a theme park or anything
that could increase the possibility of dropping the iPhone I will throw on a heavier duty
case to protect my precious.
If I am going out to a nice dinner, I will use something a little more elegant to fit
the attire.
And when I am mostly at home or at the office, I may want something minimal like this….
This is the MagEZ case 4 from Pitaka and this is the thinest and lightest, MagSafe compatible
aramid fiber case for iPhone.
Made with the same Aramid fibers used in Aerospace, and woven together, This MagEZ case 4 is perfect
for someone who wants a case as light and thin as possible, but provides scratch and
ding protection without getting in the way.
Plus, there is a built in, metal camera lip for protection.
The 3d texture grip makes the iPhone 15 feel more secure in my hand and with the chamfered
edge, it just feels great to wrap my hand around.
I really like this StarPeak Milky Way Galaxy version of the MagEZ case 4.
It was designed by fashion editor and Paris art director, Jonathan James, to resemble
the milky way galaxy as seen from earth.
There is also the beautiful StarPeak Over the Horizon design that resembles light brimming
over the horizon of a mountain range.
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And as for the feel of cases, I find that I get much more grip on my iphone with a case
on it.
Yes, metal and glass look really good on an iphone, but that also makes it feel like a
wet bar of soap, sometimes.
I don’t know how many times I have gone to lift up this iPhone 15 Pro and it just
slips past one of my fingers.
Even with the larger, flatter sides of the iphone 12, 13, or 14, they were still just
slightly too shallow and slippery to pick up 100% of the time without inadvertently
dropping it an inch and a half back onto the table or whatever.
Most cases have a gripper texture that makes the iPhone feel more secure in my hand and
I can do the hand gymnastics to reach the other side of the screen easier without the
iPhone slipping out of my hand and into the toilet.
A naked iPhone can easily slide out of the pocket of my shorts and either slip right
onto the floor next to the chair I am in, or end up on the car seat which has led to
an avoidable situation with a phone cartwheeling out of my truck and onto concrete.
And the third reason I protect my iPhones is resale.
I don’t keep every device I buy and I like to get maximum resale value for them.
I keep the packaging in as perfect condition as I can, I don’t use the accessories, and
I want the buyer to basically pull out a brand new iPhone when they get it.
This makes them happy and it get’s me top dollar when I list it.
So now, How do I protect my device?
Well, obviously with a case.
And as I mentioned earlier there are many options for you to find the perfect case for
you.
Thick, or thin…Bright color or black, woven fiber or silcone.
Do you want to protect against a fall from a few feet, a fall from the top of a building,
or just prevent the tiny micro scratches from dirt in your pocket?
Whatever it is, you can get it.
Most cases do have a lip to help protect the display of the iPhone as well which does help
with drops or if you want to place your iphone face down, but I also like to use a screen
protector.
The one I like for my devices today is a matte glass screen protector that has the added
benefits of being much less reflective than regular glass and more durable than films.
And I guess that is all I do for protection and the alternative that I know 7 of you are
yelling at me about is AppleCare or other insurance programs.
AppleCare+ for the iPhone 15 Pro without loss or theft is $200 for 2 years, or $10 a month,
plus a deductible for replacing or fixing the device if you break it.
How many cases can you get for that money?
And just dropping your iPhone and damaging a corner or scratching the frame will not
constitute a fix or replacement with Apple care if it doesn't affect the use of the device.
It’s not like you can replace the iPhone whenever you want with every little bit of
cosmetic damage.
I used to buy AppleCare for just about every device I bought, which added up to almost
$2000 dollars and I have only ever needed to use it once with my iPhone 14 Pro Max that
I happened to be using naked and cracked the display.
A leaf landed on my hand when I was out walking and using my iPhone, but I thought it was
a big bug and just kinda shook my hand and the phone went with the leaf.
That is the one and only time I have ever broken or severely marred an iPhone.
So for my money now, I would rather buy a case, or several, and get the added benefits
of using the iPhone without anxiety, customizing the look, getting a better grip, and keeping
my iphone pristine for myself and for resale.
I love the design and beauty of iPhone’s and I want to keep them beautiful even if
that means I cover them up 90% of the time,.,
So, after many years of trying to be a naked iphone guy, I have finally given up and I
have to admit I am a case guy and That’s OK.
Actually, I like it better, but what do you guys think?
Do you have some of the same issues as I do, or other issues about using an iPhone without
a case?
Let me know down below.
Or if you are a strict caseless person, I want to know how you do it, mentally…
If you want to see my full review of the iPhone 15 Pro Max check out this video…….