News, reviews and articles about cases and covers for phones, tablets and more.
I’ve seen a lot of waterproof pouches for smartphones and tablets, and they all seem to be a variation of a Ziploc baggie on steroids. They will protect your electronics against water damage, but that’s it. The new Waterproof Portfolio for Tablets from Travelon adds a stand function to the waterproof case, making it easier […]
Travelon introduces a waterproof tablet pouch with a built-in stand Read More
San Diego based LifeProof has just announced 2 new protective cases for the Samsung Galaxy S3. The nüüd and frē cases offer extreme protection and usability for this popular Android smartphone. Features include: Waterproof down to 6.6 feet / 2 meters for 1 hour Shock proof to Military Standard 810F-516 to withstand drops and shocks
Vaja Cases have a reputation for beautiful, well-made leather cases and covers. Until recently, I had never gotten to try a Vaja case for myself, and my first experience was with the beautiful Nouva Pelle case for iPhone 5. I was also lucky enough to recently receive some other Vaja iPhone 5 cases. Two of them
Vaja Executive Leather Top Flip Case and Top SP Striped Flip Case for iPhone 5 review Read More
I always liked the Bumper case I had for my iPhone 4. I liked that it added a little color and some grip to my slick, white iPhone without obscuring the beauty of the phone. I always wished they had included a polycarbonate cover for the back to prevent scratches to the glass, though. Griffin
Reveal case for Samsung Galaxy S4 Read More
I’ve seen a lot of iPhone cases, but I’ve never seen one that makes the back of an iPhone 5 look like the back of a Florence Knoll sofa. The Cushion Wrap Case is a brand new offering from ADOPTED, a “fashion tech accessories brand”. The Cushion Wrap is made of their “patent-pending metallized frame
Upholster your iPhone Read More
These DSPTCH cases are made of ballistic mesh and lined with nylon packcloth. They have a large pouch to hold your device, and the exterior has various elastic loops for cord organization and an elastic pocket to hold other small items. You can carry the bags alone or as an insert inside a larger bag.
DSPTCH cases carry your device and organize your accessories in a minimal package Read More
I suppose it’s because of the iPad mini’s small size, but the market hasn’t seemed to flood with a gazillion keyboard cases for it. Some of the cases that I’ve seen have been more like Apple’s Smart Cover in design, which I much prefer to those typical folio cases. ZAGG has a Smart Cover-style Bluetooth
ZAGG introduces a Bluetooth keyboard for the iPad mini Read More
If you have an iPhone 5, iPad, iPad mini, Kindle, Samsung Galaxy S4 or an HTC One, EZ Buys Direct wants to help protect your device while also adding a touch of fun, style or whimsy. They are giving 3 lucky winners a $10 voucher that can be spent on a case or cases for their
EZ Buys Direct case giveaway! Read More
Ostfold is selling some elegant premium Italian vegetable tanned leather and Merino wool felt tablet cases on Etsy in the US. They have sizes to fit the iPad (2nd-gen through current) or the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2. Both cases feature a perforated leather pocket on the front that holds an included 16-page kraft paper notebook and
Leather and felt tablet cases from Ostfold Read More
The Retro Game Cases from PureGear add battery free fun to the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone, while also providing added protection. You have a choice between 3 styles/games: Groovy – concentric maze in blue and green. Amazing – labyrinth style maze in turquoise and red. Undecided – combination of pinball and the Magic 8 Ball
PureGear Retro Game Cases provide battery free gaming to your Samsung Galaxy S4 Read More
Grove makes beautiful bamboo cases and covers, and The Gadgeteer has featured many of them over the years. They have just announced a line of new Bamboo Back covers for iPads and MacBooks. The covers are made of all-natural, renewable bamboo veneer, and they adhere with a 3M adhesive that can be removed without leaving
Decorate and protect your Apple device with bamboo Read More
If you’d like to carry your phone in a jeans pocket, but not necessarily one on the jeans you happen to be wearing, check out the Tunewear STRAPOCKET Jeans for iPhone and Samsung Galaxy. The pocket is made of a stretchy material that allows it to accommodate an iPhone (3G, 3GS, 4/4S, 5), iPod touch
Carry your smart phone in a jeans pocket Read More
Phone cases that double as a wallet aren’t a new idea. But they seem to always be designed for the iPhone. The CM4 Q Card Case is unique because it’s been made for the Samsung Galaxy S4. This case features a plastic shell with a fabric pocket that can hold up to 3 credit cards.
CM4 Q Card Case will protect your Samsung Galaxy S4 and your credit cards Read More
For a truly minimal wallet case for your iPhone, you need look no further than the Remora. This case from Outpost Labs is made of polycarbonate for strength. It snaps over your iPhone, leaving the camera and flash – and most of the rest of the phone – uncovered. You can slide two cards between
Razor-thin card case for your iPhone Read More
These are the most unusual bumper cases for iPhone 5 and iPad that I’ve seen. Stone Jelly Ltd. makes these bumpers by hand, using brown oak, precision-engineered anodized aluminum, and custom fittings. Everything is made in their UK-based shop or by a few local suppliers. They are lined with cork for increased protection of your
Not-quite-steampunk bumpers for iPad and iPhone 5 Read More
I recently purchased a new iPhone 5 to use as my personal/work phone. I did a lot of research before I made the financial commitment to purchase that phone. One of the first things I did after deciding to buy my new phone was to research ways to protect it. There are a lot of
Just Mobile AluFrame iPhone 5 case review Read More
I recently converted from an iPhone 4S to the HTC One, and with any new phone comes the joy of looking for a new case. Julie offered the Draco One Aluminum Bumper by Draco Design to review so I asked to give it a try.
Draco One Aluminum HTC One Bumper review Read More
Why is it we feel a need to cover over our gadgets? Designers spend thousands of hours perfecting the look and feel of the enclosures for these little pieces of glass, aluminum, and plastic, and yet, we cover them up in the name of protecting something we’ll almost never see. My first iPad rarely went
Toast iPad cover review Read More
Have you ordered one of the newly announced MacBook Airs with upgraded CPUs, WiFi, and battery life? You know that new gadgets require new cases and covers, and Waterfield wants you to know that they have just what you need to protect and carry your new Air. They have a line of cases, sleeves, and
Waterfield cases and bags for the newest MacBook Airs Read More
I’ve reviewed several iPad keyboard cases in my time at The Gadgeteer. All of them until now have been for the full-sized iPad, and most of those have been leather or faux leather folio cases. I don’t like folio cases for my iPad, because I just don’t use a keyboard very often, and the big
Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad mini review Read More