None of the games on your iPhone are keeping you entertained enough? How about a game on your iPhone case? The maze game on the back of this case gives you some retro fun and should keep you well entertained through out any wait times.
An iPhone case with a can’s ring pull that acts as a built-in stand. Available in a vibrant green, pink or in black. $22
SimpleShell’s TPU case for iPhone 5 is protective, non-bulky and fits nicely in your hand. The cool part of this case is the coating at the back that responds to your fingers with changing color from blue, red to green and you can see the colors as they change! $21.99
Few months ago, we featured Whooz? Vinyl labels for iDevice chargers which allows you to personalize and give each charger you have a character. No one will steal your charger and pretend it’s theirs anymore! The project on Kickstarter initially needed $6000 to get off the ground, but raised $20,000 instead!
Sativa Turner, creator of Whooz? Labels was kind enough to send me a set of stickers for a review.
I got the iPhone Character set, which includes 4 characters for iPhone chargers. Each sheet includes labels for the charger, the USB cable as well as the earphones.
The package features clear instructions on how to apply the labels and which part goes where (tips are written inside the package), it shouldn’t take you more than a few minutes to apply them and transform your charger into a character.
The labels are of great quality, they’re made of vinyl so they should be durable and won’t peel off or wipe out easily. The product is very cute as much as it is functional. I believe this is a must-have for any family or individual that owns many iDevices. We’ve all been in situations where someone “borrows” our charger then suddenly that charger becomes theirs somehow. Or your charger gets mixed up with an old and worn out one and you wonder why it’s not working properly anymore. Well, all those issues are no-more with Whooz ID labels. And even if you don’t need to ID your charger, those stickers are just cool to have.
The Whooz? labels are available for iPhone and iPad chargers in a character set or color set. Get yours at WhoozIzIt.com for $12.95 per pack.
Dachshund & Retriever shaped stylus for iPhone and iPad, with the dog’s nose being the stylus tip. When you’re not using it, you can put the dog on its leash and attach it to your iPhone’s or iPad’s headphone jack.
While the iPhone case market keeps filling up with tough and rigid cases, Korean design firm Sumneeds has created the softest iPhone case yet. The ‘Pudding’ case is a liquid filled case with small moving balls in it that gives it a snow globe effect. It is a peel-and-stick cover that you can apply directly on your iPhone or apply it on the case. Worried that it might pop? From the video on their website that shows a car running over the case without any damage, it is guaranteed that it won’t pop.
A while back, we featured Tarxia; an iPhone 4/4S wood back covers handcrafted in Granada, Spain using Taracea, a 700 years old technique that originated from the Arabian Andalusi world. One of the creators of Tarxia, Adrián Rosales Millán, was kind enough to offer me one for a hands-on review.
Design & Materials:
The Tarxia collection features 4 designs that feature distinctive geometric designs associated with Arabian Andalusi art. You’ll notice how different these designs are from all available iPhone cover designs at first sight. They truly stand out.
Different types of wood are used as the main material for these covers. Geometric mosaics are cut and assembled, piece by piece, by local craftsmen in Granada who specialize in the Taracea technique. The result is a beautiful piece of art to go with your iPhone.
Although Tarxia is made of wood, it feels very smooth, almost like a ceramic tile. The varnishing used gives it a smooth matt finish, it protects it from scratches and water and makes it safe for daily use.
Installation:
Now it’s important to understand that this is not your usual case or a cover, it is actually a back panel that replaces your iPhone’s glass battery cover. The idea of Tarxia is that it gives your iPhone an artistic look and necessary protection without adding any volume to it or taking away from its design and shape. So installing a Tarxia back cover requires some work, but it’s quite simple… it took me less than 2 minutes to install.
Simply, you’ll have to unscrew your iPhone’s back panel using the provided screwdriver. The back panel slides up and can be easily removed. Then, you’ll replace it with the Tarxia back panel and put the screws back in place. And you’re done!
If you’re worried about the iPhone’s camera, flash or any performance related issues – the replacement of the back panel will not affect those in any way. I’ve been using my iPhone with Tarxia installed for nearly a week now and have not noticed any changes whatsoever. The only thing that’s changed is that I’ve been getting some serious compliments!
The Tarxia I’m reviewing here is the Kaleidoscope which is quite imaginative and gives off different patterns as you look at it.
You can see the entire collection here: http://www.tarxia.com/shop/ And you can find some making-of photos of Tarxia here: http://www.tarxia.com/lookbook/
If you’ve upgraded to an iPhone 5, the Tarxia team is already working on a back cover for it, as well as a new range of designs.
