Cirago, CaseInity debut new iPad and iPhone accessories

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Accessory makers Cirago and CaseInity have separately unveiled several new accessories for iOS devices. Cirago has produced three, chief among these being the Aluminum Bluetooth Keyboard Case for the iPad 2. Brushed aluminum is combined with padding at the corners to cushion an iPad; to use the keyboard, a person must pull the tablet from the case and sit it in a built-in stand either vertically or horizontally. The case costs $90.

Another iPad accessory is the NuView Dock Charger. The device uses a built-in connector to charge a vertically-oriented iPad, or can simply serve as a stand for a tablet tilted horizontally. The NuView costs $28.

Last in Cirago's collection is the USB Sync/Charge Cable Kit. The six-foot cable works with both iOS and micro USB devices, since an included dongle slips on to mate with Apple's 30-pin connectors. Cirago is selling the kit for $20.

CaseInity, finally, has introduced the Cord-On-Board, a case for the iPhone 4 and 4S. The product's main feature is a bundled 9.5-inch sync/charge cable, which tucks inside so that it's constantly available. The case is also made of shock-resistant plastic however, and can stand either vertically or horizontally. It should soon go on sale at a regular price of $30, although it can be preordered on Kickstarter for $25.

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10 Rock-Steady Rugged iPhone Cases

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We like the chunky "grenade" look of the Boomproof, but that's not all it has going for it.

As well as raised, covered buttons where the iPhone's controls are, it comes complete with a clear screen protector.

This high-density silicone case is also available in red, orange, blue, black, pink and grey.

Cost: $29.99

Slideshow: Kid-friendly iOS Accessories

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Anyone with an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch knows that kids love them just as much as adults—perhaps even more so. Between the touchscreen interface and the plethora of kid-focused apps, many of them educational, it's almost as if these devices were made for kids. But most of the accessories for iOS devices are aimed at older folks. From protection to volume control to drawing aids, kids have different needs. We hunted down a selection of add-ons specifically designed to help the youngest members of your family get the most out of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, while keeping everyone safe from potential mishaps. You might even find something for your own inner child.

Griffin Technology lets your kids take coloring to a new level with three accessories that transform your iPad into an interactive coloring experience. Both the $20 LightBoard for iPad (original iPad; top left) and the $40 Crayola Trace & Draw for iPad 2 (iPad 2; bottom left) are protective cases that turn your iPad into an art table. With either case, you slide a piece of paper into the case—the iPad's screen is protected by a plastic screen protector—and use the Crayola Trace & Draw iPad app to create all the art you want using real markers, crayons, and pencils. The $30 Crayola ColorStudio HD (iPad and iPad 2; right) is a kid-friendly touchscreen stylus that offers a truly unique—and purely digital—coloring experience. You use the iMarker digital stylus along with the Crayola ColorStudio HD iPad app to color, animate, and even add sound effects to artwork. Once created, parents can print art or share it through Facebook or Email.

With names like iPig, iPig Cool, iPanda, iBoo II, and MiSoccer, it's easy to figure out why Speakal's cleverly designed iPhone and iPod docking stations will appeal to kids. But just because they're cute, round, and plastic doesn't mean they skimp on sound quality—we've been pleasantly surprised by the models we've tested. Some systems are designed for all-around sound, with four speakers and a woofer on the bottom; others offer a more-traditional left/right speaker setup. All docking models include a remote control. There's even an iHog Portable, which is larger and battery powered. The docks are available in a variety of colors and range in price from the $90 to $160.

Kids and adults alike will love these cases featuring their favorite Sesame Street friends. The iPad cases ($25) and portfolios ($40) are available in Elmo and Cookie Monster varieties for both the original iPad and the iPad 2. Elmo iPhone cases ($15) are available for the iPhone 3G and 3GS and the iPhone 4 and 4S. These just might be the only cases that your toddler will find more interesting than the devices inside them.

