Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes iDroid iPhone 5/5S Case: !

Last week, Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima shared images of the iDroid case via Twitter. It makes the iPhone 5 and 5S look like the eponymous cutting edge walkie-talkie used by Big Boss in Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes. Snake must have been wearing cargo pants in the game, because this thing is huge. metal gear solid v ground zeroes idroid iphone 5 5s case 620x430magnify

Kojima also pointed out the features of the case on Twitter. It has a blue light in place of the in-game item’s holographic display and a fake antenna that’s actually a small stylus. The case also has buttons for the iPhone’s sleep and volume controls. The part of the case that covers the phone’s camera lens and flash can also be removed. As a final touch, Kojima encourages fans who will get the iDroid case to download the free MGS V: GZ app. metal gear solid v ground zeroes idroid iphone 5 5s case 2 620x914magnify

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According to Metal Gear Informer, Sentinel will release the iDroid case in Japan this October for ¥7,500 (~$74 USD). I don’t know if it will be released internationally. If you’re more of an Attack on Titan fan, you’ll be glad to know that Sentinel also has a 3D Maneuver Gear hand grip iPhone case on its lineup. [via Hideo Kojima & Metal Gear Informer via Siliconera]

Wello iPhone case tracks owner’s vitals

Those who enjoy the benefits of modern health-centric wearables but don’t necessarily want to don a connected wristband might find the soon-to-launch Wello iPhone case to be a proper substitute. … Continue reading

Al13 v2 iPhone Bumper Claims To Deliver Zero Signal Loss

Al13 v2 iPhone Bumper Claims To Deliver Zero Signal Loss“Designed by m”, a Kickstarter graduate, recently debuted a modified version of its AL13 iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s bumper, where it is known as the AL13 v2 (but of course!) iPhone bumper that has an edge (an overwhelming one at that) compared to the rest of the aluminum enclosures in the market. The main selling point? It is apparently the first aluminum enclosure design in the market that offers zero cell signal loss.

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    iPhone 5/5S Case Made from Real Chocolate: Chocolate Covered Apple

    You’ve probably seen iPhone cases shaped like chocolate bars. These on the other hand, are chocolate bars shaped like an iPhone case.

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    They are made by two Portland-based companies. Woodblock Chocolate supplied the bars of dark chocolate and iPhone and iPad accessory maker Grove machined the bars into cases. I know the Internet wants to get its hands on anything absurd, but the two companies have more sense than that and won’t be selling the tasty, but highly impractical cases.

    [via Craziest Gadgets]

    Turn Your iPhone Into A Combination GoPro Mount And Monitor With The GoPhone

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    A new Kickstarter project aims to make your GoPro filmography easier to handle, with a case designed to hold the GoPro in such a way that you have a full view of the screen of your iPhone 5s or 5, so that you can monitor all the action while you shoot one-handed.

    There are no shortage of iPhone cases that offer double-duty performance with some other task, be it acting as a wallet, or opening beers, or propping up your iPhone itself, but the GoPhone might have just the right feature mix for the action hero in your life. It features a hump at one end that’s designed to allow you to slide in your GoPro’s quick release buckle, giving you full access to the screen at any orientation.

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    The iPhone still connects to the GoPro in the traditional manner – wirelessly, using the camera’ s inbuilt Wi-Fi connectivity, but now a shooter can watch the action as they film while operating as a follow cam, which is particularly useful if you’re trying to capture your buddy showing off at the skatepark or on the bike track.

    It’ll come in multiple colors when it ships, and offers not only live video while shooting, but also a quick and easy way to review footage just shot without having to put down one mount and pick up your phone. Australian project creators Andrew Dorn and Carson Tully have aimed for an economy of design here, and they’ve also spent months testing it in real-world situations at the skatepark. Tully is an industrial designer and illustrator, and Dorn works in the film industry and previously created an iPhone app called ‘Ramped Slow Mo.’

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    The GoPhone case is seeking $15,000 AUD ($13,538 U.S.) in funding over the next 60 days, with backers at the $40 level securing a pre-order. If all goes according to plan, the accessory should ship this September.

    Incipio launches Cashwrap Mobile Wallet Case

    incipio-isisiPhone cases come and go, there is no doubt about that. The thing is, I do wonder how many of them tend to lean more on the functional than the fashionable side of things? Incipio is surely a name that many people would have been familiar with, and their latest outing comes in the form of the Cashwrap Mobile Wallet Case. Hmmm, this is starting to sound rather interesting, don’t you think so? The Cashwrap Mobile Wallet Case will be made available online for $69.99 a pop, where you can also opt to pick it up from brick and mortar AT&T company owned retail locations at the end of this month.

    What makes the Cashwrap Mobile Wallet Case so special from all of the other smartphone cases in the market? Well, there is more than just protection associated with this bad boy, as the Cashwrap Mobile Wallet Case will set the standard for secure contactless payments for iPhone 5 and 5s, where this particular product delivers superior protection as well, all the while throwing in the convenience of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology that iPhone users will be able to enjoy.

    With the Cashwrap Mobile Wallet Case from Incipio, consumers who happen to own an iPhone 4, 4S, 5, and 5S are able to make use of the Isis Mobile Wallet so that they can make their purchases at compatible stores with but a simple tap of their smartphone. The Cashwrap Mobile Wallet Case will also be able to hold participating payment and loyalty cards, in addition to offers. This is in fact, the only NFC mobile solution for iPhone 5/5s as at press time, now how about that?

    Considering how variety is the spice of life, we are more than pleased to bring you word that the Cashwrap Mobile Wallet Case for !T&T will arrive in different color combinations including Black/Black, Pink/Gray and White/Gray. Not only that, each purchase will come with a secure element microNFC and Micro-USB cable.

