Archive for the ‘iphone’ Category
June 14th, 2010 | 
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You knew it was coming as soon as the news about the new iPhone 4 was released. The wave of new accessories to go along with it was unavoidable, but luckily there is a handful of cool stuff too. Jays, the Swedish headphone maker has just announced the fourth version of their a-JAYS line which is called the a-JAYS Four iPhone. It will feature an inline 3-button remote that you can use for making calls and controlling your music and features a flat cord that it sure not to get tangled up. [Acquire]
Some images of the Icon iPhone Charger have released recently and many people have understandably thought that it was a hoax, or just a concept. Apparently this is not so as the device has already started popping up in Singapore retailers. If you are unfamiliar with the device, it is a charger that looks like the iPhone’s battery icon and shows the current battery level until the thing is all powered up. Too bad it won’t do anything to actually prolong the battery life of your iPhone. [CrunchGear]
Some images of the Icon iPhone Charger have released recently and many people have understandably thought that it was a hoax, or just a concept. Apparently this is not so as the device has already started popping up in Singapore retailers. If you are unfamiliar with the device, it is a charger that looks like the iPhone’s battery icon and shows the current battery level until the thing is all powered up. Too bad it won’t do anything to actually prolong the battery life of your iPhone. [CrunchGear]
Now that the summertime is here everyone is obsessed with being outdoors as much as possible. Whether that be at the beach, hiking or out camping, everybody loves the summer months. Of course music is a great companion to your outdoor activities but batteries don’t last forever and there are definitely no power outlets in the trees. That shouldn’t be a problem though with the new Eton Soulra, which is a new solar powered charging dock and speaker system for your iPhone or iPod Touch. It is lightweight, weighing in at just 1.58 kilograms and also comes with a lithium-ion rechargeable battery for when you want to use it in the house as well. You can grab one of these for jusr $199. [Akihabara]
IK Multimedia has introduced the AmpliTube iRig, which is a combination of an easy-to-use instrument interface adapter and guitar/bass tone mobile software. Using the AmpliTube iRig, you can plug your guitar into your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad and jam anywhere with world class guitar and bass tone right in the palm of your hand. The gadget is easy to use. You just need to plug the iRig interface into your gadget, and then plug your instrument into the appropriate input jack, plug in your headphones, amp or powered speakers, and download the free AmpliTube app. [IK Multimedia]
Vodafone today announced that the iPhone will be available on its network in the UK from January 14, 2010. Vodafone UK pricing for the iPhone is similar with Orange and O2 who already sell the iPhone in the UK. The cheapest contract available is £30($47) a month (on a 24 month contract). The iPhone 3G 8GB, iPhone 3GS 16GB and iPhone 3GS 32GB are priced at £59($94), £149($238) and £239($382), respectively. The £30 per month tariff provides 300 minutes, unlimited text messages, unlimited WiFi. Customers will also be able to use up to 1GB data on one of the UK’s largest Wi-Fi networks, BT Openzone, providing high-speed internet access at premium locations across the UK. [Slashphone via Upcoming Cell Phones]
PhoneSuit comes back with a “Made for iPod” and “Works With iPhone”-certified gadget in the form of the Primo battery pack. Available in white or black, the compact battery pack provides an 800mAh lithium-ion battery, which is good for up to 45 additional hours of iPod nano audio playback or 3-hours of 3G talk time on the iPhone 3G or 3GS. The PhoneSuit Primo has a miniUSB port and a front-mounted LED battery charge meter. If you want one, you can pre-order the PhoneSuit Primo Micro Battery Pack for $35. The device will be released on November 23rd, 2009. [PhoneSuit]