Accessories

Poor Two-iPhone Owners Can Finally Sync Their Devices At The Same Time

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated January 29, 2016

I saw this on Gizmodo the other day and found it so witty that I decided to post it on the blog. My favorite part is not the actual accessory, it is the comment I put in bold below the image...

The duaLink cable is essentially a specialized USB hub: It splits from one USB connector into two iPod/iPhone cables. Great for incredibly rich people with two iPhones, or upper-middle-class folk with two iPods. Available now for $26. [Engadget]

I guess I'm a rich wannabe since I only own one iPhone. In what class are you?

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Turn Your iPhone Into A Fan

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated May 11, 2018

Want to turn your iPhone into a fan? There's an app accessory for that! Actually, German company HMB Tech has enough original accessories to make Inspector Gadget jealous.

For 20 Euros, my favorite is the iPocketFan for iPhone.

But HMB Tech as something for everyone:

LED Pocket Flashlight Laser pointer Thermometer Heart rate chest strap IR remote control Stethoscope Breath controller

Like Gizmodo says, "there's enough add-ons and apps here to open a doctor's surgery".

It's incredible what you can do with an iPhone. I think this is just the beginning. We're probably going to see more and more of these accessories in the future.

If you could create your own iPhone accessory, what would it be?

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It’s Your iPhone, Do You Use Protection?

Cody Lee ∙ Updated March 27, 2018

No, we're not about to have an awkward talk about the birds and the bees. In noticing the many scuffs and scratches on the back of my beloved iPhone, I remember thinking I probably should have used protection.

Don't get me wrong, I tried to be a good iPhone owner. I use screen protectors regularly, and have tried to keep it in a case, several times in fact. The conclusions I have come to are as such: the decent looking silicon cases I tried didn't add too much bulk to the phone, but would stretch out and attract tons of lint and dust, so would be useless after just weeks of usage. The thicker plastic cases I tried that were 2 pieces that snapped together, were constantly coming undone, so they were more of a headache than anything.

I've dropped my iPhone a few times, without a case on it, and you can definitely tell it's been through a lot.  In my opinion Apple should go to rubber or matte backs, but at least they're not that aluminum back of the earlier models.

It'll be interesting to see what Apple has in store for the next model of the iPhone, especially after seeing the technology they have in the iPad. Until then though I need to keep my current iPhone 3G safe from any horrible mishaps. What do you guys think, do you use protection for your iPod Touch or iPhone, and if so, and good recommendations for a lightweight, durable case that stays put?

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So Long iPhone Screen Protectors and Thanks for Nothing

Guest Author ∙ Updated November 25, 2016

We've learned from iLounge that Apple is pulling the plug and banning the sale of film based screen protectors and removing them from their retail and online store fronts. This includes all stand-alone screen protectors as well as film-based screen protectors that come as part of a package.  The ban will affect all iDevices ranging from the iPod Touch to the new iPad due out early April 2010.

iPhone screens are made of durable glass that nearly impossible to scratch. This move comes as no surprise but it should make one wonder why Apple decided to sell these screen protectors in the first place.

Most screen protectors are nearly impossible to install and, with time, collects dirt around the edges. Not to mention the cost. Most of these screen protectors are $20 or more, depending on where you go; online markets are usually cheaper.

Just because Apple has banned film based screen protectors from the retail outlets, we are not completely without screen protectors. Film based screen protectors will still be available at 3rd party stores such as Best Buy, Fry's or other electronic superstores. Odds are you'll find them cheaper at an electronic superstore too.

Since the purchase of my iPhone [3GS] last July, I have invested roughly $100 on different screen protectors in hopes of finding the perfect one. Today, I swear by not using screen protectors since the iPhone screen has proven itself to be very durable and nearly scratch resistant. I do have a small scratch towards the bottom right corner but it's nearly unnoticable except when screen is black. I can even recount how it happened and, to this day, I am still amazed the scratch is as small as it is.

Do you use a screen protector? If so, will this move affect the future of your iDevices? Please share you opinion.

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Cyber Monday iPhone Deals You Can’t Miss

Sébastien Page ∙ November 29, 2009

I rarely do self promotion on this blog but I'm going to make an exception today...

I invite you to visit our iPhone Accessories Store this Monday, November 30th to take advantage of our Cyber Monday giant sale with 10% off all accessories.

Simply enter the coupon code MONDAYPHONE at checkout, under billing info, to have the 10% discount applied to your entire cart of accessories.

This coupon is good from Monday, November 30, 2009, 12:01 am until Monday Midnight PST in our iPhone Accessories Store only.

