May 22
This iPad accessory and gaming platform for kids is dead-simple to use. It’s like an analog Kinect for your iPad; one made for solving physical puzzles and playing word games with blocks and tiles you move around on the table in front of you.
May 21
Olloclip iPad 4-in-1 Photo Lens
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Olloclip for iPad and iPad mini is now available for pre-order. This versatile lens is made to slip on and off your mobile device in a just a few seconds.
The lens holder slips over the corner of your iPad and will bring four new lenses to your device. For lenses you will have a fish-eye with a 180-degree field-of-view, a wide-angle that doubles the field of the iPad’s camera, a 10x macro with 18mm focus length and 15X macro with 12mm focus length.
The Olloclip for the iPhone has gotten rave reviews and it’s likely this one will be just as good of quality. The price is $69.99 and shipments will start June 2, 2014.
Also, check out some of the other interesting iPhone lenses we’ve come across in recent times.
Feb 10
Protective cases, of various shapes, sizes, and gimmicks, are a dime a dozen in the mobile device world but there are a few that rise above the others in design, … Continue reading
Jan 05
Designed to work with the iOS sketching app Paper, and built by the same people, the Pencil stylus has two ends: You draw with one and erase with the other.
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May 05
iWALK, a company that many of you should be familiar with if you are into smartphone and Apple accessories, has just showcased their range of the latest lineup of consumer solutions during CTIA 2013, where among them would also include the industry’s largest selection backup batteries that boasts of Apple’s lightning connector. Specially designed to meet the growing consumer demand for portable power, iWALK’s entire range of portable backup batteries will come with an ultra-portable design and have been equipped with an LED power indicator, where there is also an overcharge protection for better safety. You can also check out the other solutions that are on display at CTIA, where we will talk about them right after the jump.
First of all, there is the Link 1000i5, which is part of the Link series, being the thinnest and smallest rechargeable docking backup battery for iPhone 5 with 1000mAh of extra power. It will also come with pass-through charging which enables the backup battery and iPhone 5 to charge simultaneously.
As for the Extreme 10000 Duo, this is a super stylish universal backup battery that is capable of charging a couple of USB devices at the same time. Some of its features include 10000mAh of extra power, 2.1 rapid charging capabilities for iPad or tablets, an integrated LED flashlight and an LED power level indicator.
The Chameleon Racer for iPhone 5 is a high capacity power case for iPhone 5 with 2000mAh of added juice, and you will also find in it pass-through charging, an on/off switch to prevent constant iPhone 5 charging and a quartet of colorful interchangeable face plates.
As for the Dolphin Wall, this is a dual USB travel charger with Power Switch that paves the way for simultaneous charging of two USB devices, where one of them can be the iPad, which is not too common even in this day and age. There is also a LED power light indicator and an on/off switch button.
Any of them are right up your alley?
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[ iWALK delivers more accessories at CTIA 2013 copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Apr 22
As awkward and dumb as it looks, people take photos and videos with their iPads whether you like it or not, and Photojojo — the company behind a line of popular smartphone camera accessories — is taking advantage of that fact. They have released the Photojojo telephoto lens that you can attach to your iPad or iPad mini.
There are two different versions of the lens, one built for the full-size iPad and the other built specifically for the iPad mini. The full-size iPad version sports a 10x zoom, while the iPad mini lens has a 12x zoom. The lens also comes with a minimalistic case for your iPad that allows you to attach the lens to the tablet.
The two lenses also have manual focus rings on them so that way you can adjust the photos to your liking, offering you a bit of manual control over the iPad’s camera app, which leaves a lot to be desired in that respect. The lens is about the size of a small handheld flashlight, and it quickly screws on and off the iPad shell for easy storage when you’re not using it.
As for price, you’re looking at $25 for one of these lenses, which isn’t too terrible, considering that a smartphone lens from the same company is around the same price. As far as compatibility, Photojojo says that the full-size iPad lens will only work with the 3rd- and 4th-gen iPads, although you may be able to squeeze it on the iPad 2 if you really wanted to.
Photojojo telephoto lens offers up to 12x zoom for the iPad is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Mar 13
There are some weird and wonderful iPhone and iPad accessories out there. It’s a $6 billion business, after all. We’ve found some of the most unique gadgets and cases you can pair with your mobile device for truly bizarre matrimony.
