Boom! Our huge roundup of iPhone 6 cases and accessories
It has to be rough to be an iPhone case manufacturer. Every couple of years, you catch wind of a new form factor coming out for Apple's products, and it's back to the CAD package, drawing up new and hopefully different cases to protect the latest out of Cupertino. During the past few weeks, we've heard a lot from manufacturers about their coming iPhone 6 products. Here's what's been announced for Apple's newest smartphone:
Seidio
Seidio is releasing two cases for the 4.7-inch iPhone 6: the Surface for iPhone 6 (US$34.95) and the Dilex Pro for iPhone 6 ($34.95). According to the notes provided to TUAW, the Surface protects your iPhone from scratches and drops while adding minimal bulk. It doesn't attract lint, nor does it slide around easily thanks to a soft-touch surface. There are precision cut-outs for access to the ports, controls, speakers and camera. The case uses a unique slide-in design to make putting on and removing the case easy.
The Dilex Pro for iPhone 6 features Seidio's new Hexguard technology, which uses a honeycomb pattern on the interior TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) casing that provides extra cushioning in case the phone is dropped. As with the Surface, the Dilex Pro has a soft-touch coating on the exterior. Interlocking layers snap onto the iPhone 6 without separation, and a built-in metal kickstand provides hands-free experience in landscape orientation for viewing multimedia or displaying clocks and calendars.
PureGear
PureGear went whole-hog on the iPhone 6 accessories. Let's dive on in!
First up is the Hip Case+. It is a 4-in-1 system with a rubberized grip, 180-degree rotating holster clip, interior 2-slot ID/credit card holder, and a low-profile kickstand. It'll be available in black or gray for $34.99.
Let's put a little color into the world of the iPhone 6. The Slim Shell ($24.99) comes in a variety of vibrant two-tone shells, but will also come in clear if you need protection but want to show the world you have an iPhone 6. It's made of flexible rubber and polycarbonate, featuring metal volume and power buttons.
Need more protection? The PureGear DualTek Extreme Shock Case has an ergonomic grip, layered construction, and shock-resistant corner impact protection for drops of up to six feet. Available in Matte Black, Arctic White, Caribbean Blue, Radiant Orchid, and Kayak Yellow. All this protection is available for just $34.99.
Now if you really want to travel light, you'll want the PureGear Express Folio, which combines the protection of a case with a wallet. Three models are available: Perfectly Black (made of perforated faux leather), Simply Caramel (faux leather), and Naturally Navy (canvas). All of these are just $39.99.
PureGear will also be releasing a trio of its PureTek Roll-On Screen Shields priced at $24.99 to $39.99. The three models are AF (anti-fingerprint), IP (impact protection), and Flexible Glass.
Grovemade
The first really unique cases for iPhone 6 are coming out from none other than Portland, Oregon's Grovemade. Three different models are available: the Leather iPhone Cases, the Walnut and Maple iPhone Cases, and the Walnut and Maple iPhone Bumpers.
The Leather iPhone Cases (center, above) are handcrafted from premium vegetable-tanned leather fused with either Oregon Claro Walnut or Eastern Hardrock Maple. The case doubles as a stand and features laser cut actuated power and volume buttons. Each case is individually hand sanded and stained and will retail for $119.
The Walnut and Maple iPhone Cases (right, above) will sell for $79, and are made from Oregon Claro Walnut and Eastern Hardrock Maple. There's a one-piece adhesive back plate that attached to the back of your iPhone and can be removed without leaving any residue.
Finally, the Walnut and Maple iPhone Bumpers (left, above) will retail for just $49. This is a one-piece design that is the industry's first complete wooden frame that offers the durability of a case without the weight or cost.
TYLT
TYLT has two new products that will come out in Q4 for the iPhone 6. First is the $99.99 ENERGI Sliding Power Case, featuring a whopping 3,200 mAh rechargeable battery pack. There's an exterior charging case that can be removed, revealing a TPU-lined inner case for drop protection. It's going to retail for $99.99.
The company has also announced the ALIN Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 6 ($34.99) to keep your iPhone 6 clean and scratch free.
JunoPower
And here's another rechargeable battery pack case that has been announced for the iPhone 6. JunoPower's NovaPak is available for pre-order for $49.99. The company is saying that the NovaPak will feature a capacity of 3,000 mAh and be one of the slimmest battery cases around at just 14 mm thick. It's surrounded by a TPU plastic molding for resistance to dust and fingerprints. Although we don't know at the time this post is being written whether or not the iPhone 6 will have wireless charging capabilities, NovaPak can be ordered with an optional wireless charging cradle.
