Feeling protective of your iPhone? Now you can encase it in a layer of machined aluminum. YoTank, maker of heavy-duty protective cases for MP3 players and the like, has introduced PhoneTank for iPhone. If you’re about to do something dangerous, chances are you’re probably putting your iPhone in danger too. YoTank cases are made of solid machined aluminum, so it will protect it from just about anything.

The case comes in 2 pieces of solid aluminum with protective interior felt lining and are held together by screws. Features of the case include access to the nano’s Click Wheel, headphone jack, Dock Connector, and hold switch, access to the iPhone’s touch screen, buttons, and headphone jack, and 2 extra screws and an allen wrench for assembly. It’s available in polished aluminum for $65 or a shiny black powder coat for $73.

You can purchase one for your iPhone or check out their other cool products for iPod and iPod Nano (as well as some slightly less cool ones for the Zune) at YoTank.com

Posted on November 8th, 2007 by admin
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One of the still outstanding “head scratchers” regarding the Apple iPhone is the continued lack of support for the A2DP Bluetooth profile. Considering the iPhone’s roots are in the iPod, a stereo music player, it is quite astounding that as we sit here already up to iPhone firmware 1.1.1, there is still no native support for A2DP. The good news is that this doesn’t mean A2DP is unavailable to iPhone users.

For those of you unfamiliar with A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), A2DP is a Bluetooth profile that allows for the wireless transmission of stereo audio from a source (i.e. a phone or computer) to an A2DP receiver (a set of Bluetooth headphones or stereo system).

Back to the good news. Though the iPhone itself does not support A2DP directly (at this time), all iPhone owners can still enjoy the convenience of A2DP headphones, earbuds, and other A2DP accessories. Through the use of an , such as the one recently released by 8Bananas, any iPhone can send audio to an A2DP receiver.

The good thing about the 8Bananas A2DP dongle, the SRS-200BD, which is “made for the iPod or iPhone” is that it connects to the iPhone’s dock connector. Simply plug and A2DP dongle into the iPhone’s dock connector, and off you go. There are a handful of other A2DP dongles out there that plug into 3.5mm headphone jacks which would work with the iPhone, but don’t offer the same level of compact convenience.

Posted on October 29th, 2007 by admin
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There are just some things that can be considered as JUST WRONG.

Like take these phone fingers for instance. Not only do they double as Halloween paraphernalia (hey kids that’s in two weeks time!), they also make for good precision wear for booger picking.

You can buy a whole bag of these things and iphone accessories from their website for only ten dollars — and they come in different sizes too!

Haha, I classified it under the “Handy Peripherals” category. Get it? Handy peripherals? No? Mweh.

Posted on October 19th, 2007 by admin
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It’s a rotating iPhone stand. It looks far cooler than the standard dock so you could use it for that.

It would also work as a movie watching stand. Maybe just a good place to put your iPhone, maybe your wallet or ID placed below it, next to your door so you can just grab and go.

It holds the iPhone, and it rotates from vertical to horizontal, there isnt anything too terribly impressive about that. The company on the other hand disagrees with that previous statement since they are charging $40 for one of these.

Ivia http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/10636/11660/PED3-rotating-stand-for-iPhone.phtml

Posted on October 10th, 2007 by admin
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 Now that you own an Apple iPhone (or you will soon), pair it with one (or all) of these iPhone accessories, including a bikini leather case and docking station. We did it. We survived. The Apple iPhone hype is over. No more waking up in the middle of the night in cold sweats, thinking that we missed the release. No more grabbing for our asthma inhalers or keeping caffeine close at hand. Yes, we made it through the iPhone storm. Sigh. If only it were true. This is likely just the beginning, with the hundreds of iPhone accessories we’re bound to see in the coming months. Heck, even before the device was released there were plenty of iPhone cases and Bluetooth headsets for sale. Lucky for you, we’ve rounded up a slew of awesome iPhone accessories, so that you can get the most out of your $600 device immediately. Here are a couple of the products you’ll find in today’s 10 Awesome iPhone Accessories slideshow: 1.Apple iPhone Dock
The first thing you’ll want to do when you pick up your shiny iPhone is charge it and add some music to its onboard memory. Apple’s iPhone Dock ($49) can be connected via USB port for syncing or charging. Plus, you can use the audio line out to hook up your stereo and listen to the tunes you store on the device. Also included in the package are an Apple USB Power Adapter and Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable.  

