The Ultimate Charging Accessory for Your iPhone, iPad and Laptop

by Cody on Aug 20, 2011

We’ve gone over some pretty nifty charging accessories on iDB before, but this one might take the cake. And if you happen to own multiple iDevices and a laptop, you might want to pay attention.

Gizmodo passes on the news of a new charging accessory from Energizer known as the iSurge. The travel charging station has a built-in 30-pin dock, a USB port, 3 surge-protected AC outlets, and a nightlight… Read More

 

ELASTICK Stand for iPad – A Stand for Musicians

by Zech TesfaYohannes on Aug 19, 2011

There are a lot of unique iPad stands out there, and ELASTICK is definitely one of them. The ELASTICK Stand can be used with the iPad, along with other tablets, clipboards, etc.

What separares this stand from the pack is that it can be held on a microphone stand. This functionality can come in handy for multiple circumstances, with the obvious use case being a music stand… Read More

 

This iPhone Fan Accessory Blows, Literally

by Cody on Aug 17, 2011

We’ve seen some pretty neat accessories over the last few years, but this one may just be the “coolest.” It’s no secret that this has been one heck of a hot summer, and what better way to beat the heat than with your very own iPhone dock fan.

TUAW uncovered this peculiar attachement from Cellularfactory, which turns your iPhone into a handheld cooling device. Described by its creators as The Newest Cool Dock Fan, you might be more impressed with its price than you are with its function…

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The World’s Biggest and Most Expensive iPhone Case

by Zech TesfaYohannes on Aug 12, 2011

While in Vegas, you can find some pretty interesting things, and this is definitely one of them. This is the World’s Biggest and Most Expensive iPhone Case.

This was on display at the Miracle Mile Shops in Las Vegas, Nevada. This case is made out of 300+ Swarovski Crystals, and it retails for $40,000… Read More

 

Steer Safe: An Innovative Hands-Free Car Kit for the iPhone

by Cody on Aug 5, 2011

Have you ever wanted a convenient way to access your iPhone while in your vehicle? While there’s no shortage of automobile accessories for Apple’s smartphone, none of the ones currently available seem to put your device in a place where it’s easily accessible.

I’m not talking about for texting and driving, but a car stand would be nice for things like answering phone calls or listening to music. Kickstarter project founder Sameer Desai hopes to capitalize on where others have missed the boat with his new product, the Steer SafeRead More

 

Gevey SIM Unlocks iOS 4.3.5

by Zech TesfaYohannes on Jul 26, 2011

Yesterday, Apple released iOS 4.3.5. The update fixed a security vulnerability with certificate validation. If you jailbreak and use UltraSn0w, stay away from this update. But if you are a Gevey SIM user, we have some good news.

Even though we previously reported that Apple blocked the Gevey SIM in iOS 5 Beta 2 and above, the Gevey SIM works with iOS 4.3.5… Read More

 

CellScope Accessory Turns iPhone into Microscope

by Cody on Jul 25, 2011

The iPhone accessory arena has to be one of the largest in all of electronics. iDevice add-ons enable your gadgets to do anything from receive TV broadcasts to detecting cataracts, and everything in between.

Now we can add the CellScope to the iPhone’s list of interesting attachments. TUAW highlights the accessory, which turns your iPhone 4′s camera into a microscope… Read More

 

New Dual SIM Case Adds a Second Line to Your iPhone 4

by Cody on Jul 21, 2011

You might recall that earlier this year, there was a rumor going around that the next iPhone would feature dual SIM card slots. This would allow users to connect multiple phone lines to the device, eliminating the need to carry multiple phones.

While we haven’t heard any follow-up information suggesting Apple’s next smartphone will sport the dual SIM option, we have seen several accessory makers offer the feature for the current line of iPhones. The latest product we’ve seen surface, just like the Rebel 2Phone, adds a second SIM tray to your iPhone 4 via a removable case… Read More

 

iControlPad: Turn Your iPhone into a Legit Gaming Device

by Cody on Jul 21, 2011

Alright folks, it’s finally here. We told you about the iControlPad nearly 3 years ago, and the company has finally started shipping the product. For those unfamiliar with the gaming accessory, let me give you a quick refresher.

When you think of iPhone gaming add-ons, you typically think of those little plastic suction-cup-tipped joysticks. iControlPad provides a much better solution for your touchscreen woes with physical, console-like controls… Read More

 

Take Panoramic Photos on Your iPhone with No Manual Stitching

by Oliver Haslam on Jul 19, 2011

I always wanted to be an inventor when I grew up. What could be more fun than creating something completely new? Thankfully, the world isn’t relying on little old me to come up with the next big thing. No, we’ve got plenty of people much more qualified to think up interesting toys for the likes of us to buy.

If we’re really lucky, the new toy on the block will actually be useful, too. And that’s just what Bubblescope is for, taking panoramic photos with the iPhone…. Read More