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Best of 2019: Our favorite iPhone cases

Dare to make a statement

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iPhones are the easiest to spruce up with stylish cases. They don’t come with gorgeous gradient designs that make it hard for you to cover it up. There are a lot of gorgeous cases to choose from and sometimes, it’s easy for us to get overwhelmed. To make it easier for you, here are our top picks of the best iPhone cases this year.

Mujjo Leather Wallet Cases

One of my all-time favorites, Mujjo’s leather wallet cases are perfect for those who value convenience and efficiency. It has a cardholder that can carry up to three cards. Additionally, it comes in a stylish leather design producing gorgeous patina over time. Mujjo ensures that you have a beautiful phone case that can protect your iPhone, and grows with you throughout the years. Shop here.

Otterbox Symmetry Series

OtterBox’s Symmetry series is meant for the bold type and those who love making statements through their fashion choices. It’s made of polycarbonate and synthetic rubber designed precisely and gracefully to help you keep your phone safe without sacrificing style. Shop here.

Speck Presidio Grip

If you love a protective case that screams strength and future, look no more. Speck’s Presidio Grip cases are slim, durable, and provides a secure no-slip grip so you can text, game, and take selfies without worry. It has a polycarbonate outer shell and is designed to be pocket-friendly and thin enough for easy wireless charging. Shop here.

Pangram Pangram x Casetify

For those who have a serious relationship with wanderlust, Casetify’s collaboration with Pangram Pangram is the best iPhone case for you. It lets you customize your iPhone case by choosing an airport and adding your name. It’s just like a luggage scan tag with your name on it. Currently, there are more than 30 cities to choose from. Shop here.

Moshi Altra – Shadow Black, Sahara Beige

If you just don’t know how to let go of your phone (and your feelings), then Moshi’s Altra cases are perfect for you. It features a detachable wrist strap that will let you hang your phone anywhere you’d like: From your neck to your shoulders, your wrist, and even on the hope that you and your ex would get back together — just hang in there.

Kidding aside, this strapped case lets you move around conveniently without the risk of dropping your phone. It comes in a premium finish and a unique, elegant design that would make you want to show-off this case wherever you go. Shop here.

Spigen Slim Armor Essential S

Sometimes, all we need is a clear, protective case so we can see how beautiful the iPhone is. Spigen’s Slim Armor Essential S has a clear design with a rigid back and flexible bumper. It’s pocket-friendly and has a built-in kickstand. It’s also compatible with wireless charging. Shop here.

Pela eco-friendly cases

If you care about the environment and sustainability is one of your advocacies, Pela’s eco-friendly cases are your perfect match. They help protect not just your phone but the environment, too. They’re soft, flexible, smooth, and made from Flax shive and a plant-based biopolymer, making these cases 100% compostable. Additionally, Pela donates a percentage of its sales to Ocean Cleanup and Preservation Initiatives to help lessen plastic in the ocean. Shop here.

Uniq Lino Hue

Those who love to look sleek and elegant without spending too much, Uniq’s Lino Hue cases are to die for. This Singaporean designer brand produces a minimalist, liquid silicone case available in different colors. On the inside, it has a microfiber lining for a luxurious finish. The case was designed with function, style, and durability in mind. Shop here.

Native Union’s Clic Series

L-R: Clic Card, Clic Canvas, Clic Marquetry

A yearly favorite, Native Union’s iPhone cases are crafted with unique, durable, and striking materials. Clic Card is crafted with genuine Italian Nappa leather with a built-in cardholder; Clic Canvas is made of premium woven fabric and a strong, flexible frame; while Clic Marquetry pieces together three genuine Italian types of leather made for the bold type. All cases are compatible with wireless charging. Shop here.

Bonus: Nomad Rugged Tri-Folio

For those who want to be taken seriously, Nomad’s Rugged Tri-Folio case is the best case for your iPhone. It’s made of Horween leather and has two large pockets and four extra-deep card slots to make your life convenient. Additionally, you can charge wirelessly with this supple yet durable case. Shop here.

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Insta360 Flow 2 update improves Android support, adds new iOS features

Better Android lens support

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Insta360 Flow 2 update improves Android support, adds new iOS features
Excerpt: Better Android lens support

Insta360 has released a major spring update for its Flow 2 series handheld gimbals, bringing wider Android compatibility and new features for iPhone users.

The update focuses on improving how the Flow 2 and Flow 2 Pro work across different devices. It expands support for flagship Android phones while adding new shooting tools for iOS, making hands-free, stabilized video easier to capture without extra gear.

Android finally gets full lens access

One of the biggest changes is native multi-lens support on Android. When paired with the Insta360 app, the Flow 2 series can now access ultra-wide and telephoto lenses on supported devices from Samsung, Google Pixel, vivo, OPPO, and more.

This means users can shoot at full resolution using their phone’s native cameras, whether capturing wide landscapes or zoomed-in details. The update brings Android performance closer to what iPhone users have been getting, especially in more dynamic shooting scenarios like concerts, sports, and vlogging.

The improved lens access also works with features like Widescreen Mode, helping users create smoother, more cinematic footage with better framing flexibility.

Faster 360 panoramas for quick sharing

The Flow 2 series continues to stand out with its ability to capture full 360-degree panoramas. With the new 360 Panorama 2.0, stitching is now 50% faster, producing results in about 20 seconds.

