USBfever has launched its latest iPhone accessory, an external battery featuring an integrated adapter for two SIM cards. The dual card capability is geared towards iPhone users that may need to switch phone companies when traveling between countries. The battery doubles as an iPhone case, while allowing users to sync the device without removing the battery.
Speck has launched a second-generation iPod touch version of its CandyShell case. The cases combine a hard outer shell with a soft, rubberized inner lining and have access to all ports. The power and volume controls have touch-through covers with contrasting accent colors. The CandyShell comes in two color options, Lemon Drop Liquorice, a high-gloss black shell with bright yellow interior and outer accents, and Cranberry White Truffle, a high-gloss white shell with cranberry red interior and accents.
Rivet has released the Rivet Hard Leather Pouch for the iPhone 3G. The case integrates a protective plastic layer designed to protect the phone within. The leather exterior boasts a vintage style, while the interior is made from a soft microfiber material. The leather pouch can be purchased in combination with the Rivet Kingpin chain, which is used to attach the case to a belt loop.
GizFever.com has announced its latest iPod accessory, the Crystal Case for the third-generation iPod shuffle. The case features a lightweight ergonomic design and is made from hard clear plastic to help protect the iPod from bumps and scratches during everyday use. The form is designed to closely fit the Shuffle 3G, without covering the clip, and provides full access to all ports and controls.
GizFever.com has announced its latest iPod accessory, the iPod Shuffle 3G Silicone Case. Each case is created to fit firmly around the iPod shuffle 3G, to protect against bumps, scrapes and scratches, and comes in an ergonomic design. The cases are made from a light-weight silicone and come with an anti-dust coating. Six colors are currently available, blue, black, ice, pink, green and yellow. The silicone case can be purchased from the company’s website and is priced at $2.
Brenthaven on Monday unveiled the Switch MB, a customizable case for the 13.3-inch MacBook or 15.4-inch MacBook Pro. The top flap is reversible and users can choose from a variety of designs and colors. Several different utility pockets can be swapped on the side of the bag, with varying sizes for phones, hard drives, digital cameras or other items. Padding surrounds the notebook and flash memory devices, while a rear pocket can slide over the extended handles of wheeled luggage or provide additional storage space.
Ivyskin Released on Tuesday its newest iPhone 3G accessory, the QuattroPower SmartCase. Priced at $100, this bundle package includes a Glass touch-thru case called Quattro T4 along with a new QuattroPac™ battery. The QuattroPower case will provide stronger protection for the phone while making it easier to handle and the added on battery should provide an additional 200 percent battery life. This increase in power will allow for an extended standby time of up to three 350 hours including more talk time, internet use, audio playback and video playback.
On Friday, SwitchEasy announced a range of seven different colors available for the RebelTouch hybrid case for iPod Touch 2G. The total range of colors now offered will be Black, White, Arctic, Devil, Skeleton, Celestial and Red. Along with the new colors, every RebelTouch package will come with: two anti-static screen guards, one microfiber wipe, one Universal Dock adapter, one video dock stand, a connector protector and one 3.5mm headphone adapter. The suggested retail price for the RebelTouch will be $25 in the US and Canada.
SwitchEasy has launched CapsuleThins for the 4G iPod nano. The ultra-thin hard case is available in 10 colors. The cases are 1.2mm thick, made of Lexan polycarbonates, offering both flexibility and strength for resisting impacts. It features a slide-in lock design that can withstand nearly 3g-force drops or collisions. The case provides a full cover design, protecting the screen, click-wheel and a connector protector.
Speck on Friday unveiled the Fitted case for iPhone 3G, offering users a polycarbonate shell, wrapped in one of several patterned or styled fabrick. The Fitted case is a two-piece unit that snaps together around the iPhone, but leaves all ports and buttons open for use. Speck is offering Fitted in tan houndstooth check, black-and-white plaid, and black herringbone with pinstripes, selling each for $30. Speck has plans to add styles and patterns for various seasons.
Computer bag and case maker WaterField Designs has announced iPod Suede Jackets for the new iPod Nano and iPod touch models released Tuesday. The new cases, offered in black only, are custom-fitted to the dimensions of the new iPods, can double as a screen cleaner and are available with or without a rear mesh pocket. They are available for pre-order now and will ship September 16.
iSkin has introduced a new protective case for the iPhone 3G dubbed the iSkin solo. The iSkin solo fully encapsulates the iPhone 3G and delivers protection against impact, scratches, dirt and dust. The case features a screen protector that is said to not inhibit touch sensitivity, integrated volume and power button protection, unobstructed access to all ports and controls, and a non-slip grip surface. The solo is offered in four different color finishes: Puma (opaque black), Baron (translucent red), NightCrawler (translucent blue) and Angel (opaque white).