2. iSkin revo
Keep your iPhone’s touch screen sparkly and spotless with Boxwave’s Screen Puffs. They’re puffy wipers made of non-abrasive and lint-free material to clean dust and dirt from the screen. Screen Puffs are also small and portable: just attach it to your iPhone or case. Choose from seven colors, including black, blue, and yellow. Screen Puffs sell for $2.95 each or $15.95 for the Happy Pack (all seven colors).

3. BoxWave Screen PuffsKeep your iPhone’s touch screen sparkly and spotless with Boxwave’s Screen Puffs. They’re puffy wipers made of non-abrasive and lint-free material to clean dust and dirt from the screen. Screen Puffs are also small and portable: just attach it to your iPhone or case. Choose from seven colors, including black, blue, and yellow. Screen Puffs sell for $2.95 each or $15.95 for the Happy Pack (all seven colors).

4. MarWare Quick Vue for iPhone

The Quick Vue for iPhone from MarWare is a hard, rubberized case for protecting your iPhone. Attach it to your belt clip horizontally and use the handy quick release hatch, giving you instant access to your iPhone’s screen, dock connector, camera lens, and more. The headphone port is accessible while the case is both open and closed. Purchase the Quick Vue today for $29.95.

5. Incipio Technologies Bikini

This summer, slip your iPhone into something sexy, like Incipio Technologies’ Bikini. It’s a leather case that covers “the bare essentials,” meaning the top and bottom of the device. The case comes in 14 unique colors, including safety orange, chocolate, and army ranger. Each Bikini sells for $19.99.

6. Macally mClipLooking for a comfortable way to watch video on your iPhone? Macally’s mClip features a swivel belt clip that doubles as a stand. That way, you can prop the iPhone on a desk or table. The mClip also protects all the corners of the iPhone. Pick one up for $19.99, coming soon.  

7. DLO Jam Jacket for iPhoneYou may already be familiar with DLO’s Jam Jacket for iPod: a silicone case that lets you neatly wrap your earbud cords behind the case. Well, now you can do the same thing with your iPhone. DLO’s Jam Jacket for iPhone is a gripable, silicon case that is lint-resistant and allows full access to the iPhone. It’s available now at AT&T and DLO.com for $19.99 each.

8. Belkin Sport Armband for iPhonePlanning on using your iPhone while jogging or working out at the gym? Then attach it to Belkin’s Sport Armband for iPhone. We know, the iPhone is a bit large to be carrying on your arm, but Belkin doesn’t seem to think so. The Armband provides hands-free entertainment, full screen protection, volume-control access, and an internal pocket to store your keys or earbuds. It’s also water-resistant and has a reflective material for use in the dark. Look for it this month with a retail price of $29.99.

9. Jawbone Bluetooth headsetSitting next to the Apple iPhone at the Apple Store will be the $119 Jawbone Bluetooth headset. What’s so special about such an expensive headset? Jawbone’s “perforated shield curves to match the outline of your face while the inside surface is made from medical grade plastic to provide a soft and smooth feel on the skin.” We tested the headset and found that it produces awesome sound and is comfortable to wear. It can be worn on either ear and has a rated talk time of about 6 hours.

10. Gomadic Rapid Car/Travel ChargerThere’s no question that you’ll be using your iPhone in the car, or lugging it on business trips. That’s why you’ll want the Rapid Car/Travel Charger for the Apple iPhone from Gomadic. The included charging adapter fits cigarette lighters in vehicles with a 12 to 24 VDC. Plus, its removable cable tips let you use the charger for your other devices. Power up for $19.95.  

Posted on September 30th, 2007 by admin
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I used to think that installing a skin on my iPhone was unnecessary. After all, I pretty much always keep it in some sort of a case and a skin takes away from iPhones natural good looks. Right?

I quickly changed my mind after my iPhone took an unfortunate four-foot fall onto pavement. While I was running. You see, it only takes one incident like that to realize that a case alone is not always enough. Every time I see the gashes (yes, plural) in the top corners of my iPhone it reminds me of the cruel reality of gravity.

