Nexpaq Smartphone Case Has Modular Electronics: Casebloks

Google’s Project Ara and similar smartphones could help us personalize our mobile device like we do our PCs, but if you’d rather stick with your smartphone of choice, the Nexpaq phone case appears to be a viable half-measure.

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Nexpaq works exactly like Dave Hakkens’ revolutionary Phonebloks concept. The case has swappable plug-and-play modules, each providing a single function such as an extra battery, additional flash storage or an SD card reader. When it launches, Nexpaq will have 12 modules, but if it takes off more modules will surely come, both from its inventors and from third-party manufacturers.

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The base Nexpaq case has six module slots and will initially be available for the iPhone 6, Samsung Galaxy S5 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. Nexpaq is currently conducting a survey to gauge demand for other smartphones. The company also promises that future Nexpaq cases will be backwards compatible with all previously released modules, which is certainly a lofty but wonderful possibility if they’re able to stick to their promise.

Here’s a brief demo of Nexpaq’s modules. Note how the iPhone 6 variant has the option to connect to the phone via Bluetooth, which means some modules will work even if the iPhone 6 isn’t connected to the case through its Lightning port.

Pledge at least $109 (USD) on Kickstarter to receive a Nexpaq case and at least four modules as a reward.

[via Gear Hungry]

Talkase Smartphone Case Has Tiny Cellphone Built-in: Dual Wielding

Many smartphone cases offer protection. Some offer extra battery life or even additional memory. Some look like huge fried chickens. But WirelessMe’s case gives you… another cellphone. The Talkase for iPhone and Android phones comes with a credit card-sized GSM phone. It makes way more sense that you think it does.

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You can send and receive calls and text messages from the small phone because it has its own SIM card, great for people who have multiple phone numbers. But you can also use the phone to receive calls coming in from your main phone, as if it was a Bluetooth headset. That could be useful for people who’d rather not take out their large and expensive phones. That and the fact that you now have an emergency phone when your main one runs out of battery.

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Pledge at least $29 (USD) on Kickstarter to receive the Talkase as a reward. The case is really ugly though, and at that price you keep your smartphone pretty by getting a dumbphone, though obviously it won’t be as compact as the Talkase’s phone.

[via CNET via Reddit]

 

Quick Fix for the Flimsy iPhone 6!

Worried about your flimsy iPhone 6 or 6 Plus? Don’t be! The [BRIC+]xtreme case is here to protect your precious! Made of super durable aircraft grade aluminum, the bumper blocks damage where your device is bumped most… all without compromising the look of your sleek phone. Better yet (and for the first time ever in the market), the minimal bumper also waterproofs your phone so there’s no need to worry about breaks, scratches or water damage! Get it here!

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Ztylus Case Adds 4 More Lenses to Your iPhone 5/5S

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As good as smartphone cameras may be, we still need accessories or special apps to make the photos better. The Ztylus case, with its 4-in-1 lens system, gives people a bit of a flexibility in terms of how they shoot their photos.

Sony launched the QX lens system not long ago, with the same purpose of offering mobile photographers better quality and more flexibility. The problem with that lens system is that it’s quite a hefty solution, not to mention expensive. The Ztylus case for iPhone 5/5S is the equivalent for Apple’s smartphones, even though someone who has the financial resources to buy such an (overpriced) smartphone must definitely also have the dough for some dope accessories.

The Ztylus case is obviously intended for flagship smartphones and phablets, as the manufacturer only makes a few versions that are compatible with the iPhone, Note 3 or S4. The polycarbonate and aircraft-grade aluminum combo helps you protect the already fragile devices, so even without the lens system, Ztylus has some great functionality.

Ztylus also comes with a kickstand, which means that after shooting some great photos, you can place the phone on the table and watch your creations.

Regardless if you want to shoot macro pictures or you simply want to have images with the fish eye effect, Ztylus can help you.

Smartphone manufacturers have tried for quite a while to make their products as close to real cameras as possible, and Samsung was the closest, with its Galaxy S4 Zoom smartphone-camera hybrid. If the technology implemented in the camera sensor itself is not good enough, people shouldn’t despair, as it’s still possible to achieve decent results using aftermarket products such as the Ztylus 4-in-1 lens system case. The metal frame of the lens kit definitely adds some bulkiness to the smartphone, but that doesn’t mean that its weight goes up by much.

The bad news about the Ztylus 4-in-1 lens system is that you need to purchase the case and the lenses separately.

While the case itself will be available for $39.99, the RV-2 Revolver lens kit will retail for $69.99. The overall price is a bit steep, considering how cheap the Chinese alternatives go nowadays, but if you own a flagship smartphone or phablet, you should accept nothing less than premium accessories.

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OFF Pocket Phone Case Blocks Wireless Signals: It Ain’t Too Much for Me to Jam

Designer Adam Harvey is obsessed with privacy. He’s come up with clothes that hide you from thermal sensors and x-ray machines, and an anti-paparazzi bag that ruins pictures. Recently he teamed up with materials consultant Johanna Bloomfield to make the OFF Pocket, a case that cuts your phone off from the world.

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The interior of the OFF Pocket is lined with “metalized fibers”, acting as a Faraday cage that blocks Wi-Fi, Cellular, Bluetooth and GPS signals. It’s your phone’s tinfoil hat. Or tinfoil straitjacket.

Make sure your connection is secure and pledge at least $85 (USD) on Kickstarter to get an OFF Pocket as a reward. Or you could just power off your phone.

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If you are like me, you hate carrying a purse/wallet while you’re out. Having to look after it, making sure it’s safe and of course trying not to lose it sucks. The problem is that although  I don’t like to carry a purse while I’m out, I don’t really have a choice since I ...
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Ask Engadget: best case for the Samsung Galaxy S III?

Ask Engadget best case for the Samsung Galaxy S III

We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from is from Amandeep, who needs a case for his new superphone. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

"Hey guys, I just snagged myself a new Galaxy S III, but I'm at a loss when it comes to deciding on a case. I'm looking for something that falls between the typical silicone wrap and a full-on army grade rubber block of invincibility. It needs to provide sufficient protection from the occasional drop or two while staying relatively sleek and somewhat stylish. That said, my last phone was a Thunderbolt with an extended battery, so it's safe to say that I won't mind a bit of thickness. I've had my eye on a Shell-Gel series case from Ballistic, but I'm still in need of suggestions. Any ideas?"

How about it peeps? What do you use to protect your Galaxy S III that you'd recommend to another? Constructive suggestions are always welcomed.

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