February 09, 2012

G-Form Outs Extreme Grid & X Protect Extremely Tough iPhone Cases

February 09, 2012/ Nir Schneider

Leave it to G-Form to come up with one mean looking, tough on rocks iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 cases. Up until today, G-Form's sleeves were able to protect iPads from dropping bowling balls to massive heights of 100,000 feet near the edge of space. And now G-Form's first iPhone cases are just as tough using RPT technology, a compound with some awesome materials mixed up to form really protective iPhone cases. G-Form has released two designs including the Extreme Grid case and the X Protect case. Both cases offer dual-layer protection combining a tough rigid exterior shell with an inner RPT core that extends through the shell to provide extreme impact protection by momentarily stiffening to absorb over 90% of the force from an impact, and then immediately returning to their natural flexible state.

Both of G-Form's iPhone cases are now available for pre-order and will be available in black and yellow later this month for $39.95. Until then, enjoy this video of an iPhone inside the X Protect case surviving a 82mph slapshot after the jump! Enough said, take my money now so I can replace my hockey puck with my iPhone.

January 29, 2012

Schneider Optics Outs iPro Lens System, iPhone 4S Lens Case

January 29, 2012/ Nir Schneider

iPhone photography enthusiasts now have access to even better quality glass attachments for the iPhone from respective lens makers with the iPro Lens System case made by Schneider Optics. The iPro Lens System fits both iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 models and comes with wide angle and fisheye lenses that can be easily screwed on and off onto the specially designed, snap-on style protective hard shell case. Shooting using the wide angle lens will provide you with an extra 35% wider field of view while the fisheye lens lets you capture 160 degree angles.

The case itself is fitted with tripod mounts on both sides and can be used with the included lens storage case which doubles as a handle. The entire kit that only includes two lenses will set you back a whopping $199, the most expensive lens kit we've seen for the iPhone yet. But Schneider Optics does have more street cred than other great alternatives such as the olloclip 3-in-1 lens adapter at a considerably lower price point.

January 17, 2012

Incase Thermo Snap Case, Heat Sensitive iPhone 4S Case

January 17, 2012/ Nir Schneider

Incase's new Thermo Snap Case for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S brings back those fond memories with its quirky heat-activated exterior finish that shows your fingerprints and hand print when picked up in a different color. Alternatively you can put this heat-sensitive case to other good uses like when you want to know if someone just played around with your iPhone while you were on a leave. The Thermo Snap Case features a hardshell construction, direct access to all ports and buttons in a slim, back snap-on style design. It's available now only in pink at the moment for $34.95.

January 03, 2012

GelaSkins Introduces Its Own iPhone 4S HardCase Case

January 03, 2012/ Nir Schneider

Say what? GelaSkins has introduced its HardCase case for both the iPhone 4S and iPhone 4, as well as for the iPhone 3GS and 3G. Perfect if you love all the incredible artsy patterns and graphics that until today were only available on skins, are now available on a much more protective case. The HardCase is somewhat of a basic back, snap-on style polycarbonate protective case. And it's about time GelaSkins makes something other than terrific skins. And you guessed it, the HardCase can be customized using your own graphics and art in the same method GelaSkins lets you make your own custom skins. The HardCase will run you $34.95 regardless whether you select a pre-arted one out of more than 300 designs or create your own custom HardCase using your creative mind.

December 20, 2011

Ego Debuts USB Case With Integrated USB Flash Drive

December 20, 2011/ Nir Schneider

Ego has announced its new form of cases compatible with the iPhone 4S and all other iPhone 4 models called the USB Case which is a part of Ego's upcoming Hybrid Series. The USB Case is a snap-on style protective case, a hybrid of Ego's Snap Case, that seamlessly integrates a slim removable USB flash drive that is available in 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB storage capacities as well as multiple interchangeable colors that customers can mix and match to their liking. Ego's USB Case will be available in five different colors. Price and availability has yet to be announced.

December 02, 2011

SwitchEasy Melts Paint On Your iPhone 4S With The Melt Case

December 02, 2011/ Nir Schneider

We knew SwitchEasy released a slew of new iPhone cases as of late, but SwitchEasy's most recent new release will make you crave ice cream in December. SwitchEasy's new Melt cases for the iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 are two-piece, slider cases with what looks like melting plastic or paint dripping from the top on both sides of the case so you'll never get bored looking at the front of your iPhone from now on. The Melt cases come in a wide range of two-tone colors, 6 wild colors to be exact for $34.99. The Melt case is made out of a scratch-resistant, tough polycarbonate that promises great grip with a duo of glossy and matte finishes and inner felt lining while the melting texture is three-dimensional. You can grab yours right now.

November 28, 2011

Interactive Creature Case For iPhone And iPod Touch Might Scare Your Kids

November 28, 2011/ Nir Schneider

This is one of those iPhone cases that make you ask yourself "WTF is that thing?". This creature of a case is not so ironically called the Creature Case, and it's an interactive case made for the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPod Touch 4G and 5G that is made from silicone and has 21 squid-like nodes that act as shock absorbers as well as let you attach the included 9 different types of bits called limbs which transform the Creature Case into a playful toy. The attachable limbs also act as a support stand for the iOS device. Although the Creature Case was designed to fit the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S, a cleaver insert layer can adapt the Creature Case to older iPhone and iPod Touch models and even as far as future iPhones. Because a perfect snug fit doesn't really bother your kids right?

What makes the Creature Case come to life as a small, cute mutated creature is the Creature Feature app that allows you to add and animate facial features. Either your kids will love the Creature Case, or have nightmares from it. You can pre-order the Creature Case in green, blue and pink for $25 over at Kickstarter. Be sure to catch the video right after the cut! Thanks for the tip, Chelsea!