STACK #221 March 2023

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PROTECT YOUR ASSET

There’s no point having a shiny new phone if you’re too nervous about breaking it to actually use the thing. If you’ve just splashed out on a brand new Samsung Galaxy S23 device, here are some of the best protective accessories to give you peace of mind. Words Bec Summer

IPHONE 14 Of course, we can’t let the Samsung fans have all the fun – iPhones need protection too! Here’s a couple of picks for cases for the iPhone 14 line.

GALAXY S23, S23+ AND S23 ULTRA

Case-Mate Blox Case This sleek case will accentuate your iPhone 14 Pro in either transparent, black, or matte clay colours, while also protecting it from drops of up to three metres. Built-in magnets are compatible with Apple’s MagSafe tech, and since it’s made of plant-based materials you’re also protecting the environment along with your phone.

EFM Aspen Case Armour with D3O Crystalex

EFM Camera Lens Screen Armour There’s one last Achilles heel left uncovered on

Modern phones are marvels of design, so you don’t want to cover it up with a dull case. The EFM Aspen Case Armour is not only transparent, so your phone’s style can shine through, but it adds a little flourish of its own. It’s covered in a dynamic pattern, and comes in optional black gradient or glitter pearl finishes. The case is made with D30 Crystalex, which is the world’s most protective transparent material, and has been tested to withstand drops from as high as six metres. Add an antimicrobial coating and a dust-proof seal and you’ve got a reliable shield for your new Galaxy S23, S23+, or S23 Ultra.

your phone – the camera lenses. The EFM Camera Lens Screen Armour will protect your photographic ambitions, thanks to its tough tempered glass and aviation-grade aluminium. A nano ceramic coating keeps the lenses clear of fingerprints and oily residues, and its ultra-low profile extends less than half a millimetre over the lens. Otterbox Defender Case If you need a sturdier shell for your Galaxy S23, the Otterbox Defender case is up to the job. Its Drop+ technology can withstand four times as many drops as the military drop test standard, and its raised edges stop the camera and screen from hitting the ground. Port covers keep dust

Otterbox Fre MagSafe Case The ultimate shield for your iPhone 14 Pro Max, the Otterbox Fre case provides complete 360-degree protection, including a built-in screen protector. It can withstand five times

EFM TT Sapphire+ Antimicrobial Screen Protector That big screen is the most smashable part of a phone, but the EFM TT Sapphire+ will keep your screen safe behind a Double Sapphire Hardness Layer which boasts the highest hardness rating available. It won’t dull your display either – it’s made of first grade Japanese Asahi glass to keep 100 per cent of the screen’s original clarity and touch sensitivity.

as many drops as the military test standard, and is waterproof to depths of two metres for an hour. The case is compatible with MagSafe and wireless charging, and as an added bonus it’s made of

and lint out of the ports, and a lasting antimicrobial layer keeps the exterior germ-free. There’s even a handy holster that pulls double duty as a belt clip or kickstand.

over 50 per cent recycled plastic.

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