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Tried the ESR Tempered Glass Screen Protector, and while the fit and feel was excellent—I could NOT get it on without getting dust trapped underneath, which bugged me endlessly. Might take it down to the mall and get one of the guys at the kiosk to apply it, but I doubt he’d do much better of a job than I. Ugh I really wouldn’t mind a good screen protector but I can’t deal with the tiny dust specs that become visible when looking at white screens.
I only tried applying a screen protector myself once and it wasn't the great. I wound up removing it. Years ago, when I got my iPhone X at the Apple Store I decided to go without. But I saw that they had a machine to apply screen protectors to other people's phones. That might do it better than you or I.
 
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Just switched from the official Apple Clear case to this Ringke Fusion Magnetic Matte+Clear case.

Huge upgrade. No fingerprints because of matte back and much better grip, plus less bulky!
 
So these are all my cases and wallets and I need to whittle them down. Opinions please 🙏

Left to right . . . Dark Cherry leather case and wisteria wallet, Blu Jay Silicone case with Baltic Blue wallet (from last year), Wisteria leather case with dark cherry wallet and Blue Abyss silicone case with navy Moft wallet/stand (from last year). I have the Blue Sierra Max.
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Could you post pictures of the abyss blue silicone case by itself? I ordered it for my midnight 13 and feel like it'll be a nice contrast. Regarding your post, I really like the abyss blue silicone case (I'm probably biased tho LOL) and feel like it'd go well with the baltic blue wallet or even midnight wallet. My 2nd favorite combo is the blue jay case with the baltic blue wallet.
 
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Looking for cases that are fairly minimal, except with one bright pop of color as a highlight.

This case below is a great example, but all the reviews say the back is too slippery so I can't get this exact one unfortunately!

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Looking for cases that are fairly minimal, except with one bright pop of color as a highlight.

This case below is a great example, but all the reviews say the back is too slippery so I can't get this exact one unfortunately!

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I have this exact case! And a Lifeproof SEE, which is clear with a colored bumper and contrasting buttons.

I used the Nano for the first week I had the phone. It is a little less grippy than the SEE but not bad. I will continue to use both.
 
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I have this exact case! And a Lifeproof SEE, which is clear with a colored bumper and contrasting buttons.

I used the Nano for the first week I had the phone. It is a little less grippy than the SEE but not bad. I will continue to use both.

Good to know your experience with this case isn't too bad!

I'm just a bit concerned about grippiness because I'm possibly moving from the iPhone 7 straight to the iPhone 13 Pro and I'm scared of it slipping right out of my hand because its SO much heavier than the 7 and I'm definitely not used to that yet 😆
 
Good to know your experience with this case isn't too bad!

I'm just a bit concerned about grippiness because I'm possibly moving from the iPhone 7 straight to the iPhone 13 Pro and I'm scared of it slipping right out of my hand because its SO much heavier than the 7 and I'm definitely not used to that yet 😆

That makes sense! I went from a 2016 SE to a 13 Mini. IIRC it was returnable to Amazon if I didn't like it but I decided to keep both.

But check out the Lifeproof SEE as well, it may have enough pop for you! :)
 
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Within the last couple of days I've received the cases, and accessories, I purchased ahead of my soon to be delivered 13 PM. As you can see, I've decided to go all in and make use of the MagSafe feature. That's why I decided against buying the UAG Kevlar case after all.
 

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That makes sense! I went from a 2016 SE to a 13 Mini. IIRC it was returnable to Amazon if I didn't like it but I decided to keep both.

But check out the Lifeproof SEE as well, it may have enough pop for you! :)

Thanks for the wonderful recommendation. Will definitely check it out! 😃
 
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Could you post pictures of the abyss blue silicone case by itself? I ordered it for my midnight 13 and feel like it'll be a nice contrast. Regarding your post, I really like the abyss blue silicone case (I'm probably biased tho LOL) and feel like it'd go well with the baltic blue wallet or even midnight wallet. My 2nd favorite combo is the blue jay case with the baltic blue wallet.
Here’s the abyss blue case on a 12 mini. It’s pretty much a navy blue.
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So these are all my cases and wallets and I need to whittle them down. Opinions please 🙏

Left to right . . . Dark Cherry leather case and wisteria wallet, Blu Jay Silicone case with Baltic Blue wallet (from last year), Wisteria leather case with dark cherry wallet and Blue Abyss silicone case with navy Moft wallet/stand (from last year). I have the Blue Sierra Max.
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I don't think you can go wrong here. I really like what you've done mixing and matching. Personally, I think I like the Abyss Blue and Dark Cherry case colors best with the Blue Sierra iPhone.
 
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Tried the ESR Tempered Glass Screen Protector, and while the fit and feel was excellent—I could NOT get it on without getting dust trapped underneath, which bugged me endlessly. Might take it down to the mall and get one of the guys at the kiosk to apply it, but I doubt he’d do much better of a job than I. Ugh I really wouldn’t mind a good screen protector but I can’t deal with the tiny dust specs that become visible when looking at white screens.
I feel you hahahaha! In the end, I just ditched having a screen protector since iPhone Xs Plus because of that tiny dust
 
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best screen protector?

Also do these blue light filtering screen protectors actually work?
 
Black silicone, Abyss Blue silicone, and "Plum Crazy" leather. The last one is actually Dark Cherry according to Apple but I prefer the old Mopar color description. I was dead set on the Blue Jay color but made a snap decision upon seeing the Abyss Blue in a store. There will always be time to grab the Blue Jay in I decide I cannot live without it.

I also got the Belkin Boost 3-1 charger (in black). Pretty slick piece of kit!
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Black silicone, Abyss Blue silicone, and "Plum Crazy" leather. The last one is actually Dark Cherry according to Apple but I prefer the old Mopar color description. I was dead set on the Blue Jay color but made a snap decision upon seeing the Abyss Blue in a store. There will always be time to grab the Blue Jay in I decide I cannot live without it.

I also got the Belkin Boost 3-1 charger (in black). Pretty slick piece of kit!
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Take pics of the Abyss Blue if you can. Blue jay is my absolute favorite blue that Apple’s made so far.
 
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