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iPhone Can't Win the Smartphone Wars
BetaNews' Joe Wilcox says:
"I'm going to make a bold prediction: Apple's iPhone will lose the
mobile device wars. Such statement will send some iPhone fans howling -
perhaps appropriately so with the full moon days passed and Halloween
days away. :)
"Put another way: iPhone is to Android - and somewhat Symbian OS -
handsets as Macintosh was to the DOS/Windows PC in the 1980s and
1990s...."
Link:
iPhone Cannot Win the Smartphone Wars?
Apple to Sacrifice 'Sweetheart' AT&T Deal for
Verizon?
AppleInsider's Sam Oliver reports:
"If Apple ends its exclusive carrier agreement with AT&T next
year, it will likely mark the end of its estimated $450 carrier subsidy
for the iPhone, a new analysis has forecast.
"In a new note to investors, analyst Brian Marshall with
Broadpoint.AmTech said that the 'sweetheart' carrier subsidy provided
by AT&T for the iPhone would not be attainable with Verizon. He
believes that the iPhone will be added to the Verizon network in the
second half of 2010, but not without consequences."
Editor's note: For a different opinion on Verizon and the iPhone,
see No Verizon iPhone Any
Time Soon, but Verizon May Have Another Apple Opportunity.
dk
Link:
Apple Predicted to Sacrifice 'Sweetheart' AT&T Deal for
Verizon
Apps & Services
VW Launches Car with iPhone App
ABC News' Ki Mae Heussner, Ned Potter and Liam Berkowitz report that
as a publicity device to help launch its new 2010 GTI hatchback,
Volkswagen is offering on a free iPhone game, Real Racing GTI, which if
you play you could win one of six limited-edition GTI models.
Link:
VW Launches Car with iPhone App: Real Racing iPhone Game
Volkswagen Picks iPhone over TV
Bnet's Michael Hickins reports:
"In a banner moment for mobile application vendors, Volkswagen has
decided to pitch its new GTI is through an iPhone app rather than TV.
Why? Are German car makers gaga for the iPhone? Not really. Tim Ellis,
Volkswagen's vice president of marketing, explained....
"Volkswagen's decision reflects not only the emergence of mobility
as the world's most ubiquitous computing platform (not news in the
developing world but hot news in North America), but the huge advantage
that Apple enjoys thanks to its iTunes-based app store. Google's
Android currently boasts of all the things it does that iPhone doesn't,
but that doesn't matter to mainstream users who are already comfortable
with iTunes - nor to the advertisers who want to market to those
consumers."
Link:
Volkswagen Picks iPhone over TV
Swine Flu? There's An App for That!
The Register's Rik Myslewski reports:
"The medical heavyweights at the Harvard Medical Center have jumped
on the swine flu-info bandwagon with the release of an iPhone app to
educate individuals and businesses about the ongoing pig plague
pandemic.
"The new $1.99 app, HMSMobile Swine Flu Center (all App Store
links), includes instructional videos, animations, and text info about
the H1N1 virus and interfaces with Health Map's Swine Flu + Outbreaks
Near Me to show where cases of the bug have cropped up worldwide."
Link: Pig Plague?
There's An App for That!
Gmail for iPhone Gets 'Never-ending' Compose
Box
Cnet's Jessica Dolcourt reports:
"Even with the most practiced digits, composing long e-mail on the
iPhone's virtual keyboard is the slow, awkward pits compared with
typing on a desktop keyboard. However, Google released a small new
feature on Monday just for long-winded iPhone e-mail authors that makes
typing lengthy Gmail messages easier on the iPhone and iPod touch."
Link: Gmail for
iPhone Gets 'Never-ending' Compose Box
The Wolfram|Alpha App Is 'What's Hot' on the App
Store
PR: The Wolfram|Alpha App for the iPhone and iPod touch
popped up on the App Store's "What's Hot" list today, and appeared on
the store's "Top Grossing" list on the second day it was available and
remain there through the week.
