Lenmar Meridian announces iPhone 5 battery case

Slated for a December release date, the Lenmar Meridian iPhone battery case offers protection and double the battery life of the iPhone 5 for $69.99.

Available in a trio of colors, Rubberized Black, Glossy White, and Metallic Red, the Lenmar Meridian iPhone 5 Battery Case will also include a rechargeable 2200mAh Lithium Polymer battery, an on-off power button, and an LED power indicator. This is an ideal battery case for the 4G-LTE enabled iPhone which will require more battery power to maintain that high-speed connection.

The Apple Beat: Why Passbook may be a better short-term option than NFC

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

A number of pundits grumbled that Apple missed out on an opportunity by not including Near Field Communications (NFC) in the iPhone 5 as a mobile wallet solution. But Apple's Passbook App, coming on September 19th via the free iOS 6 update, is likely a better option at least for the short term.

Click to read more ...

Mobile wallet coming to iPhone 5 by way of CM4's Q Card case

Who needs NFC when you can have a real mobile wallet. CM4 announced the Q Card Case for iPhone 5, crafted to protect the new Apple phone as well as deliver convenience. The comfortable case is made from soft-touch rubber and features an in-line premium fabric wallet sleeve that securely holds up to three cards plus cash.  The Q Card Case is available in Black Onyx, Pacific Green, Red Rouge, and Mahogany Brown.

Click to read more ...

Scosche readies iPhone 5 cases and protective screens ready for pre-order

Scosche Industries announced  new offerings that includes five cases and three screen protectors designed specifically to fit the iPhone 5's unique footprint. 

Click to read more ...