Hasta La Gadget!

New Zealanders have been enjoying Epic Games’ visual stunner for a few hours now, as per usual, but the past has caught up with the present, so to speak. Infinity Blade is now available on the US iTunes store for both the iPad and the iPhone. Drop the gun, give the mutants a rest, and pick up the sword — cost of entry is $5.99 and the file size is a whopping 318.3MB. What are you waiting for?

Infinity Blade takes a slice out of US iTunes store originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 23:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Considering the affection the design community has for Apple products and the Pantone Matching System, combining these passions seems ripe for success. At least that’s Case Scenario’s theory with this new line of licensed cases: they’re Pantone approved, so you know the hues and ridiculous code names are legit. In total, nine different versions are available for the iPhone and four for the iPad, providing plenty of style leeway should the colorware route be out of your budget. No word on pricing or availability just yet, so for now it looks like our Capsure color identifier will have to remain holstered until more details surface.

Pantone iPhone and iPad cases thumb their noses at Apple’s grayscale aesthetic originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Missed out on Black Friday? Good on you. Now, still in the market for an iPhone 4? If so, you should probably point your vehicle to the nearest Radio Shack, STAT. For the first time since going on sale in June, Apple’s iPhone 4 is legitimately on sale from a retailer that actually exists and won’t sell your personal information to some goon in an offshore paradise you’ve never heard of. (No, Walmart’s $2 savings doesn’t count.) We’re told that the $50-off sale is being done to ramp up awareness surrounding Radio Shack’s (admittedly low-key) wireless business, and if we had to guess, we’d say it’ll probably work to perfection. Ever since the handset began shipping this summer, the going rate was $199 (on contract) for the 16GB model or $299 (also on contract) for the 32GB flavor; this deal hacks $50 from each, and there’s even an 8GB iPhone 3GS for $49 if you’re looking to take things even lower. Better still, The Shack‘s offering a $75 trade-in credit on any functional / non-cracked iPhone 3G as well as $125 for a 3GS in like condition, meaning that you could walk in today, hand over your 3GS, and walk out with an iPhone 4 for $25 (plus activation fees). Naturally, the deal’s only available in brick-and-mortar locations (read: not online), and the fun comes to a close on December 11th. So, who’s in?

[Thanks, Anonymous]

Apple’s iPhone 4 (legitimately) on sale for the first time: $50 off at Radio Shack originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 04 Dec 2010 14:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Attention iPhone owners: we have found possibly one of the coolest gifts under $25 for you. If you’ve ever strained to hear the sound on a YouTube video, or have ever tried to jam out to your tunes via your iPhone’s included speaker, you know how hard it can be to really get good audio. The Bone Horn Stand uses design elements from gramophones of the past, and brings a simple concept to the age of the iPhone. Simply stick your iPhone into the stand, and voila — the sound is automatically louder by 13 decibels.

The Bone Horn is made out of silicone — and that’s it. There are no batteries needed, and no adapters to plug in. It’s simply the trumpet-shape of the horn that amplifies the sound from your phone. Science!

Besides working as a way to boost your volume, the Bone Horn also acts as stand. You can prop your phone into a vertical or horizontal position.

The Bone Horn Stand fits the original iPhone, iPhone 3G/3GS, the iPhone 4. It comes in beige, black, and green, and sells for $24.95 at the Cyberguys.com.

Imagine the possibilities if you used the Bone Horn with the Pocket Vuvuzela iPhone app.

Check out the video after the jump to see the Horn Stand in action — well, sort of.

AG Findings says its new iPhone 4 case, the Vent Shell. has the kind of head-turning style that iPhone users demand. While it may not literally turn any heads, it’s still an attractive case. It comes in vibrant colors and is engineered from strong polycarbonate. It’s a one-piece case that snaps onto your device, leaving the charging port, camera, and controls fully accessible.

You can pick up the Vent Shell at AT&T stores for $29.99 in a two-pack that includes both red and black cases. If you’d prefer a two-pack that includes clear and purple cases, visit AT&T’s wireless accessories page. For other colors and combinations, visit the AG Findings Web site.