Mar 10

IRL: Scanner Pro, Mophie Juice Pack Helium and the Native Union Pop Phone

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Welcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we’re using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.

It’s safe to say we’re a little picky around here: Darren’s trying out yet another scanner app, and Edgar has settled on a smartphone battery pack (because everyone knows we can’t agree on which is the best one). And Philip’s been playing with a retro-styled “handset” because, well, why not?

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Feb 05

Mophie ships Juice Pack Helium, gives iPhone 5 a 6-hour shot in the arm

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Mophie ships Juice Pack Helium, gives iPhone 5 a shot in the arm

Although Mophie isn’t the first to have an iPhone 5 battery case, there’s no doubt that some have been waiting for the company’s take — and it might justify the patience. The just-launched Juice Pack Helium slides a 1,500mAh secondary battery on to the back of Apple’s flagship in a protective frame that’s 13 percent thinner than earlier Mophie cases, but still promises a hefty amount of extra runtime. Mophie estimates another six hours of cellular calling and data (seven on WiFi), or about enough to push through an all-nighter or a long airport layover. Color-coordinating black and silver versions of the Helium are shipping from the 14th onwards for about $80. That’s lot for something so model-specific, but it’s possibly the sleekest way to extend an iPhone 5’s charge.

[Thanks, Nik]

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