As 2014 begins, case manufacturers are as busy as ever. This week's roundup features a few high-grade bumpers, something to help you shed those extra calories, and even a little something straight out of the Caped Crusader's glove compartment.
Ballistic
The Shell Gel SG (iPhone 5 and 5s; $28) features three different layers of protection against scratches and bumps, in a convenient package that doesn't add too much bulk to your handset.
The case comes in blue/purple, blue/navy, white/grey, red/grey, slate/white, slate/pink, and slate/black.
Crimson
When it comes to its name, the Aluminium Case (iPhone 5 and 5s; $45) is not going to win any prizes for originality, but it sure looks like it means business: Its precision-machined-aluminum frame protects your handset's weak spots while weighing a mere fourteen grams.
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