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My, how far we’ve come. Believe it or not, Mophie’s Juice Pack pack is in its seventh generation of product development, with the latest ‘Air‘ supporting Apple’s polarizing iPhone 4. For those unaware, these cases nearly double the battery life of the phone they’re wrapped around, and better still, it acts as protection against drops and dropped calls. Fancy that! This little guy is said to provide up to six extra hours of 3G talk time, 36 hours of bonus audio playback or nine hours of video playback. It’s shipping now, just like we said, to those willing to part ways with $79.95, and it’s available in any color you want, so long as it’s black.

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Capitalizing on two hot trends–the green movement and germaphobia–U.K. company Anokimobi has just launched the iPhone 4 Ecoskin. This case is made from recycled high-grade plastic and impregnated with silver ions to reduce bacteria levels on mobile phones. Save the planet, save yourself. It’s an awesome twofer.

The Ecoskin uses the same Biomaster antibacterial projection used in hospitals. Also, both the cover and its packaging are made from recycled materials and can themselves be recycled. The cases allow you to charge your iPhone without removal, and they’re UV-resistant. Pick one up in pink, black, or clear. They go for £19.95 each and U.K.-residents get free shipping.

While it’s far from the most practical of ideas, people just can’t seem to stop trying to make their iPhones more SLR-like. Joining that illustrious group is one Aniebres who, typos aside, has built one of the most impressive contraptions to date. We’re still waiting to see what the end results look like, but the hardware side of things looks to be surprisingly solid, with the iPhone 4 slotting in with a satisfying click, while the entire lens mechanism has been shifted over to line up with the iPhone’s camera (and make room for an Apple sticker). Head on past the break for a quick video of the rig.

[Thanks, John]

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The last bastion of Applephone exclusivity in Europe is about to be toppled, according to the Wall Street Journal, as Deutsche Telekom is said to be preparing for the loss of its iPhone 4 monopoly ahead of this year’s holiday shopping season. Citing separate sources familiar with the matter, this report suggests that Vodafone and O2’s German arms are earnestly reaching out for Apple’s latest and greatest, and while distribution deals haven’t yet been finalized, negotiations have reached an “advanced stage.” Much as with O2’s UK exclusivity deal, Apple looks to have opted against extending its arrangement with Deutsche Telekom’s T-Mobile in an effort to reach the widest possible consumer base. Makes a lot of sense to us, now how about doing the same back home?

WSJ: iPhone 4 to be offered by Vodafone and O2 in Germany as T-Mobile loses exclusivity originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The gadget gurus at Dexim have unveiled their first line of iPhone 4 accessories. Here are the highlights:

• Supercharged Leather Power Case (shown here; $79.90): This case doubles as a protective leather case and a portable power source. Use it to extend talk time up to 8 hours, or video time up to 15 hours. It features a built-in on/off power switch.
• P-Flip Foldable Power Dock 3-in-1 Bundle ($69.90): Use this to extend talk time 8 hours. You can flip the compact dock horizontally or vertically for hands-free video viewing, or position it to fold for easy storage.
• CYL Premium Silicone Case ($21.90): These transparent yet durable silicone sleeves are available in several colors.
• Anti-Glare Screen Protector ($5.99): This reduces glare and protects your screen from scratches, dirt, and dust. It comes with a squeegee card and a cleaning cloth.