Drawing on 20+ years of development, 50,000+ built-in
algorithms, and 10+ trillion pieces of continually updated and curated
data, the Wolfram|Alpha app is the ultimate replacement for almost any
kind of calculator or reference book - and much more.
The breakthrough technology of Wolfram|Alpha for the first time lets
you get expert-level answers to your specific freeform questions -
complete with stunning, dynamically generated visualizations and
tables, and richer and deeper information than you imagined
possible.
Your palm-sized supercomputer
The Wolfram|Alpha app plugs directly into Wolfram|Alpha's
supercomputing cloud to deliver the unrivaled power of the
Wolfram|Alpha knowledge engine to the mobile environment.
A tool for everyone
The Wolfram|Alpha app is an indispensable tool for almost any iPhone
user, including: financial analysts physicians scientists engineers
students teachers journalists parents economists nutritionists systems
analysts marketing managers pilots sportsmen and many, many more...
Optimized for iPhone
The Wolfram|Alpha app brings Wolfram|Alpha power to the iPhone, with
an elegant native iPhone interface that includes a special notation
keyboard, customized iPhone output, editable history, and integration
with maps and other iPhone services.
One-stop knowledge
With its simple interface the Wolfram|Alpha app lets you instantly
compute answers to questions across thousands of domains - from finance
and food, to math and medicine, to stocks and spacecraft, to wordplay
and weather.
Link: Wolfram|Alpha iPhone
App
My Christmas Gift List for iPhone and iPod
touch
PR: PRG Consulting announces the first version of My
Christmas Gift List, the latest ultimate application specially designed
to help you organize your Christmas shopping for the Apple iPhone and
iPod touch devices. This shopping list manager is the perfect tool to
take care of all your shopping for the Holiday season: starting from
contacts, budget to ideas and gifts, organize your Christmas shopping
in the most efficient and enjoyable way.
Christmas is coming and the gifts too. You want to make sure
everyone will have a present under the Christmas tree? Just get
yourself My Christmas Gift List, get all your gifts on time with no
stress and enjoy the Holiday season! Black Friday is coming, so get all
your Christmas gifts on time!
The application features:
- Create a fully editable list of contacts with an efficient
management thanks to several categories: family, friends, colleagues,
other/none.
- Import contacts from your Apple AddressBook or add a person from an
empty contact. Modify all your contacts and change their
characteristics as often as necessary (name, category, allocated
budget). Use of the Photo Library for each contact.
- Change and reorganize the the order of each contact in your list.
For each contact, reminder of the status of the gifts, total budget set
and a check mark to notify when all gifts are bought.
- Christmas countdown and a general reminder of shopping information:
number of contacts in the list, budget spent, gift already bought.
- Instant Shopping List: accessible shopping list always updated will
your latest changes. Check mark in front of each item of the list,
synchronization with the budget and the countdown of gifts already
bought.
- Fully editable list of gifts: status, budget. Synchronization with
the shopping list and the general reminder of the shopping information.
Use of the Photo Library for each gift's description.
Supported Languages: U.S. English, French, German, Spanish,
Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Czech, and Polish
Device Requirements: Runs on all Apple iPhone, 3G, 3GS and all Apple
iPod touch devices running iPhone OS 3.0 or newer
My Christmas Gift List 1.0 is only $0.99 (or the equivalent in local
price) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the
Lifestyle category. For additional information on My Christmas Gift
List application, please contact PRG Consulting.
Link: My Christmas
Gift List
BreakThru Radio Introduces Fashion to iPhone and
iTouch
PR: BreakThru Radio has announced the premier episode of Sew
and Tell. DJ Audrey II up-and-coming fashion designers share their
backgrounds, inspirations, struggles, and future plans. Sew and Tell is
Breakthru Radio's first fashion focused show. Listeners get a look at
the fashion industry from the inside out, and are the first to hear
about new trends, collections, and looks from the people who know.
The first episode of Sew and Tell interviews one of the most
innovative designers in the industry today, John Patrick, owner of
Organic by John Patrick. Radio has never looked better. BreakThru Radio
brings this new show to the iPhone and iTouch on-demand. Join DJ Audrey
II every Friday for a new edition of Sew and Tell.
