Cases and Covers

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

OtterBox Defender Pro Pixel 6 case review – A phone case for the very rugged (or the very clumsy)

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REVIEW – When I got my first smartphone, I was working in stream restoration, a field that involves a lot of water, rock, and heavy equipment. A co-worker told me that I needed to get an OtterBox case for my phone since they were the toughest and provided the most protection.  That was the first […]

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Nomad Siri Remote for Apple TV leather cover review – Adds AirTag tracking features too!

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REVIEW – Does the Siri Remote for your Apple TV get misplaced on a regular basis? Then the Nomad Siri Remote for Apple TV leather cover might be just the accessory that you need – as long as you also have an Apple AirTag. Let’s check it out. What is it? The Nomad Siri Remote

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Deal of the day – It’s May the 4th and that means it’s Star Wars Day!

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DEAL NEWS – Star Wars nerds love today because it’s May the 4th aka Star Wars day when you use the phrase May The Force Be With You! Enjoy one of the most popular SciFi movies of all time by taking advantage of these deals from Orbitkey and OtterBox for Star Wars gear. First we

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Show your SpongeBob Squarepants pride with new cases and accessories from CASETiFY

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NEWS – Always wanted to live in a pineapple under the sea? Well, now you can look like you do with a new collection of cases and accessories from CASETiFY. This new range includes cases for iPhones, recent Samsung Galaxy models, iPads, AirPods, and even Apple Watch bands and wireless phone chargers.  Available in a

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Walklo Passport/A6 Journal Cover and Leather Traveler Wallet review

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REVIEW – Even though I’m the Gadgeteer and love tech, gadgets, and gizmos. I still have a huge fondness for analog tools, and products. Case in point – notebook/journal covers. I love them. I even make my own for myself and family members. The latest leather notebook covers that I’ve been using are from Walklo.

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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream AirPods cases???

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NEWS – Elago makes all matter of fun cases for Apple’s AirPods. In the past, they’ve produced cases that resemble a retro iPod, a Macintosh monitor, and a Gameboy. All of them are super-cool and functional ways to protect your AirPods. With this year coming to an end, why not look forward to the coming

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Arc Pulse iPhone bumper case review

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REVIEW – You splurged on an iPhone and now you’re thinking about covering it up with a case to protect it. That’s a valid thought because let’s face it, iPhones are expensive! But they also look fantastic. Do you really want to cover all that fabulousness with a plastic case? If you answered no, then

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Nomad Modern Leather Cases and Skins, Sport Case and Screen Protectors for iPhone 13 Pro review – Solutions to keep your phone safe and looking good

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REVIEW – In case it wasn’t obvious from the photo above, Nomad makes a bunch of cool solutions for iPhone 13 Pro. Pretty much every recent iPhone in fact, but we’re going to focus on those for iPhone 13 Pro for this review. We’ll be taking a closer look at the Modern Leather Case, the

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Catalyst Vibe iPhone 13 Pro case review – A compelling case for trying something new

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REVIEW – When you kick down for a new phone it can be mighty tempting just to get the new version of whatever case you were running before. That’s all well and good, but you might be missing out by not trying something new. I’ve been on the yearly upgrade cycle for a while now

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Everything from Totallee is 50% off right now!

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DEAL NEWS – Totallee is one of my favorite iPhone case and accessory makers and they are currently running a 50% off sitewide and Amazon sale for the holidays. This sale runs through 11/30/2021 and it includes everything sitewide, from their super-thin iPhone cases and screen protectors to accessories like wireless chargers and a UV

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Galen Leather Hobonichi Weeks Mega covers review

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REVIEW – I’m the Gadgeteer which means that I love technology – right? Right. But it doesn’t mean that I don’t also like analog gear too and my favorite category of analog gear is stationery, pens, journals, and journal covers. Today my sister Amy and I are teaming up to show you our latest obsession

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Concerned for the safety of your AirPods? Then check out these cases

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NEWS – Even though the current iteration of Apple’s AirPods Pro earbuds aren’t the most comfortable in my alien ears, I still love them and the little charging case. I tend to use my Apple AirPods Pro case as a fidget toy, flipping the cover open and closed just to feel that satisfying flip and

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Give your iPhone 12 a premium leather look without the bulk of a case

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NEWS – If you read The Gadgeteer with any regularity, you know I am a fan of Apple accessory maker Nomad. The reasons are simple they produce quality products, and they release new products seemingly every week. This week is no exception, as they introduced yet another accessory for the iPhone 12 series, Leather Skins.

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The Nomad tablet or laptop organizer from Harber London looks amazing!

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NEWS – There is so much to love about leather cases, covers, bags, and wallets from the smell, to the way they patina with time and use. When I came across the Nomad Organizer from Harber London during one of my gadget news surf sessions, I had to slow down and take in all the

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Waterfield Double-Take MacBook and iPad sleeve review

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REVIEW – Who needs built-in laptop compartments when you can have this? The Waterfield Double-Take Sleeve protects your laptop and your tablet with room to play, and gives you two different carry options as a stand-alone bag or an integrated part of your kit. I love functional multitaskers. To the review! What is it? It’s

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oriGrid for the iPad lets you ditch your backpack

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NEWS – If you have an iPad Pro and the Apple Magic Keyboard, then you need to take a look at the oriGrid from tinyRigs. This amazing looking gear pouch/organizer slides over the back of the Apple Magic Keyboard and provides storage for all your important on-the-go gear. The oriGrid is available for the iPad

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The BAD Wrap protects your gear in a GOOD way

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – BAD Wrap is a totally new way to protect your tech gear when you’re traveling. It’s basically a cover that provides instant, padded, form-fitting protection, which holds its shape without any Velcro, zippers, snaps, or straps. Is it magic? Nope, it uses 100% aluminum wires inside the cover that can bend and

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