Personalize the outside of your iPhone and iPad
1 Decals from The Decal Guru thedecalguru.com From $11
Get a cool new stick-on design for the back of your iPad and really make it your own. This site has everything from pop-culture icons to classic art reimagined, or just cool motifs. Whatever you’re into, you’ll almost certainly find something here. The decals are vinyl, and attach with an adhesive that shouldn’t leave any nasty residue.
2 Otterbox Defender iPad Pro 12.9 otterbox.com $79
If you want serious protection for the 12.9-inch Pro, this is the way to go. It’s totally drop-proof and dustproof, including a screen protector. A stand helps you view the iPad when it’s placed somewhere, and there’s even a storage spot for the Pencil (which works through the Defender’s screen protector).
3 Lifeproof FRE lifeproof.com From $50
If want to make sure your iPhone is as protected as it can be, this waterproof, dustproof, snow-proof, and very-high-drop-proof case is it. The Fre totally encompasses your iPhone, with a scratchproof layer over the screen. It’s military spec, and perfect for hardcore outdoors lovers. LifeProof also makes models for iPad named nüüd, because they lack the screen covering…
4 Decalgirl decals decalgirl.com From $10
If you like to keep your iPhone case-free, you can still give it a striking look on the back and front with a gel skin. The designs from decalgirl. com pretty much cover the whole device, and come with a code to download a matching wallpaper, giving an allover effect. They’re easy to apply, are fairly durable, and there’s a huge range – or you can design your own if you really want to!
5 Logitech Create keyboard logitech.com From $119
Want to turn your iPad Pro into a portable workstation? Apple’s Smart Keyboard cases are nice, but Logitech’s Create range (for both sizes of Pro) have more control keys, and are backlit. They’re really comfortable to type on, though do make your iPad notably heavier. If you have a non-Pro iPad, Logitech’s Ultrathin Keyboard Cover range is our pick.
6 Khomo Dual Case khomoaccessories.com From $14
We didn’t feature Apple’s Smart Cases here because they’re kind of obvious, but if you want a cheaper alternative, this is our pick. It protects your iPad front and back, comes in a wide range of colors, and the front folds into a triangle to form a stand, just like the Smart Cover. The auto sleep/wake feature works with the cover, and there are versions for all recent iPads.
7 Gear4 Piccadilly gear4.com $34.99
This case uses a magical substance called D3O to protect your devices – it’s a liquid that gets harder as it compresses, absorbing impacts easily. D3O is injected into the outside ring of the case, making it amazingly drop-proof for something that adds relatively little bulk. It comes in iPhonematching finishes, too.
8 Just Mobile TENC justmobile.com From $19
Going from heavy protection to light: the TENC case is very thin and clear – it’s designed to let your iPhone show through as much as possible. It resists scratches well, but isn’t the most drop-proof option – it’ll take one good fall onto a hard surface for sure, but may need replacing after. If you want some protection without extra weight or bulk, it’s a great choice.