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Former Marine marches from battlefield to Apple accessory market

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jan 4th, 2012)

Devon Read spent five years in the Marines, serving in both Iraq and Africa. Now, the Golden, Colorado resident is a successful Apple accessory maker. He's a self-admitted Apple fan who wanted a protective case for his Apple devices, but couldn't find products that were fashionable, functional ...

DODOcase wins TUAW Best of 2011 award for iPad cases

by Steven Sande (Dec 29th, 2011)

It's official! DODOcase, the San Francisco-based company that started the entire "iPad case that looks like a book" craze shortly after the release of the first iPad, was voted the best iPad case of 2011 by TUAW readers. Almost half of the readers voting (49.4 percent) chose the DODOcase ...

Opena Case: Open beers and protect your iPhone 4/4S

by Steven Sande (Dec 22nd, 2011)

So, where would you expect an iPhone case that also opens beers to come from? If you guessed Australia, you're absolutely correct. I first heard about the Opena Case (AUD$39.95) when it was a Kickstarter project, and now that they're in production, I really wanted to try one. What better ...

iPad case claims to boost 3G performance, reduce radiation

by Michael Grothaus (Dec 19th, 2011)

Ars Technica has a really interesting article about the fabled proximity sensory in the iPad 3G. I know what you're thinking: "Why does the iPad 3G have a proximity sensor?" Well, if Ars did a proper job at finding and interpreting FCC papers (as I believe they did) it's there to protect users ...

The Wallee: A complete iPad stand, mount, and case solution (Updated)

by Steven Sande (Dec 9th, 2011)

In the vast world of iPad accessories, there are few complete systems that provide a variety of ways to protect and mount your device. A new case system from Australia, The Wallee, comes with a set of sidekicks that make it one of the most versatile iPad accessories I've reviewed so far. Read ...

Flowfold turns scrap sailcloth and recycled plastic into an attractive iPad 2 sleeve

by Kelly Hodgkins (Dec 5th, 2011)

If you're looking for an eco-friendly case for your iPad 2, you should take a closer look at Flowfold for the iPad. It's an attractive sleeve made of reclaimed sailcloth and recycled plastic bottle felt. This combination of recycled materials produces a sleeve that's weather-resistant on the ...

Mophie, Best Buy recalls overheating cases

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Dec 1st, 2011)

A couple of recall notices went out earlier today for Mophie and Rocketfish battery cases. Mophie is recalling the Juice Pack Air for the fourth-generation iPod touch. Affected models will have the first five digits of the serial number be between TR113 and TR120. Mophie said a small number ...

Germanmade handmade wood and leather g.2 iPad-Case for iPad 2

by Samuel Gibbs (Nov 19th, 2011)

Most premium iPad cases are pretty similar. Some are bags, some flips cases, some sleeves -- Germanmade has done something a bit different with their book-style case. Construction and design Made from leather stretched over veneer, the case has a uniquely organic feel. From the outside it ...

Encased iPad survives 1300 foot drop, because why not?

by Mike Schramm (Nov 14th, 2011)

The folks at G-Form make athletic pads and rugged iPad cases, but they must really hate Apple's tablet over there. Not only did they drop a bowling ball on it and drop it out of a plane at 500 feet, but now they've doubled that distance, throwing a couple of encased iPads from a parachute at a ...

Vooma Peel PG92 will bring dual-SIM capability to iPhones

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Nov 9th, 2011)

As Engadget points out, Vooma's new Peel PG92 isn't the first dual-SIM case for the iPhone, but it's probably the nicest-looking one. The planned case consists of a battery pack to charge your phone and an unlocked SIM slot that adds dual-SIM capability, but it requires a jailbroken iPhone 4 or ...

Eco-friendly iPhone case made from trash

by Michael Grothaus (Nov 3rd, 2011)

For those of you who are eco-conscious and are looking for an iPhone case, you may want to check out the Re-case. The Re-case is made from rice agricultural waste that is added to post-consumer thermo-plastics resulting in a case that is literally made from trash. Besides its environmentally ...

The iPhone belt buckle holster is for the cowboy in you

by Michael Grothaus (Oct 15th, 2011)

What do you get for the cowboy who has everything? How about a huge brass iPhone belt buckle/holster? The $300 brass or aluminum cage sheaths an iPhone 4 or 4S and allows the wearer to choose how he displays his phone- either as a belt buckle or a pocket holster. Either way, should he ever be ...

Ballistic Universal Sport Rugged: Tough protection for your iPhone

by Steven Sande (Oct 14th, 2011)

Just in time for the iPhone 4S, Ballistic sent me one of their Ballistic Universal Sport Rugged (US$29.99) holsters to check out. It's a great case for those who want a clip-on holster-style case that offers a medium level of protection of your iPhone (all models) while providing quick access for ...

Griffin TechSafe Locking Case + Cable Lock keeps your iPad 2 secure

by Steven Sande (Oct 8th, 2011)

Mobile devices like the iPad, the iPhone, and the iPod touch have one unfortunate trait in common -- they're very easy for someone to steal. With the great demand for the iPad 2, you will want to keep it locked away somewhere or take it with you everywhere just to keep thieving hands off of the ...

U-bop gSHELL SuperSlim for iPad 2 offers thin Smart Cover-compatible protection

by Samuel Gibbs (Oct 4th, 2011)

The U-bop gSHELL SuperSlim is another thin TPU Smart Cover-compatible case that comes in several colors, including the semi-transparent "smoke," which recently hit the TUAW test bench. Coverage The gSHELL has decent coverage for a thin TPU case, covering everywhere you would expect with ...