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iControlPad iPhone Gamepad Case Prototype; Looks Promising

The iPhone has undoubtedly changed the way mobile gaming will be developed, but for many, the iPhone’s gaming controls are a serious disappointment and are preventing the device from making the impact initially expected.

iControlPad is hoping to deliver their final product for under $30. Contrary to the picture above, they say the final product will [...]

Solar-Powered iPhone 3G Case Let’s You Charge on the Go

With over one million 3G iPhone’s on the streets (thus far) is it no wonder that accessory manufacturers are scrambling to produce products to go hand-in-hand with our favorite, newest toy.

Most recently, Mobile Fun, a UK based company, has announced its plans to release a Solar-Powered Case for all your enviro-loving-3G-yappers out there. Not [...]

More Fuel for the iPhone Nano Fire

As we reported on August 3rd, the UK’s Daily Mail Online had gone on record after speaking with an industry source, claiming that Apple will unveil an “iPhone nano” in time for the holiday season for the pay-as-you-go market of O2 telecommunications. In Lehman Brother analyst Ben Reitzes’ August 5th research report, he observes that [...]

Take a Dip With Golden Shellback

For those of you who wish to take a swim with your new iPhone 3G, Northeast Maritime Institute, out of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, has developed the Golden Shellback to accommodate most smart phone devices.

The Golden Shellback coating is said to be a “unique coating that protects critical operational equipment against damage and loss of function caused [...]

Pogo Stylus provides universal touch screen use.

The iPhone/iPod touch screen senses the electrical charge emitted by fingertips and their movement.  So if you have long nails or have a physical disability that keeps you from using your fingers, you won’t be able to use the functions of the iPhone.
Fortunately, there is an answer. The Pogo Stylus simulates a human finger’s capacitance [...]

iPhone case holds iPhone; requires higher tax bracket to purchase.

If your feeling like your current iPhone case is simply not gonna cut it at your next black tie event, designer Christian Dior, has released a posh alternative priced at $450.  Lets see, that’s over double what the 8GB model iPhone 3G is priced at, and still more expensive than the 16GB model.
If plastic or [...]

First Look at FastMac’s U-Charge

Fast Mac, a Salinas, CA premier Apple developer, designer and manufacturer of upgrade products unveils “U-Charge,” a universal battery charger for iBooks, MacBooks, and PowerBooks. U-Charge connects directly to the battery’s terminals to efficiently recharge it, bypassing the need to be connected to the laptop. Batteries from multiple laptops can be [...]