News, reviews and articles about cases and covers for phones, tablets and more.
There have been many minimal wallets and iPhone wallets featured on The Gadgeteer, but they are usually for men or unisex. This iPhone wallet is for women who can’t count on their clothing having a handy pocket to hold the iPhone wallet. The Libby from Bandolier is made of pebbled black leather; it covers the […]
A minimal iPhone wallet for women Read More
The Pelican ProGear Vault Series Case for iPad mini is as versatile as it’s strong. The case has rubber edge seals to block out rain, snow and dust; an elastomeric copolymer rubber interior to absorb impact forces; an optical-grade glass camera lens cover; and waterproof Gore-Tex membrane covers over the microphone and speakers to protect without impacting
This case adds more than just a pretty face to your iPad mini Read More
Actually, the ReadyCase for iPhone 5/5s can do more than that. It can protect your phone, as you’d expect, but it also incorporates a multi-function tool that has a can opener, screwdriver, and regular and serrated blades. There’s also a your choice of a 4GB or 8GB flash drive that stores data and serves as
This multi-function iPhone 5/5s case can open a drink and store your data, too Read More
Last year I reviewed Colonel Littleton’s No. 23 iPad Portfolio (see related links for the review), which was a great mix of new- and old-world functionality. The No. 23 portfolio was designed to specifically hold a full-sized iPad and tablet of paper. Colonel Littleton has recently released a sibling portfolio meant to safely transport a wide
Colonel Littleton No. 18 Tablet Portfolio review Read More
The Walden case for iPad Air from Pad & Quill is luxurious in its simplicity. It’s handmade in Minnesota using Spanish bonded leathers in onyx black or whiskey. The interior is available in a selection of coordinating colors, and you can choose an optional interior slip-in pocket, if desired. The case is held closed by an
Give Dad a handmade leather case for his iPad Air for Father’s Day Read More
Did you buy one of Apple’s beautiful, but insanely expensive Mac Pros? Of course you did. And now you want to take your precious with you everywhere you go so everyone will know just how awesome you are. The Mac Pro Go Case from WaterField Designs has been designed especially for you – and your
Take your Mac Pro everywhere with WaterField’s Mac Pro Go Case Read More
Summer is upon us and what better way to enjoy the day than to pull out the Ducati and take it for a spin. Now some of you may not be familiar with the smooth clean lines, red and black color scheme as well as the polycarbonate shell and Tech-Grip material used on this
Soft-Tec Ducati Folio for iPad Air review Read More
Two of my favorite things about the iPad Air and iPad mini are their size and style. Even though I’m more drawn to Android devices these days, I still really prefer the way Apple products look and feel. No one does product design like Apple. That’s why I never can figure out why you would ever want
Drop protection for your iPad minus the case Read More
If you find that the battery in your shiny new HTC One M8 Android smartphone won’t get you through a long day of tweeting, texting and selfie snapping and you don’t have a convenient way to charge nearby, consider the Brando Power Jacket. The Power Jacket is a two-piece case that protects the back and sides
Keep your HTC One M8 warm and juiced with this Power Jacket from Brando Read More
Back in the day, the most important feature of any mobile phone was its buttons. Now that we have touch screens, physical buttons have all but disappeared. If you are like me and wish your phone had a real buttons that you could press to do tasks like send a quick text, call a specific contact,
Add 3 programmable hardware buttons to your Android phone Read More
Did you know that your iPhone 5/5s has an accessibility function that causes the back camera’s flash to light up to indicate an incoming call? Combine that function with the Sparkbeats case, and you’ll have a cool, geometric incoming-call indicator. The Sparkbeats case simply channels the flash’s light, so it doesn’t require a battery of
The Sparkbeats case for iPhone 5/5s shows you incoming calls Read More
If you are a frequent visitor of The Gadgeteer, you’ll already know that I’m slightly obsessed with Qi wireless charging gadgets. I started using Qi a year ago with my Samsung Galaxy S3. I ended up testing a couple different docks and Qi patches until I ended up buying the Samsung OEM charging cover. Since
Mobile Fun Samsung Galaxy S3 Qi Wireless Charging Back Cover review Read More
iLuv has created a new product category called “PROTECHnology by combining outstanding protection with intuitive technology.” These Selfy cases not only protect your phone with a dual layer of shock-absorbing TPU and impact-resistant polycarbonate, but they incorporate a wireless remote control for the camera’s phone. You’ll be able to take pictures and videos with you
This phone case has a built-in remote control for the camera Read More
You’ve just spent a mint on that shiny new iDevice and want to sheath it in something nice, classy, protective and did I mention classy? Here’s an interesting option for you: a thick, understated yet elegant bamboo case! This offering is from Primovisto and, while it ticks the boxes for elegant, chic, solid and classy,
Primovisto iPad Air Bamboo Case review Read More
I admit, when I read Gadgeteer reviews for the wireless charging pads, I am jealous. While I love my iPhone, I wish I could easily charge it up like the Android phones do. For an iPhone to have the same capabilities, we have to have a case, like the uNu Aero wireless charging battery case and mat.
uNu Aero wireless charging battery case and mat for iPhone 5/5S review Read More
The warmth of real leather pairs so well with the clean, metallic sheen of today’s electronics. I never tire of feeling and smelling this old-world material while using cutting edge technology. The folks at BUKcase have added a very simple series to their product line for iPhones and iPads, which they call Cote. I was
BUKcase Cote for iPad and iPhone 5/5s review Read More
We all have them, cases for our phones. They come in plastic, metal, with batteries, with lights, some are thin and some are fat. So what’s the next technology in cell phone cases? The folks at Concepter think it is the Lunecase, which is a Kickstarter product seeking funding right now. Designed to use the
As always, I’m happy to try out new cases for my electronics, especially when they are as well made and beautiful as Oberon Design products are. When Oberon offered The Gadgeteer a chance to review their new leather iPhone cases, I asked Julie if I could try them out. I was thrilled when I received
Oberon Design Leather iPhone 5/5s Case review Read More
Ok, that was harsh… The Supernova Lighter Case for the iPhone 5/5s won’t really give you cancer, but if you use this case to light and smoke cigarettes, you’re gambling with your health. Having said that, this iPhone case has a USB rechargeable electric lighter built into the back of it. It doesn’t use flames
This iPhone case will give you cancer Read More
Musicians who play electric guitar now have an alternative case option for their instruments that will not only protect them, but will prevent the need to stoop and squat to remove the instrument from the case. Most guitar cases require you to lay the case on a flat surface to remove them, but the Mono
Stay vertical with the Vertigo electric guitar case Read More