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    Snow Lizard SLXtreme 5 iPhone case offers protection and more battery power

    slextremeSo, you have just gotten yourself a spanking new iPhone 5s, and would want to do your level best to make sure that it does not end up scratched unnecessarily. This line of thinking is certainly one that continues to drive the evolution of the smartphone accessory game forward, and the latest protective case for the iPhone 5s would be one from the folks over at Snow Lizard, where they have unveiled the SLXtreme 5. The SLXtreme 5 has been described to be the ideal iPhone 5/5S case for those who want to bring their smartphone along on outdoor adventures, as it will boast of ultra-rugged, waterproof protection in addition to battery-boosting technology.

    Steve Calle, CEO and Co-founder of Snow Lizard Products, shared, “The SLXtreme line has a proven track record of protecting and enhancing iPhone usage while tackling the harshest outdoor conditions. We are excited for consumers to check out the SLXtreme for the iPhone 5/5S as it shields against drops, spills, providing peace of mind that their investment is protected.”

    Just what kind of technological wizardry will the SLXtreme 5 bring to the table? For starters, it will come with an integrated 2,550mAh battery which should be able to double the life of an iPhone 5/5S. Not only that, you might be in the middle of nowhere and the SLXtreme 5 has run out of juice, what next? Fret not, since this puppy would be a firm favorite of any Scoutmaster since it also sports a built-in solar panel just in case of emergencies where you need power on the move – only when there is sunlight available, of course.

    The SLXtreme 5 was specially designed to be waterproof up to 6 feet (2 meters) with a rating of IP-68, all the while ensuring that the iPhone 5’s functionality would be maintained, making it a decent addition for those who love to capture photos while they are underwater – snorkelling in this case, of course, as it would not be able to survive a bout of diving. You can pick up the SLXtreme 5 in Black, Orange, Yellow, White or Hunter Camo shades for $149.99 a pop, clearly making this one of the more expensive models out there.

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    Sensus Case Introduces Pressure-Sensitive Touchpads For The iPhone

    Sensus Case Introduces Pressure Sensitive Touchpads For The iPhoneAnother day, another iPhone case is introduced to the masses. Well, this time around, we have the Sensus Case that will see the introduction of a pressure sensitive touchpad for the iPhone from Apple. It ought to be a brand new way for one to interact with their devices using a case that will allow supported apps to know whether one is touching the device in addition to the amount of pressure that they are placing on it. Just how does Canopy’s Sensus case work?

    For starters, the Sensus case will rely on a proprietary new touch detection system which parent company Canopy has dubbed “Variable Pressure Technology.” Canopy’s technology will be different from normal capacitive and resistive touch sensors, as it will merge both touch detection as well as force detection into a single, rubber-like surface. Sporting a matte black finish, the Sensus will introduce touch-sensitive strips to the iPhone’s sides in addition to a larger touch zone in the rear, which is similar to the integrated rear touchpad that can be found on the Sony PS Vita handheld gaming console. Apart from that, Canopy will also offer an SDK which will pave the way for third-party developers to integrate the case’s sensors into their apps.

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    The FLIR ONE Case Gives Your iPhone Thermal Vision

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    The FLIR ONE iPhone case significantly ups the imaging powers of your iPhone 5 or 5s, making it into a thermal imaging camera that lets you see heat signatures from either live people and animals from up to 100 meters away, or from environmental sources including heating ducts, wall gaps and more.

    Most of FLIR’s products to date are aimed at hunters and professionals, but this iPhone case brings an affordable smartphone-based thermal camera to the masses for the first time, the company told me at CES. The FLIR is $350, which might seem steep for a case with a built-in camera, but it’s actually around $750 cheaper than their least expensive standalone model currently available, and it provides an easy-to-use interface that anyone could quickly learn.

    The app for the FLIR ONE offers numerous modes that interpret thermal data differently, with some showing many degrees of temperature, and others more clearly showing more or less binary differences between extreme heat, average temperature and extreme cold. Amazingly, it also picks up residual heat, like that left by a foot on a carpet for quite a while after a person was there.

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    At first, I was a little skeptical about the potential use cases for a thermal iPhone case for the average consumer, but the company’s representative at CES explained that you could use it for something as simple as figuring out whether your dog is climbing up onto your bed when you leave or not. It could also be used for home security, detecting thermal leaks in your house, or finding water leaks in pipes behind the walls.

    Of course, it can still be used for industrial and commercial applications, too, including contracting, home inspection and building maintenance. Users can snap photos of infrared images for their phone’s library, and share pictures from within the app. There’s also a plan for an SDK later in 2014, to let others build apps for the case.

    The case also has a battery within that powers the camera itself for up to four hours of continuous use, which can also provide up to 50 percent more power for your iPhone, too, if used as a backup battery. The company says it’ll ship this spring, but pre-orders are open now. Thermal imaging might not be on the top of every smartphone user’s wishlist, but it could end up appealing to more people than you might suspect.

    Batmobile Tumbler iPhone 5/5S Case: Not the Case Your Pants Need

    Bandai recently started a line of smartphone cases called Crazy Case, and they’re backing up their words with action. As you can see in Drool’d’s shot, the first Crazy Case is a Tumbler Batmobile toy car that happens to have a gap at the bottom big enough for an iPhone 5 or 5S to fit in.

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    The officially licensed case has several LEDs, including a mobile Batsignal. Its front wheels slide to the side to give way to the iPhone’s camera and sleep button. It also looks absolutely juvenile. I want one.

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    You can order the case from Bandai for about $57 (USD). It originally appeared on the Japanese Premium Bandai shop, but that site seems to be down as of this writing. You can check it out at Bandai’s Hong Kong shop too.

    [via Drool’d]