Cases and Covers

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

PopOptics+ is great for Gadgeteers with older eyes and fumble fingers

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NEWS – We’ve written about ThinOptics reading glasses and we’ve written about PopSockets. Now the companies behind both of these products have teamed up to create PopOptics. PopOptics+ is a small protective case that holds a pair of ThinOptics readers and has a built-in PopGrip that can be easily attached and removed from the back […]

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Hubble is a case for your iPad that has all the ports you’ll ever need

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NEWS – iPad cases are a dime a dozen, but have you seen an iPad case with a built-in expansion dock? Nope? Me neither… until now. Fledging’s Hubble looks like an Apple smartcase. You know the one that has a cover that does an origami foldy thing that can turn it into a stand when

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MOFT Snap-on Stand and iPhone 12Wallet review

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REVIEW – I’ve been a fan of the phone/wallet combination ever since the iPhone 4 and my thick, leather book-type case. Now, with MOFT’s Snap-on Wallet and the iPhone 12’s built-in magnet technology, wallet cases can now attached directly to the phone itself. What is it? The MOFT Snap-on Wallet is a thin, MagSafe-compatible card

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Zagg Messenger Folio 2 for the iPad Pro 10.5” review

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REVIEW – I’ve been using Bluetooth keyboards with iPads since the original model shipped in 2010. I’ve mostly used them separate from the case, however, because the original sized iPads were smaller, which made the keys tinier on those keyboards. Recently, I was sent the Zagg Messenger Folio 2 for the iPad Pro 10.5”, and

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bitplay Wander iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro case review

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REVIEW – I’ve been fascinated with bitplay for a while now. To date their cases have been focused on photography and use with their premium lenses. The Wander Case is a bit different and built for getting out and about. For most companies that means drop protection. While bitplay has drop protection covered well, they’ve

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Element Case Black Ops X3 iPhone 12 Pro case review

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REVIEW – The Black Ops case from Element Case has been on my want list from their first version which I believe was for iPhone 5. It’s always been expensive and has frequently used exotic materials or had unique accessories. Needless to say when the opportunity presented itself, I jumped at the chance to review

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Pamper your AirPods Max headphones in Waterfield’s protective leather Shield Case

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NEWS – As beautiful as Apple’s new AirPod Max headphones are, the smart case that comes with them leaves a lot to be desired. Aside from their odd looks, it doesn’t do much to protect your new expensive headphones. The folks at Waterfield have designed a case that not only will pamper your investment but

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LeCow custom leather Traveler’s Notebook cover review

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REVIEW – I have loved notebooks, diaries, and journals since I was a young kid. As an adult, my fondness for stationery has gotten a little more refined. These days I don’t settle for a composition book and a Bic pen. I want my notebooks to feel AND look unique. One way to do this

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Show off the design of your iPhone 12 Pro Max with these ultra thin cases from Totallee

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NEWS – Well, the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro are finally here, but I’m holding out for the Pro Max. Of course, I’m going to need a case to protect and show off my new phone. I’m a big fan of what they do over at Totallee. They make minimalistic cases that are incredibly thin,

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The New iPhone 12 cases by Smartish add more smarts to your smartphone

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NEWS – When I think about my first smartphone from years ago and compare it to today’s smartphones, I am always so amazed at how far technology has advanced. The smartphones of today are lighter, thinner, and so much smarter. Each time I get a new phone, it is so much more capable than the

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Saddleback Leather introduces a big, beautiful leather cover for your big, beautiful notebook

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NEWS – Saddleback Leather keeps the new goodies coming faster than I can keep up with them! We’ve seen new style big and small backpacks, a new briefcase, and even a phone stand in recent weeks. The latest addition is in the small carry category, specifically a large version of their leather notebook covers .

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PITAKA MagEZ case for the iPad Pro and Apple Magic Keyboard review

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REVIEW – Back in February, I reviewed the PITAKA Air iPhone 11 series case and loved it. I typically go case-less (aka naked) with at most a thin skin to add grippability to my very slick iPhone. But the PITAKA Air’s minimalistic design, high tech material, and build quality convinced me otherwise…the case hasn’t been

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Galen Leather Co. zippered leather 10-slot pen case review

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REVIEW – I want to see a show of hands, how many of you love leather AND pens AND notebooks? Then here is a wonderful accessory to add to your collection of stationery storage gear. It’s the zippered leather 10-slot pen case from Galen Leather Co. Let’s check it out. What is it? The zippered

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