Not only is Kata’s Revolver 8 backpack a safe place to carry your camera gear when traveling, it’s just as useful in the thick of things when you’re snapping away and need quick access to your lenses. Up to five lenses can be stashed inside a rotating barrel, making it easy to grab just the one you need from an access panel without opening the entire backpack. More »
After introducing the first NFC-enabled battery case for the Samsung Galaxy S III back in September, Powerskin is back with a set of new skins for a handful of different phones. Like the case for the Galaxy S III, these cases not only add NFC support to your phone, but they also extend the battery life too. A winning combination for some, and soon Powerskin will have cases ready for the HTC One X+, the Samsung Galaxy Express, and the HTC Windows Phone 8X.
Let’s start right off with the skin for the HTC One X+, shall we? It comes equipped with a 1,500mAh battery that Powerskin says should double your battery life. Of course, it’s also an NFC-enabled skin, so you get that added bonus. The case for the HTC One X+ is available starting today (it’s up on Powerskin’s website right this minute) and will set you back $79.99. It also works with the original One X, so if that happens to be your phone of choice, you might want to give this case a look.
Next up we’ve got the case for the Galaxy Express. It’s the same idea as the case for the HTC One X+, only this one comes packing a 2,000mAh battery, which Powerskin says should extend talk time by 70%. It costs the same as the HTC One X+ case – $79.99 – and will be available starting November 20.
Finally we have the case for the HTC Windows Phone 8X, which features a 1,500mAh batter that should extend total talk time by 60%. Like the others, this case sports a price tag of $79.99, although it doesn’t seem to have a solid release date quite yet – Powerskin says that it’ll be available “around November 28.” Will you be picking up one of these for your shiny new handset?
Powerskin launches NFC cases for One X+, Galaxy Express, Windows Phone 8X is written by Eric Abent & originally posted on SlashGear.
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If you’re using a touchscreen device for any kind of serious work, a physical keyboard is a must-have accessory. It’s no different for the new iPad mini, although at just 7.78-inches wide when used in landscape mode, this new Bluetooth keyboard case from Zagg is probably going to feel a little cramped. More »
Well that was fast – just a few hours after the iPad Mini got its big reveal during Apple‘s press event, Cygnett has some new cases for the tiny tablet. There are six different cases in all, each with a number of color variants, and each one comes with a design all its own. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for a stylish or rugged case for your iPad Mini – Cygnett has you covered.
First up is the Lavish, which is you see pictured above. The Lavish is a “flexible view folio” case for those who need to keep their iPad’s screen protected while still having it look professional, and comes with a magnetic clasp to keep the cover in place. The Lavish is will set you back $39.99, which makes it one of the more expensive iPad Mini cases Cygnett is offering.
If you need a case that can stand up to some abuse, you might want to look at the Armour or the Workmate instead. The Workmate is a shock-absorbing case that should protect your iPad Mini from falls, whereas Armour features a “strong exterior shell” and a padded interior to keep both the screen and the outside safe. Both will retail for $39.99, so expect to plop down some cash to keep your iPad Mini free of scratches.
If you’re more into sleek-looking cases, then Cygnett has a few you might like. The Vector, the Enigma, and the Flexigel cases round out Cygnett’s group of six, and aside from looking good, a couple have some added benefits. The Flexigel, for instance, will keep your iPad Mini protected from scratches, while the Enigma can be used as a stand and features multiple viewing angles. The Vector and Flexigel cases will run $19.99 each, while the Enigma will require a payment of $39.99.
You can take up-close look at the different cases and the colors each one is available in below. Cygnett says they’ll all launch with the iPad Mini, so these bad boys should all be available at stores and online retailers starting on November 6. What do you think – is Cygnett the way to go for your iPad Mini case, or do you have your eye on something a bit different?
iPad Mini getting six new cases from Cygnett is written by Eric Abent & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Talk about getting a jump on the market. Gumdrop Cases, maker of all sorts of cases for various tablets and phones, has unveiled the first iPad mini case despite the fact that Apple has not yet announced the product. The case was made to fit the leaked specs for what is believed to be a miniature iPad, something that can end up either profitable or very expensive, depending on whether the leaked information matches the final product. Apple is expected to announce the iPad mini tomorrow.
The folks over at Wired received three iPad mini cases from Gumdrop Cases, each from the “Drop Tech Series.” The cases are rugged, black and red in color, and made to accommodate the iPad mini’s reported 7.85 inch display. A volume rocker is located on the right edge of the case, a headphone jack on the top edge, and a homescreen button on the bottom. It also has speaker openings for the iPad mini’s alleged speakers.
It’s said that the iPad mini will be available in white and black (and possibly also red and green), and will feature 16GB, 32GB, and 64GBs of storage space, depending on model. It seems there will be a WiFi-only model, and a model with mobile broadband connectivity. The current assumption is that the device will have a 1024 x 768 resolution. The cost, based on leaked info, is estimated to be between $200 and $350.
It’s also expected that Apple will announce the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina at its event tomorrow, as well as a new Mac mini and teardrop-shaped iMac. Want to stay up-to-date on the news as it comes in? We’ll be liveblogging the event, which starts at 10AM PST on October 23rd (that’s tomorrow).