Pli is a beautiful iPhone 5 case that highlights the style of mid-century design. Each case has a different wood veneer that gives it a unique look. The polycarbonate shell around the wood veneer makes the case easy to snap on and off the iPhone. $39.99
JustMount lets you use your wall as a space to organize your iPhone, keys, or any metal object. The magnetic unit can be mounted anywhere around your home or office, using adhesive pads or screws (both included). For you to mount your iPhone, you will need the TidyTilt case, which features a metal plate and a folding fabric or leather panel that is available in many colors. JustMount is currently available for pre-order on Kickstarter.
If you’re still sporting an iPhone 4/4S and looking for a way to give it a truly amazing detail, these back panels by Tarxia are simply gorgeous. Handcrafted in Granada, Spain, using techniques of Arabian origin that is over 700 years old. The back panels are made of different wood material such as: Ebony, Walnut, Mahogany, Sapele and many other wood types.
An iPhone dock/charger made from vintage books, each dock is one of a kind. $68
Sparx case for iPhone 5 makes use of the iPhone’s LED flash notifications feature which uses the camera’s flash to alert for calls, text, emails and other notifications. With Sparx, your phone will flash and glow in a color of your choice, making sure you see your notifications when you can’t hear them, in a new fun way! Pledging $35 on Kickstarter will get you a Sparx case.
A collaboration between street artist Shepard Fairey and The Simpsons created this fun iPhone case specially for Urban Outfitters. $30
Like I mentioned in the SigniCASE Natural Amplifier review post, I had another SigniCASE product for a review, and that is the M9 Camera iPhone Case. For people who are still not quite ready to upgrade to a new iPhone, this is a nice case to consider.
SigniCASE’s M9 iPhone case is made of bamboo, and it is engraved to add a camera’s details to the case. The engraving is quite impressive, it’s not just engraved lines on the case, it’s very detailed with a 3D effect to it.
The case fits your iPhone snugly, it’s the kind of case that you slide into your phone. It’s constructed of two halves, the phone slides to the top half, then you slide in the bottom half. On the inside, the two halves have suede padding so you don’t have to worry about scratching your iPhone.
The case does make your iPhone a little bulky. And while it looks very nice, I’m not sure of how protective it is. I did have a little issue with it (it was totally my fault, though)… I had a small ring around the iPhone’s camera for a magnetic lens, so when I slid in the top half of the case it cracked a little on the top. The good news it, the crack doesn’t even show, and when I removed the ring, the case held together like new.
Overall, I’m quite happy with this case, I just love the camera look it gives my iPhone.
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The SigniCASE case is available in different camera designs and you get to choose from Walnut, Bamboo or Sapele. $42.99
SigniCase is a company specialized in creating all-natural wood cases for iPhones, iPods, iPads and Galaxy Note and S3. Those wood cases are available as plain or engraved with designs, either pre-made or you can make your own design.
I’ll be reviewing two products from SigniCase. In this post, I’ll review their Natural iPhone Amplifier, and in a following post I’ll review the M9 Camera iPhone 4/4S Case.
The all-natural bamboo amplifier is great for anyone who is looking to get a better sound out of their iPhone speakers without having to use expensive speakers or anything that requires an outlet. It amplifies sound naturally using the hollow space inside the bamboo block… all you have to do is place your iPhone, start the music and turn up the volume.
The amplifier works as promised, it really brings out a greater sound than the iPhone’s speakers. Of course, you shouldn’t expect majorly louder sound, but a much better sound than what your iPhone alone produces. And when you’re not using it to amplify sound, it works as a great iPhone stand. It holds the iPhone with or without a case, and you get access to the home button so you can use your phone freely.
The SigniCase amplifier is available in Walnut wood or Bamboo. It is also available in few engraved designs.
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Natural Amplifier for iPhone 4/4S – $19.99
Will you be lining up to get the iPhone 5 soon? If you’re one of the early iPhone 5 adopters, here are a few cases and covers to buy that are already available to ship, or will be shipping soon after the iPhone 5 launch but are available for pre-order now.
Belkin View Case/Cover for iPhone 5:
A slim case with transparent back and a colorful borders made of soft TPU for a nice and easy grip of the iPhone. Available in 6 bright colors.
Belkin Grip Candy Sheer Case/Cover for iPhone 5:
A two-tone translucent colored case with a glossy finish. Constructed from TPU material for flexibility and durability. Available in four two-tone combination.
Splash Medley Dual-Layer Hybrid Case for iPhone 5:
A dual-layer case for the ultimate protection. Made of TPU with an added layer of polycarbonate makes it shock-absorbant and anti-slip.
STM Bags Harbour Case for iPhone 5:
Dual-layer case with protective rim around the edges for added protection. Features a snap-open bottom to slide the iPhone in and out.
splash VAPOR Slim-Fit Flex Case for iPhone 5:
Slim and flexible iPhone case for protection without adding any bulk to your iPhone. Available in 5 colors.