Cases and Covers - The Gadgeteer

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

By Janet Cloninger / January 12, 2015 / News / Android, Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, Screen Protector / 5 Comments

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

By Smythe Richbourg / January 11, 2015 / Reviews / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone Case / Leave a Comment

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

By Janet Cloninger / January 11, 2015 / News / Bluetooth, Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 6 / 2 Comments

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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mophie announces juice pack cases for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

By Janet Cloninger / January 7, 2015 / News / Batteries and Chargers, Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus / Leave a Comment

The new juice pack cases mophie just announced for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are in the “worth the wait” category. No longer will you need to carry a separate backup battery; your new iPhone can wear its backup battery. mophie cases protect your device and incorporate a backup battery to keep your phone

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If you like carbon fiber, you’ll like this iPhone 6 or 6 Plus case from LikeCoolCase

By Janet Cloninger / January 5, 2015 / News / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus / 2 Comments

likecoolcase carbon fiber iphone 6 6 plus cases

LikeCoolCase has ultra-slim carbon fiber cases for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. The cases are made of 100% hand-laid carbon fiber, and they are only 0.85mm thick. The iPhone 6 case ($79) weighs only 0.42 ounces; the iPhone 6 Plus case ($84) adds 0.52 ounces. The Carbon Fiber Case for iPhone 6 and iPhone

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Taking selfies is easier with this iPhone 6 case with built-in camera remote

By Janet Cloninger / January 2, 2015 / News / Bluetooth, Camera gear, Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 6, Remote Control / Leave a Comment

The nifti iPhone 6 Selfie Case with Bluetooth Remote Shutter Button makes taking selfies easier. With the camera remote, you don’t have to worry jiggling the camera while you touch the on-screen shutter button after you get everything nicely framed. Of course, since the remote will work from up to 30 feet away, you can

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Vaja Cases Grip LP Premium iPhone 6 Plus Leather Case review

By Janet Cloninger / December 19, 2014 / Reviews / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 6 Plus, Leather case / 7 Comments

I love getting a new gadget, not just because I love the gadget itself, but because it means I get new cases and covers! Of course, I expect a case to protect my device from bumps and bruises of everyday use, but I also want it to either disappear from view or to add to

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Bellroy adds the Phone Pocket to their range of Elements wallets

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 16, 2014 / News / Cases and Covers, iOS, Wallets / 2 Comments

Back in July Andy told us about Bellroy’s new line of Elements wallets. Made of leather, these wallets are designed to be water-resistant for on the go active people. Now Bellroy has added another wallet to this range. It’s the Phone Pocket, which includes the same features as their original Elements wallets such as a

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Joli Originals Smooth iPhone 6 Plus case review

By Janet Cloninger / December 9, 2014 / Reviews / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 6 Plus, Sleeve / Leave a Comment

The “new phone” experience just isn’t complete until you’ve gotten a new case for it, am I right? The nice thing about getting a new iPhone is that you’re sure there’s going to be a plethora of cases offered for it, so you’ll have plenty of options. If you like to use your iPhone naked,

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This iPhone 6 Plus case has an actual wallet in it

By Janet Cloninger / December 7, 2014 / News / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 6 Plus, Wallets / 3 Comments

Most wallet-style phone cases have only one or two slots to serve as your wallet, but the Jstyle Leather Wallet iPhone Case for iPhone 6 Plus is an actual wallet. The wallet has two flaps that have a total of eight card slots and an ID window; there are also two pockets to hold cash

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This Waterfield Razor Case is the finishing touch for a luxurious travel kit for the man who wet shaves

By Janet Cloninger / December 3, 2014 / News / Cases and Covers, Health and fitness, personal grooming, Travel Gear / 2 Comments

A few months ago, I told you about the luxurious travel kit I had assembled for my husband after he discovered wet-shaving with vintage razors. Whether you use vintage razors or new ones, you need a case to protect it in your Dopp kit, and Waterfield has introduced a nice-looking Razor Case that could be

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X-Doria Engage Folio PU Leather and Polycarbonate iPhone 6 Plus case review