BreakThru Radio is "Radio Rediscovered" in a world where FM is out
of frequency. In today's overly saturated music market, it is often
difficult for listeners to find what they are looking for. BreakThru
Radio has the solution. Listeners are given access to independent music
from an expansive and diverse pool of genres, in addition to an
innovative comedy platform. Offering the best in music from around the
world, BreakThru Radio brings its listeners tracks recorded exclusively
for the BTR audience from our live studio. BTR offers on-demand access
to its shows and on-the-go iPod capability.
BreakThru Radio is "Radio Rediscovered" in a world where FM is out
of frequency. In today's overly saturated music market, it is often
difficult for listeners to find what they are looking for. BreakThru
Radio has the solution. Listeners are given access to independent music
from an expansive and diverse pool of genres, in addition to an
innovative comedy platform. Offering the best in music from around the
world, BreakThru Radio brings its listeners tracks recorded exclusively
for the BTR audience from our live studio. BTR offers on-demand access
to its shows and on-the-go iPod capability. 954 Lexington Ave., Suite
199, New York, NY 10021 Copyright 2008 BreakThru Radio. All Rights
Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are registered
trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Link: BreakThru
Radio
Link: Sew and
Tell
iPhone App Allows Expecting Parents to Keep track
of Their Babies' Development
PR: WhatToExpect.com, the exclusive home of Heidi Murkoff's
What To Expect When You're Expecting, has announced the official launch
of the What to Expect Pregnancy Tracker mobile app for the iPhone. The
free app gives expectant moms (and dads) round-the-clock,
at-their-fingertips access to America's best-loved and best-selling
pregnancy brand, What to Expect, so that they can track their baby's
amazing development - and their own fast changing and growing bodies -
every day, no matter where they are.
In its beta release, the Pregnancy Tracker became an instant hit and
is already the most popular pregnancy app available for the iPhone. The
app has also become an attractive new marketing channel to reach
prospective new parents.
What to Expect's Pregnancy Tracker iPhone app is loaded with
invaluable (and fun) interactive features that let parents-to-be follow
their pregnancies week by incredible week. Moms (and dads) can
calculate and count down to that momentous due date, and keep up with
their baby's astonishing rate of growth (as it works its way through
the produce aisle - from raspberry-size at week eight, to plum-size at
week 12, to watermelon at term). They also get Heidi's weekly updates
on what baby's up to development wise (week 18, twisting and rolling,
week 26, opening his eyes), weekly illustrations of their growing
fetus, and the opportunity to upload photos of their burgeoning bellies
and turn the photos into slide shows to share with their families and
friends. For additional information visit
www.whattoexpect.com/iphone.
"If you're expecting these days, you're probably busier than ever -
between work, those doctor's appointments, that layette shopping, and
more. Yet you still want to keep every possible pregnancy resource at
your fingertips - and keep track of and share every moment of life's
most incredible experience. Now you can!" explains Heidi Murkoff.
"Heidi's What to Expect brand, which includes the best-selling
series of pregnancy and parenting books and a phenomenally successful
Web site, is the best-loved and most trusted resource for parents-to-be
worldwide - providing the reassuring, empathetic, and accurate
information that they crave," says Ben Wolin, CEO, cofounder of
Waterfront Media, and new dad. "The What to Expect Pregnancy Tracker
iPhone app gives expecting moms and dads the ability to access that
invaluable information - along with a variety of innovative,
interactive, and personalized tools - wherever they are.
