This iPhone case should be a brilliant idea. The iPhone 3G has a mediocre battery life, so why not supplement it with a protective case that moonlights by generating electricity from a tiny solar panel? Why not?

Because it doesn’t work. Read on to find out what happened when I took the Solar Case for a spin.

read it here www.smartplanet.com

Brussels // 06-09-2008 // R.Bollen // The fine people of OtterBox were so nice to send us an iPhone Armor case to test drive. When opening the packages I noticed that the name of the case “Armor” is truly valid. My first thought was, this is being used by the US-army for sure.

I opened the 2 handles, to open the case and inserted the iPhone. Notice that the case has a little headphone connection pin to connect the iPhone through the waterproof case.

Testing grounds were needed so I decided to take it first with me to a big music festival and secondly on vacation to the beach.

I made an appointment with friends at the festival like we use to do every year. With the loud music, SMS is the only option of conversation. I took out the iPhone and could type (sms) through the waterproof screen protector. Even taking pictures was fine. At first the case felt a little big in my pockets but I stopped noticing it after a while. Mission completed, after 15 hours of music, drinks and mixed weather (rain and sun) my beloved iPhone was still alive and kicking. Note that last year my Sony-Ericsson GSM died there after dipping in my drink by accident.

The vacation is the ultimate test for this case, because sand and water are a gadgets biggest enemy. This gets a bit scary, the case can be even under water for almost an hour. I did not have the guts to prove this but I can assure you that it can handle the occasional water splashing we had.

This is the ULTIMATE protection for your first generation iPhone, highly recommended for everyone who does outside camping / sports / vacations.

Thanks OtterBox! www.otterbox.com

Grantwood Technology, LLC today announced the release of the QuickFlipCase for iPhone and iPhone 3G, a premium leather case designed to comfortably secure the iPhone in place on your belt or waist. The QuickFlipCase features a horizontally designed case with a smooth leather exterior with classic contrast stitching and a sturdy permanent belt clip.

The soft leather covering was designed to not only to be protective but to allow easy removal of the iPhone with just one hand.

read it here prmac.com

iLuv is out with the iLuv iMM173, a dual-dock alarm clock accessory that’s fully compatible with the iPhone 3G. The device can house and charge two iPhones or iPods (or one of each) simultaneously and features an advanced user interface with jAura sound technology, which iLuv says produces sound in an acoustic compression tunnel of mass of air rather than directly from vibrating a speaker module like common speaker systems.

read it here news.cnet.com

Santok has released a new hands-free solution for the iPhone that allows users to attach an extra set of headphones. The STK iPhone PHF kit with splitter allows users to share their music without having to miss phone calls.

read it here www.macnn.com

One thing I can state for certain, voice command of a cell phone is a must have feature in the car.  Sure it comes in handy other places too but since I’ve been carrying an iPhone 3G I sure miss being able to do simple call-related functions by voice.  BlueAnt is stepping up with the first Bluetooth headset that puts voice command on the headset itself for use with phones that don’t have that capability.  Can you say iPhone?  I knew you could.

read it here www.jkontherun.com

Kensington Computer Products Group, a worldwide leader in delivering smart made simple(TM) computing accessories for the mobile consumer, today announced that it has received Apple’s “Works with iPhone” certification for its line of Battery Packs and Chargers for the iPhone 3G.  The new iPhone 3G has received overwhelmingly positive response except for how quickly it drains battery power.

Kensington has addressed this problem by offering a full line of battery packs and chargers that users can easily carry with them at all times.  Now they can use all the exciting new iPhone 3G features as much as they like without ever again having to worry about running out of battery power.

read it here www.mobiletechreview.com

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug 25, 2008 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX)—Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wired and wireless networking, storage and memory solutions today announced a new capability to its LinkStation Mini’s Web Access feature, which gives Apple(r) iPhone users an easy and convenient way to stream their digital content to their iPhones.

With a simple, easy-to-use setup and intuitive interface, Buffalo’s Web Access feature allows you to seamlessly stream digital content stored on the LinkStation Mini from anywhere in the world via a web browser. The new iPhone capability is available to existing LinkStation Mini users via a simple firmware upgrade.

read it here www.marketwatch.com

Streaming Networks on Monday unveiled iRecord Pro, allowing users to record audio and video directly to the iPhone, iPod touch, iPod nano and iPod Classic without using a computer.

iRecord Pro uses standard audio/video (AV) connectors to connect to any TV, set-top-box, digital video recorder, camcorder, VCR, DVD player, cassette and LP player. When connected, you push a button and iRecord Pro records the content directly to your device.

read it here www.macworld.com

Sony on Thursday announced the S-Airplay AIR-SA20PK, a multi-room wireless audio system for listening to iPod (including iPhone, Touch, Nano, Mini, and all versions of Classic).

