Abstract: A protective case is configured to receive a mobile device and to magnetically attach to another article and includes a front face mechanically connected to a plurality of side faces (the front face and side faces for detachably connecting to a mobile device), and a back face comprising at least one magnet for magnetically coupling an article comprising at least one magnet to said protective case.

Abstract: A protective case sized and shaped to integrate a smartphone with a satellite communications device in a handheld form to conveniently allow communication both via the smartphone and the satellite communications device, with both devices arranged in the case so as to not detune the communications device is disclosed.

Abstract: A protective case is configured to receive a mobile device and to magnetically attach to another article and includes a front face mechanically connected to a plurality of side faces (the front face and side faces for detachably connecting to a mobile device), and a back face comprising at least one magnet for magnetically coupling an article comprising at least one magnet to said protective case.

Abstract: A protective case is configured to receive a mobile device and to magnetically attach to another article and includes a front face mechanically connected to a plurality of side faces (the front face and side faces for detachably connecting to a mobile device), and a back face comprising at least one magnet for magnetically coupling an article comprising at least one magnet to said protective case.

Abstract: There are provided embodiments of a hand-holdable case sized and shaped to integrate a personal electronic device with other interchangeable articles or devices to conveniently allow the combination to be hand-held as one. In one exemplary embodiment the case provides resistance to wear and tear as well as drop protection for a portable electronic device and an interchangeable article or device. In another exemplary embodiment, the case includes a back plate that reversibly attaches to the personal electronic device case and secures an article or device such that the personal electronic device and article or device are easily carried as one, yet the article or device can be easily and reversibly detached and reattached to the personal electronic device case without unsheathing the personal electronic device.