Phone and device cases, spanning phones, tablets, and beyond.
Flosku is a Somerset, England tech-accessory startup making cases and products for the digital home. Its Walnut Case for the Apple TV Remote is crafted from 100% natural walnut wood and retails for £45, plus shipping to Singapore.
OtterBox Symmetry cases are ultra-slim, one-piece designs that protect while doubling as colourful fashion statements. The iPhone XS Max line has 15 designs priced from S$59 to S$89. I have the Aspen Gleam, which retails for S$79.
The Apple iPhone XS Max Silicone Case retails for S$59, the same price as the 8 Plus and 7 Plus silicone cases. It comes in nine colours, from Nectarine to Pink Sand; I chose Midnight Blue.
Oddly, the official Huawei P20 Pro Silicone Case sells for S$28 on Lazada but S$38 at the Huawei Concept Store in 313@Somerset, even though both are run by the same operator, Jim and Rich Trading.
This year Apple offers three official iPhone X cases: Silicone, Leather, and the new Folio. After a good experience with the iPhone 7 Plus Silicone Case, I stuck with the Silicone in black. It retails for S$58.
The Monocozzi LUCID Plus Folio retails for S$69.90 in Charcoal, Coral, or Blue. A shock-resistant detachable folio case for the iPad Pro 10.5-inch, it has a removable cover, so you can use the folio with or without it.
Pitaka's Aramid iPhone 7 Plus Case retails for US$49.99, with the iPhone 7 version slightly cheaper, and free worldwide shipping via DHL. What makes it unique is its construction from Aramid fibre, a strong, lightweight material.
Fabrix has launched its Marble Snap Case for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, both priced the same at US$22, excluding delivery. The case comes in two colours, black and white, with a marble finish.
The Apple iPhone 7 Plus Silicone Case retails for S$58 in nine colours. After almost a year with my 6s Plus Leather Case in Midnight Blue, which stained after water contact, I switched to a silicone case this time.
The Nexus 6P Official Case was out of stock on the Google Store for ages. It returned on Black Friday during a 50% off cases sale, so I grabbed it for US$17.49, down from US$34.99.
The Apple iPhone 6s Plus Leather Case retails for S$68 and, like the 6 Plus case, shipped well before the phone itself. It comes in five colours, Midnight Blue, Saddle Brown, Rose Grey, Brown, and Black; I chose Midnight Blue.
Krusell is a Swedish maker of smartphone and tablet accessories, around since 1991. I remember its cases on sale at Singtel shops when my dad got his first mobile phone in the 90s, then losing sight of it later.
If you buy the Power Support Air Jacket from an Apple Store, online or physical, it's actually the Air Jacket Force. The difference from the regular Air Jacket is a raised bezel that protrudes above the screen.
The Moshi iGlaze Armour for iPhone 6 Plus retails for S$59.90 in three colours, Satin Gold, Jet Silver, and Gunmetal Grey, each matching an iPhone finish. The iPhone 6 version offers the same colours for S$5 less, at S$54.90.
The Moshi Overture for iPhone 6 Plus is a folio-style wallet case retailing for S$59.90 in three colours, Brushed Titanium, Sahara Beige, and Steel Black, each matching an iPhone. The iPhone 6 version offers the same colours cheaper at S$54.90.
You may not have heard of GRAMAS, a luxury accessories maker from Japan specialising in iPhone leather cases and glass protectors. The name stands for Generous RAw MAterial Stuff, and Singapore is the first country outside Japan to carry GRAMAS.
The Apple iPhone 6 Plus Leather Case retails for S$68, and my brother ordered it with the iPhone 6 Plus. The case shipped first and arrived yesterday, while the phone stayed stuck on Processing Items. It comes in five colours.
I bought the Nokia Lumia 930 Case (CP-637) for S$39 at Funan's Nokia Store, available in Orange, Green, and Black. Finding one is tricky, since no electronics stores stock it; you can only get it from Nokia stores.
I'd been using the Power Support Air Jacket Set (Clear) for my iPhone 5s, skeptical I'd find another clear case as good. The Snugg iPhone 5s Ultra Thin Clear Case surprised me, feeling well built for just US$14.99.
I think the Moshi VersaKeyboard for iPad Air is a clever invention. It retails for S$139 in a single colour, Graphite Black, with a polycarbonate back shell, built around the Moshi VersaCover Origami Case I reviewed earlier.
The Moshi SenseCover for iPhone, retailing for S$54.90, brings iPhone users a taste of Samsung's S View Flip Cover. Since Apple doesn't support the feature, it's limited to three things: checking the date, and swiping to answer or reject calls.
The Moshi VersaCover Origami Case for iPad Air launched in December 2013 for S$89, in four colours, Denim Blue, Velvet Grey, Sakura Pink, and Aloe Green. At about 150g, it's 10g heavier than Apple's iPad Air Smart Case.