Once you have your iPod connected to the system’s main docking station, you can listen to audio from your iPod up to 164 feet away. This is accomplished through S-Air’s wireless speakers that plug into power outlets.

read it here news.cnet.com

Framingham, Mass.—Bose updated its SoundDock iPod-docking speaker system to work with iPhones, including iPhone 3G models.

Shipping in early September at $299, the new SoundDock Series II bears the “Works with iPhone” label, which signifies a docked iPhone will continue to receive phone calls, even while playing music.

read it here digitalaudio.consumerelectronicsnet.com

Marathon season is upon us. We’re seeing more marathons, for all imaginable causes, opening up registration for later this year.

And you know what that means - time to dust off your Nike+ gear!

read it here www.intomobile.com

iFrogz on Tuesday introduced three new cases for the iPhone 3G. The new cases cost $14.99 - $19.99.

The Wrapz case is made of silicone treated with a proprietary anti-dust technology to help it repel lint and dirt. A screen protection film is included. It comes in black, white, blue, red, grey and pink, and costs $14.99.

read it here www.macworld.com

Mercury Software Japan on Monday introduced new iTabi cases for the iPhone 3G. Each case costs $19.98.

The iTabi — named after traditional Japanese socks — is made of kimono cloth and comes in ten different designs.


read it here www.macworld.com

Those of you who want to be able to eat honey-dipped powdered donuts without having to put your iPhone or iPod Touch down for five minutes may or may not take great pleasure in this affordable, yet wonderful stylus from ThinkGeek.


read it here www.crunchgear.com

Who better to have guard your iPhone than the man, the myth, the micromanager legend Steve Jobs?

Mii Sculptures has crafted a custom iPhone dock with a Steve Jobs bobble head standing beside it; it includes charging, syncing, and Video-out capabilities

read it here blog.wired.com

While the iPhone and iPod Touch are pretty good for watching movies by yourself, what about those times when you want to share?

Having a group of people huddled around that relatively small screen can be pretty awkward, so this mini projector dock from Honlai Technology seems like a good alternative, at first glance at least.

Some people like to customize things according to their needs. I have seen many people having customized gadgets and other stuff. When I speak about gadgets, the first thing that strikes my mind is iPhone. Customizing an iPhone with different colors would be great isn’t it?

There’s a service known as ColorWave which allows you to do so.

read it here www.bizzntech.com

World’s first “Double Charactered “ leather case is ready for iPhone 3G
You will have Dockable, Flip & Skin Type together with New MultiFlip

• Just remove the flap and experience the “Skin type”
• Put the flap back on and experience the “Flip type”

You can use your iPhone 3G while carrying in the case or even you can place your iPhone to the dock during the flawless protection. New removable flap will make your case double-charactered which can convert your case to a flip or skin case just in seconds. You may remove the flap anytime you want and enjoy having a second case.

read it here www.beyzacases.com

Signal Hill, CA (PRWEB) August 8, 2008—Noreve St. Tropez, a luxury leather case designer, has recently released a new diamond studded leather pouch for the Apple iPhone 3G.

Each case is magnificently handcrafted in genuine leather adorned with 272 diamonds. Each diamond is between 18 and 22 points and of VS1 quality and G color. The total diamond weight is approximately 6.8 Karats.

read it here www.phonesreview.co.uk

I’m sure most iPhone 3G users will agree that the battery life on the iPhone 3G is pretty poor at best. I can just about manage a whole days usage if I turn off 3G, which defeats the whole purpose of having the phone.

To combat this power problem, we have just released a range of Solar Powered cases for the new iPhone 3G.

read it here www.mobilefun.co.uk

The Ultra Slim Pouch by Sena Cases provides full protection for your iPhone 3G with a stylish leather exterior and micro suede lining.




read it here reviews.cnet.com

In today’s product review, I’ll give you a closer look at the V-Moda Vibe Duo headphones.

These stylish headphones are made primarily for the iPhone and iPod, and feature “V-MASQUE high-definition clarity and 3D soundstage with noise isolating BLISS technology”. Marketing speak aside, these premium headphones are quite attractive and feel very well made.

read it here www.gadling.com

It looks like the Apple iPhone is getting a piece of the Olympic action. In commemoration of the upcoming Beijing summer games, diamond jeweler De Vere’s of London has unveiled its latest creation, the diamond-encrusted Beijing Olympic iPhone.

read it here news.cnet.com

Following announcements this week that certain iPhone accessory manufacturers had received iPhone 3G certification for previously released accessories under Apple’s Works With iPhone program, iLounge contacted Apple to clarify the reasons that past iPhone accessories might need to be re-certified for use with the new handset.

read it here www.ilounge.com