The Week in iOS Accessories and Cases: Baby’s got HandL’s new phone case

This roundup features the “butt case.” Why do they call it that? Just look at it! Read on…

The Maximus case from HandL is known as the  “Butt Case” ($70 MSRP) because, well, look at it. The makers say it’s the “most ergonomic phone case ever created.” All we know is that looking at it makes us giggle.

The Soft Silicone Case ($17 MSRP, on sale for $14) has a wooden-style exterior and soft silicone interior so your phone can look good even while it’s being protected from drops.

Fodi (a $14 pledge through Kickstarter) is “an origami stand that folds to different sizes to fit your mobile devices, laptops, and much more.” Just fold it in the right shape to suit your purpose.

The Ultra Slim Tablet Sleeve ($36 MSRP, $17 on AmazonRemove product link) features a “caramel leather, charcoal felt exterior and soft felt interior” to wrap your iPad or MacBook in warmth and luxury. It’s also useful, featuring a custom side opening for access to your laptop’s charging port while it’s in the sleeve.

The iPad Pro 10.5-inch CaseRemove product link (starting at $12 MSRP on Amazon) is designed for the new iPad Pro 10.5-inch 2017 model, and is billed by the makers as the “same as Apple’s Smart Cover but much better—it also covers the back!”

What could be more House of Marley than a product called Smile Jamaica wireless headphones ($60 MSRP, same price on AmazonRemove product link)? The $60 Bluetooth earbuds offer eight hours of playtime, three-button mic control, and feature wood and aluminum construction. 

The iPhone Veil ($30 MSRP, on sale for $28) isn’t a case, exactly, but “a unique protective covering that adheres to the back of your device.” It comes in six different colors and wood-style patterns.

The DTLA iPhone Case ($49 MSRP) offers “military grade” protection with design inspired by Downtown Los Angeles; it’s available in four different colors.

The Solpro Tag Solar Charging Battery ($39 pledge on Indiegogo) does a little bit of everything: It’s a solar charger. And a battery pack. That you can use as a tracker. Just keep the “Tag” attached to your bag and you can power up your iOS device anytime—and find your bag if it gets lost.

The Rowkin Bit Charge Stereo ($130 MSRP; $110 on AmazonRemove product link) is designed to be the “ultimate set of portable wireless bluetooth earbuds.” Here’s the fun part—the housing that holds your earbuds is also a 2100-mAh battery that can power up your other devices.

If you like Rowkin, but have fewer bucks to spend, give a look at Rowkin Pulse wraparound sport wireless headphones ($30 MSRP, same price on AmazonRemove product link). You don’t get the cool battery pack housing, but you do get a fine set of customizable Bluetooth earbuds.

The AQUA+ wireless audio amplifier is about to start its Kickstarter crowdfunding on August 7: It’s billed as “the world’s lightest wireless audio amplifier.” “It can be paired to your smartphone, laptop, TV or any other Bluetooth device, allowing music to be enjoyed without sacrificing sound performance or convenience.”