iPhone case

One of the big things that set the original iPhone apart from the competition was its onscreen virtual keyboard. That said, Blackberry-style physical keyboards still have some big advantages – and Clicks brings such a keyboard to existing iPhones.

There will be plenty of companies looking to capitalize on Apple's removal of the headphone jack in some way, and an early take on the matter is an iPhone case called Fuze. This case, which is currently in development, brings back the headphone jack, and affords you extra battery life as a bonus.

While there are many battery back-up iPhone cases out there, they all tend to add significant weight and thickness to your otherwise sleek smartphone. The Air Case, now at the start of a so-far successful Indiegogo campaign, aims to change that.​

Figment VR is designed to be inexpensive, unobtrusive, minimalist ... and did we mention it's a phone case? The two-ounce VR viewer folds away like origami when not in use, disappearing into a slick and protective polycarbonate and aluminum case.

As great as today's smartphones are, two of the biggest problems with them continue to be battery life and memory. i-Blades is out to change that with its smartcase technology, that it says can boost battery power up to 10 times and memory by up to 1 Terabyte.

Olloclip Studio is a photography-enhancing iPhone case and accessory system from the makers of the Olloclip clip-on smartphone lenses. The new system is being launched on Kickstarter.

The Manfrotto Klyp+ for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus is the latest iteration of the firm's photography-enhancing phone case. It's compatible with a number of interchangeable Manfrotto lenses, a clip-on LED light and can be easily mounted onto a tripod.

Now you can add a second screen to your iPhone 6 using a new case called PopSlate. Currently iPhone only, the case adds a 4-inch e-ink screen to the back of your phone that can be used to display everything from artwork to your Starbucks card.

Peri Duo combines a battery case and speaker into one unit. When detached, it can act as a standalone WiFi/Bluetooth speaker with high-volume potential and crisp sound quality. The 2,500-mAh battery ensures 12 to 17 hours of talk time, while peer-to-peer Wi-Fi allows multicasting.

We're now well within the midst of a gold rush, when it comes to smartphone cases that "do things." The Raspberry Pi-based NVC (Night Vision Camera) case has its own trick up its sleeve – it lets the iPhone 6 see in the dark.

While there are already iPhone cases that claim to protect against drops from up to 30 feet (9 m), most of those are actually more like housings that add bulk. The Rhino Shield Crash Guard, however, takes a minimalist form, while reportedly still letting the phone withstand a 24-foot (7-m) drop.

Whistl is an iPhone case that adds a layer of extra protection to the user’s daily routine. The accessory feeds off the linked smartphone’s battery, and offers three different modes that let the user quickly get in touch with friends and the authorities, as well as emit a strobe light and alarm.