cases

If you've been looking for the toughest case for your iPad, G-Form is making one that may just be at the top of the pile. After being dropped from more than 1,300 feet, the iPad protected by a G-Form case lives to be tapped another day.

The G-Form sleeve and folio cases for iPad are made from a composite blend of G-Form's proprietary materials combined with PORON XRD material. They are lightweight and water-resistant and clearly able to withstand impact from extreme heights, as the video below demonstrates:… Read more

There's a new kid on the tough iPhone 4/4S block and it's name is Tank.

Case-Mate, the company behind Tank, is touting how protective the new "military-grade" case is, and thanks to a partnership with the folks behind the SharkEye cases, it has a unique retractable window that covers the screen but also gives you full access to the screen when needed.

The Tank comes in a few different colors, including the color you see pictured, as well as a simple black-and-white with pink trim. It's got a nice textured finish, and while it'… Read more

Mobile payment startup and PayPal competitor Square has a new way to pay that doesn't involve lifting a finger. Or even taking out your phone. You simply walk in to a business, place your order, collect your purchase, and walk out.

Today, Square released a version of Card Case, the app that acts as a mobile bar tab, that is driven by the concept of a business recognizing its frequent shoppers. In just a moment, you will have a vision of Sam the bartender from the sitcom "Cheers" using a Square-enabled iPad.

The first version of Card … Read more

There's an ongoing debate about how to dress up an iPad. Do you engulf it in an overly protective case or let it bare all of its naked aluminum glory? Do you sacrifice screen space for the virtual keyboard or add an external one?

You may not have to make quite so many compromises with the Skinny Keyboard Case from Hatch & Co. The manufacturer claims it's the world's slimmest iPad 2 case with a built-in keyboard.

The Skinny weighs 10.4 ounces with a Bluetooth keyboard that has keys in various shades of brown or gray. The $90 case is available in either white or black.

These aren't the chunky keys you're used to with a standard keyboard. The Skinny has a flat, spill-proof keyboarding surface, so you'll still get a bit of that virtual keyboard feeling when you use it.… Read more

A new breed of iPhone case could prove extremely convenient--or burden you as effectively as it protects your gadget.

Wallet/iPhone case hybrids look to cocoon your smartphone while providing a place to store your cash, credit cards, and ID. Obviously, the idea is that you'll no longer have to carry both a wallet and your phone in your overburdened pockets if you combine the two.

That convenience comes with a risk, though, since keeping all your eggs in one basket is only sensible if you make sure you never lose the basket.

Two manufacturers developing early players in the wallet cases pitch offered up their products for a cursory look. The Callet is simply a soft rubber iPhone condom (sorry...) with two pockets molded into the back. For $20, it offers basic but adequate protection with a tactile surface that prevents you from dropping the phone while keeping your cards and money tucked in sticky place.

The only potential structural problem might arise with prolonged use, as the thin rubber will wear. It might be best to use the Callet only on occasions when you'd like to be less weighed down or you're dressing lighter. … Read more

You may not have been happy when Apple released the iPhone 4S instead of an iPhone 5, but a lot of case makers were. That's because at first glance their existing iPhone 4 cases seemed to work just fine with the new model, which meant that they didn't have to scramble to create new designs and had a ready supply of cases available for the 4S.

But that was before someone noticed that Apple had made a small but somewhat crucial design change: it moved the ambient-light sensor a few millimeters to the left. That created a problem … Read more

You've already gotten yourself an Angry Birds green pig Halloween costume. Now your poor iPod Touch feels left out of all the festivities. Bring it into the fold with the new Faces case from Griffin.

The silicone Faces case makes your device look like it stepped out from an episode of "Ren & Stimpy." It is available in either hot pink or bright blue with interchangeable mouths and eyes.

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While it's not uncommon for parents to give their iPhones to their kids to play with, they run the risk of slobbery screens and dropped devices, especially with the young ones.

Griffin might ease such concerns with its Woogie 2, a toy that doubles as an iPhone case. The Woogie 2 can be purchased in Griffin's online store for $19.99 and is available in either pink or blue. It was designed in the United States and is made with non-toxic materials.… Read more

Once upon a time, cell phones with small screens were supplemented with an invention known as the slider keyboard. This advance made texting much more pleasant for fleet-fingered phone users.

Now that touch screens have taken over the market, virtual keyboards are the norm. It's not always fun trying to cram your digits onto a digital representation of a keyboard. With the Concord Keystone Eco Slider, you can turn your iPhone into a keyboard-toting slider phone.

This isn't a brand spanking new idea. ThinkGeek came out with the TK-421 iPhone keyboard that swivels into position. Concord Keystone keeps things a little more compact with a straightforward sliding motion.… Read more