# Why A Good Phone Case Matters More Now Than Ever Before

> We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When the first iPhone launched, it cost $500. This was considered very expensive for a cell phone, regardless of its smarts.

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- **Published:** 2026-02-25
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #smartphones #microsoft #samsung #iphone #galaxy #phone #before #case
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