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  • This Gun iPhone Case Is the Perfect Accessory for Getting Shot

    I’m not saying that anyone deserves to be shot by the police, because they don’t – but if you’re walking around with an iPhone case that looks like a gun sticking out of your pocket, you deserve to be shot by the police more than I do.

    In yes, we’re all about to celebrate America for a weekend buy why news, police across the country are suddenly warning people about the dangers of putting your iPhone in a case that strongly resembles a real gun.

    “Please folks – this cell phone case is not a cool product or a good idea. A police officers job is hard enough, without having to make a split second decision in the dark of night when someone decides without thinking to pull this out while stopped for a motor vehicle violation. What do you think?” wrote the Ocean County, New Jersey Prosecutor’s Office on Facebook.

    A spokesman for the office said he found the photo on a “closed social media site for cops,” according to CNN.

    It’s unclear who manufactures the case, but it’s available to purchase on Amazon and eBay right now.

    On Amazon, people are writing negative reviews urging Amazon to pull the product.

    “Dear Amazon: I highly recommend that you remove this product from your website right now! Your corporate attorneys will thank you, as will the law enforcement officers who might otherwise be put into a tragic and unnecessary lethal force situation!” says one reviewer.

    “Amazon…this is highly offensive and dangerous! Some idiot will buy this and end up getting killed by police. Come on – do NOT SELL this crap,” says another.

    Just think about things before you buy them. Just for a second. Ok?

  • iPhone 6 Cases: Check Out The Coolest Must-Own Cases Around

    Worried about a bending iPhone?

    If you take the initiative to protect your new smartphone it won’t be a problem.

    Depending on your budget, a good case will probably run you an average of $30.

    Given how many hundreds of dollars the iPhone is worth, this is practically a bargain. It will certainly save you time and tears in terms of protecting your iPhone from harm!

    There are a variety of cases out there to choose from that will keep your phone safe and allow you to show off your unique style.

    If you’re having trouble deciding, here are some really cool cases to consider!

    Speck CandyShell Card Case

    This “ultra-durable” case comes in three colors and has space for you to store money and cards.

    Price: $45.00

    Instamatic Mint Green Camera

    This is one of those iPhone 6 cases that speaks to lovers of all things vintage. Available for both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus!

    Price: $16.00

    Monoprice Ultra-Thin Shatter-Proof Case

    If you want to protect your phone from harm without breaking the bank, look no further than this.

    It’s thin enough to make out the Apple logo, but strong enough to guard the back and sides of your iPhone against significant damage.

    Price: Around $6.00

    Sherlock’s Home Address

    This Sherlock-themed iPhone case is a silent nod that only other fans of the Sir Arthur Canon Doyle character will likely get.

    Price: $16.00

    Ted Baker iPhone Cases

    There are simply too many of these stylish cases to choose from. If you’re an aspiring fashionista, these cases belong on your “must have” list!

    A personal favorite would be the women’s fall/winter collection.

    Price: $40.00

    Icipio Performance Armband

    Whether you’re a runner or simply always on the run, this light-weight water-resistant armband will help keep you mobile.

    Price: $30.00


    More Issues Than Vogue

    This is one of those iPhone cases that one sends to the drama queen in their life as a Christmas or birthday present. It may be the ideal case for when you’re feeling a bit self-depreciating.

    Price: $9.00

    Any cool cases to recommend? Link them below!

    Images via afterimages, fancase, and PressedFlowerCases

  • BlackBerry-Style iPhone Keyboard Sales Banned by Court

    A U.S. District Court judge for the Northern District of California has issued a preliminary injunction against the Typo keyboard. The peripheral is a BlackBerry-style keyboard attachment for iPhone devices.

    According to a New York Times report the judge overseeing the case believes that BlackBerry’s copyright claims against the Typo product are likely to hold up in court. The injunction bans sales, importation, and marketing of the Typo keyboard in the U.S. until the legal matter is resolved.

