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Re:Amazon Changed Search Algorithm in Ways That Boost Its Ow... by josefresco on Monday September 16, 2019 @12:19PM (#20985635)
Side rant: Where is my Amazon branded phone case?!? This weekend I placed a half dozen searches for "iphone 11 case" and was only presented with super shady, low quality vendors.

Floveme? Tendam? Donse? Spigen? and my favorite: Vapesoon.

Is it just too early for the legit brands to have a case ready? Or am I doing it wrong?

Re:Amazon Changed Search Algorithm in Ways That Boost Its Ow... by _coveredInBees on Monday September 16, 2019 @01:11PM (#20986248)
I sympathize with your rant but wanted to point out that Spigen is in fact a pretty well known and recommended brand for phone cases. I suspect part of the reason for this is that a lot of Chinese manufacturers are able to get their hands on leaked prototypes / information regarding new iPhone models due to them being manufactured in China. This gives them a valuable headstart in getting phone cases to market so they can maximize sales in the first few weeks while a lot of the more reputable companies are busy building out their cases.
Re:Amazon Changed Search Algorithm in Ways That Boost Its Ow... by ptruesdell on Monday September 16, 2019 @12:25PM (#20985716)
Can't speak for the others, but Spigen is a well known and generally well-trusted brand.
Re:Amazon Changed Search Algorithm in Ways That Boost Its Ow... by ChrisLTD on Monday September 16, 2019 @12:24PM (#20985703)
Spigen is a legit brand
Re:Amazon Changed Search Algorithm in Ways That Boost Its Ow... by josefresco on Monday September 16, 2019 @12:25PM (#20985717)
Cool, thanks for that! Beyond Speck and OtterBox I actually couldn't name any other legit brands. I had an easier time finding seemingly "legit" brands via Google.
Re:Amazon Changed Search Algorithm in Ways That Boost Its Ow... by chihuahua on Monday September 16, 2019 @12:38PM (#20985855)
I agree the brand names sound ridiculous, but I bought a Spigen phone case from Amazon for a Moto X4 and I'm very happy with it. Fits perfectly, looks fine, good access to buttons etc.
Re:Amazon Changed Search Algorithm in Ways That Boost Its Ow... by dehrmann on Monday September 16, 2019 @02:06PM (#20986883)
This reminds me of CES. There were more phone case and screen protector manufacturers there than I knew existed.
Re:Amazon Changed Search Algorithm in Ways That Boost Its Ow... by johnqpub on Monday September 16, 2019 @12:25PM (#20985715)
Spigen is a completely legit brand.
Re:Amazon Changed Search Algorithm in Ways That Boost Its Ow... by josefresco on Monday September 16, 2019 @12:27PM (#20985733)
Thanks! For those curious, here's their Amazon brand store: https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/2A847EF6-D682-42A6-8564-E...