Following Apple’s iPhone 5 unveiling, third-party accessory makers have been busy launching their new offerings to help customise, protect and compliment the new device.
Here, we round up the latest accessory releases.
iPhone 5 Shell cases
be.ez has launched the LA cover Allure for the iPhone 5, a snap on presicion fit case with transparent sides and a stripy design in either Allure Black or Allure Estival.
Belkin has launched a range of iPhone 5 cases and accessories, including a new View Case, with a transparent design to show off the new back plate of the device while protecting it from bumps and scratches. It's available for £19.99.
British accessory maker Proporta has launched a variety of iPhone 5 cases that are available to order now.
For those looking for a simple way to protect the back of the iPhone 5, Proporta has released a £14.95 Hard Shell case available in four colours.
Otterbox has updated its cases range to include new offerings for the Apple’s latest iPhone.
Otterbox’s new cases include the Prefix, a protective shell with a rubber outer layer and free screen protector.
The Defender, Commuter and Reflex series of Otterbox’s cases have also been updated for the iPhone 5.
The team at Cygnett has also been busy launching iPhone 5 accessories. Among the new products is the cute ICON – Haven case, featuring an all-new design from the animator behind Scarygirl Nathan Jurevicius.
Dicota’s Hard Cover cases for the iPhone 5 are made from impact resistant plastic, while the Slim Covers are designed to provide protection for the iPhone 5 without making it bulky.
If you're looking for something a bit more fun, Griffin has launched its Animal Parade Case series for iPhone 5. The quirky cases are made from silicone, and you can download the Animal Parade app for your iPhone to add matching wallpapers to your home and lock screen.
In keeping with the animal theme, Case-Mate has launched its Creatures iPhone 5 cases, which include a monkey, panda, penguin, peacock, elephant, giraffe, tiger, flamingo and bear design. The cute cases are available for £25.
Or, there's always the Mustachio Case for iPhone 5, also from Griffin.
Proporta and Ted Baker have teamed up to make this stylish bike themed iPhone 5 case, complete with a Ted Baker London logo plaque. The case is available for £29.95.
Scosche's new kickBACK sport for the iPhone 5 comes in six different colours, and has a kickstand for watching movies or TV shows on your new 4in display.
If you fancy adding your own personal touch to your iPhone 5, MediaDevil allows customers to choose their own photograph to be transformed into a protective Grafikcase for £19.97.
Gelaskins has also made its popular HardCase available for iPhone 5, so customers can choose their own photograph to be printed onto the case or pick from a variety of arty designs that have been pre-made. See page two of this article for Gelaskins' iPhone tranforming skins.
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Asifali32 said on Fri, 19 Oct 2012
Was looking for a real leather case ever since i got my iphone 5, found one by Love Gizmo(website below), i think nothing beats leather plus it has card and cash compartments, i was sold.
Www.lovegizmo.co.uk
PeterHolt said on Fri, 23 Nov 2012
I really prefer aluminum cases but all of them kill my signal. Only one I have foud that does not block the antennas are from EDGE Design www.edge-design.com
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