By Janet Cloninger / December 2, 2014 / Reviews / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 6 Plus / Leave a Comment

As much as I love the Spigen Ultra Hybrid Case with Air Cushion Bumper for the iPhone 6 Plus case that I’ve been using on my iPhone 6 Plus, I’m always open to trying out other cases. (See the “Other posts that you will enjoy” links at the end of this review to read my “How

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Configure your own iPhone case wallet exactly as you want it

By Janet Cloninger / December 1, 2014 / News / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 5/5S, iPhone 6, Wallets / Leave a Comment

We’ve looked at a lot of phone cases with wallet functions, but none is as configurable as the HoldTight iPhone case from Felix. The HoldTight has a backplate that snaps out of the case. You arrange the seven bands (3 vertical, 4 horizontal) into the configuration that will best hold what you want to carry on

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This Grovemade case is as beautiful as the iPhone it protects

By Janet Cloninger / November 26, 2014 / News / Case and stand, Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus / 1 Comment

grovemade iphone 6 6 plus walnut and leather

Grovemade constructed this beautiful case from Oregon Claro walnut and premium vegetable-tanned leather. The wood frame was CNC-milled with the layout taking advantage of the strength of grain direction; it has precision-crafted corner joints and lasercut actuated walnut power and volume buttons. The wood was all hand-sanded and stained, and then the case was wrapped with

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Logitech’s AnyAngle case holds your new iPad at any angle

By Janet Cloninger / November 21, 2014 / News / Case and stand, Cases and Covers, iOS, ipad Air 2, iPad mini / Leave a Comment

Logitech has introduced new protective cases for both the iPad Air 2 and the mini (all three versions). These cases also function as a horizontal stand that can hold your new iPad at any angle. Your device is held in a rubberized frame that protects the iPad from bumps or drops; the back is clear

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The Urban Armor Gear Maverick is a Nexus 6 case that meets military drop-test standards

By Julie Strietelmeier / November 19, 2014 / News / Android, Cases and Covers / Leave a Comment

If you happen to be one of the lucky gadgeteers who have been able to get your greedy little mitts on Google’s new Nexus 6 or will soon get a Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Android smartphone, the Urban Armor Gear Maverick case will keep these new phonse protected from drops. It features an rrmor shell

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STM Flip Folio Case also protects the screen of your iPhone 6 or 6 Plus

By Janet Cloninger / November 19, 2014 / News / Case and stand, Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, Wallets / 2 Comments

It’s not going to wake your iPhone when you open the cover, of course, but STM’s Flip Folio Case for iPhone 6 or 6 Plus will cover your phone like a Smart Case covers an iPad. The Flip Folio holds the phone in a molded plastic back cover; all ports, controls, and the camera are

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Mujjo introduces the 80° leather wallet iPhone 6 Plus case

By Julie Strietelmeier / November 15, 2014 / News / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 6 Plus, Leather / 1 Comment

Now that you have an iPhone 6 Plus, how are you going to protect it from everyday wear and tear? Are you using a rubber bumper case? Boring… Maybe you have a snap-on plastic shell on the back. Even more boring… If you want an iPhone 6 Plus case that looks fantastic while also doubling as

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The SurfacePad is a luxury case and cover for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus

By Janet Cloninger / November 7, 2014 / News / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, Wallets / Leave a Comment

Twelve South has created luxurious jackets made of premium quality, buttery soft Napa leather for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. The SurfacePad jackets have microfiber interiors and reinforced stitching around the perimeter for long-term durability. They add protection and beautiful style to your phone without a lot of bulk and without completely obscuring the beauty

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Acme Made Charge Case for iPhone 6 or 6 Plus

By Janet Cloninger / November 4, 2014 / News / Batteries and Chargers, cables, Case and stand, Cases and Covers, Crowdfunded, iOS, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus / Leave a Comment

This Kickstarter project introduces a new case for the iPhone 6 or 6 Plus from Acme Made. The case doesn’t have a built-in battery, but it does have a built-in Lightning cable. The Charge Case is made of polycarbonate, and it has a carbon fiber-reinforced polycarbonate kickstand that can support the iPhone in either portrait

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