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Dress Up Your New iPhone 17 With Up to 30% Off OtterBox Cases and Accessories

OtterBox has everything you need to customize and protect your iPhone, and it’s all on sale for Amazon’s October Prime Day.

We’re huge fans of OtterBox cases. The brand regularly makes our list of top phone accessories and cases, including the best iPhone 17 cases. OtterBox cases offer excellent protection and unique designs that set your phone apart. With Amazon’s upcoming October Prime Day event, you can snag OtterBox cases and other accessories at up to 30% off.

Whether you’re looking for a tough and rugged case for heavy-duty protection or you want to maintain the thinness of your phone with something minimal, there’s an OtterBox case available.

The Symmetry Series is ultra-slim with tons of gorgeous designs. These cases typically retail for $60, but you can snag one for only $42, which saves you 30%. This series has options for all the new iPhone models, including the iPhone Air. We’re also fans of the Profile Series, which is similar to Apple’s bumper-style case. You can choose from rose crystal pink or black crystal colors. These have a clear back so you can still show off the color of your iPhone while keeping it safe from drops and dings. If you don’t want to go clear, there’s a plain black option. All colors are MagSafe-compatible and on sale for $28.

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OtterBox also has a host of other deeply discounted accessories for all iPhones. We’re seeing everything from chargers to screen protectors. This wireless charging stand would make a great addition to any desk setup or nightstand. It’s currently on sale for $42, down from its usual $60 price.

If you’re looking for a car charger, OtterBox’s USB-C option offers fast charging, dual ports and 50 watts of combined power. This Prime Day deal is selling quickly at 40% off — it’ll cost you $18. You can also grab screen protectors for as low as $8 and a trio of camera lens protectors for $17.

Now, if you’re not a fan of OtterBox accessories or you just want more options, consider browsing our roundup of the best Prime Day Anker deals. If more savings are what you’re after, we’ve also got growing lists of the best Prime Day deals under $100 and the best Prime Day deals under $25.

Why this deal matters

OtterBox makes excellent cases and accessories but they can be expensive. Amazon’s upcoming Prime Day event offers the perfect opportunity to grab cases and other accessories at a significantly lower price. And it’s always a good idea to invest in a case to protect your beautiful new phone from catastrophe.

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iPhone 17 Preorders Spike and Overall Phone Sales Aren’t Slowing Down Despite Tariffs

Global smartphone shipments saw a notable increase in the third quarter of 2025. Plus, preorders for Apple’s new iPhone 17 beat out the iPhone 16.

Despite tariffs and market uncertainty, global smartphone shipments increased 2.6% in the third quarter of 2025, compared to the same time last year, according to the International Data Corporation. Additionally, preorders for the iPhone 17, which launched last month, outpaced last year’s iPhone 16.

These increased sales include premium phones like the latest iPhones and Samsung foldables, suggesting yet again that pricier phones still sell in periods of economic strain. It’s a remarkable achievement, says IDC senior research director Nabila Popal, citing shrewd financing options as the reason people keep buying these high-end phones, which cost anywhere from $800 to nearly $2,000.

«[Phone makers] have mastered the art of innovation not only in hardware and software to entice upgrades but also in removing purchase friction. They have flawlessly combined cutting-edge devices with innovative financing models and aggressive trade-in programs that make the upgrading decision a ‘no-brainer’ for consumers,» Popal said in an IDC press release.

Apple sold 58.6 million iPhones this quarter, an increase of 2.9% over the same period in 2024, with more preorders for the iPhone 17 series than its predecessor. But Samsung wasn’t far behind, with its Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 selling better than all of the company’s prior foldables. The company still reigns atop the phone market with 61.4 million phones sold, representing 19% of the market in the third quarter of this year — an increase of 6.3% from the same period last year. Meanwhile, Apple lands slightly behind Samsung with 18.2% market share this quarter.

The other phone makers trailing Apple and Samsung are, in order: Xiaomi, with 13.5% of the market; Transsion, with 9%; and Vivo with 8.9%. The remaining companies in the phones industry, from Chinese stalwarts like Oppo and Honor to Motorola and Google, make up the remaining 31.4% of the market for the quarter. All told, 322.7 million phones were sold, up from 314.6 million in the third quarter of 2024, according to IDC.

IDC’s findings for the third quarter continue the small but steady growth of phone sales over the year, including a modest 1% increase in the preceding three months — which includes the April deadline when President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs. In the second quarter, IDC cited midrange devices like Samsung’s Galaxy A36 and other phones that started incorporating AI. But even persistent tariffs haven’t slowed down people’s appetites for pricier phones in the third quarter.

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, Oct. 14

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Oct. 14.

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

Today’s Mini Crossword has an odd vertical shape, with an extra Across clue, and only four Down clues. The clues are not terribly difficult, but one or two could be tricky. Read on if you need the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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