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Today, we wanted to take a closer look at some iPhone 5 cases that deliver extra battery life and help users leave their charger at home. We know the majority of our readers get around one day of battery with their iPhone 5, but an article from earlier today reveals there’s thousands of iPhone owners experiencing problems with battery life most likely related to software. One of the quickest solutions to deliver more juice is to install one of the battery iPhone 5 cases, which include a slim-line battery within the case in most circumstances. Those of you getting around one day of battery life would of course benefit by doubling the life in many cases. It is worth noting that you should fix any software problems creating battery life issues with your iPhone 5, which can be fixed with a clean install in most circumstances. Taking a look at some of the best iPhone 5 battery cases – the best way to gain a lot of insight into each product would be with a video, and even better if these videos contain a hands-on review detailing all the specs and how good the iPhone 5 battery case performs. This is exactly what we have provided below, which you will find several videos highlighting some of the best battery cases. iKit NuCharge – we took a look at the NuCharge by iKit before it released earlier this year, and since that Kickstarter article the innovative NuCharge iPhone 5 battery case has launched. Our first video below takes a closer look during a hands-on and unboxing, although you can also see the specifications and full pricing on the official website as well. PowerCases iPhone 5 Battery Case – our second video takes a look at a slim battery case by PowerCases, which delivers a 2200mAh battery within a stylish case. The case comes in just two colors, which tie-in with the Black and White iPhone 5 models on offer from Apple. Take a look at the almost 5 minute review and share a comment if you’ve used this case, or thinking about getting it. Super thin PowerSkin battery case – in our third video you’ll find a really thin iPhone 5 case from PowerSkin, which impresses considering it also contains a battery. You should also note that this case has the Apple MFi licensing, so this will deliver more confidence for consumers. Mophie Juice Pack iPhone 5 battery cases – if one brand would standout from the crowd of companies making battery cases, it would be Mophie and their well built cases designed to deliver on protection and enhanced battery life. The final two videos feature a hands-on with the Mophie Juice Pack Air and Helium, so take a look to learn why these battery cases deliver when it comes to increasing battery life for the iPhone 5. You might also want to see a recent article that looks at the newest Mophie Juice Pack Plus that claims to double the iPhone 5 battery life.

It was reported yesterday that Android 4.2 might be rolling out to the HTC One in about 2-3weeks. Today there is now new speculation that HTC might be giving the Android Community exactly what they want. A stock Android HTC One. The day of Google I/O, Google unveiled the Google Edition Galaxy S4. Not long after that, an HTC employee tweeted a nice little hint that there might be a stock Android HTC One in the future, and not to waste your money on plastic. This was all shot down eventually, but now we are hearing word that this “Senseless” HTC One might not be too far fetched. The HTC insider (@LlabTooFeR) tweeted about this Senseless One, and it could be out in the next few weeks. Of course, this could all be a bunch of rumors, but @LlabTooFeR has been pretty spot on with his HTC device predictions. He correctly predicted the HTC First, as well as the specs for the HTC M4. It would not hurt HTC whatsoever if they decided to release this variant of their phone. Stock Android running on the sexy HTC One, with that glorious hardware would make any Androidian’s mouth water. Let us know what you guys think about this. Source: Android Guys

AT&T has long had a chip on its shoulder when it comes to video chat apps running on its network. It took a few years to enable Apple's solution, but Android users were stymied just last week when the new Hangouts app refused to connect to video calls over AT&T's 3G and 4G. The rationale the carrier is using to justify its decision is incredibly convoluted, to say the least. However, things are going to change in the second half of 2013. AT&T makes a bizarre distinction between apps that are downloaded, and those that are included on the phone. Hangouts replaces Talk, so even though it's new to Google Play, AT&T considers it a pre-installed app. Done With This Post? You Might Also Like These:AT&T Clarifies Its Policy On Data Throttling, Allows 5GB Of Unaltered Data Flow For LTE Users, 3GB For Non-LTE T-Mobile Bringing Unlimited 4G Data Plan To Prepaid Starting January 9th Samsung Galaxy S Series Devices Now Confirmed For Sprint (Epic 4G), Verizon (Fascinate), And US Cellular. T-Mobile’s Version (Vibrant) Details Emerge LG Optimus U Coming To US Cellular On December 13th For $0.00 With New Contract AT&T Says Hangouts Video Calls (And Other Video Chat Apps) Will Work Over Cellular Data By The End Of 2013 was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

After developing JailBreakMe, cracking such devices as the iPad 2 or iPhone 4 and finally scoring a paying intern gig with his nemesis, hacker Comex tweeted that he's no longer working at Apple. Also known as Nicholas Allegra, the talented coder's Cupertino situation apparently came asunder when he failed to respond to an email offer to re-up with the company, though he also told Forbes that the situation was more complicated than that. He added that "it wasn't a bad ending," and that he has fond memories of his Apple experience, but if you're hoping the Brown University student will have an iOS 6 jailbreak soon, don't hold your breath -- he's concentrating strictly on his studies, for now.Source: engadget.com

A couple of weeks ago, Dan Rosenberg announced that he had unlocked the bootloader of the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4, but that he wouldn’t release his method until Verizon’s variant was also out in case they tried to patch it. With Big Red’s version arriving on doorsteps of pre-orderees, Dan had a chance to test [...] Dan Rosenberg Appears to Have Conquered Verizon’s... Click the post title to continue through and join the conversation!

Believe it or not, Juice Pack Plus ($120) is actually the third all-but-identical iPhone 5 battery case in Mophie's extended rollout of the line. As the name suggests, it offers a larger capacity battery than either Juice Pack Helium or Juice Pack Air; this one is packing 2100mAh, and Mophie claims that it offers up to 120% battery life -- our prior tests suggest that it'll come in considerably lower than that. Physically, it looks a lot like the…

AT&T has made a statement suggesting the carrier will allow all mobile video chat apps over cellular on its network by the end of the year. In a statement made to The Verge, AT&T said that pre-loaded Apple, Samsung and BlackBerry’s video chat apps will be enabled by mid-June “over cellular for our unlimited plan customers who have LTE devices from those three manufacturers.” Additionally, “Throughout the second half…

Apple has released a document containing CEO Tim Cook’s testimony ahead of his scheduled appearance tomorrow before US Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. Responding to questions about the company keeping more than $100 billion overseas, Apple used the testimony to state that it does not use tax gimmicks, and “has substantial foreign cash because it sells the majority of its products outside the US.” The company…

Apple has introduced incentives to make the iPhone more affordable for customers in India. Indian students who trade in an old smartphone will get 7,777 rupees ($144) toward a new iPhone. Non-students will earn the equivalent of $130 toward an iPhone purchase. Additionally, customers who use an American Express credit card to purchase an iPhone will receive ten percent cash back — a maximum refund of $111 to customers who purchase an iPhone 4, 4S…

iCarrier’s appeal comes from three key factors. While the battery originally carried an MSRP of $120, it now officially retails for $70; most alternatives around this price point offer half as much battery power. In fact, New Trent’s 12,000mAh cell is one of the largest in the industry, eclipsing options from better-known brands we’ve covered over the past few years. Moreover, unlike almost all of its rivals, New Trent includes not…