iPhone

The iPhone 6 PowerArmour battery case from BuQu is light in weight at 3.7 ounce (91 grams), attractive, and it's a piece of cake to insert and remove the phone. The unibody construction provides good protection for the iPhone and has a matte finish that makes it easy to hold. The battery capacity is 2800…

The iPhone has made it so easy to snap a shot. Cool foam design in your latte? Snap! Great portrait of your friend Hal? Snap! A foggy morning at the beach? Snap! Before you know it you've got hundreds of photos taking up room on your iPhone, and if you leave them there then they…

First off, I finally got the conversion finished to retractable Lightning cables. Since I'd had over a decade to accumulate 30-pin cables for iPods and iPhones and iPads, finding one of those around was always a piece of cake. Apple finally started issuing those “Made for iPhone” Lightning certifications in earnest, and I was able…

STM has released the Harbour case for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. I am reviewing the iPhone 6 version. Harbour case for iPhone 6. The case is composed of dual density thermo polyurethane which provides protection for drops and scratches. It is sleek and lightweight: 1.28 ounces ( 36 grams). The primary feature of…

Iowa driver's licenses are heading to your iPhone Iowa officials are working with MorphoTrust USA to develop the app, according to the Wall Street Journal. The company has a long history with license technology and is known for developing the first driver's license with a photo in 1958. The company is working with Iowa's government…

I'm still working on the format for this series so please bear with me while I work through it. Question: Why would I want a different camera app? Isn't Apple's Camera app good enough? Answer: For most situations the iPhone's Camera app is perfect. It's easy to use, takes great shots most of the time,…

olloclip's new 4-in-1 Photo Lens kit for the iPhone 6/6P uses a new design that fits over both the FaceTime (front) and iSight (rear) cameras at the same time. A small adjustment is required for the iPhone 6 Plus. The system includes wide-angle, fisheye, 10x and 15x macro lenses. __________________ Followers of this company know…

New Trent has released the Alixo 6S case for iPhone 6, and it has a couple of nice features. The package includes one transparent hard inner case that shows the Apple logo and two click-on full coverage tops, one in white and one in black.  Alixo offers two clip-on case fronts. The way the click-on…

Silk Innovation has introduced the Stealth Armor case for iPhone 6. It provides a rugged shock-absorbent black rubberized core with a polycarbonate exoskeleton shell.  Also included is a high quality scratch-resistant screen protector film made of tempered glass. The package includes three interchangeable back plates in gold, gunmetal, and silver. Stealth Armor case. This case…

Virginia Judge rules Touch ID doesn't fall under Fifth Amendment self incrimination protection The ruling comes as part of a case against a Virginia man accused of attempting to strangle his girlfriend, according to The Virginian-Pilot. Police thought video evidence of the assault was on the suspect's smartphone, but his attorney argued that since the…

The X-Doria Engage Folio case for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus is a folio case designed to inherently protect the iPhone's display. In the process, compromises have been made which create an awkward case to handle. Some, however, will appreciate the folding cover. __________________ This case is a hybrid design. A faux-leather cover is…

Griffin has released the Survivor Core case for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Survivor Core case for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. This case offers some of the protective features of the more bulky Survivor All-Terrain but manages to remain slender and lightweight, primarily because of rigid polycarbonate see-through back. The iPhone 6 case weighs…

Eight is the most unique iPhone accessory I've seen, and it's the most beautiful. Designed by Slovakian company Stark, Eight is a wooden acoustic amplifier/dock for your iPhone 5/5s/6. With the addition of the included Lightning cable, it's also a charging dock. It's hand crafted, made of gorgeous wood, is cleverly designed, feels amazing (seriously),…

CM4, Inc has released the Q Card Case for the iPhone 6 that will appeal to those who want a minimalist mien about them when out and about. This case protects the back of the phone while allowing the user to carry up to three credit cards and some cash tucked into the case. It's…

Here's a sampling of some alternative products we on the TMO staff have found that could ease the way you carry your iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. 1. The LD West leather (shoulder) Holster. $120. For the James Bond fans, a shoulder holster may be just the answer, especially for active people and minimal pocket…

The OtterBox Symmetry case for the iPhone 6/6 Plus is in the middle of the spectrum of protection. It affords more cushioning than clear, thin polycarbonate cases, but not the ultimate protection of the OtterBox Defender. The style and materials are first-class. __________________ There are times when one needs a middle-of-the-road case in terms of…

  I’m now on my tenth day of carrying both new iPhones — one in each front pocket of jeans or shorts —  wherever I go. As I reported last week, I’m about to replace my year-old iPhone 5s with an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus. Now, after ten days of careful consideration, I believe…

Consumer Reports bent several smartphones to find the iPhone 6 Plus holds up fine Following reports that the iPhone 6 Plus can easily bend in your pocket, and a subsequent video from Unbox Therapy claiming to show just how bendable the big screen iPhone model is, Consumer Reports decided to put several smartphones to the…

If your iPhone 6 Plus is bent set up a Genius Bar appointment for a replacement The TNW team asked about 6 Plus replacements in an AppleCare chat and were told Apple will replace bent devices under warranty, but made a point of saying that it's up to the Genius Bar to inspect the phone…

Having attended Apple's big event on September 9, I already tried holding both phones, and stuffing them into the front pockets of my relatively tight jeans. (Apple security watched closely until both phones were back on the display table.) Before receiving the review units I was pretty sure I wanted the iPhone 6 Plus; after…

Back in the early days of the iPhone, it was a fairly small device that easily fit in a shirt pocket or jeans pocket. Today, the power of the iPhone and the demands we make of it virtually require a larger display. So how do we carry it? __________________ Personally, I have always used a…

There are occasions when you must have an iPhone with you, readily available, but the environment is rugged. Examples are construction, airline and military operations. In those cases, one may prefer to have the ultimate in iPhone protection: ports covered, display protected, and a multi-layer, cushioned shells. This case fills the bill _____________________ The OtterBox…

The company dropped both iPhone models four feet onto a concrete floor six times, and the iPhone 6 came away with only minor scratches on its case. The phone's screen didn't crack, chip, or scratch. The iPhone 6 Plus display survived the drop test, too, although it did start to pull away from the phone…

There is no way around it. Most any case for the iPhone will change its look, feel and heft. The question is, given that you want some good protection, what kinds of options do you want? Rokform provides a boatload. _______________________ There are many different philosophies of iPhone case design. Some are almost decorative in…