The perfect combination of skin and holster appears to be the ToughSkin for iPhone from Speck Products (US$30). It combines a silicone skin (in a pretty innocuous black, I might add) that protects iPhone from most bumps and drops with a click-in holster that attaches to the skin so that you can wear it on your belt. The ToughSkin also comes in a less-likable clear.

The skin itself is super strong with extra padding on the corners and cut outs for the mute button and camera lens. While not super tacky, the silicone skin does attract its share of dust and lint, but utilizing the belt clip helps to keep the lint problem to a minimum.

The nice part about the ToughSkin is its 360-degree swivel clip/stand holster combo. Vertical holsters don’t work particularly well with me, so I like that I can orient the ToughSkin in a horizontal configuration on my belt. The holster itself keeps a fairly tight grip on the ToughSkin but it’s not immune to popping out if you catch it on something, so be careful. The stand configuration turns the holster’s belt clip into a pop-out leg for a better viewing angle for video content–but I didn’t find myself using it much.

When I keep my iPhone in my pocket, it’s harder to grab when someone’s calling but better protected. When wearing my iPhone on my belt, it’s a lot easier to answer when ringing but it’s also more susceptible to being introduced to the sidewalk when it’s fumbled. It’s a tradeoff folks. The ToughSkin isn’t perfect, but it’s the right combination of protective iphone case  and holster to meet my needs quite nicely.

There are also many awesome iphone themes and iphone wallpapers for you to free download.

From http://blogs.zdnet.com

Posted on September 4th, 2007 by admin
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Noreve made a new iphone case. It looks pretty nice, and it’s interesting that they created a flip that goes down instead of up– they say that the camera is still usable with the case on, which is super nice. The colored cases aren’t selling yet, apparently, but the black cases are in stock at €42.99.

And while my personal choice is probably to go with one of those cool wooden cases, if you really want leather, you’d be crazy not to take a look at the Vaja cases. Like TUAW’s Dave Caolo, I’ve got a nice one on my iPod, and it is excellent. Like the Noreve cases, they’re a little pricey but if you’re going go all out and buy an Apple cell phone, you might as well go all out on the case, too.

Posted on August 22nd, 2007 by admin
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 Frankly, when I first looked at these Logic3 travel-speakers, I wasn’t too impressed.  Let’s face it, they look a bit cheap and that shiny logo?  Nasty.  But for the price - £29.99 ($60.52) - I suppose you can’t argue too much, and that slide-expand motion is quite cool.It’s a quite practical iphone accessory.

The i-Station Traveller set retracts down to just 17cm wide and runs on four AAA batteries; sound is taken care of via a pair of 35mm neodymium speakers, and if you’re yet to buy an iPhone then you could always plug in an alternative music source via the 3.5mm audio-in jack.

Logic3 make a selling point of the fact that “the i-Station Traveller for iPhone’s innovative and compact design accommodates the iPhone both vertically and on its side” which seems a pretty fancy way of saying that you’re well within your rights to rotate the whole damn thing, but I’m getting too cynical now so I’ll hush.

It’s available now, replete with velvet-finish case (oh, the luxury!), from Amazon and Logic3 themselves.

Posted on August 15th, 2007 by admin
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ZAGG Inc. announces the availability of invisibleSHIELD for the iPhoneOriginally used to protect the leading edges of military helicopter blades from wear and tear, the invisibleSHIELD can now protect your iPhone’s body from damage.

Precision cut to cover the entire body of the Apple iPhone (including the vulnerable corners), the invisibleSHIELD offers scratch proof protection. Not only is the invisibleSHIELD unique in its origin, it’s unique in its protection. With the invisibleSHIELD, your device is protected from unsightly scratches while not adding any bulk, inhibiting iPhone’s functionality, or taking away from the sleek aesthetic design.

 Unlike many other iPhone accessories it comes with a lifetime warranty and free shipping, although it’s not cheap. invisibleSHIELD for iPhone is available online for USD $24,95.

From iPhoneworld

Posted on August 8th, 2007 by admin
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  A Flickr user has posted some unboxing photos of Apple’s iPhone Bluetooth headset, some of which are mirrored here.

Apple claims the $129 accessory can provide up to 72 hours of standby time and up to 5.5 hours of talk time on a single charge. While the Online Apple Store shows a 2-4 week lag time, it would appear that there is at least limited retail store availability.

Posted on July 24th, 2007 by admin
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