    According to a statement sent out this weekend from BlackBerry the company is “flattered” by the concept of the Typo but “will not tolerate the deliberate use of our iconic design without proper permission.”

    BlackBerry first filed its lawsuit against Typo back in January, calling the device “blatant copying and infringement” of its intellectual property rights. The injunction request was filed later in January, just as the Typo was set to ship to its first pre-order customers.

    “From the beginning, BlackBerry has always focused on offering an exceptional typing experience that combines a great design with ergonomic excellence,” said Steve Zipperstein, chief legal officer at BlackBerry at the time the lawsuit was filed. “We are flattered by the desire to graft our keyboard onto other smartphones, but we will not tolerate such activity without fair compensation for using our intellectual property and our technological innovations.”

    The company behind the Typo keyboard was founded by Show Media CEO Laurence Hallier and Radio/TV personality Ryan Seacrest. According to the company’s founders, the idea behind the keyboard came as Hallier and Seacrest saw that each carried a touchscreen smartphone for apps and a smartphone device with a physical keyboard for quicker messaging and email capabilities. The company’s mission statement involves providing a “high-quality physical keyboard” for iPhone users who use their mobile devices for correspondence.

    According to the Times report Typo this weekend issued a statement on the court’s decision stating that it is “disappointed” with the decision and that the company has plans to appeal.

  • BlackBerry Files to Block Typo Keyboard Case Sales

    Just after the new year began, BlackBerry filed a lawsuit against iPhone case-maker Typo. The company’s product, the Typo iPhone Keyboard Case, snaps on to modern iPhones to give them a physical keyboard. The case is a solution for consumers who prefer the physical keyboards of BlackBerry’s past designs, but who also prefer the software that Apple’s iOS provides.

    Today InfoWorld reported that as part of the lawsuit BlackBerry has filed a motion to block sales of the Typo iPhone Keyboard Case in the U.S. BlackBerry is asking that Typo be barred from making or selling its case in the U.S., claiming that it is a “blatant” ripoff of BlackBerry keyboard designs. The company also claims that the founders of Typo were long-time BlackBerry device users who have cited BlackBerry explicitly as the design inspiration for the iPhone case.

    BlackBerry’s lawsuit concerns two different design patents it holds with regards to its smartphone keyboards. One specifically describes a keyboard “optimized for use with the thumbs.” Typo’s keyboard case sports a keyboard with sloped keys very similar to BlackBoard keyboard designs.

    According to InfoWorld, Typo has responded to BlackBerry’s filing by claiming BlackBerry’s case is without merit. Typo has indicated that it intends to defend its product in court.

    Lending a tabloid edge to this story is the fact that Typo was co-founded by TV/radio personality Ryan Seacrest, along with Show Media CEO Laurence Hallier. The Typo website states that one of the goals for the Typo keyboard is to eliminate the need for some professionals to carry both an iPhone and a BlackBerry device, which could lend credence to BlackBerry’s claim that the iPhone case could cause irreparable harm to BlackBerry sales.

    Image via Typo

  • CES 2014: Thermal Imaging iPhone Case Unveiled

    This year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has been filled with 4K (and eve 8K) displays, but real innovations have been hard to come by. FLIR Systems, however, has shown off a new type of iPhone case that, though not particularly useful, is a demonstration of just how far technology has come in the past few years.

    FLIR this week unveiled its FLIR One iPhone case. The case is being marketed as a personal thermal imaging device for iPhone-owning consumers. The case slips over iPhone 5 and iPhone 5S smartphones and is capable of producing live thermal images through the use of its rear camera.

    Though thermal imaging has obvious value for the military and surveillance industries, FLIR believes the technology can also have practical applications for the consumer market. The company is promoting the case as a way for consumers to improve home security and energy efficiency, as well as an inexpensive aid for wildlife enthusiasts or hunters.