USBfever has released a new iPhone case, the Back Cover case for iPhone 3G. It features a minimalist design, protecting the back of the iPhone from scratches and impact, while offering cutouts for the iPhone's ports. The hard case gives the iPhone protection along the edges and bottom corners, with an open top. It is shipping now for $10.
A new leather case for the iPhone and iPhone 3G has been released by Grantwood Technology. The QuickFlipCase is a horizontally designed case with a smooth leather exterior that has been designed to secure the iPhone on a belt. It uses a magnetic enclosure for the lid and features a center push-up hole to allow the device to be removed easily. When the iPhone is inside the case a user still has access to the head phone jack and sleep/wake button; also while in the case the iPhones speaker remains uncovered helping to ensure that phone calls are not missed. The QuickFlipCase can be purchased for $19.
Laptop case-maker CODi has introduced the CODi Phantom - CT3, its new airport check-point-ready bag. The bag uses a butterfly design that separates the laptop from other items for a clear x-ray scan, allowing the laptop to remain in the bag for a faster checkpoint experience. The butterfly design also allows for a one-handed lift and seal of the bag (the split compartments come together and seal using Velcro attachments), leaving another hand free for any other scanned items. The Phantom CT3 is available now for $225.
SwitchEasy has launched its CapsuleRebel, a new iPhone 3G hybrid case. The case combines a Lexan polycarbonate case with a new, UV-resistant soft polymer in a mixed media design for enhanced grip-response. The outer polycarbonate case protects shock- and impact-points with an easy-slide surface for placing the phone in a pocket, while the inner polymer case wraps the phone with a soft surface, protecting the phone from scratches and enhancing the grip when held. The case is $25 and is available in both black and white, with arctic available soon.
ezGear has begun shipping its newest ezSkin, developed for the iPhone 3G. The skin is produced from smooth textured silicon. ezGear says the ezSkin will not interfere with the use of the phone's controls and ports. In addition to the phone case protection, there is also a thin static screen protector that will not inhibit the use of the touchscreen. Other than the screen, silicon protects every other part of the phone. Additional silicon is added to the case above the buttons to preserve the button's feel.
USBFever has introduced two new products for the iPhone 3G: an aluminum case/a> and a flexible windshield mount. The case has a neoprene lining for shock protection and comes in metallic black or silver. The company says the lightweight case is made of high-grade aluminum and comes with a 360-degree swivel belt clip.
Buying an iPhone is a substantial investment, and many owners opt for cases or covers to prevent dings and scratches. Two companies have announced plastic film products for the iPhone 3G. Power Support Power Support is offering two types of screen protection for the new device, while NLU Products is releasing a plastic film "skin" that completely covers the iphone and other products.
Two companies today introduced accessories for extending the battery life for the iPod touch as well as providing extra protection for the mobile device: mStation's mophie Juice Packs extends the time between chargest by offering up to an additional 24 hours of audio playback or up to an additional seven hours of video playback. The battery comes in the form of a non-slip soft grip case that is easily attached and removed from the Touch.
USBfever has updated its product line with two new releases for the iPod and iPhone. These new items are leather flip top case for the upcoming iPhone 3G and a set of iPhone/iPod compatible cables with USB for sync and charging. The iPhone case is available in black and features a unique ergonomic design while offering easy access to all the controls. The new iPhone/iPod cable features composite AV output, which allows users to connect their device to either a TV or a home theater/stereo receiver. It also includes a USB connector for charging, or running off external power. The cable is compatible with the iPhone, iPod classic (6G), iPod touch, iPod nano (3G) as well as the iPod video.
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door.” Solo is hoping to do just that with a new strap for laptop cases promising a “no-trip” experience. The company says its Smart Strap bags come with a patented retractable shoulder strap designed to stay out of the way when not in use. Anyone who regularly carries a laptop knows how much of nuisance case straps can be.
In brief: We have posted a review of The Edge, a new MacBook case, a directory of iPhone and iPod Touch Web pages debuts, two screen sharing tutorial books have been released, and the Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group is celebrating 8 years ... We have posted a review of The Edge, a versatile MacBook case. Unlike a briefcase, you can throw it in your backpack, or, you can carry it under your arm for short trips. Much like the MacBook it is designed to protect, the Edge is clean, simple, and easy to use. It’s about as basic as laptop protection gets because you just open the triangular Velcro flap and slide in your laptop.
