Author: Nick Guy

Here’s a genuinely new idea: Basecase’s Layers for iPad mini ($45) is a protective option consisting of a hard plastic shell with a detachable, replaceable cover. One cover comes in the $45 package, while others can be purchased separately as LayersLi…

Compared with Frē, Obex is a bit shorter but has otherwise similar dimensions. Its two halves snap together over the front and back of the iPhone, using a central O-ring to create an airtight seal. Along the back, the top and bottom edge are raised; …

Made from a “strong, flexible silicone,” Soft Personalized Case has a glossy finish to it, but the quality of the material isn’t fantastic, and the image quality is also rather disappointing. Even though Red Snapper used one of its own images, t…

Instead of the glossy plastic we’ve seen time and time again, Urban Armor Gear chose to use a matte material with a slightly grainy finish. Each of the colors are muted shades, with a military-themed look and feel. That style follows over to the sha…

While most companies can fit a comparably capacious battery into something as small as an iPad case, BoostTurbine2000 is 1” thick, 2.2” wide, and 5” deep. The majority of the body is a brushed aluminum shell, while the underside is plastic. You

Measuring 1.7” tall and wide, and 2.8” deep, BoostBloc6600 is an extruded, rounded rectangle weighing 6.5 ounces. The whole thing is made of plastic, which feels fine, but the material doesn’t match the premium quality of competitors who use met…

If you’ve ever tried to record an in-person meeting on your Mac’s mic, or even on an external microphone, then you know how difficult it can be to deal with a bunch of different voices all on the same channel. Dev-Audio’s Microcone ($359) is mad…

Sqrd is a single piece of molded TPU that easily wraps around the body of the iPhone 5. The company’s name is proudly embossed into the ever-so-slightly outwardly curved back in 3/4”-high letters. This contour is almost imperceptible to the eye, a…

It may be missing the company’s trademark seat-belt buckle, but don’t be fooled: Tactical Sleeve ($40) is every bit a Chrome product. Coming in 13” and 15” sizes, the laptop holder is made in the United States, and the rugged aesthetic matches…

Simple in concept and available in white or black versions, Scosche’s strikeLine Pro is a retractable Lightning to USB cable, serving as a pricier but more compact alternative to Apple’s version. You still get a Lightning plug on one end and a USB…

Henge Docks has focused its business on Mac docking stations in the past, but now it’s expanding out into iOS device docks as well. Its Gravitas Dock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod is substantial—it weighs almost a kilogram.

Apple’s shift to the Lightning connector made new battery pack-equipped cases necessary; limited supplies of Lightning plugs, as well as its approval and manufacturing processes have slowed down their availability for consumers. Numerous manufacture…

Like CandyShell—and Incipio’s earlier Faxion and [Ovrmld] cases—Stashback is mainly hard plastic on the outside, and lined with rubber. That softer material extends above the iPhone’s front edge, creating a protective lip. It also pokes throug…

Much like its full-sized predecessor, Booq’s Booqpad for iPad mini ($40) is one of few folio-style cases to house the tablet on the left or right side, depending on which you prefer. It’s reversible thanks to a symmetrical design that allows both the …

Induction Charger Pro (€50/~$66) isn’t the first wireless charging system for the Magic Mouse we’ve come across, or even the first from Artwizz; we’ve previously covered Mobee’s The Magic Charger and Artwizz’s own Induction Charger after t…

Arctic Accessories’ Wallet Stand for iPhone 5 ($25) is a very well thought-out case that does just what its name suggests: it combines polyurethane and polycarbonate plastic iPhone case materials with fabric on the back. That fabric forms a small pouc…