News, reviews and articles about cases and covers for phones, tablets and 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
We’ve seen special cases and snap on accessories for iPhones and iPads that improve sound, but this is the first non-battery powered amplifying case that I’ve seen for an Android device. Designed for the Samsung Galaxy S4, the LoudBY Sound Case improves the smartphone’s sound quality using a audio channel groove in the case. The
Protect and amplify your Samsung Galaxy S4 with the LoudBY Sound Case Read More
Torn. Conflicted. Confused. Verklempt. Ok, maybe not verklempt, but conflicted, yes. I am one of those people who gave up the traditional digital camera and exclusively use my Samsung Galaxy S4 as my digital camera. It’s with me all the time, right? And like many of you I have struggled to take good pictures consistently
Ztylus Revolver Smartphone Camera Kit review Read More
Logitech recently announced three new cases for the Apple iPad Air, iPad mini, and iPad mini with Retina display. The Hinge (bottom, right) is a flexible, protective case made of “spill-resistant, wipe-clean materials to protect your iPad from accidental bumps, scratches and spills.” It allows you to adjust the iPad to a variety of viewing
Logitech introduces new cases for iPads Read More
Available in 5 colors including the Electric Blue that you see above is DRACOdesign’s latest bumper case for Samsung’s latest smartphone, the Galaxy S5. The Supernova bumper is made of ultra-lightweight airplane grade aluminum and provides maximum protection for the S5 smartphone. The bumper edge is raised by 1mm in height, which protects the phone
Protect your new Samsung Galaxy S5 with a DRACOdesign Supernova Aluminum Bumper Read More
I’ve owned a few leather items from Oberon Design over the years, and I’ve found them all to be exquisitely crafted, sturdy, and made of quality materials. I still have the first item a received from Oberon – a black leather handbag that was a Mother’s Day gift many years ago – and it still
New cases from Oberon Design turn your phone into a work of art Read More
The smartBandStand is an indiegogo project. It’s an impact-resistant smartphone case with connector button, a fully-adjustable stand with tilt-screen feature, and an armband with Velcro or bungee-hook closure in one. It will be available to fit various iPhone, Samsung, HTC, and LG smart phones; standard colors are black, white, or red. It can stand on a
Why buy three accessories when one smartBandStand will do everything? Read More
I became an iPhone owner just a few weeks ago, after years of disgruntled Android usage. I’m almost embarrassed to admit that one of the key deciding factors in the switch over was the bevy of peripheral “toys” that can be added to an iPhone, including impressive case options. I have always had my heart
Keyway Designs Safari hybrid iPhone 5/5S case review Read More