Happy new iPhone month. ICYMI, Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 family on Sept. 9 during its "Awe Dropping" event out of Cupertino, showcasing the iPhone 17 , iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max . If you're due for an upgrade , they're now available at major retailers and carriers starting at $799.

Next on your shopping list should be a protective case , which will help your new iPhone withstand years of use. For those buying the base model, a clear case might be the way to go: The standard iPhone 17 introduces fresh color options like lavender, sage, and mist blue, which are almost too pretty to cover up.

The opposite is probably true for those buying one of the two Pro models. They have a divisive design that's supposedly so scratch-prone, Apple's in-store demo units got sc

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