Cases and Covers

News, reviews and articles about cases and covers for phones, tablets and more.

Keep your smartphone safe and dry in this case

satechi gomate waterproof smartphone case

The Satechi GoMate Waterproof Case has a double waterproof seal to keep your smartphone safe in wet environments.  The GoMate case is IPX-8 waterproof standard level-certified, which means it can withstand submersions in up to 20 feet of water, so you know it will keep your phone protected from “water, dirt, snow, and mud while swimming, […]

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mophie juice pack for iPhone 6 Plus review

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I had a mophie juice pack air (I hate when products and companies use lower-case names, but that’s how they spell it) for my iPhone 5.  I loved having it on my phone, because I didn’t have to worry about running out of power unexpectedly.  My daughter and husband had cases for their iPhones, too.

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The Modio case will add LTE access to your WiFi-only iPad mini

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Beginning March 20, AT&T will exclusively offer the Modio LTE Case for all three versions of the iPad mini that will add access to AT&T’s 4G LTE network to WiFi-only minis.  In addition to giving you a secure LTE connection, the folio case also “comes with expandable memory (up to 32GB) so that you can bring

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Keep your mobile devices All Together Now

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This leather sleeve from Levenger is a great way to carry and protect a tablet, phone, cables, cards and currency, and the other small things you need throughout your day.  The All Together Now sleeve has a large compartment that can hold most tablets.  There’s a slip-in pocket on the back that accommodates an iPhone 6

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Keep your gear organized with WaterField Designs new Padded Gear Pouch

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I’ve carried a WaterField Designs pouch in my EDC for many years now. I love the quality of their bags, wallets and zippered cases. I just found out that they have added a new pouch to their line up. It’s the Padded Gear Pouch and it’s available in black ballistic nylon or the waxed canvas

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Wear your Bluetooth headset on your hip with the BluBed Holster

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The BluBed Holster is a holder that has been designed to hold your Bluetooth headset when you’re not wearing it. No one wants to wear a headset all day even if they do find one that fits comfortably. With the BluBed, you can wear your headset on your belt or attach it to your bag

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STM Flip for iPhone 6 Plus review

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When we introduced you to the STM Flip for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, we mentioned that it was like a Smart Case for your iPhone.  Of course, it can’t sleep/wake your iPhone, because they don’t have those functions, but it will provide extra protection for your phone’s screen while it’s in your pocket

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Extreme protection for your iPhone 6

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The PX360˚ Extreme Protection System for iPhone 6 is a rugged, impact-resistant screw-on case that provides “ultimate protection against the inevitable bumps, knocks, dings and scratches that come with an active lifestyle.”  Port covers keep dust and dirt out of the Lightning and audio jacks, and the built-in installation tool can be used as a

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Avast, ye Mateys! Ye’ll be needing an Eyepatch Case for your iPhone, ye landlubbers!

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The Eyepatch Case has a switch on top that moves a cover into place over your iPhone’s camera lenses to protect the lenses from scratches and smudges, and the covers are said to protect you from snooping by hackers and other scurvy dogs, too!  The inside of the switch has a fiber lining that cleans

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This minimal case turns your iPhone into a wallet

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The Crossover for iPhone case consists of two silicone straps that crisscross over the back of your phone.  The corners of this x-band storage bumper case are reinforced to protect the corners of your phone, and the straps hug the back securely enough that you can slide a couple of cards or some cash under

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Holster your iPhone 6 Plus for quick draws!

seidio spring clip holster iphone 6 plus

Still avoiding keeping your iPhone 6 Plus in your pants pockets?  Maybe clipping the phone to your belt would work for you.  With the Seidio Spring-Clip Holster for iPhone 6 Plus, your phone will always be at hand.  This holster has a felt lining to prevent scratches and a spring clip to hold the iPhone 6

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This leather wallet and iPhone 6 case is Apple-Pay compatible

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This handmade Leather Wallet with iPhone 6 Case has space for cash, five credit cards, and another pocket for ID or business cards.  It’s made of top-quality Italian cowhide and measures 5.75″ x 3.7″ x 0.55″.  The pocket for the iPhone 6 is lined with a natural velour to protect your phone, and it’s designed with

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Innovative Care Air Professional iPad Air 1 and 2 Case with Shoulder Strap review

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The iPad is great to have with you when you know you’ll be spending some time waiting.  You can read, surf, play games, or even get some work done while you’re waiting for your appointment.  When you travel with the tablet, though, you like to be sure that it’s protected from drops, bumps, and scratches,

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Your iPhone 6 Plus will live the Bella Vida in this folio wallet case

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Pad & Quill have a beautiful new case for the iPhone 6 Plus.  The Bella Vida is a wallet folio that adheres to the back of the phone with a new 2-part 3M clean-release adhesive.  It’s made of American full-grain leather and constructed with french-hemmed seams for a beautifully finished look.  Inside are several card pockets

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The iPhone 6 in this case survived a fall from the stratosphere

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The photo of the cased iPhone 6 in space isn’t an artist’s rendering; it was taken by the camera sent up on the weather balloon with this phone.  Urban Armor Gear tested their iPhone 6 case by sending it up to the stratosphere and dropping it from 101,000+ feet.  During the trip up and down,

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Afterburner Battery Cases for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

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There seems to be an influx of battery cases for the new iPhone 6 models lately, but this Afterburner case seems to be less expensive than most – and they are on discount for a limited time.  There’s a model for the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus.  Each model will contain a 3200mAh lithium-polymer

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Otterbox announces a protective iPhone 6 case with a built-in backup battery

otterbox resurgence battery case iphone 6

The new Resurgence Power Case from Otterbox, just like any Otterbox case, is built to be protective, with its fiberglass-filled polycarbonate shell and internal foam core.  This new iPhone 6 case adds a 2600mAh lithium-ion backup battery, which can double the battery life of your phone.  The case protects your iPhone 6 two ways.  It is

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BodyGuardz Crown will protect the curved edges of the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, and Samsung Note 4

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Both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have beautifully smooth touchscreens with curved edges that make it impossible to find a screen protector that can protect the entire glass surface.  Traditional screen protectors either stop short of the curved edge (bottom, left) or they end up with gaps at their edges (bottom, right) because

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Moshi SenseCover for iPhone review

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My iPhone is constantly giving me notifications. I chose to have this feedback, but sometimes, I have to interact with it to turn off a reminder or timer. If I’m using a case, swiping across the face requires pulling the phone out, swiping, then replacing it in the cover. Enter Moshi’s Sensecover case. This cover

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Add a smart cover with a second screen to your iPhone 6

popslate iphone 6 case

No, not like the iPad front cover.  This case does more than just protect your iPhone 6.  The popSLATE actually has an second screen that can continually display information without draining the iPhone’s battery.  The second screen is a 4″ ePaper screen, so it can continually display a static image without draining the battery.  The

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