How to get your free iPhone 4 case

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

During the recent iPhone 4 launch, we found two things out. The first is that the Apple retail stores didn't have any stock of the free Apple bumpers that are supposed to come with every iPhone 4. The second was that the Apple stores still don't have any iPhone 4 cases so your best bet is to go to Best Buy where a limited number of cases and screen protectors are available. Now, how to get the free iPhone 4 case?

iPhone 4 owners need to download the iPhone 4 Case program app which will walk you through a list of viable iPhone cases including Apple's own bumper case. iLounge has a great little review of which cases are the best and worst picks of the bunch.

Once you have made your choice, you will get an email acknowledging the order (no cost to you) and an estimate of when to expect your new free case. Its effective, clever and quick. As for cases, we tried Incipio's iPhone 4 Feather Hard Shell ($24.99) from Best Buy as well as iFrogz Luxe Lean for iPhone 4 ($24.99). Both offer minimal protection by way of a snap-on case that protects the rear with cutouts for the camera and the LED flash. Incipio's hard shell case was better made and seemed a better fit overall.