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Ballistic's new Aspira case line for iPhone 5

by Steven Sande (Apr 29th, 2013)

This will be a rather quick review, not just because silicone iPhone 5 cases are quite commonplace, but because there are mainly just good things to say about these new cases from Ballistic Case. They're all members of the Ballistic Case Aspira series for the iPhone 5 (US$34.99), and three ...

Musubo's Diamond, Chamfer iPhone 5 cases: review and giveaway

by Steven Sande (Apr 11th, 2013)

Musubo is a Hong Kong-based manufacturer of smartphone accessories, and the company recently released a flurry of iPhone 5 cases to meet the demand for protection of Apple's flagship phone. Today I'll take a look at the Musubo Diamond (US$32.99) and Chamfer (US$24.99) cases, and then TUAW ...

Review: iKit NuCharge, two-in-one battery pack and cover for iPhone 5

by Matt Tinsley (Mar 27th, 2013)

iKit, a London based accessories manufacturer for Apple products, has announced the NuCharge, an interchangeable, battery pack and protective cover for iPhone 5. iKit says the NuCharge is the world's first iPhone 5 interchangeable battery and case cover, and it's currently running a Kickstarter ...

Innovative frām iPhone case makes customization a sn-app

by Steven Sande (Mar 20th, 2013)

At Macworld/iWorld 2013, I ran into Tavis Schriefer, the president of a Texas design company called Ideative. Schriefer only had a few minutes to chat, but he demoed a customizable iPhone case that was stunningly simple in design and execution. The frām case (US $34.95) makes personalizing ...

Belkin's Thunderstorm case cranks your iPad to 11

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Mar 19th, 2013)

In my office I tend to rock out to a 300-watt stereo system. When I go to wash dishes and have to use my iPad's native speaker, well, there's no comparison. Belkin's Thunderstorm case won't crank up to the level of a really large stereo, but it is loud enough to punch through very noisy ...

The Juan Valdez ColcaSac shoulder bag is the most comfortable one you'll ever own

by Michael Grothaus (Mar 15th, 2013)

Years ago I wrote about a small company named ColcaSac that had just started selling cases and sleeves for Apple's MacBooks and iPads. I was impressed with the products, and I'm happy to say the company has kept updating its offerings and the quality is as good as ever. ColcaSac has a number of ...

Review and giveaway: MapiCases' Soli is a luxurious home for your iPad mini

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Mar 7th, 2013)

I've taken a look at a number of really nice iPad mini cases, and the US$120 MapiCases' Soli falls into the luxury end of the spectrum. However, you're not spending your money on looks alone. This is geninuely a very nice case. The Soli comes in four colors of glossy European leather: black, ...

Logitech Ultrathin is a good, but cramped, keyboard for the iPad mini

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Mar 5th, 2013)

One of the things I never thought I would miss when I made the switch to an iPad mini is my keyboard case. I loved using my Jot Writer 2 Plus with my iPad 2, and the friend who subsequently inherited that iPad also loves the case. I never thought I would need or want a keyboard to go with the ...

Quirky's Crossover: finally, a truly unique iPhone 5 case

by Steven Sande (Feb 7th, 2013)

As you're probably aware, TUAW does a lot of reviews of iPhone cases. To be honest with you, most of the cases don't really catch my attention anymore. But this morning I got an email from crowdsource design firm Quirky about the Crossover (US$34.99), and it's so completely different that I had ...

Olloclip shows off upcoming case at Macworld/iWorld 2013

by Steven Sande (Feb 5th, 2013)

Olloclip's self-named clip-on lens (US$69.99) for iPhone was one of the early success stories of Kickstarter, and now the Huntington Beach, Calif., company is expanding into other related products for advanced iPhoneography. I spoke with Olloclip CEO Patrick O'Neill at Macworld/iWorld 2013 ...

Logitech reveals iPad mini keyboard cover

by Dave Caolo (Feb 5th, 2013)

Logitech has revealed a slim, new keyboard case for the iPad mini. Similar to its full-sized sibling, Logitech® Ultrathin Keyboard Cover, the new Logitech® Ultrathin Keyboard mini perfectly accommodates Apple's smaller device. The Bluetooth keyboard maintains a standard layout and key ...

Kröme case for iPhone promises interchangeable add-ons

by Randy Nelson (Feb 1st, 2013)

Danville, Calif.-based Kröme has a unique angle on the growing trend of iPhone cases that feature storage for things like credit cards, keys and cash (such as the iLid we recently checked out). For its signature product, the company is planning a range of interchangeable "cartridges" that ...

iLid is an iPhone case and a wallet that works

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Jan 16th, 2013)

After having about all the cases I could take at CES, I stumbled upon the iLid booth with a weary eye. I vaguely remembered a Kickstarter campaign a while back, and the case -- which is also a wallet -- was for the 4- and 4S-sized iPhone. It seemed like a cute idea, but these things are often ...

CES 2013: iLuv booth tour

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Jan 11th, 2013)

I tote around a handy iLuv USB hub with built-in Ethernet, but the company makes a ton of accessories. Docks, cases, speakers and more can be had from iLuv, and there are a few new items of note from CES 2013 to show you. First, the Aud 5 Speaker Dock is now equipped with a Lightning ...

The New Year TUAW iPad mini case roundup and giveaway

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Jan 2nd, 2013)

Note: We're fixing an issue with the giveaway form and will have it back around 2pm EST. As we begin the new year, a lot of people wound up receiving an iPad mini as part of their holiday celebrations. Case makers are looking to make outfitting your iPad mini much easier, and we've gotten so ...