News, reviews and articles about cases and covers for phones, tablets and more.
Kensington has announced a full line of accessories for the Samsung Galaxy S4, including 2 Aluminium Finish Cases and 2 Gel Cases. The red and blue cases that you see above are their new Aluminium Finish Cases. They feature a polycarbonate hardshell with a stylish aluminium finish that resists smudges. These cases keep your SGS4 […]
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WaterField Designs wants to help you keep your brand new Samsung Galaxy S4 protected and scratch-free with their 3 new custom sized case-wallet hybrids. They can be used as a slim, on-the-go wallet that holds your phone plus cash and cards. Hint Wallet—For on the go. See and operate your S4 through the Hint window. A
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mophie‘s new juice pack for the HTC One has a 2500mAh rechargeable battery that can double your battery life. The case measures 2.88″ X 6.06″ X 0.67″ and adds 5.05 ounces to the weight of your phone. You’ll be able to use the backup battery to recharge your phone with the flip of a switch on
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I’m a gearhead (or petrolhead, depending on your region). I’m also an iPhone owner. When id America produced the Gasket V8 case that combines the love for both, I had to take a look.
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Most cases for tech gear have a certain “look”. Whether it’s made of fabric or leather, you can usually tell at a glance that the bag or case contains tech gear inside. That’s fine, if you don’t mind having a bag that advertises “expensive gear in here!” If you prefer to camouflage your gear a
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Until now, it has seemed like the iPhone was the only smartphone with metal cases and rails available from different makers. That’s changed with the Metallo Designer cases from V-Moda, who has been known for their headphones and amps. The Metallo cases have been designed to be used as a standalone case or to work with
V-Moda Metallo Designer cases – Armor for the Samsung Galaxy S3 Read More
I’ve always admired Vaja cases, but I’ve never had the chance to try one with any of my devices. I’m an instant-gratification kinda gal, and I couldn’t stand waiting to have a case custom-made for me and the ready-to-ship cases usually were in colors that didn’t appeal to me. Recently Vaja Cases contacted Julie about
Vaja Nuova Pelle Case for iPhone 5 review Read More
GettingWeddy is an Etsy shop that makes and sells handcrafted leather goods, jewelry, and other things. The above image (click it for a bigger view) shows their iPad sleeve on the left and the iPad mini sleeve on the right. They make the exteriors from oil-tanned or vegetable-tanned tooling leathers, and the interior is lined
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Although I’ve written a lot of case reviews over the years, I personally prefer NOT to use one on my phone. I just don’t care for the added bulk. Unfortunately my current phone, the Samsung Galaxy S3, is so slippery that I was forced to use a snap-on back cover to give it some extra
Egrips Non-Slip Strips review Read More
Like it or not, iPads have become ubiquitous. We see them everywhere, in food courts in the hands of toddlers, in schools, as cash registers in coffee shops and restaurants, and in that last bastion of low tech, the business boardroom. I read the other day that somewhere north of 90% of all Fortune 500
iDreamCase for iPad 2/3/4 review Read More
The Power Jacket for Nokia Lumia 920 from Brando is an extended battery/case that can nearly double the battery life for the Lumia 920, if you’re willing to accept the trade-offs that come with it. So what are the trade-offs? Let’s look at them.
Brando Power Jacket for Nokia Lumia 920 – 2200mAh review Read More
If you are looking forward to getting a new Samsung Galaxy S4 Android smartphone, you’re also probably looking forward to finding a case to protect your new phone. X-Doria’s new Dash Icon and Dash Pro cases might be a good choice to consider. The Dash Icon snap-on covers feature unique fabric textures over a hard
X-Doria cases will protect your shiny new Samsung Galaxy S4 Read More
I’ve seen “tire tread” cases for phones before, but never have I seen one with a touch of glamour. The Diamond Case for iPhone 5 from Musubo is a “hybrid design” case. It has a hard, glossy, translucent panel that’s been formed with a diamond pattern. The edges are made of protective, impact-resistant TPU. The case
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As I’ve said before, I do like a quirky case for my electronics. The IH-IM1106 Composition Book Case for iPad mini from iHome certainly meets the quirky criteria. It’s about the same size and certainly has the same appearance as those composition notebooks so familiar to school children. You could even fill in the label
iHome IH-IM1106 Composition Book Case for iPad mini review Read More
I’ve seen cases that combine a paper notepad with tablet storage, but the Carezza Phone Pocket Folio from Levenger is the first I’ve seen that has storage for a smart phone. Carezza leather is buttery soft but strong, and it’s available in the black or purple shown in the image (click for a better view).
This notepad folio has a place for your smart phone Read More
When I am hunting for an iPad case, there are four different categories that I focus on: price, protection, weight/bulk, and versatility. The Origami Vertical Smart Book Hard Back Case for the iPad from iHome fits very well into all of the above areas. The case offers some protection, and it also shines in case utility,
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We’ve reviewed a few of Built’s protective neoprene cases on The Gadgeteer. I’ve tried several of their products, and their Neoprene Tote Bag for 13” Apple MacBook Pro is still my favorite laptop bag. This is the first time I’ve seen their phone wallets, and they look very interesting. They have the Smartphone Envelope for bigger
Built Smartphone Envelope is a smart go-to-lunch wallet Read More
Just as the title says, the PowerSkin for BlackBerry Z10 is available now from PowerSkin. The one-piece shockproof, anti-dust silicone skin protects your Z10, and it contains a 1500mAh rechargeable battery that gives your smart phone up to 60% more talk or standby time. It weighs only 3 ounces and measures 5.39″ X 2.89″ X 0.79″.
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Logitech is expanding their line of keyboard cases for the iPad and iPad mini with their new Keyboard Folio cases. The cases will have a fabric exterior available in a variety of colors (color selections may vary by region). Hidden magnets keep the case securely closed to protect the touchscreen when you aren’t using the
Logitech announces the Keyboard Folio for iPad and for iPad mini Read More
Orbino has recently released its new Padova Mini Case for the iPad mini. Like its larger sibling, the miniPadova is a form-fitting flip-style case that is hand-stitched with thick waxed thread and constructed from fine Italian leather or rare animal skins. I have reviewed other Orbino accessories in the past and have yet to be disappointed in their
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