Jan 13
Tons of big-name companies make an appearance at CES every year, and while Microsoft backed out of this year’s show, there were still a bevy of companies that filled the void. LG, Sony, Qualcomm, Verizon, Samsung, Intel, and more, all stepped up to the plate to take Microsoft’s place, but one other big-name company that made an appearance at the show was Apple. They didn’t necessarily have a booth, or had any of their execs on the show floor, but their products were everywhere, and I’m not even exaggerating when I say such a thing.
A ton of the new products announced at CES were built for the iPhone or iPad — mostly accessories, mind you, but there were a ton of accessories lining the halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center, and while we covered a crap-ton of new accessories here at CES, there were still a truckload that we never got to. Company after company had new iPhone and iPad cases, like OtterBox, who unveiled new additions to their Armor and Defender series of cases, and Pelican, who introduced the ProGear Vault series. Olloclip showed off a new lens for the iPhone 5, Lifeproof had new cases and mounts, Cygnett had some custom cases for the iPhone 5, Belkin had a nifty speaker case for the iPad, and ONGUARD had fancy origami stands for Apple devices.
That doesn’t even begin to touch the surface, folks. Griffin introduced the StudioConnect iPad dock, as well as the Crayola Light Marker, which was made specifically for…you got it…the iPad. However, companies who didn’t have accessories to announce or sell were still showing off the Apple brand. Many companies demoed their new products with none other than iPhones and iPads, including Parrot with their AR.Drone 2.0, Liquipel with their water-resistant coatings, Harman with their Aha integration with Porsche, Tethercell with their smartphone-controlled batteries, SilverLit with their Mercedes RC cars, Martian with their Passport smartwatch, Belkin with their NetCam HD, and Ford with their in-car Sync technology. And finally, we also saw Corning release new Thunderbolt cables, Ion unveiled Scratch 2 Go for the iPad, and Behringer released a new line of speakers and audio equipment with AirPlay.
*Takes gasp of fresh air*
Other than all the companies showing off new products for Apple devices, and using iOS devices to demo various products, we also noticed the abundance of MacBooks being used in the press rooms at CES. Our team alone consisted of all MacBooks except for one team member, and we had an iMac back at our temporary headquarters that took care of any heavy video work.
Is all this Apple swag a bad thing? Of course it’s not — I think it goes to show just how much of an impact Apple products have had on a lot of people, and will continue to have. And while Apple isn’t directly participating in all of the CES festivities here in Sin City, their logo is plastered everywhere, and they’re not paying a dime for it. Companies want to spend money on things that are worthwhile and that have the biggest audience — the Samsung Galaxy S III was up there, but it was ultimately the iPhones and iPads that stood out in the end.
Apple was alive and well at CES 2013 is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Jan 11
DJing apps on the iPad are cool and all, but the touchscreen controls leave something to be desired. However, Ion Audio has launched a set of physical controls, such as knobs, turntables, and sliders, specifically for DJ apps on the touchscreen tablet, and it makes the experience way more tactile and realistic.
The company has come up with a small set of suction cup-equipped accessories that turn the iPad itself into a pair of decks and a mixer on the cheap. The unit that we took a look at consists of a slider control, two round discs for scratching, and two banks of three knobs each for all the fine tuning.
The suction cups feel pretty solid. Underneath, the spinners have what looks to be like the tip of a touchscreen stylus. It’s certainly nothing fancy, but it works. I ended up playing around with the knobs and controls, essentially proving to myself why I would be a terrible DJ, but they were fun to use, and were way more handy than just using the flat touchscreen.
Serious turntablists will probably want to steer clear, since it would be best to get an actual deck and mixer, but for those just wanting to have fun and need a little more tactile control, you may want to check these out. They work with a variety of DJ apps, such as Djay, Deej, and iDJ2GO. Ion Audio will sell the kit for only $40 starting in May.
Ion Scratch 2 Go gives your iPad physical DJ controls, we go hands-on is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Oct 15
Griffin and Crayola have collaborated to release the Digitools Deluxe Pack for Apple’s iPad. The pack comprises of 3-D glasses, a free app, and accessories for drawing, painting, and airbrushing. The free app provides pages of background scenes and starter designs that enables kids to create their artwork. The Digitools Deluxe Pack retails for $39.99. [Griffin]
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