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Olloclip for iPhone 6 Review

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When Apple announced their newest line of iPhones, like many other people, I was extremely excited – finally some new iPhones! Not only was I excited about the iPhones as “phones”, but also I was really excited about the new camera upgrades for both iPhones – the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.

The new camera upgrades in the iPhone 6/Plus boast some pretty remarkable features. Here’s a short list:

  • Focus Pixels: new sensors in the iPhone’s 8MP camera for faster auto-focus
  • Improved face detection: group pictures and portraits are a whole better with faster, and more accurate face detection focus
  • Auto image stabilization: helps get rid of motion blur and hand shakiness by taking four rapid-fire pictures with a short exposure time, then combining them all together into one awesome selfie.

There’s only one thing that wasn’t added to the awesome new iPhones’ cameras: a macro lens! And that’s where Olloclip knocks it out of the park!

Olloclip’s 4-in-1 system slips right onto the top of your iPhone 6, 6 Plus, or even your iPad. It has extremely versatile modular lenses that give you the option of 10x macro, 15x macro, fisheye, and even wide-angle photography.

The Olloclip is incredibly easy to use, and swapping between the four different lenses is extremely fast – with just a quick unscrew and flip, you can go from macro to fisheye in under 10 seconds!

Thanks to Olloclip, taking pictures on your iPhone has never been so fun!

My two favorite lenses are definitely the wide-angle and fisheye lenses. If you are traveling and taking pictures of tall buildings and monuments, the wide-angle lens is particulary helpful to try and capture as much as possible in the frame. On the otherhand, the fisheye lens makes your sunset or close-up pictures even cooler!

But hey, don’t just take my word for it! Check out some of the pictures I took while testing the Olloclip on my iPhone 6 Plus:

And if you’re looking for some truly awesome photos, from actual professional photographers (and not just from a seventeen year-old with an iPhone!), I have included some pictures taken with the Olloclip courtesy of Olloclip’s website:

The Olloclip 4-in-1 lens system is perfect for photog-junkies, as well as everyday people, like me, who like to take beautiful and unique pictures with their iPhones.

At just $69.99, the Olloclip is the perfect gift for that Instagram-obsessed person on your list this holiday season.

You can find out more about and purchase the Olloclip 4-in-1 lens system on Olloclip’s website.

Review: Puurco iPhone Wallet Case

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I love using my iPhone without anything on it. Who doesn’t? But to keep your iPhone protected from scratches, dents, or accidental drops, you might want to look into buying a sleeve or case for your precious iDevice, and that’s where the Puurco iPhone Wallet Case comes in to play!

A little about Puurco:

PuurCo is a European label for handmade sleeves and bags for your electronic devices. It was founded by Susan and Martin in the beautiful city of Prague, in the heart of Europe, in 2012.

The history and tradition of the Czech Republic has inspired them to make quality, handmade products from natural materials. Due to the time-consuming handmade process, though, their production is limited.

Want to know if the Puurco iPhone Case is the answer to all your “iPhone Accessory Dreams”? Keep on reading my review to find out!

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Style / Design

Made from a combination of anthracite 100% Merino wool felt from Germany and high quality leather, the Purrco iPhone case feels and looks great in your hand or pocket. Also, the credit-card-pocket is made from high quality 100% vegetable-tanned leather and hand-stitched to base, which gives it a very soft and elegant touch.

Usability

The iPhone 4 and 4S have a spectacular design and who would want to cover that up with a big, bulky case? A lot of people wouldn’t (myself included), and that’s where Puurco iPhone Case comes into play.

Using the Purrco iPhone Wallet Case on your iPhone is the best of both worlds – you protect your iPhone from getting scratched, dented, or dinged when you’re not using it, but when you are, you still get the amazing feel and look of the iPhone itself. Another great thing about the Puurco Wallet case is that it is super easy to fit into pocketbooks, purses, man-purses, pockets, or even briefcases!

It’s super easy to get your iPhone out of the Wallet Case, just pull the top half of your phone, and it slides right out of the case. No confusing pulley systems or flaps on this iPhone case!

Overall

Overall, the Puurco iPhone Wallet Case is an amazing sleeve for your iPhone. It looks stylish and sophisticated all while protecting your iPhone whenever you’re not using it.

Another great feature about the Purrco iPhone case is that it also has a wallet, so you can carry around your money, credit cards, hotel room keys, or frequent-Froyo-customer cards.

If you want to purchase or read more about the Puurco iPhone case, you can do all of  that on Puurco’s website.

Review: Ted Baker iPhone Leather Style Pouch

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Are you a trend-setter? What about fashion? Looking for a new, stylish iPhone case? Well look no further – Ted Baker, the famous London designer, has partnered with Proporta to create a new pouch for your iPhone 4 or 4S. The new iPhone pouch is available in two unique colors – Black with an orange Bulldog lining or Brown with a red Spacemen lining. The newly released Ted Baker Pouch is made of the highest quality faux leather, and each is handmade for your pouch. Is new always the best? Can this pouch stand up to other competitors in the iPhone Accessories market? More on this in my review!

Product Quality

The leather in the TB iPhone Pouch is custom-made for your individual case. The leather of the TB Pouch is very soft and subtle, but thick and hard enough to protect your iPhone against scratches or accidental drops. The Ted Baker iPhone Pouch is truly a high-quality case, from the hand-made leather, to the Ted Baker design on the inside of the case, there is no doubt that the effort and keen eye of design is what makes this pouch so beautiful. I couldn’t find anything that I didn’t like about the quality of the product, it was a very high-quality iPhone accessory.

Function

The TB iPhone Pouch uses a unique string pulley system to get the iPhone out of the pouch – to get the iPhone out of the case, you need to pull down on the lace charm and then that pushes the iPhone up out of the case. This works very well for normal, everyday use, but when you want to access your iPhone more quickly, such as answering a phone call, or responding to a text, the pulley system adds another step to using your iPhone.

Overall

The Ted Baker iPhone Leather Pouch is a very stylish, high-end accessory for the iPhone 4 or 4S. The leather, albeit faux, used in the product is second-to-none. The interior design of the case is terrific as well, but, the pulley/lace system used to take your iPhone out of the case is cumbersome and adds another step to getting your iPhone out of the case. I would recommend this pouch to people who love to have great quality, design, and protection in an iPhone case. You can read more about and purchase the Ted Baker iPhone Leather Pouch for $50 on Proporta’s website.