Griffin Technology's $25 KaZoo for iPod touch offers a fun way for animal-loving kids to carry and protect a fourth-generation iPod touch. Each case is made of durable silicone and doesn't obscure the iPod's touchscreen, headphone jack, or dock-connector port. The cases are available in your kid's favorite animal, as long as that animal is an owl or a turtle.

Speck takes the kid-friendly iPad case to a new level with the iGuy for iPad 2 and iPad. The freestanding cases—based on Speck's original iGuy for the iPod, which debuted before iOS was even a thing—are made of a squishy, lightweight-but-protective, non-toxic foam with a design that will appeal to kids and adults alike. Available in green, blue, or orange, the iGuy isn't yet available online, but will soon debut at Brookstone retailers.

It's no secret that kids like to grab pretty much anything they can get their hands on, and that can be a problem when it comes to slippery iPads. KEM Ventures' Big Grips Frame offers soft, squishy, kid-friendly protection that lets you rest easy as your little ones grab away. The Big Grips Frame is durable enough to protect your iPad or iPad 2 from kid-induced bumps and drops, and soft and grippy enough for them to easily hang on. The Frame is available in blue, green, pink, or gray, either alone ($35) or bundled with a matching Big Grips Stand ($50). Models are available for the original iPad and the iPad 2.

If you were a kid (or had kids) any time in the last 50 years, chances are you've played with an Etch A Sketch. The closest thing many of today's youngsters will get to using one is an iOS app, but you can help make that experience a tiny bit more authentic—and give your iOS device a fun and nostalgic look—with HeadCase's officially licensed Etch A Sketch cases for iPad and iPhone. You obviously can't draw with these cases, but you do get protection and some retro fun. HeadCase offers the case in versions for the original iPad and iPad 2 ($39); the iPhone 4 and 4S ($25); and the iPhone 3 and 3GS ($25).

Fisher Price offers three free iOS apps for babies, but the company also provides a way to baby-proof your iOS device. The $15 Laugh and Learn Apptivity Case is a protective case designed to look like your typical baby toy while letting your little one play with your iPhone or iPod touch worry-free. The brightly colored case includes two handles for easier gripping (and safe teething), a clear-plastic cover blocks the Home button, and a mirror on the back provides some good ol' analog fun. The Apptivity Case is compatible with the iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4 and 4S, as well as the second-, third-, and fourth-generation iPod touch.

Speaking of blocking the home button, one of the most frequent requests we've seen from parents is for a way to keep toddlers from pressing the Home button—either accidentally or on purpose. You can avoid accidental phone calls, and the frustration resulting from your baby accidentally exiting his or her favorite app, with Paperclip Robot's BubCaps. Each BubCap is a small piece of plastic that adheres to the front of your iOS device and covers the Home button. Rather than rendering the button unusable, BubCaps increase the amount of pressure required to press the button, so it will still be accessible by adults, but not by most children. The company says BubCaps are also easy for an adult to remove, but not a child. BubCaps are available in three different strengths: Regular (for toddlers using an iPhone and iPod touch), Ultra (for toddlers on an iPad and older kids on an iPhone and iPod touch), and Max (for older and stronger kids using an iPad). A four-pack of a single strength costs $5; the company also offers sampler packs for $5 and $7.

Part stuffed animal and part iPhone case, Griffin Technology's $20 Woogie 2 is perfect for the little one who can't survive without a stuffed thing in his or her hands at all times. It's also good for parents who use their iPhone as a media player for their kids: In addition to giving your phone lots or protection, the Woogie's fuzzy legs can act as a viewing stand. Compatible with the iPhone and iPod Touch, the Woogie 2 is available in pink/pink and blue/green versions, leaves the iOS device's headphone jack accessible, and lets you use the device's touchscreen through the case's clear-plastic window.