X-Doria
X-Doria wasted no time in coming out with a series of iPhone 6 cases, some of which are really fashionable! Let's start with X-Doria's Defense 720°case ($29.99) which includes a grippy protective bumper, a sturdy back shield, and a full-screen front shield. It's available in black, blue and pink. The original Defense 360° case will also be available at $29.99 and comes in clear.
Looking for a folio-type case for your iPhone 6? The Engage Folio ($29.99) starts with a clear polycarbonate back, then adds a leather-like front cover to protect the iPhone 6 screen and allow storage for credit cards or a license.
The Scene Plus ($29.99) comes in four different unique designs all with 3D pattern accents created by a multi-layer printing process. Those designs are Pink Ombre, Black Bubbles, Black Stripes, and the very cool Gold Digital Dust (below).
The X-Doria Dash Folio One ($29.99) is a wallet, case and stand in one sleek package. Your iPhone will be protected in a slim polycarbonate shell, while a leather-like cover protects the screen and acts as a prop.
Want to see that beautiful iPhone 6 body, but want it protected? The Engage Plus ($29.99) uses a clear polycarbonate shell, yet has a metallic coating on the lower half of the case and on all edges. It's available in gold and silver.
The Scene Grip ($24.99) also gives you a see-through body, while adding a touch oversized rubber outside and hard polycarbonate case for protection. It's available in pink, black and blue.
If you spent too much on your iPhone 6 and need to save money protecting it, the Scene ($19.99) is a bargain. It has a translucent polycarbonate case and a co-molded frame to protect against shocks and jolts. Available in pink, light gray, and black.
SwitchEasy
There are even more iPhone 6 cases coming from SwitchEasy, which seems to be following the path of bright colors. Let's start with Numbers ($19.99), made of durable and shock-resistant hydropolymer. The case has extra protection at the corners, as well as pop-out integrated plugs to protect the phone's ports against due and debris. Colors include frost white, methyl blue, rose bouquet, stealth black, submarine yellow, and the lovely sunlit tangerine shown below.
Tones ($19.99) is the next line from SwitchEasy, featuring bright, two-tone color designs made with TPU and a hard polycarbonate back plate. Here you have the choice of cosmos black, flush pink, orange and space white.
Odyssey ($19.99) looks like a prop from the classic movie 2001: A Space Odyssey! Available in black and pink, it uses a touch polycarbonate H-frame for corner protection while using soft textured TPU in the middle for a good grip.
Just want the lightest, thinnest possible case for your iPhone 6? The 0.35 ($14.99) is just .35mm thick and weighs just 4 grams. Available in blue, frost white, pink, stealth black and yellow.
Do you like it NUDE? If you don't like cases but need protection, the $24.99 NUDE is only 0.6mm thick and it comes in either ultra clear or ultra black.
Two more from SwitchEasy! The $34.99 WRAP looks like a pocket journal and is made from faux leather in black or brown with an anodized aluminum accent bar.
Last but not least is the LifePocket ($39.99), a combo case and wallet. If's available in military green, navy blue, and space gray.
BuQu Tech
You thought we were at the end of this list? Hahahahaha! You wish! I wish! No, we have a few more, and the BuQu PowerArmour battery case is the first. It has a 2,500mAh battery, an easy slide-lock mechanism for inserting and removing the iPhone 6, and it should be available in November of 2014 for $79.99.
New Trent
Meet the New Trent, same as the old trent... (sorry, I'm getting punchy). Interestingly enough, while most manufacturers have hedged their bets and said that the cases are "for the iPhone 6", New Trent is saying that their cases will be available for both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S.
Say what?
Yep, the Trentium case ($31.95) will be available on New Trent's website for both the "4.7 inch and 5.5 inch displays" in black, silver, gold or transparent finishes.
The company is also building a case called the Alixo that will also come in "both sizes". Alixo is transparent and features a front cover. It's also $31.95. Both cases for the iPhone 6 will be available on September 25, while those for the iPhone 6S will be available on October 31.
Pong Case
But wait, there's more! Pong Research Corporation develops mobile device cases with "intelligent antenna technology." The cases are designed to redirect wireless energy away from users, substantially reducing exposure to harmful wireless energy. There are two cases (neither of which we have pictures of), the Sleek and the Rugged, both of which retail starting at $49.99.
