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Boost case for iPhone keeps the battery going

by Mel Martin (May 24th, 2012)

I love my iPhone 4S, but I am one of many who doesn't get great battery life from the phone. Apple has done some firmware updates that 'addressed' the problem, but I think battery life on my phone is still sub-par. I've looked at a few battery cases, but many were pretty clunky and didn't seem ...

Snap! camera case for iPhone has working shutter button

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 24th, 2012)

Do you use your iPhone like a camera and want an authentic look and feel? Then you should check out the Snap! case from Bitplay. As noticed by Swiss Miss, the case mimics the outer casing of a retro camera and even has a working shutter button. The backside of the case has dials and buttons ...

No comment: iPhone case has a "discreet" storage compartment

by Michael Grothaus (Apr 27th, 2012)

Have you ever been out and realized you forgot your wallet just as you were going to pay for something? Bummer, right? And it probably makes you wish that Apple would go ahead and build a mobile payment system into the iPhone -- because you never leave your house without that. Now imagine ...

iPhone case doubles as a Magna Doodle

by Mike Schramm (Apr 16th, 2012)

I think this is great, and I assume that other "children of the '80s" will agree. The iFoolish is a silly name for an iPhone case that's actually got a working Magna Doodle on the back. Sure, they can't use the name, but that's a Magna Doodle all right. A little magnet on a pen that you can use ...

Apple, Motorola discuss Xoom in Düsseldorf courtroom

by Mike Schramm (Mar 28th, 2012)

Apple and Motorola finally got to face each other in a German courtroom earlier this week, according to reports from Dow Jones. In this case, they're arguing over Motorola's Xoom tablet, and Apple is saying that it's too similar to the iPad. The judge in the courtroom meeting, however, ...

iMainGo XP: The loudest iPad case you've ever heard (Enter to win one)

by Steven Sande (Mar 24th, 2012)

I've seen just about every type of iPad case in the two years that the world's best-selling tablet has been on the market, most of which are variations on the theme of protection. Some of them act simply as cases, some are ultra-protective, and others add a keyboard. But the iMainGo XP ...

Powering an iPhone 4/4S with the sun: Etón's Mobius solar battery case

by Steven Sande (Mar 23rd, 2012)

There are times where you absolutely need to charge up your iPhone 4 or 4S, but you're nowhere near a power outlet. In those situations, you might fall back upon an iPhone battery case like the trusty Mophie Juice Pack Air I carry with me, but what happens when that battery runs out? No ...

Writer 2 Plus for the iPad 2 is a solid improvement on previous cases

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Mar 19th, 2012)

At Macworld | iWorld 2012, Steve Sande and I had the opportunity to play with both the Adonit Jot Pro stylus and the retooled Writer 2 Plus. We left there with Jots in hand, and I was seriously considering picking up one of the cases. However, they were on pre-order and just about ready hit the ...

Grove announces new bamboo and felt iPad sleeves

by Kelly Guimont (Mar 16th, 2012)

Oregon company Grove is a purveyor of beautifully made Apple accessories, and they've had a big couple of weeks. On launch day for the new iPad, they announced their new iPad cases, a bamboo shell-style back with a felt or leather cover. Today, Grove released their new wool felt sleeve, a gorgeous ...

Fieldfolio giving TUAW readers $10 off of their awesome cases

by Steven Sande (Mar 2nd, 2012)

Do you have a naked iPad 2? Some people like 'em that way, but if you're realizing that your darlin' needs some clothes, you can't do better than jazzing it up with a Fieldfolio case. Of the many book-type folio cases I've reviewed over the years, the Fieldfolio for iPad 2 (US$69.95) is one of my ...

Diff Case is a fun, multi-function iPhone case

by Kelly Hodgkins (Feb 29th, 2012)

The Diff Case is a different case because, unlike others, it is a multitasker. It has a privacy cover and sun shade that, when closed, protects the iPhone's screen from scratches. When open, it serves to block the sun and the prying eyes of the person sitting next to you on the bus. The Diff Case ...

iBackFlip Somersault available for preorder; watch creator explain improvements

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Feb 3rd, 2012)

I met up with the guys behind iBackflip while at Macworld, and was impressed with their passion for design. Their first iBackflip was a pretty straightforward flip-down arm sling for the iPad. Using Velcro, it offered a basic black design and minimal extras. The new iBackflip Somersault, now ...

Flowfold iPad sleeve: a water-resistant case with an eco-friendly footprint

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jan 30th, 2012)

If you live in an area that gets warm rain in the summer or cold rain in the winter, then you'll want to check out the iPad sleeve from Flowfold. It's a basic sleeve that'll protect your iPad from the elements. It's made of recycled materials, which makes it friendly for the environment, too. ...

TUAW visits Scosche at CES

by Kelly Guimont (Jan 14th, 2012)

Yesterday we got a chance to stop by the Scosche booth at CES. While we were there, we got to see all manner of items, from the just released to the recent but also pretty cool. Here's what we saw: Kelly's top pick: A new car charger. Why? It has three very important features all in one ...

Third Rail Mobility announces new cases, battery at CES

by Kelly Guimont (Jan 11th, 2012)

Third Rail Mobility, a case/battery system that our own Mike Rose reviewed (and liked), announced revisions to their iPhone 4/4S case and battery systems at CES 2012. Now they are available in colors aside from black, allowing you to customize your iPhone and keep it charged. Soon their line ...