Smartphone case (4)

I believe the answer is:

skin

(Other definitions for skin that I've seen before include "Outer layer of, eg, apple" , "External membrane of body" , "Swindle" , "Hide - flay" , "Outer surface" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.com and the LA Times.

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