Fabrix on Thursday unveiled a new collection of sleeves for the iPhone 3G, available in seven different designs. The sleeves are currently offered in the company's Red Damask, Grey Suit, and Chalkboard patterns, as well as the red, pink, green, and blue from the Gingham series. Each sleeve has a quilted inner padding to ensure that the iPhone does not get harmed. The sleeves start at $22, and fit both the 3G iPhone, and the former 2.5G model.
In brief: We have posted a review CleanApp 3 and a review of the Crumpler Chester Squander bag, lynda.com offers new CS4 training, and Savant Systems holds a home automation showcase ... We have posted a review of CleanApp 3 Beta. Wouldn’t it be useful if this utility could archive the whole package, so you could save it and reinstall it later, or even back it up or burn the archive onto a CD. Such a useful utility does exist, and it is Synium Software’s CleanApp 3. This very useful program is considered a beta product, but worked very well in all our tests. The CleanApp 3 user interface is rather simple. Along the left side is a list of the functions including Applications, Preference Panes, Old Files, Archives, Languages, Cache Files, Logging, History, and Related Files. The window to the right changes as you select one of the functions on the left.
In brief: We have posted a review of Incipio Leather iPod and camera cases, Digital Foci offers Custom Framer Program, Robosoft to develop for 3G iPhone, HTML snippets set for Typinator debuts ... We have posted a review of Incipio Leather iPod and camera cases. The camera case, unlike most portable camera cases, has no frills, fuss or pockets. It is simply a hard leather box with a fold-over lid. The case clips onto your belt or pocket with an attached black hard plastic clip. The top flap secures with a magnet. This is a quick shot solution, i.e. the camera is always at your fingertips to whip out with one top flip and pull. The case does have a cut out on top through which you can thread the strap, but I never used it because it adds another step to camera removal. When out on a shoot, I often carry more than one camera and it’s convenient to attach one securely to my belt.
Sena Cases has announced four new slim designer notebook cases made specifically for the MacBook Air. Styles include the patent-pending Pullino Designer Case for the MacBook Air and the LeatherSkin Case which offers an ultra-slim design, and allows the device to be fully functional without removing the notebook from the case. All the cases are designed from Italian Napa Leather. The Senna Pullino Designer Case for the MacBook Air features pull-out strap for easy release of the MacBook Air and includes velvet lining to protect the device from scratches and damage. It's priced at $240.
Belch Co. is offering users a Memorial Day discount on its new carbon fiber iPhone case, which normally costs $80, available until midnight on Monday for $65. The new case offers almost complete chassis protection for the iPhone, leaving access to the dock connector, volume switches, and ring mute. Belch Co. says that the case only weighs seven grams, so it does not add a significant amount of weight to the device.
iPod accessory manufacturer Mophie today unveiled the Ratchet 360° Belt Clip Swivel case for the iPhone, iPod touch, 3G Nano and Classic. The case includes a Base Case silicone sleeve, which the Ratchet then tightly grips from the sides, and pivots to store the device at any angle. Mophie offers the Ratchet 360° in two color combinations: pink/black, and grey/black, with a clear Base Case. It is currently selling for $20 for the iPod nano and Classic, while the iPhone and Touch model sell for $30.
Amid leaked designs of the 3G iPhone, iPod accessory manufacturer XSKN has unveiled silicone sleeves that corroborate a design that has been leaked from several sources, featuring a rounded, tapered backside. While not an official notice by any stretch of the imagination, it certainly seems to support earlier reports of the much-discussed plastic-backed design. The cases ship in 13 vibrant color combinations, and are available for $25.
Marware on Thursday unveiled the C.E.O. Envi, a new high-fashion leather sleeve case for the MacBook Air that protects the ultraportable with a soft interior lining. The sleeve fastens itself shut with a magnetic latch, and wraps the Air in high-quality black leather. The Envi can fit into an existing laptop bag or case, doubling the protection that the sleeve would offer. Marware is currently shipping the C.E.O. Envi, with a price of $90, and is available from the company's website or select retailers.
High-end leather accessory manufacturer Vaja has unveiled the iVolution Stripes case for the iPhone, offering users a striking, customizable quad-color design with a flip-down front flap. iLounge writes that the case potentially offers customers "more than one million possible color combinations", with the back side of the case being a solid color. Vaja is currently shipping the iVolution Stripes for $100, but notes that custom orders take an additional 20 days to process.