    “For decades, we’ve seen the possibilities of thermal imaging redefine industries that require critical awareness and heightened perception,” said Andy Teich, CEO of FLIR. “With FLIR ONE, we’re excited to extend this technology to everyday users to help them with home improvement, wildlife observation, safety, security, and to discover new ways to use thermal imaging.”

    FLIR claims that the FLIR One case will be the first consumer-friendly personal imager to sell under $350, though the company has not announced an official price. The case is expected to be available sometime this spring.

  • Merchant Case For iPhone Designed With Square Users In Mind [CES]

    Square and Griffin Technology are showing off a new iPhone case optimized for businesses using Square Reader at CES this week. It’s called the Merchant Case.

    The case fits the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5, and was designed with Square customers in mind. As the companies explain:

    The case is custom-molded to secure the Square Reader when connected. A groove in the bottom of the case aligns with the Square Reader to guide a credit card to an easy, consistent swipe time after time. Made from durable silicone, the case protects the phone from bumps and drops. The case’s non-slip sides and corners make it easier to hold the phone and to hand over for customers’ signatures. Additionally, the Square Reader can be detached and stored in the back of the case when not in use.

    “Griffin is proud to be Square’s inaugural partner in its Works with Square program,” said J. Curtis, Director of B2B Product Development at Griffin. “Our Merchant case is the first protective case designed to augment and provide storage for the Square Reader. Paired together, our Merchant case and Square Reader create the ideal point of sale solution for all businesses on the go.”

    The case is part of a “Works with Square” accessories line featuring products designed for Square merchants. Expect to see more of these in the future.

    Merchant Case works with Square Register and costs $19.99.

    Last month, Square reduced the price of its Square Stand tablet accessory to $99. It was originally $299.

    Image: Square

  • BlackBerry Sues iPhone Keyboard Case-Maker Typo

    Having dismissed singer Alicia Keys as its global creative director, BlackBerry this week is now looking to protect what little it has left by defending its patents.

    BlackBerry today announced that it has filed suit against Typo, a company that creates an iPhone case with a built-in keyboard. The Typo keyboard case is set to ship this month and can be pre-ordered for $99.

    BlackBerry is claiming that Typo has infringed on its BlackBerry keyboard design, and that it must protect its intellectual property rights “from blatant copying and infringement.”

    “This is a blatant infringement against BlackBerry’s iconic keyboard, and we will vigorously protect our intellectual property against any company that attempts to copy our unique design,” said Steve Zipperstein, chief legal officer at BlackBerry. “From the beginning, BlackBerry has always focused on offering an exceptional typing experience that combines a great design with ergonomic excellence. We are flattered by the desire to graft our keyboard onto other smartphones, but we will not tolerate such activity without fair compensation for using our intellectual property and our technological innovations.”

    BlackBerry smartphones are well-known for including hardware keyboards. Even when joining other manufacturers with its touch-focused BlackBerry 10 OS last year, BlackBerry announced the BlackBerry Q10, a version of its high-end Z10 smartphone with a physical keyboard. This capitulation to what their business customers once wanted did not help BlackBerry 10 find success, and the company last quarter wrote off billions of dollars worth of its hardware.

    Typo was founded by Show Media CEO Laurence Hallier and TV/radio personality Ryan Seacrest. The company’s mission was to provide iPhone users with a high-quality physical keyboard that could be used for quick typing by those who often correspond using their mobile devices.

    TYPO PRODUCTS – iPhone Keyboard Case from Typo on Vimeo.

  • iPhone Cases: Fun Ways To Personlize Your iPhone

    So you got the new iPhone and you just realized that so did everyone else. The last thing you want is for your phone to blend in so why not personalize it and make it your own. There are numerous cases available that are sure to make your phone unique and unlike any other. iPhone cases aren’t only used to protect your phone, they can also be used to give it some style.

    If you are feeling festive and want your phone to look ready for the holidays, why not try out one of the popular VanD flashing iPhone cases. These cases will remind you of flashing Christmas lights and are available in a variety of colors. They might also come in handy if you misplace your phone often and need help spotting it.

