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And the award for 'Most Impractical iPhone Case' goes to...

by Mike Wehner (Dec 28th, 2012)

iPhone cases need to do one thing and one thing only: Protect your extremely expensive handset from harm. If the case happens to look cool or offer some additional functionality, that's really just a bonus. Now, if the case is also a full-sized replica of a lobster, well... we're not quite sure ...

Waterfield's CitySlicker is a luxurious home for your iPad mini

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Dec 11th, 2012)

The iPad mini hit at the perfect time. There are a growing number of cases available for the holiday season, and after an initial dearth of decent iPad mini cases, many are now available. Waterfield Designs' CitySlicker falls on the high end of the spectrum. It's a luxurious sleeve that can ...

iBuku Pets lets you recycle your old iPhone by giving it to your kids

by Kelly Hodgkins (Dec 5th, 2012)

Rather than toss their old iPhone or iPod touch into the trash, an increasing number of parents are giving their worn down devices to their children as toys. I have to agree that an iPod touch with the right apps can be an enjoyable play thing for your little one, but that device is not made ...

Road tested: ElementCase's Sector 5 case for the iPhone 5

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Nov 29th, 2012)

I didn't know what to think about the ElementCase Sector 5 (SE) iPhone 5 "case." I had been using my iPhone 5 for a while, and I really appreciated the fact that it felt like it didn't need a case. I've lauded ElementCase in the past because the craftsmanship and quality were outstanding. But ...

Could your iPad case stop a bullet?

by Mike Schramm (Nov 20th, 2012)

Our friends over at the newly remade Engadget get to have all the fun. In order to test a VestGuard UK iPad panel that purports to be bulletproof, they actually pulled out some bullets and guns. They snapped the case on a first-gen iPad, grabbed both a 9mm and a .357 Magnum, and got to ...

iPhone 5 case roundup for November 8, 2012

by Steven Sande (Nov 8th, 2012)

iPhone 5 cases are starting to arrive at the TUAW labs in droves, so we'll be doing a series of roundups over the next month or so highlighting some of the best of the crop. In today's roundup we feature the Pad & Quill Little Pocket Book, the Grove Bamboo case, the Tavik Time case, the ...

Targus buys premium accessory maker Sena Cases

by Randy Nelson (Oct 30th, 2012)

Prolific accessory maker Targus is no slouch when it comes to making attractive products, but when it came to upping its game in the realm of high-end iPhone and iPad cases it opted to acquire an established brand rather than start from scratch. That name is Sena Cases, a California firm known ...

Boxwave Keyboard Buddy Case for iPhone: Backlit BT slide-out keyboard

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Oct 17th, 2012)

Even though the iPhone 5 is quickly becoming the iPhone of choice these days, there are still plenty of good cases for the iPhone 4 and 4S -- including those with keyboards. The Boxwave Keyboard Buddy Case has been out for nearly two years, and they've added a US$79.99 (on sale from $89.99) ...

Where are the extended battery cases for the iPhone 5?

by Mel Martin (Oct 12th, 2012)

Cases for the iPhone 5 are arriving, but battery-augmented cases for the new iPhone are still largely missing. Since Apple changed to the Lightning connector, every previous battery case won't work with Apple's latest phone. That leaves many people feeling a bit naked, because the battery life ...

Element's new Sector case for iPhone 5

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Sep 27th, 2012)

I'm a fan of Element Case iPhone cases, made in the USA by trained machinists using premium parts. No, they aren't cheap. Yes, they are amazing. The latest from Element is the Sector, and it will fit the iPhone 5. Not only that, but the case debuts a single-screw connector, whittling down the ...

Samsung 'likely to add' the iPhone 5 to its Apple lawsuit

by Mike Schramm (Sep 20th, 2012)

The Wall Street Journal reports that Samsung is "likely" to add Apple's new iPhone 5 to its ongoing patent lawsuit against the company from Cupertino because, well, why not, right? Apple demolished Samsung in the recent ruling, and Samsung is now carrying out a second lawsuit against eight more ...

Ballistic Tough Jacket: Disaster-proof protection for your iPad

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Sep 20th, 2012)

Ballistic makes sturdy cases for the iPhone, now they've got the Tough Jacket for your iPad. Designed to be a resilient but practical cover for Apple's biggest iOS device, the Tough Jacket is made of heavy duty plastic and rubber and comes in three parts which assemble onto your iPad for ...

The HEX Code Wallet case is nicely built, but a little too unwieldy

by Mike Schramm (Sep 17th, 2012)

A few years ago, I decided to do my best to narrow down the number of things I carry around in my pockets every single day. Instead of one giant keychain with all of the keys I've ever owned on it, I cut down to two smaller keychains, one for my house and another for my car. And instead of a ...

iPhone case manufacturer on planning for iPhone 5

by Kelly Hodgkins (Sep 13th, 2012)

Minneapolis-based case manufacturer Pad & Quill talked to Pioneer Press about the very competitive accessory market for iOS devices. The discussion sheds some light on why it takes some time for cases to hit the retail market after an iPhone is launched. Like many accessory makers, Pad ...

Court upholds Apple victory in Cover Flow, Spotlight, Time Machine patents

by Mike Schramm (Sep 5th, 2012)

An appeals court in Washington has upheld a recent Apple victory on a number of different patents for features in the OS X operating system, including things like Cover Flow, Spotlight search and Time Machine. A company called Mirror Worlds is trying to get a judgment that Apple infringed on ...