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News, reviews and articles about iPhone, iPad and iPod devices and accessories.

New Iphone Scanner Just $39.95 from Ion

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The iPics 2 Go Scanner For iPhone 4/4S from IonAudio works with 35mm negatives, slides and both 3×5 and 4×6-inch pictures to convert them into images using your smartphone’s built in camera. It’s a specially designed fixture that holds the iPhone at an optimal distance from the media. It uses an LED light for even […]

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Mojo Tremble: MacGyver’s Keychain?

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Multi-function gadgets are all the rage these days, especially ones that are small and portable.  Though many of us carry our iPhone and Android smartphones everywhere, we may not care to lug a charging cable.  The Mojo Tremble Keychain with Card Reader from iBattz aims to help.  In a small form factor, it provides a

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DRACOdesign DRACO IV EVO for iPhone 4/4S Bumper Review

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Bumper style “cases” are a way to customize your iPhone, without adding a lot of unnecessary bulk. Most bumper cases are made of plastic because the ones made of aluminum and other metals can negatively impact signal strength. The DRACO IV EVO bumper from DRACOdesign is a hybrid bumper which combines aluminum and polycarbonate to give you

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EDGE design Alfa iPhone 4S Case Review

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California based EDGE design gives iPhone 4S owners who don’t want their phones to look like all the other iPhones out there, another way to customize them. Their Alfa case pairs an aluminum frame with a polymer band to create a unique look without compromising signal strength like some metal cases do. Let’s take a closer look.

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OUTRIDE Turns Your iPhone into a Sports Action Camera

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With the OUTRIDE case and app from mophie, you can turn your iPhone 4/4S into a sports action camera.  The OUTRIDE case is waterproof and impact-resistant, and it comes with a variety of modular quick-release mounts so you can use it for capturing a variety of sports.  The case has an integrated 170-degree wide-angle lens

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Clarion’s Next GATE Presents a Smarter Way to Stay Connected in Your Vehicle

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The Next GATE from Clarion is an in-vehicle intelligent controller for  your iPhone 4/4S.  “Clarion is proud to launch such an innovative product that enables consumers to conveniently access their information and communicate while on-the-road,” states Frank Pierce, Vice President, Clarion Corporation of America. “The Next GATE offers an in-vehicle information solution delivering value-added connectivity

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Smarter Stand iPad Stand Kit for the Apple Smart Cover and Smart Case Review

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With less than 2 weeks to go on his Kickstarter project, entrepreneur Dotan Saguy, the man behind the Smarter Stand iPad Stand Kit for the Smart Cover and Smart Case, has no worries that he will reach his funding goal of $10,000. That’s because at the time of this writing, the earnings are already beyond that

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JAVOedge New iPad / iPad 2 Paisley Flex Sleeve Case Review

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Lately, I’ve gone for a more minimal approach with cases and covers for my iPad.  I even tried using it completely caseless for a while, but I finally went back to the snap-on back cover after I dropped my iPad.  I still haven’t added back the Smart Cover, but I wanted something to protect the

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Audyssey Audio Dock Air Speaker Review

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A while back, I reviewed the Audyssey South of Market speaker/dock, which Audyssey has recently renamed the Audyssey Audio Dock. I felt – and still feel – that the addition of Apple’s AirPlay wireless streaming technology would have made that Audio Dock practically perfect. It has only Bluetooth for wireless, and I’m just not a

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HyperJuice Plug Gives You More Power When You Need It

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Unlike many “dumber” backup battery packs, the Hyper Juice Plug from Hypershop has dual USB output plugs capable of powering up to 2 devices at once, including 2 tablets.  The battery supplies either 10,400 or 15,600mAh, and the 15,600mAh model will extend a new iPad’s (3rd generation) battery life by up to 13 extra hours or fully recharge

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Organize Your iPhone Charging Cable with The Wrap

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The Wrap, designed by Michiel Cornelissen, is a charging cable organizer that fits over the US/Canadian version of the iPhone charger.  You simply place the Wrap over the USB end of the iPhone charger, with the USB plug connected.  The Wrap mirrors the charger’s prongs, to create a convenient way to store the charger cable when

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iHome iP76 LED Color Changing Tower Stereo Speaker System with Bluetooth

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The iP76 LED Color-Changing Tower Stereo Speaker System from iHome has a dock for connecting/charging your iPhone or iPod.  Don’t worry if you don’t have one of these Apple devices, though, because you can connect tablets, MP3 players, or phones via the 3.5mm audio-in connector or via Bluetooth.  The iP76 measures 10.13″ W x 36.09″

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Trident Case Kraken AMS for iPhone 4/4S Review

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Smartphones.  Useful, expensive, and indispensible.  An entire secondary market has arisen to provide smartphone accessories, the most prolific being protection devices.  Cases, skins, covers – there seem to be almost as many of them as there are users of smartphones, and they serve purposes ranging from fashion to actual hard-core protection.  The Trident Kraken AMS Case falls into

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Drop test: Samsung Galaxy S3 vs. iPhone 4s

SquareTrade is a company that offers extended warranties for high end electronic devices like cameras, tablets, smart phones, etc. This video from them shows the damage that happens when a shiny new Samsung Galaxy S3 and an iPhone 4s are subjected to 3 of the most common accidents: dropped to pavement from ear level, in the

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