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Olloclip’s addition for Otterbox’s modular case easily switches between 4 lenses

By Julian Chokkattu June 30, 2016

Before phones get modular, Otterbox wants to make our existing devices a little more functional with the Universe Case System. This iPhone case lets you snap in various modules to add extra features, one of which is Olloclip’s popular 4-in-1 lens, and we got a peek of it at CE Week 2016.

Olloclip‘s 4-in-1 lens features four varying lens types: Fisheye, wide-angle, a 10x macro, and a 15x macro. Snap it into the Otterbox Universe Case and you’ve easily expanded the style in how you can take photographs with the iPhone — but note that the case only fits an iPhone 6, 6S, 6 Plus, and the 6S Plus.

The clip also acts as a wearable pendant, if you wanted to carry it around rather than leaving it on your phone. Unfortunately, it’s a bit pricey at $80 — and that’s not even factoring the price of the Otterbox Universe Case, which is $50 for the regular-sized iPhones and $60 for the Plus variants.

Thankfully, if you don’t have or want Otterbox’s Universe case, Olloclip still offers the same product for the iPhone devices at $80.

We also got a look at Olloclip Studio, which the company created to act as a photographer’s on-the-go kit. Attaching to the same iPhone 6, 6S, and Plus variants, the case allows you to attach various photo accessories to it. For example, you can mount a finger grip to help keep shots steady, a tripod, a kickstand, and more. The mounting solution is patent pending.

Olloclip Studio will set you back $90 for the whole setup.

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Olloclip’s iPhone 6 case turns your phone into a photography studio

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Olloclip hit success when it developed its first three-in-one lens, via Kickstarter four years ago. It has returned to the same crowdfunding community to help create its next product, the Olloclip Studio. The Studio uses the same add-on concept but it revolves around a protective case for the iPhone 6 or 6 Plus. The concept is to give photographers and videographers an all-in-one production solution with their iPhones, and the Studio represents the biggest leap since the first Olloclip, founders Patrick O’Neill and Chong Pak say.

Like previous Olloclip products, the Studio is designed to enhance “iPhoneography” through interchangeable lenses – using those from Olloclip, like the 4-in-1 lens – that seamlessly attach onto the top of the Studio Case. But the case’s “integrated mounting solution” also lets you easily add on other accessories onto the Studio Case, which includes a two-finger universal grip for holding onto the case in your hand; a kickstand; two cold shoe adapters for things like microphones or lights; and two 1/4-20 mounts to attach a tripod, monopod, grip, handles, etc. Other accessories could follow in the future.

Mobile

OtterBox Resurgence Power Case for iPhone 5S has massive battery built in

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One of the worst things about smartphones is how quickly their batteries die. An entire industry has popped up to solve the problem and it seems that there's a new external battery pack and charging phone case released every day. Now, OtterBox is joining other case makers with its streamlined Resurgence Power Case for the iPhone 5 and 5S.
The Power Case comes with a 2,000mAh battery built into the back, which provides 2x battery power and one extra charge for your iPhone. The case also features a front-facing LED at the bottom right of the case to let you know how much your iPhone's battery has charged. The indicator light is divided into four 25 percent increments, so you can see when your iPhone is 25, 50, 75, or 100 percent charged. As soon as your iPhone reaches full battery, the case turns off to preserve its own internal battery for the next time you need a charge.

In keeping with OtterBox's reputation for making some of the most high-quality protective cases, the Resurgence Power Case is built to withstand a lot of drops and crashes. Even though the Power Case doesn't look as impenetrable as the Defender case, OtterBox says the polycarbonate the case is military rated and survived rigorous testing. The case is designed to absorb energy and reduce the force of impact dramatically. Considering the fact that it has a large battery inside, the Power Case is relatively light at 3.05 oz and measures 5.65 x 2.55 x 0.69 inches.
The case is made up of two parts: the colorful back where the battery is located and a front part that snaps on to keep the iPhone secure. The back of the case comes in black, glacier, teal shimmer, or satin rose. The front part is either black or white, depending on which back you choose. Teal shimmer and glacier come with the white front, while black and satin rose come with the black front. OtterBox's new case is now available on the company's website and at a few retail locations for $100.
Correction on 06-27-2014: This article initially stated that the Resurgence case offers 2 extra charges for your iPhone. It has been updated to reflect that the case holds just one extra charge, but offers 2x battery power to the iPhone 5S.

Audio / Video

Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones at lowest-ever price for Memorial Day

Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones hanging on wall hook in front of a mirror.

Headphones have become an integral part of our lives. That's especially the case as we rely on things like Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) to block out the massive amounts of noise that we deal with on a daily basis, especially if you live in a bustling, metropolitan city. Luckily, even though headphones tend to be quite expensive, there are a lot of great Memorial Day sales going on where you can pick up great headphones, like the Sony WH-1000XM5, for a relatively cheap price.

In fact, the Sony WH-1000XM5 is probably the best headphones you can get on the market. Not only do they have some of the best, if not the best ANC out there, but the audio fidelity is also amazing; it's as close as you'll get to a hi-fi set for consumers that doesn't run into the hundreds if not thousands. If you want to grab a pair, Amazon has a great deal on them that discounts them down to $348 rather than the usual $400 they go for. While that may not feel significant, it's a 13% discount and $52 you'll save yourself to buy something else during the Memorial Day sales.