[via Wired]
Gumdrop unveils first case for the not-yet-announced iPad mini is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Not only do lens caps protect your camera’s glass from scratches that can permanently render them unusable, they also help keep fingerprints and grease smudges at bay, which can ruin a photo. And it’s no different with your iPhone, which is why this case with a sliding door that protects and cleans its tiny lens is brilliant. More »
Smartphone cases are a mixed bag nowadays — some are great, some are good, and some are just pretty awful. On top of the fact that cases are a hotly-debated item in the first place, it’s pretty difficult for case manufacturers to get the attention of smartphone users, and only a few have done it successfully. Loop Attachment has made a pretty unique silicone case called the Mummy, and it’s arrived just in time for Halloween. I ended up trying one out for myself to get a first impression and see how well it worked.
Personally, I don’t use a case on my phone since I’m not a huge fan of them to begin with. However, the Mummy case got my attention pretty quickly, and it’s one of the few cases that I was excited to actually try out. Obviously, right away you’ll notice the back of the case makes it look like the phone is wrapped with mummy wrappings (hence the name). The Apple logo and the “iPhone” are still visible, which is some clever design work to say the least. The mummy wrappings also serve another purpose besides just looking cool. You can stick credit cards, IDs, or cash in between the case and the phone, which also makes it a great makeshift wallet.
As with any silicone case, it can be a little difficult to slide your phone in and out of your pocket due to the rubbery texture, but the Mummy actually felt less rubbery, and it slid into my pocket a lot easier than most cases would. However, just like with any case, the Mummy does add a little bit of thickness to the iPhone, which gets rid of one of the features that makes the iPhone appealing in the first place. It can take time to get used to the size difference, but if you love the thinness of the iPhone, you’re probably not even using a case anyway.
The button “extenders,” so to speak, for the volume and power buttons work surprisingly well; they don’t take any more effort to push than normal, which can’t be said with most other iPhone silicone cases sadly. The opening for the ring/silent switch just above the volume buttons is a bit off, but that’s only because the case is catered towards both the iPhone 4 and 4S, which have slightly different placements when it comes to that small switch — not a huge deal there.
I did find it a bit of a nuisance trying to fit a credit card into the back of the case. Loop didn’t make it easy, since you kind of have to jimmy it in pretty good. There were even times where I was afraid I was going to scratch up the back of my iPhone with my credit card. Cash is even worse, since it’s more flimsy than a card. The trick is just to lift up the flaps and slide it in as best you can.
Overall, if you’re looking to get a minimalist and stylish silicone case for your iPhone, I’d probably tell you to get this one, despite the couple of very minor flaws. The case is well built, looks great, and has a one-of-a-kind unique Halloween theme that also works year-round.
Loop Attachment makes the Mummy case for the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, and the new iPhone 5 (pre-order only). The iPhone 5 version will be available early next month for a special introductory price of $20. The iPhone 4/4S version costs $25, or you can get a bundle of three Mummy cases for $60.
Mimicking the touch sensitive pad on the back of the PlayStation Vita, the Sensus iPhone case lets you interact and play games with your handset without ever mucking up its display with fingerprints. The case features capacitive sensors on its back and right edge so there’s at least one spot left where you can hold your device without accidentally triggering anything. More »
Smartphone cases have been sort of a saturated market lately. Pretty much everyone and their siblings are making all kinds of different cases that are flooding the market, and it seems only a few good case manufacturers are getting the press coverage they deserve, like OtterBox, Mophie, and Moshi to name a few. However, a company called Loop Attachment is looking to make a dent in the market with a unique Halloween-themed iPhone case called the Mummy.
The Mummy iPhone case is only compatible with Apple‘s newly-discounted iPhone 4/4S line currently, but the company has said they’re planning on stocking up on iPhone 5 cases sometime this month and early November, so stay tuned for those if you happened to upgrade to the latest iPhone.
When you put the case on your iPhone, it essentially looks like mummy wrappings are covering the back of your device (hence the name of the case in the first place). However, it’s not just all about looks. All that fancy silicone on the back is also meant to hold credit cards, money, ID, etc., so it actually doubles as a makeshift wallet, while at the same time providing your iPhone with a little protection. The Mummy is available in 10 different colors and is priced at $25 each, or three for $60.
Loop Attachment’s flagship product isn’t actually for the iPhone, though. It’s simply called the Loop, and it’s a wristband for your 5th- or 6th-generation iPod Nano that turns the device into a glorified watch. We’ve seen these types of products before, but the Loop is a unique one-piece band that snuggly fits an iPad Nano on top, and can be easily removed if need be. It comes in seven color varieties and will cost you $20 each or $50 for a bundle of three.
Show your Halloween spirit with the Loop Mummy iPhone case is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Two can play at the UK-banks-with-NFC-payments game. RBS (and by extension, NatWest) is partnering with Visa Europe to roll out TouchPay, a mobile payment system based around an iCarte case for the iPhone 4 and 4S — sorry, early iPhone 5 owners. In tandem with a native app, the service allows paying for goods at British shops by tapping the phone at a Visa-capable NFC terminal without needing the short-range wireless built-in. Any purchases under £20 ($32) can even skip the PIN code, if you’re just in that much of a hurry to get a Pret À Manger sandwich. Only 1,000 of the 9,000 who pre-registered for TouchPay are getting into Visa’s wallet-free initiative at this stage, although all NatWest and RBS customers with one of Apple’s semi-recent smartphones can participate once a trial run is over. We’re just wondering if and when Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 8 owners get in on the action.
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