Spigen's Slim Armor Color Cases Look Deliciously Awesome

Thinking about pulling the trigger on one of the three good looking metallic Slim Armor cases available? You might want to hold off if you've got a favorite color other than graphite, silver or slate. Word on the street is that Spigen will soon release a slew of 7 colorful Slim Armor Color cases for the iPhone 5 following the widely popular metallic variants released not long ago. Spigen's new Slim Armor Color series of cases mimic the iPhone 5's dual color tone styling and grainy aluminum texture. The Slim Armor case is a slim drop protective case made up of two types of layers, a matte hard polycarbonate middle shell and a flexible shock-absorbing TPU body. For $18 a pop, who wouldn't want them all? Be on the lookout, these Pantone-flavored cases should hit Spigen's online store any day now.

Studio Neat Looks To Reinvent March Madness With It’s Simple Bracket iPhone App

The duo behind the Glif tripod mount for iPhone and the Cosmonaut stylus are back at Kickstarter again to raise funds for their new Simple Bracket App for the iPhone. Their goal with this project is to reinvent the way people fill out brackets for college basketball’s March Madness. For those unfamiliar, March Madness is a time every year in which 68 teams play in a single elimination tournament. Enthusiasts of the game will fill out brackets trying to predict which teams will continue on in the tournament, including the President. 

Simple Bracket works to redo the way brackets are filled out on smartphones by allowing the entire bracket to be viewed as one scrollable list instead of having it all fit onto a small screen. They also claim to use a better scoring system developed by a biostatistician that takes into account more refined statistics like team seed and chances of winning each round. Finally, it brings playing with friends into the digital age by pairing it up with your Twitter account. Funding will complete on March 5, 14 days before the tournament starts.

Juice Pack Helium iPhone 5 Battery Case By Mophie

The most anticipated iPhone 5 battery case of all has finally arrived. Mophie announced its first iPhone 5 battery case called the Juice Pack Helium. The Helium builds upon the tremendously successful Juice Pack series of iPhone battery cases with a familiar slim (0.59-inch thick), two-piece design featuring a matte metallic finish and a slick curved back. But what's more important is the built-in 1500mAh rechargeable battery which nearly doubles the battery life of the iPhone 5.

Like previous versions, the Juice Pack Helium channels the iPhone 5's speaker audio towards the front for better and more direct audio using sound ports. It also has four white LED indicators to help you check up on its battery status and an on/off switch. The iPhone 5's Lightning connector is replaced by a micro-USB port which will let you charge both your iPhone 5 and the Juice Pack Helium simultaneously. Mophie's Juice Pack Helium will begin shipping on February 14, and is now available for pre-order in silver metallic and dark metallic flavors for $80.

First Untethered iPhone 5 Jailbreak Comes In The Form Of ‘evasi0n’

It’s been over 4 months since the release of the iPhone 5 and today marks the first day that users can jailbreak their phones via an untethered software by a group of iOS jailbreak authors who go by the name of, “Evad3rs.”

The software is available for Linux, Mac OSX, and Windows and will jailbreak any iOS 6.x device. For those unfamiliar with jailbreaking, its purpose is to allow the user to make unauthorized tweaks and changes to the phone and the ability to download apps not found on the App Store. As an untethered jailbreak, users only have to jailbreak once, while a tethered jailbreak means that the user has to do this process every time they restart their phone.

Note: Via The Verge, users and staff have confirmed that the jailbreak is force closing Apple's Weather App. 

CalypsoKey: NFC-Enabled Leather iPhone 5 Sleeve That Unlocks Doors

Are you angry your iPhone 5 has no built-in NFC like all of the popular smartphones on the block? Fret no more, CalypsoCrystal's new CalypsoCase sleeve integrates two dual-band NFC chips which CalypsoCrystal calls the CalypsoKey feature. Although you wouldn't be able to use any apps to enhance and customize the CalypsoKey, with it you'll be able to unlock any NFC-enabled door locks like the one featured above made by Kaba. The CalypsoCase with CalypsoKey is a $119 luxurious, handcrafted Italian leather iPhone 5 sleeve that comes in a wide array of colors and designs with the added rigidity and protection of a hidden titanium frame.

CalypsoKey is comprised of one 13.56 MHz RFID, ISO 14443A antena with 1k memory capacity and a second 125kHz RFID antena. Compatible with most RFID NFC worldwide access points.

The cool thing about NFC tags is that they require no charging as they draw the little power they require off of your device wirelessly, in this case the iPhone 5. One thing remains a question though. CalypsoCrystal isn't giving you any details on how exactly you'd go about setting up your customized NFC key portoflio. The CalypsoCase with CalypsoKey is available now starting at $119.

SurfacePad, A Razer-Thin Luxurious iPhone 5 Leather Cover

Twelve South's new SurfacePad for the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4/S is the company's second incredibly innovative protective handset cover designed as a wafer-thin and lightweight luxurious folio cover that's 1.7mm thick. The SurfacePad wraps around the iPhone à la Smart Cover - keeping it protected from the simple things in life with a minimalist approach. The SurfacePad's low-profile design extenuates the iPhone 5 by covering up less. It adheres to the back of the iPhone using a special adhesive that's strong yet durable enough to allow for numerous re-applications and uses without leaving residue behind.

Twelve South's SurfacePad cover case is made from genuine full-grain Napa leather, and can fold up into a hands-free stand thanks to the built-in stand sewn into the back cover. It also features a rear camera cutout and soft microfiber front cover lining. The SurfacePad for the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4/S is now available in red, white and black for $35.

Nixon Releases ‘The Stylus’, Headphones For The Traveling Audiophile

If you’re not completely overwhelmed by all the headphones on the market already, take a look at the newest offering from Nixon. Beginning with watches, Nixon slowly began to branch out in their lineups with apparel, bags, and headphones. The Stylus is a brand new headphone that is built for the user who is on the go with its folding headband design. It still packs a punch with a powerful, low-distortion driver that can handle any preference of music smoothly. It uses memory foam ear cushions for easy comfort and a removable mini-coil cable for when you need the extra extension. Using a 3-button remote and being mic compatible makes sure it works with your smartphone perfectly. It all comes together in a protective travel pouch and can be picked up now for $130 at participating retailers.