    You can even make the phone flash when you get a message, call or alert, which will come in handy when your phone is on silent. You can get these cases for $19.99 a piece and they make great gifts for iPhone owners that already have everything.

    If a flashing phone doesn’t get you excited, how about one with a picture of your children, grandchildren, friends or pets? You can order a customized phone case from Etsy and design it yourself. You can choose a portrait of your family, a special design or even a favorite quote. Customized cases from Etsy can cost you anywhere from $20 to $50, depending on the design.

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    Your iPhone doesn’t have to be boring and plain and you don’t have to buy a case that only serves one purpose. Try out one of these popular cases yourself or give them as gifts to the iPhone owners on your Christmas list this year.

    Image from YouTube. and YouTube.

  • Watch An iPhone 5 Get Dropped From 100,000 Feet [Video]

    If you’re the kind person who likes to watch phone drop test videos, you’ve probably seen a few for the iPhone 5 by now. But have you seen one in which the device was dropped from 100,000 feet?

    G-Form has posted this video promoting its latest iPhone case. They drive to the desert, and send the device up with a balloon.

    The phone appears to work after the drop.

    [via phonesreview.co.uk]

  • Keep Your iPhone 5 Warm For The Holidays With A 3D Printed Sweater Case

    We’re halfway through November, and it’s only going to get colder from here on out. It’s time to bust out the itchy sweaters from holiday seasons past. This year, with the help of 3D printers, you can make your iPhone its very own itchy sweater out of plastic.

    Shapeways, makers of fine 3D printed products, recently held a contest that asked designers to create a unique design for an iPhone 5 case via 3D printing. The winner, ArtizanWork, created a “sweater” case for the iPhone 5 that really does look like a sweater. It’s even emulates the flexible stitching that handmade sweaters sport.

    For their efforts, the designers at ArtizanWork received a $500 prize. The prize may be nice, but the real reward lies in increased visibility. ArtizanWork sells these sweater cases at $75 a piece. They’ll easily make more than $500 this holiday season as more people are made aware of their really unique designs.

    You can pick up your own iPhone 5 knitted sweater case today. The design hasn’t been made publicly available for obvious reasons, but I’m sure 3D printer enthusiasts will knock out something similar very shortly that others can make themselves.

    [h/t: Make]

  • This iPhone Pepper Spray Case Lets You Blind Attackers Mid-Tweet

    It looks like we’ve found former UC Davis Campus Police Lieutenant John Pike‘s new favorite iPhone case.

    As smartphones become even more ubiquitous in our society, it’s becoming more likely that you’ll be walking down the street with your mobile device in your hand, rather than your keys. With this in mind, one company has decided to move personal protection from your keyring to your iPhone.

    Pepper spray. Yes, that satanic blast of habanero pepper that will set anyone’s mucus membranes on fire is now available on your Apple device. Spraytect has developed the Pepper Spray Phone Case so you can fend off your assaulter without dropping that important call or botching a tweet.

    The Spraytect case comes in black, white, turquoise, and pink, and will fit the iPhone 4 and 4S (more phones currently being worked on, according to the company). It employs a 3-step firing process which they say is “simple to use even in the most stressful situations,” but also includes safety mechanisms to avoid accidental deployment.

    This spicy mobile protection will run you $39.95. Your order will include one real canister and test cartridges, so you can practice not shooting yourself in the face with it.

    If pepper spray isn’t really your thing, you could always go the stun gun route.

    [via Gizmag]

  • These Amazing iPhone Cases Were Made With A 3D Printer

    The iPhone 5 is now on the market, and people may be looking to get a case to protect their investment. The only problem is that phone cases in general are way too expensive for just a hunk of plastic. You could always just make your own for a fraction of the price with a 3D printer.