WhatToExpect.com has also launched the Baby Name Finder app for the
iPhone. The application includes over 15,000 baby names which can be
searched by gender, alphabetically and by origin. It also contains the
top baby names for each year from 1950 - 2008 and the origin and
meaning of the names included. What to Expect's Baby Name Finder
application can be found along with the Pregnancy Tracker application
at whattoexpect.com
Link: WhatToExpect iPhone
apps
Graphiclife Releases Tweetspotting - Spot Tweets,
News, and People
PR: Swedish software company Graphiclife today announces
Tweetspotting 1.0.1, a powerful Twitter client for the iPhone and iPod
touch. Tweetspotting allows you to browse tweets from all over the
globe. Explore any location and find out what people are thinking,
doing and saying. Tweetspotting also includes a real-time friend
tracker that will help you find and follow your friends. Tweetspotting
will automatically post your current location to the Twitter servers
while you're on the move.
Combining Twitter and Google Maps, Tweetspotting is a powerful
Twitter client for the iPhone and iPod touch that allows you to browse
tweets from all over the globe. Explore any location and find out what
people are thinking, doing and saying (i.e. tweeting). Tweetspotting
also includes a real-time friend tracker that will help you find and
follow your friends.
Tweetspotting displays Twitter activity in four different modes:
World, Timeline, Mentions and Track. Each mode sports a map-view and a
list-view for convenient browsing.
The World mode is useful for watching news and events happening
nearby or in a city far, far away. It is possible to filter tweets by
specific content, such as keywords, hashtags (a method for linking
tweets to a specific topic) and user mentions.
The Timeline mode is for displaying your home timeline, which
contains tweets from the people you are following. Find out where your
friends are and what they are doing.
The Mentions mode allows you to see what people all over the world
are saying about you.
Tweetspotting will, if granted access, automatically post your
current location to the Twitter servers while you're on the move. In
Track mode, Tweetspotting will download this information from the your
friends and plot their movement on the map. Following friends has never
been easier. Naturally, Tweetspotting contains standard Twitter
features such as posting tweets, geocoding them accordingly, replying
and retweeting, image uploading through yFrog and url shortening
through bit.ly.
The application is prepared with the draft specification of
Twitter's geocoding API which, according to Twitter, will be available
in the near future. When released, the geocoding API will provide
Tweetspotting with additional geographical data making it even more
powerful and exciting.
Device Requirements: iPhone or iPod touch 3.0 or later
Tweetspotting 1.0.1 is $1.99 and available exclusively through the
App Store in the Social Networking category.
Link: Tweetspotting
Connect with Malibu Boats on Your iPhone
PR:
Malibu Boats is providing up-to-the-minute water sports boating videos,
photos, and news on the water or off with the new Malibu iPhone app.
This free mobile application gives users direct access to the Malibu
Boats factories as well as the nearest Malibu dealer with one-click
contact links and Google maps. Users can also learn about local water
sports boating news and events and share photos that could be featured
on Malibu's family of web sites. You can even connect an iPhone or iPod
touch to the MaliView 6.5'' color LCD Dash System and watch Malibu
Boats videos on the boat with a bigger screen view.
The Malibu Boats iPhone app "Home" screen is automatically populated
with up-to-the-minute Malibu Boats news so you can stay in the know
even when you're on the go. The "Home" screen displays a list of Malibu
Boats' latest micro-news updates with links to additional information
like images, videos and web sites. Links to the Malibu Boats Twitter
feed can also be found on this screen. Scroll through updates on Team
Malibu athletes, Malibu Boats events, blog post alerts, new video
alerts and links to new photos uploaded to the Malibu Boats Flickr
channel.
Send
Malibu Boats your photos from any screen in this iPhone app. Touch the
camera icon on the top right corner of any screen and share your
boating photos with Malibu Boats. These submission may find their way
on the Malibu Boats Blog, into a Malibu Flickr.com gallery, on the
Malibu Boats Web Site or maybe even into the monthly Malibu Boats
E-newsletter.
The "Media" screen offers searchable Malibu Boats multimedia
content. Whether you're looking for a specific Malibu Boats video, a
particular gallery image or a detailed blog post, you'll find it here.
Let's say you're at the lake and need a quick refresher for loading
your Malibu boat on the trailer. Que up the Malibu iPhone app, touch
the "Media" button, choose the "tips" category, scroll to the
Trailering video and bone-up on this skill. You'll look like a pro at
the launch ramp even if you just learned trailering on your iPhone. You
can even connect your iPhone or iPod touch to the MaliView 6.5" Color
LCD Dash System in your Malibu boat and learn boat tips, a new
wakeboard move or just watch for fun on a bigger screen with a sound
system.