Users can capture everything in one go, then choose their preferred framing afterward. The feature also supports interactive sharing via links, letting viewers pan and explore the image on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

Creative templates such as Tiny Planet are also available for quick edits, making it easier to turn panoramic shots into shareable content.

Dual View adds more angles in one take

Dual View Mode introduces multi-angle recording without the need for additional cameras. It allows simultaneous recording using the front and rear cameras, or even dual rear lenses, producing three clips in a single take.

This is useful for creators who want to capture reactions alongside the main shot or experiment with different focal lengths at once. Combined with AI tracking, the feature keeps subjects centered while adding more variety to footage.

Apple Watch control for hands-free shooting

For iPhone users, the update adds Apple Watch control, turning the watch into a remote for the gimbal.

Users can start or stop recording, adjust settings, switch modes, and even control zoom using the Digital Crown. This allows for better control during solo shoots, especially when the phone is mounted on the gimbal at a distance.

Smarter tracking and remote control tools

The update also improves several AI-powered features across the Flow 2 series.

AI Tracker now works across more Android apps, enabling subject tracking during video calls, livestreams, or hands-free recording. Multi-person tracking keeps groups in frame, while Active Zoom Tracking allows up to 15x zoom while maintaining focus on moving subjects.

There’s also a new smartphone remote control feature, which lets users operate the gimbal using a second phone. This adds flexibility for more complex shooting setups without interrupting the shot.

Availability

The update is available now through the Insta360 app and the official website. Compatibility may vary depending on the smartphone model.

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Jabra launches PanaCast Room Kit for simpler hybrid meetings

The function room setup that doesn’t need an IT guy

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Jabra PanaCast Room Kit

Jabra is expanding its hybrid work ecosystem with the new PanaCast Room Kit.

It’s a video conferencing solution built for meeting rooms. But it skips the usual complexity. No tangled cables, no custom programming, and no need for IT on standby.

The kit is designed for teams of three to 15 people. Setup takes minutes: Connect the cameras, place the speakers and microphones, and link everything with a single cable.

That’s it. A standard room becomes a smart collaboration space without the usual friction.

Built for inclusive meetings

At the center of the experience is the PanaCast 55 VBS.

It uses a 180-degree multi-camera system powered by onboard AI. Jabra’s Virtual Director technology tracks speakers and reframes the view in real time.

Everyone stays visible. Even those seated at the far end of the table.

The goal is simple. Make remote participants feel like they’re in the room.

Audio keeps up with that promise. The PanaCast SpeakerMic extends coverage up to 11 meters. Every voice comes through clearly and at a consistent volume. No need to raise your voice just to be heard.

No-fuss by design

The system adds a Huddly L1 camera for a secondary angle. This gives meetings a more complete and inclusive view.

There’s also the Jabra Control IP touch controller. It handles meetings with simple, one-touch controls.

Everything works together with minimal input. No manual pan-tilt-zoom adjustments. No audio balancing. The AI handles it.

Enterprise-ready, plug-and-play simple

The PanaCast Room Kit is fully UC-certified. It works with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet.

It also runs on the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP), bringing enterprise-grade security and reliability.

The idea is straightforward. High-end meeting tech shouldn’t be hard to use.

From small huddle spaces to larger boardrooms, the kit scales without added complexity. It removes the usual barriers to hybrid collaboration.

Whether it’s a quick team sync or a full boardroom discussion, the PanaCast Room Kit aims to give everyone a front-row seat.

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Sony announces open-back INZONE H6 Air

Deeper and tighter bass, more immersive gaming soundscape

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Gamers are set to get another immersive headphones from Sony with the launch of the INZONE H6 Air.

This latest offering features an open-back acoustic structure and custom drivers for deep and tight bass, thanks to back ducts integrated into the drivers.

The open-back structure also helps with a realistic immersive sound field, making gamers feel they are in the game space.

This design minimizes internal reflections by leaving the housing unobstructed. The result is accurate sound field reproduction exactly as game creators intended.

The Sony INZONE H6 Air also features precision-tuned driver units engineered with the same technology as Sony’s renowned MDR-MV1 open-back studio monitor headsets. It is specially adapted for this particular wearable.

Back ducts integrated into the driver unit help deliver deep and controlled bass reproduction, while maintaining clear separation of mids and lows. This detail is helpful especially for titles where rich sound detail matters.

Crafted with premium aluminum, the INZONE H6 Air is also one of Sony’s lightest gaming headsets at just 199 grams. The headset uses the same spring hinge headband design seen on the INZONE H9 II.

Furthermore, the headset features an “RPG/Adventure” equalizer profile as it is developed with sound engineers from PlayStation Studios.

This specific profile is optimized for RPG and adventure titles, recreating the acoustic experience of a sound studio and delivering an immersive listening experience.

An additional cardioid boom mic focuses on voice angled towards the user’s mouth, eliminating unnecessary side noise.

Fnatic Edition devices, INZONE Buds Glass Purple

In addition to the Sony INZONE H6 Air, Sony has launched the Fnatic Editions of the INZONE Mouse-A, INZONE Mat-F, and INZONE Mat-D.

This next step in the collaboration between Sony and Fnatic makes the professional esports club even more present in fans’ daily gaming experience.

Rounding out the new releases is the INZONE Buds in Glass Purple colorway. This joins the previous black and white options, giving owners plenty of choices to suit their styles.

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