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Recession Case Will Protect Your iPhone Without Breaking the Bank

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated April 24, 2017

Times are getting harder, even for iPhone owners... This case was developed to provide basic protection for your iPhone without leaving you broke. This is clearly not a great looking case but it has the merit to be very original, and that's what I like about it.

Tough times call for tough cases and that's where the recession case comes in! The recession case lets you keep cash in your pocket without sacrificing on unique design for your beloved iPhone! But just in case one isn't enough we have the BAILOUT BUNDLE - 10 cases for $7.99!

Wanna stand out from the crowd? The recession case is for you then. Don't you want one?

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19 Most Original iPhone Cases Ever

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated November 13, 2019

I'm not that much of an iPhone case guy because I think it is a device that is too beautiful to be hidden in a case or in a sleeve. However, I have to admit I have a thing for some of these. This article covers 19 extremely creative and original iPhone cases.

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iPhone to Get Micro Projector?

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated January 29, 2016

DigiTimes reports that Foxlink, a subsidiary of Apple's iPhone manufacturer Foxconn, is currently developing its own micro projector technology that should start showing up on devices as soon as next year.

International brand vendors, including Nokia, Samsung Electronics and Apple, reportedly all plan to launch handsets with built-in micro projectors by the end of this year, indicated the sources, adding that Foxlink is likely to benefit from the emerging trend due to its strong business relationships with Nokia and Apple.

Such a projector would allow you to project videos from your iPhone to an external surface. While that's a lovely rumor we'd like to be confirmed, I think it's very unlikely that we'll see a micro projector on the iPhone for a few years. It's still a very "bulky technology" that wouldn't physically fit on an iPhone without altering its neat design.

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Speck Tough Skin Rugged Rubber Case Review

Guest Author ∙ Updated November 25, 2016

Like all iPhone owners, I want to protect my investment. But like most iPhone owners, I’m going to go thru a few cases before I land the right one. In this journey of trial and error I have purchased a few iPhone cases and returned a few as well. In doing so I have kept a few for different purposes or environments. I have one for the business casual affairs, while I have another for the in-pocket tote. But I have an outdoorsy one that I like for its extra protection (or sense of protection) that it provides while out in the rough. I go on campouts and hikes a few times a year and I love to take my iPhone with me (mainly for its GPS mapping ability).

There is no way that I’m going to trust just any case out in the woods, that is why I purchased and kept the Tough Skin Rugged Rubber Case by Speck. This bad boy not only protects your iPhone, but gives it a rugged outdoor look. I am glad that it doesn’t come in camouflage though because if it was dropped on the ground it would easily blend in, making it difficult to find through the natures grassy floor.

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The iPhone Gaming Grip

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated January 23, 2016

The following is a guest post by iPhone Download Blog reader Gavin Nachbar.

The mobile gaming industry is growing like wildfire. Video gaming giants like EA were caught off guard by the explosion of mobile gaming, and are now scrambling to release popular their popular games before the bubble pops. With that, a recent study by Gartner found that the mobile gaming industry will continue to grow by 10% a year, and will hit $6.3 billion (yes that is with a b) by the year 2011.

With the iPhone representing a solid chunk of that revenue, it is only expected that the iPhone accessory business will grow in parallel. Enter the iPhone gaming grip.

The grip was invented and released by a Japanese company named Trinity, who focus specifically on accessories for iPods, iPhones and other Apple products. The gaming grip is made out of sweat proof silicon, which is actually more convenient that one might first think. However, it does not come without a hefty price tag at $51 a pop.

While some say this may be the most absurd iPhone accessory released to date, I beg to differ. With Apple recently announcing the billionth download from the App Store, this is just the beginning for iPhone gaming accessories.

And why shouldn’t it be? While some games work well on the small screen, others just don’t have the right feel. The Wii was all the rage just a year ago, and Wii gamers have their wheel. Now, it’s the iPhone's turn.

While the iPhone may never replace Nintendo’s DS or Playstation’s PSP, the development of products like this one is a step in that direction. This new gaming grip indisputably makes it easier to play games on the iPhone, and that’s a great start.

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Is Apple Looking To Patent An iPhone-Friendly Glove?

Sébastien Page ∙ January 2, 2009

Because the iPhone uses capacitive touchscreens, it may be difficult or impossible for the electrical signals from a person's fingers to pass through glove fabric. I don't have this problem because I live in Southern California, but if you live in some cold places such as Alaska or Iceland, this might be a way for you to use your iPhone, without risking to freeze your fingers.

The US Patent and Trademark Office published what seems to be an application from Apple for gloves that would actually work with the touchscreen. The glove would most likely have layers that emulate properties of human skin, such as electrical resistance.

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