Griffin on Thursday unveiled two new cases for the iPod nano and Touch, the FlexGrip and FlexScreen, as well as the Screen Care Kit for iPod Touch. The FlexGrip is a dual-color ribbed case which offers complete protection for both the Touch and the Nano, while leaving access to the screen and touchwheel uninhibited. The case currently only ships with a black front and grey backing, offering a refined look. Griffin is selling the FlexGrip for $15, and is available directly from the company's website and select retailers.
In brief: We have a review of iPlayMusic, ShadesCases for the iPhone have been released, the new iMacs have been benchmarked and a pink version of OtterBox is coming soon ... We have posted a review of iPlayMusic, which provides a Step-by-step Guide and QuickTime videos that show you the anatomy of a guitar, how to hold and tune it, plus many pages of chords and fingerings along with different music styles. Each section of the guide is matched with video, so that you can read and see exactly what you need to know. You can also export the videos to iTunes, to load onto your iPod. This is a handy feature so that you can review material on the go.
Contour Design today unveiled the HardSkin for iPhone, a case based off of its iSee iPhone v3 model that adds a rubberized finish to the outside shell. The hard shell offers protection to the iPhone's features, while the silicone adds to impact resistance, and allows the iPhone to remain safely on a flat surface. The HardSkin case allows for full access to the device's functions, while still offering complete protection. HardSkin for iPhone costs $35.
Case-Mate today unveiled the Naked Case for the iPhone and iPod touch, giving users a hard transparent case that covers the entire iPhone, but still allows for interaction with the screen. Case-Mate says the case uses an electrostatic membrane on the screen portion to pass electrical pulses through to the touch screen, protecting the screen, while not inhibiting its usefulness. The Naked Case is available for $35.
DLO today unveiled the VentMount case in two versions, one for the iPod touch, and the other for the iPhone, allowing users to secure either device to their car air vents. The case can rotate so that users can switch between Cover Flow and such. VentMount also includes a belt clip, so the device can be removed and quickly attached to a belt for transportation. DLO is currently shipping the VentMount for $25, and is available from the company's website.
In brief: There is a stark pricing discrepancy for Australian iPods, iPresentee themes for Keynote have debuted, Sonnet has cut prices on its Fusion line of SATA devices, Aspyr has updated its Game Agent and a Middle East Mac newsletter is now one year old ... There are some substantial differences in iPod pricing between the US and Australia. With the Aussie dollar at 0.92 US, you might expect US and Aussie prices for iPods to be relatively similar, but this is not the case. The 1GB iPod Shuffle: USD$49 = AUD$54 exchange, selling for AUD$65. The 8GB nano USD$199 == AUD$221 exchange, selling for AUD$279. The 16GB iPod classic USD$349 == AUD$387 exchange, selling for AUD$479.
In brief: We have a review of the LAbeace Classic 13" MacBook shoulder bag, the iLEVL holder for iMac has debuted, a Desktop Transporter unlimited license has been unveiled, VMware Fusion is holding a video contest, a Desktop Transporter unlimited license is available, and we've postd a MacFamilyTree review ... We have posted a review of the LAbeace Classic 13" MacBook shoulder bag from French company, Be•ez (be easy). It's a less expensive, but fine looking bag. The quality construction combined with its unique design makes it a good fit for students and others with lightweight needs. From the outside, it looks remarkably similar to Booq bag products, but that's as far as the similarity goes. The 1682D nylon outer fabric wears well and all the stitching is finished off nicely. This black bag comes with a variety of interior fashion colors, but simple black or white piping gives it an outward business look.
Solo today unveiled a new designer bag made for 15-inch laptops called the Urban At Ease Laptop Messenger Bag, constructed from a durable matte canvas fabric, with an oiled leather trim and padded corduroy sleeve. The sleeve stretches to fit almost any 15.4-inch laptop, and features several interior, side, and rear organizers. The Urban At Ease Laptop Messenger Bag is currently available for $95, in either black or olive finish.
In brief: We have a review of the Tannoy i30 iPod speaker system, Apple refreshes the "Macintosh" trademark, a 36-hour iPhone programming marathon takes place and iSync phone plugins gets new device support ... We have posted a review of the Tannoy i30 iPod speaker system. This heavy-duty speaker system has an oval shape that is flat from the front view, but extends the oval in the back, complete with an inset hidden handle. The clean front design has not a button to be seen; so all the controls are on the small remote. The front is graced with two non-removable gray grills that cover 4-inch iCT, Inductive Coupling Technology , speakers and an iPod dock, under which is a gray TANNOY label. When removed from its suitcase-like box, the sheer weight of the speaker system is impressive, as is the simple packaging.