For both kids and adults, long road trips are a lot more fun with an iPad. For those times your kids (or you) want to sit back and watch a video, you can use a headrest mount for hours of hands-free entertainment that's literally at your kids' fingertips. Griffin Technology's $40 CinemaSeat 2 (bottom) comes with an adjustable strap that attaches easily to your seat. If you've already got ModulR's iPad Case + Cover, the company offers a $20 Car Headrest Strap (top right). If you want a mount that's a little more substantial, Vogel's $100 RingO Car Mount (top left) latches onto your car seat's headrest stems for a secure fit. (All three products are available for both the original iPad and the iPad 2.) We can't promise you'll never have to endure another chorus of 99 Bottles of Beer, but we can hope.

If your kids like using headphones with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, you can protect their hearing with Etymotic's Ety Kids Safe-Listening Earphones. These in-ear-canal headphones are specifically designed to protect your child's hearing. First, they block a significant amount of external noise, so your young one isn't tempted to crank up the volume; second, they're engineered such that the maximum volume they can produce is still at a safe level for extended listening. The headphones will be available next month in two models: The $49 Ety Kids 3, which is a standard set of headphones, and the $79 Ety Kids 5, which features an Apple-style, three-button inline remote/microphone module.

Like the Ety Kids, Griffin's $30 MyPhones headphones are specifically designed for children. Using a kid-sized version of a full-size headphone design, the MyPhones partially cover your child's ears to block external sound, and they can't produce audio louder than 85 decibels. The company also made MyPhones fun, with customizable earpieces, and practical, thanks to washable earpads. Sadly, Griffin has discontinued the MyPhones, although you can still find them online.

So You Got an iPhone 4S? Here's How to Accessorize

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Smart iPhone 4S Unboxing - Official Postpaid Plans and Prepaid Kit Prices, Accessories Check!

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Smart iPhone 4S has reached The TP Hideout!

Smart Communications is now an official carrier of iPhone in the Philippines. As such, you can get your Apple iPhone 4S as a bundled handset with various Smart Postpaid Plans or contract-free via Smart Prepaid Kit.

As our tradition would have it, the phone has to undergo the One-Handed TechPinas Unboxing:

iPhone 4S is the latest smartphone from Apple. The flagship handset, which is available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB variants, comes with top-notch specifications from the Cupertino-company including a 1 GHz Dual Core Apple A5 processor, an enhanced 8 MegaPixel camera and a Full HD video recorder, among others. Software-wise, iPhone 4S boasts the new iOS5 operating system, features iCloud storage and Siri, which is a voice-powered virtual system. For more information about Apple iPhone 4S Philippines, visit the link.

What's in the Smart iPhone 4S box?

Again, we have the iPhone 4S unit itself, the charger, USB connector, Apple earphones, microSIM card tray opener, iPhone 4S manuals, NTC certification, Finger Tips, and 2 Apple stickers.

Smart iPhone 4S Plans and Prepaid Prices

Planning to get your iPhone 4S from Smart? Well, I have here the official Smart iPhone 4S Postpaid Plans and Unlimited Data Plans price schedule.

iPhone Plan 999 looks sulit, don't you think?

But if you can pay cash and you want to avoid the deferred monthly payments, you can get Smart iPhone 4S via Prepaid Kit. Contract-free, the 16GB version sells for Php 33,200,
the 32GB version for Php 38,200, and the 64GB version for Php 43,200.

Thumbs up!

Apple iPhone 4S: Here's how to get started

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Apple's iPhone 4S didn't see a design overhaul from the iPhone 4, so almost all cases and accessories built for the iPhone 4 will work with the newer one.

Apple boasts the most expansive and polished app catalog. There's a lot of good stuff to check out.

Instagram: This photo-sharing app has not-so-quietly become a community of more than 11 million iPhone users. The app creates those square, retro-styled photos you may have seen pop up on Facebook. The Free Press also posts photos with the app. Find it by searching users for "Detroit Free Press."

Twitter: Apple's new mobile operating system, iOS 5, comes with system-wide Twitter integration, which means it's easier than ever to share links and photos on the social network. If you're new to the iPhone, you should check out Twitter, too. It's a great way to stay current on all sorts of news. There, you can find the Free Press -- @freep -- and me -- @markdubya. We'll get you started.

