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9 Cases That Do More Than Protect Your iPhone

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Smart phones might be getting more advanced, but they're still fragile; even a short fall off your bed can lead to a cracked screen. Cases are key to keeping your phone safe, and thankfully, safe doesn't have to mean boring. Here are a few cases that protect your phone and then some.

1. ONE THAT FLOATS; $9

Disposable underwater cameras often go undeveloped, so on your next vacation, just take your phone. This waterproof case keeps your phone dry but still lets you use the touchscreen. It comes with a lanyard so you can hang on to it, but if you lose your grip it'll just float to the top of the water.

Find it: Amazon

2. ONE THAT KEEPS YOU OCCUPIED; $21

Bored but unwilling to waste your battery power? Just turn your phone over and this case becomes an analog game to play. The flexible case comes with a 3D maze and a small ball embedded within. You can turn and move the case to get the ball from start to finish.

Find it: Amazon

3. ONE THAT SHOWS YOU IF YOU HAVE SPINACH IN YOUR TEETH; $13

Carrying an entire compact mirror can take up space, so combine objects by getting a phone case that has a mirror concealed under a flap. It even comes with a slot on the side for credit cards and ID.

Find it: Amazon

4. ONE THAT TAKES A STAND; $5

Facetiming and watching videos is a lot easier when you don't have to hold your phone up the whole time. This simple case comes with a slim stand that juts out like a kickstand.

Find it: Amazon

5. ONE THAT MAKES YOU A BETTER PHOTOGRAPHER; $60

This case comes with a stand and a four-in-one lens attachment. The macro, wide angle, fisheye, and CPL lens options let users take more advanced photos to show off on Instagram.

Find it: Amazon

6. ONE THAT MAKES YOUR PHONE LOUDER; $5

The special shape of this case amplifies the speaker in your phone and pushes it out the side for a bigger sound.

Find it: Amazon

7. ONE THAT MAKES YOUR SELFIES BETTER; $20

The front camera on most phones doesn't have a flash, so selfies can sometimes come out too dark. With this glowing case, you can take well-lit pictures of yourself, no matter where you are or what time it is.

Find it: Amazon

8. ONE THAT HOLDS YOUR CARDS; $9

Who needs a cumbersome wallet when you can shove everything into your phone case? The Card Buddy is a pocket that clings to the back of your phone and keeps all your cards handy.

Find it: Amazon

9. ONE THAT KNOWS HOW TO PARTY; $30

Move this festive case around and large pieces of confetti will slide around. The sparkly case is sure to turn heads every time you take a call.

Find it: Macy's