iPad 2
As you might have guessed, this is one of those stories that we have to report on, simply because we are a tech blog. I’m sure that most of you already know that Steve Jobs made the big announcement that the iPad 2 is on its way. Hit the jump to see what you haven’t heard.
Most of the announcement confirmed rumors. It will have the cameras, both front and back facing. Steve also promised some nice Photo Booth software as well as Facetime. The iPad 2 is 33 percent thinner than the original, and lighter at 1.3 pounds (original was 1.5 pounds). Also on the inside is the new A5 chip that will bring graphics 9 times as fast as the original, with a CPU speed that is twice as fast. The same gyroscope that resides on the inside of the iPod Touch and iPhone will also be inside the iPad 2. As for the battery life, it will be a 10 hours, with over a month of standby.
The shipping date for the iPad 2 is quite immediate at March 11th. The price will be the same as the original, and it will come in black and white.
Of course, Steve Jobs did not just announce just the iPad 2, but he announced the Smart Cover, an accessory that magnetically sticks to the front of the iPad 2. He also announced an HDMI out cable, not to mention lots of new Apps, and iOS 4.3.
ID8-Mobile is a name that most of you would be familiar with when it comes to accessories for mobile connected devices, and the company has started to open up pre-orders for its MoGo Talk XD2 for the iPhone 4. Of course, anyone with an iPhone 4 who wants to go the hands-free route when driving (it is going to be more cost effective than paying for a ticket many times over, trust us) will definitely want to check out the clean design and high performance that comes with the new XD2.
Now the MacBook Air is certainly a thing of beauty, and if you are one who tends to sell off your old devices to fund in part the purchases of new gizmos, then keeping your current MacBook Air in tip top condition is definitely important. Enter the iSkin ProTouch Classic Keyboard Protector specially meant for said notebook.
The latest iPod nano is definitely one of the smallest wonders of the world, according to diehard Apple fanboys. Well, we are wont to agree since something so small can actually carry so much stuff. It also goes without saying that the third party accessory market for the iPod nano is a growing (and lucrative) one, otherwise how can we see so many manufacturers throwing their lot into this area? One of the newer accessories to roll out would be the Griffin Slap Nano Wristband, where this slap style strap is actually a flexible ‘memory-metal’ wristband, specially designed to accommodate an iPod nano, allowing you to wear it like a wristwatch. All you need to do is whap the seemingly rigid silicone band on your arm, and see it fit your wrist perfectly, as though it had a life of its own. Start strutting this around like a peacock after you invest £14.99 in it.
Solar Powered iPhone
So, I take my cell phone with me no matter where I go. I consider it a luxury, but I also like to think that I would have it with me in the case of an emergency, like when my brand new car broke down this morning, and I was stuck on the side of the highway. Oh I had my phone alright, but the battery was dead, and the charger was in my other (and I guess, better) car.
Well that wont ever happen to any of us again if Apple has it’s way. According to U.S. patent reports, Apple wants to be able to incorporate solar cells into some of their touch screen products. Can anyone say iPhone 5? Okay, can anyone say iPhone 6 then? Anyway, let’s imagine if you will, the premise of throwing your phone up on the dashboard and having it be ready to go anytime you need it. Awesome.
The Cupertino giants have a better idea for solar-charging than just sticking a whole bunch of ugly solar panels on the back of their iDevices, the plan seems to be to put energy collecting cells hidden underneath the ever popular touchscreen display. So the hope would be that the iPhone won’t look much different, but would be able to charge itself cord-free!
It’s not that solar powered cell phones haven’t been lurking around for a while. In fact, a couple of companies have already waved around some prototypes of solar powered phones quite a while ago, but they’re not here yet, and when a company like Apple starts talking solar, I say let the sun shine in. Of course I don’t know what you say when it rains, but I’ll let them figure that out too.
MoGo Talk XD2 pre-orders open for the iPhone 4
ID8-Mobile is a name that most of you would be familiar with when it comes to accessories for mobile connected devices, and the company has started to open up pre-orders for its MoGo Talk XD2 for the iPhone 4. Of course, anyone with an iPhone 4 who wants to go the hands-free route when driving (it is going to be more cost effective than paying for a ticket many times over, trust us) will definitely want to check out the clean design and high performance that comes with the new XD2.Touted to be the world’s first “never lost” Bluetooth headset, the MoGo Talk XD2 is currently the thinnest and only high-performance Bluetooth headset with a protective case system which will stores and charge on your iPhone. After all, with it picking up the 2011 International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award recently in the wireless handsets and accessories category, you surely can’t argue with such pedigree, can you?
The MoGo Talk XD2 for iPhone 4 will come in a new, sleek industrial design with a carbon black headset and case. It will play nice with both the recently released Verizon CDMA iPhone 4 as well as AT&T’s old rocker iPhone 4, which should be pleasant news for new Verizon iPhone 4 owners who have an accessory to play with so soon after they get their hands on their new handset.
The MoGo Talk XD2 case is said to deliver superior iPhone 4 protection and a place to store and charge the Bluetooth headset whenever it isn’t seeing any action. Offering crystal clear conversations, superior comfort and fit and a folding boom, you can be sure that the headset will be able to fold flat to a 5mm low profile for storage purposes.
Each purchase of the MoGo Talk XD2 comprises of the MoGo Talk headset, the MoGo Easy-Grip Case, six different ear buds, a MicroUSB charging cable and the MoGo Talk XD Quick Start Guide. Do you think $99.99 for this is well worth what you get out of the box?
iSkin ProTouch Classic Keyboard Protector for MacBook Air
Now the MacBook Air is certainly a thing of beauty, and if you are one who tends to sell off your old devices to fund in part the purchases of new gizmos, then keeping your current MacBook Air in tip top condition is definitely important. Enter the iSkin ProTouch Classic Keyboard Protector specially meant for said notebook.It has been designed to overlay the keyboard, preventing those who work late into the night and love pizzas from dropping small particles of food in between the keyboard’s crevices, not to mention helping keep dust and other impurities out. Despite being so thin, the ProTouch is extremely durable, working without overheating or hampering use of the keyboard.
Not only that, it acts as a sound dampener caused by typing while preventing key wear from heavy use, ensuring your MacBook Air is in tip top reselling shape. Available in Arctic (Clear Frosted) initially, it will play nice with the 11″ MacBook Air, retailing for $24.99 a pop.
Griffin Slap Nano Wristband
The latest iPod nano is definitely one of the smallest wonders of the world, according to diehard Apple fanboys. Well, we are wont to agree since something so small can actually carry so much stuff. It also goes without saying that the third party accessory market for the iPod nano is a growing (and lucrative) one, otherwise how can we see so many manufacturers throwing their lot into this area? One of the newer accessories to roll out would be the Griffin Slap Nano Wristband, where this slap style strap is actually a flexible ‘memory-metal’ wristband, specially designed to accommodate an iPod nano, allowing you to wear it like a wristwatch. All you need to do is whap the seemingly rigid silicone band on your arm, and see it fit your wrist perfectly, as though it had a life of its own. Start strutting this around like a peacock after you invest £14.99 in it. 