Speck has released SeeThru Hard Shells for the MacBook Air and iMac 20" Widescreen. The SeeThru Hard Shell case for MacBook Air is a 2-piece snap-on hard plastic case. It allows unrestricted access to all ports, keyboard, screen and camera. It's made of optically-clear and shatter proof polycarbonate plastic and features an accent-less design. The case is available in clear, smoke, red, bronze, and pink for $50. The SeeThru Hard Shell cover for Apple's 20" Widescreen iMac is a one-piece hard plastic cover. The case is totally removable and does not cover the screen and camera. Available colors include red, aqua, black and pink. It's also priced at $50.
Griffin Technology has announced ClearBoost, a protective case for iPhone with a built-in booster antenna. Thee polycarbonate case claims to offer greater coverage and faster downloads as well as the protection from bumps and scratches. Griffin says the ClearBoost for iPhone is the first of a family of antenna boosting cases based around the "ClearBoost technology." The company says the case works by capturing more of the available wireless signals and passing it to the internal iPhone antenna. ClearBoost for iPhone, priced at $30, is available now.
Griffin Technology has announced a new case for the iPhone dubbed "Wave." The case features wave-shaped contours on the sides that overlap and interlock. The resulting double-helix design purportedly provides greater surface area to hold the case together. The case allows full access to audio jack, volume controls, connectors and touch screen and is made of polycarbonate at all corners. It is available in six interchangeable coordinated colors. The new case is priced at $25.
Digital Lifestyle Outfitters has made several additions to its Jam Jacket family of iPod cases, including new models for the iPod nano and iPod touch. Available today are the Jam Jacket with MultiClip for iPod touch, which features a unique, multi-function "MultiClip," and the Jam Jacket for iPod nano featuring a laser-etched design on the back of the case. Both cases are available immediately for $20. The Jam Jacket with MultiClip for the iPod touch features a unique 3-in-1 integrated clip built into the back of the case. The silicone-covered MultiClip acts as a clip/stand combo, as well as a cable management solution. Users can clip it on their belt, or pop out the MultiClip to use it as a desk stand (both vertically and horizontally)
In brief: We have a review of the Booq Boa Slimcase, the book Take Control of iWeb '08 has shipped, an REM music video available is available now through iTunes and "Easter mEgg Hunt" hunt for Mac software participants have been announced ... We have posted a review of the Booq Boa Slimcase. The series of bags supports laptop sizes ranging from 13 to 17 inches, and fit Apple's MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops. The Boa Slimcases are available in portrait and landscape formats. The two models and three sizes per model are designed for the professional who wants to carry only the basic necessities of computing. This $115 bag fits 13 to 15" laptops, while the other more expensive models fit the 17" MacBook Pro portables.
Leather product manufacturer Vaja today unveiled three new cases for the iPhone, MacBook Air, and iPod nano. The Retro Slim Bag for iPhone is a sleeve-style case that features an open top, but completely covers the rest of the device. It is available in blue with a beige vertical stripe, but as with any Vaja product, can be configured with any color, starting at $40. A similar sleeve for the MacBook Air is also available, except with a closing flap, for $180.
Power Support today unveiled its White Silicone jacket for Apple's iPod touch, protecting the device from dust as well as scratches and impacts. The clip is designed for a jacket, purse, or shirt and secures headphones for easy storage. The case is made from high-grade silicone, contains no toxic polymers, and includes film covers for the front as well as the back of the iPod touch. The While Silicone jacket also ships with a dock connector cap alongside a dock connector cover, and is priced at $25.
Griffin Technology today began shipping its Reflect and Courier carrying cases for Apple's iPhone. The Reflect for iPhone features a sleek metallic finish that covers the perimeter of the multi-touch display. The hard polycarbonate shell protects the iPhone from bumps and scratches, while a matte black rubberized case back seals the device inside. The Courier is redesigned with a slimmer look, providing practical transportation and protection for an iPhone. Griffin's Reflect for iPhone is priced at $25, while the Courier is available for $35.
GizMac's previously announced combination aluminum-polycarbonate case for the 3G iPod nano, the Aluminate, is now shipping. First unveiled in January, the Aluminate case protects the entire Nano, including the screen and click wheel. The case can be secured by using either the included lanyard or carabiner. The Aluminate for 3G Nanos comes in five different colors: black, silver, blue, pink and green. It is available for $30, and includes two colors in the same pack.