Remote: This underutilized app from Apple allows you to use the iPhone (or iPod Touch or iPad) as a remote for a computer's iTunes library or an Apple TV. It's a great way to manage music at a gathering without having to go to the source. You can adjust the volume from the iPhone, too.

Use folders to organize your apps into categories such as "Social," "Location," "Photo" and "News." To start a folder, hold your finger down on any app and wait until they all start to jiggle. Then take that app and drag it on top of another. Both apps will start a folder.

You're already hands-free: The white earbuds that come with the iPhone have a microphone in them, which means you can use them as a hands-free calling device. To pick up a phone call, click the center of the microphone that's on one of the wires.

Make a custom vibration: Loud, distracting ringtones are no friend to anyone. On the iPhone 4S, head to the Accessibility settings and turn on custom vibrations. Then, under "Sounds," you can pick from several vibration patterns. You can even create your own by tapping out a pattern on the iPhone's screen, giving each caller a different cadence.

Contact Mark W. Smith: 313-223-4424 or msmith@freepress.com. Follow him on Twitter: @markdubya or subscribe to his posts on Facebook or on Google+.

Best of 2011 Nominations: iPhone accessories

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During December and January, The Unofficial Apple Weblog is soliciting your nominations and votes for the best products for Mac, iPhone/iPod touch, and iPad. We'll start with nominations in a category, and then tally your votes for the top-nominated products a few days later. The winner in each category receives the highly-coveted title of TUAW Best of 2011.

The Mac nominations are done, and now we're shifting our attention to iPhones. Today's category for Best of 2011 nominations is iPhone accessories. This is a huge category, including protective cases from thin skins to completely waterproof cases that can take a dunking or a drop off the top of a moving car; battery packs; alarm and speaker docks; radio controlled cars and helicopters; car chargers; keyboards; guitar inputs; you name it!

To get an idea of what's in this category, just take a look at the Apple Store iPhone accessory listings to see what's in there.

Whatever your favorite iPhone accessory is, we want to hear about it. Leave your nomination in the comments below. Voting will start soon!

Nominations close at 11:59 PM ET on December 16, 2011.

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I'm extremely fond of my Withings Wifi scale, and the app that shows me all of my weight stats. It really helps me monitor my health and stay fit(ter).

8 hours ago Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply Hardyman

Totally forgot the Apple TV2, as Mark pointed out. I use that more than anything! News reports, movies, podcasts it plays everything and even works as the remote. Hands down it the most used.

Thursday at 1:50 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply Hardyman

I love my Joby Gorilla Pod for iPhone4/4S, but I'm also getting a Mophie Juicepack Air which I hear is awesome.

Thursday at 1:34 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply myk83

Wahoo Fitness iPhone case with ANT+ would be my choice. Compatibility with a lot of apps, and fills several needs for me.

http://www.wahoofitness.com

Thursday at 11:12 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply M

I think that iMainGo X is the best portable sound device out there: http://imaingo.com/

Thursday at 3:23 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply tuawsteve

My most-used iPhone accessory? Mophie Juice Pack Air.

Wednesday at 2:32 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply katsanes

The Ram Mount X-Grip! - the best suction cup mount for iPhones (or any phone really) in a case.

http://www.ram-mount.com/NewProducts/xgripholder/tabid/3687/Default.aspx#/

Wednesday at 11:01 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply The Plaid Cow

glif from Studio Neat. http://www.studioneat.com/

Wednesday at 10:42 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply 01nb

Simple, effective, not obnoxiously huge case: Monoprice Bumper Case with Clear Polycarbonate Back

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10831&cs_id=1083111&p_id=8662&seq=1&format=2

It's $1.94. Seriously, it's the best iPhone case I've had. You can pay more for something else, but why?

Wednesday at 10:32 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply Nique

The latest mophie Juice Pack air snap!
It's awesome and it doesn't block the dock port

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