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The iPhone and iPod touch do come with above average camera sensors where a smartphone or smart mobile device is concerned, and we have seen some pretty stunning image compositions captured in the hands of a skilled photographer. The thing is, what would happen if you had additional tools to help you out so that you can increase the quality of your shots even further? This is where the olloclip Macro 3-in-1 photo lens solution comes in handy, where you can now shoot great looking close up shots with the iPhone 5s as well as 5th generation iPod touch, all for $69.99 a pop.

There will be a trio of different macro lenses available – 21x, 14x, and 7x macro magnification, so that you will end up with the right kind of detail level that you have always wanted. After all, looking at things from a different perspective will more often than not open up your mind to something new and fresh. With the olloclip Marco, you will be able to examine small objects such as coins, stamps, rocks, relics, insects, plants, gems, circuit boards, and even your own skin, looking at those with a renewed sense of wonder. It is also tiny enough to be stashed into your pocket or palm of your hand, and will play nice with a host of popular apps where among them include Instagram, Facebook and iPhone’s Camera, iPhoto and iMovie built-in apps.

The trio of high-powered macro lenses found in the olloclip Macro happen to be engineered with a grand total of half a dozen elements, allowing it to deliver additional edge-to-edge clarity, greater depth of field, nicely diffused light on the image, less pincushion distortion and a higher degree of bokeh, which is also better described as aesthetic blur in out-of-focus areas. The extremely high magnification will be able to let you focus in on details and textures which are not seen with the naked eye easily. Any takers?

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Oh, you’ve done it, and you know who you are. Out with friends, down at the beach, at your friendly neighborhood bar. You’ve pursed your lips, or stuck out your tongue while holding your iPhone at arms length  and snapped a picture of  yourself. Yup, the selfie… a powerful enough phenomenon to be named Oxford Dictionaries’ word for the year.

The tradition started almost a decade ago, and it hasn’t changed much, until now. Welcome The Selfie, a brand new gadget that brings your amateur self portraits to a whole new level. Forget about trying to stretch your arm like a rubber band in order to fit everyone in, or awkward overhead arm placements, bad focus or weird cropping, The Selfie is an iDevice shutter trigger attached to a 4 and a half foot cord that lets you place your phone in almost any position to get the shot you really wanted!

Simple to use, you just take the cable and plug it into your headphone jack, open up camera mode, put on your best duck lips and snap your photo, or even a video, and then post them to any (or all) of your favorite social media sites. No software, no learning curve, no installation… just fun.

So if you’re looking for the perfect little stocking stuffer for your Selfie-obsessed best friend, kid, office mate, or teacher, look no further. My daughter loves it! Find yours in one of five different colors, for under 20 bucks, at amazon.com.
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Thanks to the fairly decent quality of camera that most smartphones possess, there are millions of photos and videos cropping up daily on various social media sites. Many of these are shot on the fly, without little care to the full quality of the photo. Just because you can slap an Instagram filter on it doesn’t mean it’s good. Possibly one of the hardest photos to get on a phone is a panoramic one.

You have to turn at a constant speed, and keep your hand as steady as a rock. Otherwise you’re going to have a very trippy photo that won’t look at all what you had pictured in your mind. The PanoPal Smartphone Stand is for those who take smartphone photography seriously. It’s literally a stand that will rotate your phone for you at just the right speed. No need to worry about shaky hands any longer!

This works best on a flat surface, but can be held if you’re not in a conducive situation. There are four preset speeds choose from, and it can go clockwise or counter clockwise. There is a remote, so those of you who want to set up a photo a bit more can still be in on the action without having to snap the photo yourself. This charges via micro USB, and will hold up for around five hours. The Bluetooth remote will connect to your smartphone through Bluetooth, and can control your music as well as snap photos for you. This will cost you around $45 for both the stand and remote, and you’ll be able to choose between a black, silver, blue and pink casing.

Available for crowdfunding via Kickstarter
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There are many things in life that help us relax our minds. Oftentimes, it’s something repetitive, and gives some sort of satisfaction. Bubble wrap is an excellent example, as it lets you feel accomplished through popping little plastic bubbles, knowing you’ve done something without it having any positive or negative effect. It’s literally just busywork for our minds, and brings us a feeling of childlike elation.

While it’s not a grand idea to keep bubble wrap on your person at all times, that doesn’t mean that you can’t keep something equally fun around. The Pachi Pachi Light Switch is an iPhone 5 case that has something that will help you quell anxiety, and likely create it for others. It’s a simple idea, but one that could keep your hands busy while your subconscious enjoys each click as a mental victory.

That’s right, someone actually got the idea to put light switches on the back of a phone case. Every time you flip it this way or that, it will click as if you’re turning off or on the light. Instead of being annoyed by the person who constantly drums their fingers on the table or clicks their pen, you can have your own obnoxious sound party. This will cost $34, and comes in white, black, pink, and blue. While this will provide you with decent entertainment, it’s not going to give the best protection for your phone. You’ll have to choose between paying for a gimmick, and an iPhone case that protects the glass front and back of the phone.

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The name Logitech itself does invoke a sense of respect when it comes to computer peripherals, as this particular company has certainly come a long way from making functional mice as well as tiny speakers to accompany your computer. In fact, Logitech has also thrown itself into the gaming peripheral scene with a fair number of interesting efforts that are able to duke it out with the very best in the industry. The mobile scene, too, has changed its face over the years and have gotten a whole lot more complicated than the standard issue Game & Watch from Nintendo. This time around, Logitech has announced the new PowerShell Controller + Battery that offers a unique portable gaming perspective.

Of course, you would first need to own an iPhone 5s, iPhone 5, or iPod touch (5th generation) that runs on iOS 7, before you are able to enjoy the Logitech PowerShell Controller + Battery. Basically, with Logitech’s latest offering, it will be able to transform your compatible iOS7 device into a pocket sized mobile console. Needless to say, there is one particular drawback for all portable consoles, and that would be a lack of battery life. You would be pleased to hear that the PowerShell Controller + Battery from Logitech would not be a vampire and sap juice from your device, but rather, it will have the ability to double your play time thanks to its on board battery.

This can be considered to be a first-of-its-kind mobile gaming console, where all you need to do is to insert your compatible iPhone or iPod touch into the controller just like how you would do with a standard issue case, and you are good to go. Expect to enjoy a familiar console experience with this puppy thanks to the inclusion of a D-pad, shoulder triggers and face buttons. Delivery of this bad boy is expected to happen next month.

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