FORT COLLINS, Colo.,
May 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- OtterBox, the No. 1-most trusted case brand in smartphone
protection, today announced the uniVERSE Case System, a
revolutionary mobile accessory platform that enhances the
functionality of iPhone.1 The uniVERSE Case System
features a versatile protective case with swappable accessory
modules from leading manufacturers including Square, Polar Pro,
SanDisk, olloclip, Seek Thermal and others to streamline the mobile
experience.
The uniVERSE Case System outfits iPhone 6/6s and iPhone 6
Plus/6s Plus with a slim, protective OtterBox case that transforms
by attaching a variety of accessories from leading
brands.2 Add camera lenses, connect a battery, attach a
speaker, hunt heat leaks with thermal imaging, accept new payment
types, store more media – the uniVERSE Case System provides endless
possibilities.
"Innovation in the mobile technology world continues to evolve,
and smartphones are at the center of this evolution," said OtterBox
CEO Jim Parke. "OtterBox is bringing
together industry giants and cutting-edge innovators to create a
customizable mobile ecosystem. With uniVERSE Case System, consumers
don't have to compromise premium protection to use the amazing
array of accessories that are changing how we use our phones."
The uniVERSE Case System combines trusted OtterBox protection
with the ability to expand iPhone's features. A diverse and growing
group of accessory makers have partnered to create compatible
modules that can be easily attached to the case via a slotted rail
system. A removable accent plate covers the rail when modules are
not in use, creating a sleek, clean case back. Select modules can
also be attached with a grooved edge inside the camera opening and
on top of the case for more versatility. The case slips on easily
in one step to offer sleek, pocket-friendly protection.
Partnering with experts across a variety of mobile accessory
fields, OtterBox uniVERSE Case System creates an ecosystem for a
customized mobile experience. Modules available now or coming soon
include:
- Square Contactless & Chip
Reader, $49.99 - accept
every way each customer likes to pay including credit cards and
contactless payments on the go
- olloclip 4-in-1 lens, $79.99 – enhance every shot with the world's
most-awarded mobile lens. Switch quickly and easily between
fisheye, wide-angle, 10x and 15x lens options
- SanDisk iXpand™ Flash Drive, $59.99 to $119.99 – quickly and easily free up
space on iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6s Plus with
32GB, 64GB or 128GB of additional capacity3
- Nite Ize Steelie Vent Mount
Kit, $39.99 – easily mount
iPhone 6/6s and iPhone 6 Plus/6s Plus to a vehicle vent for
hands-free use
- Goal Zero Slide Battery, starting at $59.99 – add a full additional charge to iPhone
6/6s and iPhone 6 Plus/6s Plus battery life
- Manatee Works StingRay Barcode Scanner, $95 – stay on top of inventory with a barcode
scanner that stays in reach
- Seek Thermal Compact Camera and Seek Case, starting at
$249 – connect, detect and now
further protect the most advanced thermal imaging camera designed
for smartphones
- Influx WiFi Booster, $39.99 – boost wifi to download, stream and watch
anywhere and everywhere4
- PolarPro Trippler Tripod, $49.99 – capture epic pics with this tripod that
transforms into a grip and extension pole
- PolarPro Stance Compact Tripod, $29.99 – take steady shots anywhere with this
folding tripod
- PolarPro PowerPack Removable Battery Pack, $49.99 – charge up to talk, text and capture
every moment without interruption
- PolarPro Beat Pulsar Wireless Mobile Speaker,
$59.99 – rock and roll on the go
- PolarPro Fisheye Wide-Angle Lens, $29.99 – shoot the whole scene with this
wide-angle lens
- PolarPro Trail Blazer Armband, $34.99 – run, hike and bike while iPhone 6/6s and
iPhone 6 Plus/6s Plus stay protected and in an arm's reach –
literally
- PolarPro Stash Slim Mobile Wallet, $19.99 – ditch the wallet and stash cash directly
on the uniVERSE case
The uniVERSE Case System is available now for iPhone 6/6s,
$49.95, and iPhone 6 Plus/6s Plus,
$59.95, at otterbox.com and will be
available May 29 in Best Buy stores,
bestbuy.com and amazon.com. For more information, visit
otterbox.com.
About OtterBox:
Starting in 1998 with a line of dry boxes, OtterBox®
has evolved into the No. 1-selling case for smartphones in the U.S.
and a global leader in mobile device protection.5 Its
diverse lineup of protective solutions for smartphone and tablet
devices is the result of precision engineering, diligent testing
and continual technological advancement, giving technology users
the confidence to make the most of their mobile world. OtterBox is
an eight-time honoree on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing
private companies in the U.S. and was named one of "America's Most
Promising Companies" by Forbes Magazine. The company is
headquartered in Fort Collins,
Colo., with offices in San
Diego; Cork, Ireland; and
Hong Kong.
For more information, visit otterbox.com.
Notes:
1 Source: The NPD Group/Consumer Tracking Service,
2012 – 2015
2 uniVERSE case is NOT protective against water. Will
provide added protection against bumps, drops and shock.
3 1GB equals 1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage
less.
4 Influx Wifi Booster will be available May 29 on bestbuy.com and influxworld.com.
5 The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service: Cell Phone
Device Protection/Units Sold 2012 – 2015
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