Cases and Covers

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

Nexus 7 Has You Covered

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If you got onto the Nexus 7 train, unlike other Android users you won’t be short of official accessories.  After the release of the Google flip cover, it appears that there’s a number of new Google “sanctioned” ASUS cases coming, according to Mobilefun in the UK. New accessories listed include: Stand case – for propping up the tablet […]

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DRACOdesign DRACO IV EVO for iPhone 4/4S Bumper Review

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Bumper style “cases” are a way to customize your iPhone, without adding a lot of unnecessary bulk. Most bumper cases are made of plastic because the ones made of aluminum and other metals can negatively impact signal strength. The DRACO IV EVO bumper from DRACOdesign is a hybrid bumper which combines aluminum and polycarbonate to give you

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EDGE design Alfa iPhone 4S Case Review

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California based EDGE design gives iPhone 4S owners who don’t want their phones to look like all the other iPhones out there, another way to customize them. Their Alfa case pairs an aluminum frame with a polymer band to create a unique look without compromising signal strength like some metal cases do. Let’s take a closer look.

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Oberon Design Adds Covers for the Google Nexus 7 Tablet

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Protect your new Google Nexus 7 tablet with a great looking leather book style cover from Oberon Design. Made of thick leather and available in 26 different designs and several colors, these covers are head turners. The Nexus is held inside the case with elastic bungee cords and the cover is held closed with a pewter

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JAVOedge New iPad / iPad 2 Paisley Flex Sleeve Case Review

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Lately, I’ve gone for a more minimal approach with cases and covers for my iPad.  I even tried using it completely caseless for a while, but I finally went back to the snap-on back cover after I dropped my iPad.  I still haven’t added back the Smart Cover, but I wanted something to protect the

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Google Nexus 7 Sleeve and Case Options Unveiled by WaterField Designs

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Our friends at WaterField Designs have just announced a nice collection of Google Nexus 7 sized sleeves and cases. There are 7 products that are perfectly sized to hold the new Nexus 7 Android tablet or another similarly sized device such as the Kindle Fire, Barnes & Noble Nook and other 7 inch tablets. The

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Sena Cases Announces Leather Cases for the Samsung Galaxy S III

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If you have the new Samsung Galaxy S III Android Smartphone and are looking for a premium leather case to protect it, Sena Cases are now offering 2 new cases made specifically for this phone. There’s the $29.99 Ultraslim velvet lined pouch that is available in Black, Brown, Tan and Red, and then there’s the

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Seidio ACTIVE and SURFACE Samsung Galaxy S III Cases Review

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Congrats on buying that brand new Samsung Galaxy S III. Now you probably want a case to protect it. I have 2 cases from Seidio for your consideration. They are the ACTIVE and SURFACE cases, which are available in multiple colors, with or without belt holsters and one even comes with a kickstand.

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HEX Stealth Case for iPhone 4/4S Incorporates Touch-to-Pay Feature

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The Stealth Case for iPhone 4/4S from HEX incorporates a compartment that holds an RFID-enabled card to make touch-to-pay available with a touch of your iPhone case.  The Stealth is made of polycarbonate and is available in either black or white with a matte finish.  Inside is a compartment to hold an RFID-enabled card; shielding

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Australian-Made mattt Gear Bags

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After finding BOGear and Haul, both Australian made bag manufacturers, here’s another one. 🙂  mattt bags is based in central Melbourne, Victoria, and they make a range of backpacks, shoulderbags, and sleeves that are all handmade locally. The bags are made from sustainable materials, and there’s quite a range of different prints that you can get

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Protect Your MacBook Air with a Viper

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The Viper Sleeve for MacBook Air from booq is a semi-rigid, ultra-thin case with a difference.  There are no zippers in the Viper, so you don’t have to worry about scratching the aluminum chassis of the Air.  Simply slide the thin side in first, and the magnetic closure will keep the case securely closed.  The

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Add a Polarizing Filter to Your iPhone 4/4S with the Trygger Camera Case

This is another Kickstarter project, and this one has exceeded funding goals before the end of the funding period.  The Trygger Camera Case is a bumper-style case that includes a felt-lined sliding panel on the back of the phone.  Slide the panel up to move the polarizing filter (a color-neutral polarizing film layered between two

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Second Look: Apple Smart Case for iPad 2 and the New iPad Review

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Today, we’re doing Point-Counterpoint with Apple Smart Case reviews.  Douglas Forrester liked his case, and I didn’t like mine.  Julie thought people might be interested in a different take on the Smart Case. I love Apple’s Smart Cover, and I’ve used them on both my iPad 2 and my new iPad.  I love the protection

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mophie juice pack PRO Protects and Charges Your iPhone 4/4S

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In the past, getting ruggedized protection for your phone meant giving up cases with built-in battery extenders.  Now, with the juice pack PRO from mophie, you can have both.  The 2500mAh built-in battery, the largest ever included in a juice pack, can be used to constantly keep your iPhone 4 or 4S topped off at

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Sena Cases Magia Cover for Amazon Kindle Fire

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I’ve gotten to review several Sena cases for my iPad and my MacBook Pro, and I can tell you that they are beautiful, rich, and protective.  Now, owners of the Kindle Fire can enjoy the luxury of a Sena Magia Cover with their Amazon tablet.  The Magia Cover is handcrafted of European genuine leather with

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Swivel ProFolio Case for the Kindle Fire Keeps Your eReader in Hand or Hands-Free

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The Swivel ProFolio case for the Kindle Fire eBook reader from Us+U is a case that will transform itself to fit your various usage styles. A self-adjusting hand strap makes sure you can keep a firm grip as you read your favorite books. When you’re ready for some entertainment, a built in pivot gives you 360 degrees

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Mujjo Introduces The Originals Collection for Apple Devices

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Mujjo, a Dutch design brand, introduces The Originals, a new line of handcrafted sleeves made from natural wool felt and organic tanned leather for Apple devices.  Each case has a leather flap, except for the leather iPhone sleeve, and a felt body.  Each bag also has a smart storage compartment for earbuds, papers, and the

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