    Generally, a 3D printed phone case would be kind of boring. The devices can usually only print in one color, and the design would be a little plain. That would be true if you were printing a case with a standard 3D printer, but the folks at Objet have down what their impressive 3D printer can do.

    I may not an iPhone case aficionado, but that’s one hell of a case. The moving gears are an especially nice touch. For those wondering, the case was made with the Object Connex multi-material 3D printer. Before you ask, this printer is probably too expensive for you. It was made with industry professionals in mind and the price reflects that.

    There’s no reason to worry though. A case similar to the one made with the Object printer could be made with Formlabs’ Form 1 3D printer. It’s already a big hit on Kickstarter, and you can get one of your very own for the very attractive price of $2,699.

  • This Case Lets You Hurt People With Your iPhone (And Soon Android)

    Yellow Jacket has created an iPhone case that doubles as a stun gun. According to a promo video for the product, you may use this to avoid: robbery, assault, rape and murder.

    Sounds like a solid idea.

    “Here at Yellow Jacket, we know from first-hand experience what is needed in a violent situation to escape danger,” the company says on its site. “We have designed our iPhone 4 stun gun case to be easily deployable with one hand. In less than two seconds, both safety mechanisms can be deactivated and the Yellow Jacket stun gun is ready for action. Compare this to a regular stun gun which can take five to ten seconds to find and deploy.”

    Yellow Jacket

    “Our iPhone stun gun case is capable of stopping an aggressive attacker,” Yellow Jacket says. “The 650K volt of electricity flows from the electrodes and into the assailant upon contact providing a potential victim with the opportunity to escape danger. Unlike other phone cases, the Yellow Jacket iPhone 4 case gives you the ability to defend yourself.”

    “The effects of Yellow Jacket are loud, painful and disorienting,” says co-founder Seth Froom. “We developed the Yellow Jacket to be able to take down a fully grown, aggressive, adult male.”

    For now, it’s just available for the iPhone 4 and 4S, but Android versions are on the way.

    Here are a few more angles:

    iPhone Stun Gun

    iPhone Stun Gun

    iPhone Stun Gun

    Via Cult of Mac/The Red Ferret

  • An iPhone Case That Looks Like an Ear?

    An iPhone Case That Looks Like an Ear?

    Yes, as a matter fact, there are iPhone cases that look like ears, thanks to the creative developments CollabCubed and their EARonic iPhone cases.

    While these may not enhance the overall user experience of iPhone use, those who choose to add these cases to their iPhones will certainly get some interesting looks. While these may not be as awesome as the Steve Jobs in Carbonite iPhone case, they are still damn cool, even more when you put your iPhone to your ear.

    Granted, that’s not an incredible popular activity with smartphones anymore–that is, making actual phone calls–but when you do, do so in way that will make people look at you with odd expressions. As indicated, the EARonic (nice play on the word “ironic”) cases are made by CollaCubed, and currently, there are five different ear varieties to choose from.

    There is the Finley:

    EARonic Finley

    The Dylan

    EARonic Dylan

    The Luna

    EARonic Luna

    The Razor

    EARonic Razor

    And the Nick

    EARonic Nick

    All of which are available here. As for the motivation behind these sweet iPhone cases, which were designed by Daniela Gilsanz, there’s a blog post that reveals more:

    Daniela first came up with the idea last fall when applying to art schools. She was getting a portfolio together and while sketching some ears in her sketchbook (one of the prompts from a school) the initial EARonic mockup and portfolio piece came to be. (See spread with sketches second from top.)

    Since then, we’ve improved on the original concept, photographed many an ear, and produced the actual phone cases.

    Since Jobs in Carbonite is out of the question, what are your thoughts on this particular iPhone case design? Granted, these seem like they are aimed at a younger demographic–I doubt we’d see many people over 40 using them–but they do add a touch of levity to your iPhone. Considering that HTC’s president intimates iPhones aren’t as cool with the 20-somethings as they used to be, perhaps Gilsanz and CollaCubed should start working on Android EARonic cases.