AL13, The Nicest iPhone 5 Bumper Case You’ve Ever Seen

Purchasing the iPhone is an easy buy with it’s slick design, speedy software, and quality build, but It’s figuring out which case you want that takes the longest. All inclusive cases are usually bulky and expensive. Want something with a minimalist design? Say goodbye to protection. For those who have been looking for that perfect balance, look no further than the AL13 by “designed by m.”

Creators of the AL13 were looking for a sleek and high quality iPhone bumper case but could never find something that fit their needs. Cases were either too cheap in material and build quality or overly expensive and unaffordable. They decided that if they couldn’t find it on the market, they would craft it themselves. Welcome the AL13. The case features an aerospace aluminum build with rubber bumper interiors to keep your iPhone scratch free. It uses a slide cover so putting it on is super simple. It weighs less than 16 grams and comes with an anodized finish in red, black, silver and a special Kickstarter green. If Apple put in as much work into their iPhone bumper cases as they did their computers and tablets, this is what it would look like.

Be the envy of all your friends. Support designed by m and see to it that you get yourself the only case you’ll ever need. The goal of $20,000 has been reached but you’ve still got time to pick up a case before it retails for $79.99 in April. The early adopter price of $45 is not available anymore but you can still pre-order one for $55 and if you’re looking for the special edition green case, it’ll be $10 more.

OtterBox Waterproofs iPhone 5, Galaxy S3 With Armor Series Cases

OtterBox unveiled its impressive new Armor Series waterproof cases designed for the iPhone 5, iPhone 4/S and the Samsung Galaxy S3. The Armor Series case for the iPhone 5 in particular offers the same waterproof capabilities as LifeProof's Fre enabling you to submerge your iPhone 5 under 6.6ft of water for up to 30 minutes. However, because of its thick protective design, the Armor Series case can withstand higher 10ft drops compared to the Fre's 6ft maximum as well as withstand a crushing force of up to two tons.

Innovative design elements make the OtterBox Armor Series best in class when it comes to protection. Watertight latches, an o-ring seal, port covers and mesh coverings keep water out and allow the Armor Series to tolerate submersions for 30 minutes in up to 6.6 ft. of water. Vents and port covers are made of a non-permeable membrane and protective mesh layer that allows sound to move through while keeping harmful elements out.

The interior and exterior of the case features advanced materials that protect the device from 10 ft. drops. Over-molded bumpers in each corner of the case absorb shock and the high-strength reinforced plastic of the Armor Series can withstand up to two tons of force. Soft interior foam provides a cushioned, custom fit for the device, while the built-in screen protector prevents scratches and damage to the glass display.

Corrosion-resistant metal latches lock the two halves of the case together, providing simple, secure assembly. Port covers open easily for quick access to charging and headphone use without removing the case and a lanyard is included for convenient hands-free carrying.

OtterBox's Armor Series case will first be offered for the iPhone 4/S starting February 22, with the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S3 variants soon to follow. No prices were announced.

SwitchEasy FreeRunner iPhone 5 Case Released

SwitchEasy has recently released its most protective case ever for the iPhone 5. We tend to feature SwitchEasy's cases more often than not duly due to the fact that the company always thinks of everything when creating a case that fits the bill. The new FreeRunner case offers 360 degree rugged drop, dust and scratch protection with its three-layer, slim construction. While this isn't SwitchEasy's most interesting pattern, it features a tough polycarbonate UltraFrame spine that snaps onto the back of the case which is made from a shock-absorbing TPV rubber material.

SwitchEasy's FreeRunner case is first to have a full, clear polycarbonate touch-sensitive panel that is a part of the FreeRunner's three-layers of protection. This hard polycarbonate screen panel protects the iPhone 5's screen better than a normal flimsy screen protector. It also features built-in ports plugs and a tactile jelly bean rubber home button which can be interchanged with one of the white and black buttons included with the case. The FreeRunner case for the iPhone 5 is available now in 6 colors for $35.

PowerSkin Intros Drop Protective iPhone 5 Battery Cases

PowerSkin by XPAL unveiled its new line of shock-absorbing, on-piece battery cases for the iPhone 5. The PowerSkin Pro is the company's slimmest battery case yet, made from a dual-injected hard polycarbonate and flexible TPU materials with a soft-touch rubberised exterior finish that will be available in five bright colors. The PowerSkin Pro is angularly shaped to comfortably fit in your hand while featuring a 2000mAh internal battery to keep your iPhone 5 running for hours on end. Users can keep tabs on the remaining battery life in their PowerSkin Pro case by using the front facing LED battery level gauge.

PowerSkin's slightly less powerful, slim iPhone 5 battery case featuring a 1500mAh internal battery capacity should provide enough juice to extend your talk time by 6 hours and WiFi usage by as much as 8 hours. It features four LED battery level indicator lights on the back and an on/off button. PowerSkin's drop protective iPhone 5 battery cases will be available early this year.

Ampjacket Case Acoustically Amplifies Your iPhone 5's Volume

Kubxlab has introduced the Ampjacket, an iPhone 5 case designed to acoustically amplify the audio coming from the iPhone's speaker without using battery power. The Ampjacket case outputs audio that's twice as loud, rich and clear using nothing but audio channels. The Ampjacket case is made out of a hard rubberized polycarbonate with a matte finish, and it'll be available for the iPhone 5 in multiple colors for $35. Kubxlab's Ampjacket will also be available for the iPad mini and iPod touch for $40 and $25, respectively.