The "Dealer" screen gives you the unique ability to call, email, web
surf or get GPS directions to your nearest Malibu Boats dealer in one
touch. In addition to these quick options for contact, your local
dealer's micro-news updates are available on this screen. Learn about
dealership promotions, pro shop specials, local events, new digital
content alerts and more. Touch the "Pricing" button in this section of
the app and request a pricing quote on your Malibu boat of choice as
well as request a value on your trade-in. The Malibu Boats iPhone puts
your nearest dealership even when you can't be there.
Do you want this same kind of unprecedented access to the Malibu
Boats factory? Here you go. The " ContactUs" screen gives you the
ability to call or email the factory with one touch. Choose to visit
malibuboats.com or plan a trip to one of Malibu's two manufacturing
plants for a VIP tour. Touch the address for the Malibu Boats Tennessee
or California factory and get instant Google directions to either
destination. Touch the "Tour Request" button and do just that, make an
appointment to take a tour at Malibu Boats. You can also request an
e-brochure and sign-up for the Malibu Boats E-news form this
screen.
Whether you're looking to keep tabs on your favorite Team Malibu Pro
Rider, plan for the next Malibu Boats event, visit your local dealer,
experience the 2010 boat models or learn to use the latest Malibu
innovation, this app is worth the install.
About Malibu Boats: Build the best boat possible, give boat owners
the best value and enjoy the workplace. Since Malibu Boats' inception
in 1982 the mission has been this simple. On the journey from building
100 custom ski boats a year in a small shop, to their standing as the
world's number one selling wakeboard and water ski boats, Malibu has
become an exemplary American boat company.
You can visit the Malibu
Boats blog and can keep in touch with Malibu Boats on Twitter.
Link: Malibu
Boats
Accessories
New Solar-Powered, Portable Charger from i.Tech
Charges Most Mobile Devices, Day or Night
PR: i.Tech Dynamic has introduced SolarCharger 906, a
portable unit that lets on-the-go consumers charge their cell phones,
PDAs and other handheld mobile devices with solar energy wherever they
are - day or night.
The
company also introduced the SolarSet 905, which combines SolarCharger
906 and i.Tech's portable in-car speakerphone in one package. When used
together, the products provide more than 30 hours of in-car talk time,
longer than any other product currently on the market.
SolarCharger 906 Charges Most Mobile Devices Anywhere, Anytime
Roughly the size of a deck of cards, SolarCharger is small and light
enough to fit comfortably in a purse, tote, briefcase or glove
compartment, and it is compatible with most mobile devices.
"It happens to everyone: You need to use your cell phone, but it's
out of power and there's nowhere to charge it. That's when SolarCharger
can be a real lifesaver," said Christopher Parsons, vice president,
sales and marketing for Sino Regent Services, i.Tech's exclusive
distributor in the Americas. "SolarCharger is ideal for taking anywhere
you go as a backup charger, and it's perfect for emergency use. When
your iPhone, iPod, BlackBerry or other power-hungry portable device
runs out of juice and you're away from an electrical outlet,
SolarCharger can get it up and running again quickly."
Superb Performance
SolarCharger features highly efficient solar conversion due to a
high-performance monocrystalline solar panel and special solar chipset.
The panel-and-chipset combination enables the unit to quickly respond
to solar energy and generate more power from the solar panel's surface
area than other solar charging devices.
When fully charged, the eco-friendly unit will completely charge one
or more USB devices, depending on the target device's charge capacity
and current charge level, and it can store a charge for up to a year.
What's more, SolarCharger only needs to be 40 percent charged to
provide a cell phone with enough power for an emergency call.
In addition, unlike other mobile chargers, SolarCharger is designed
to perform even in hot conditions: It charges at temperatures up to 158
degrees Fahrenheit, and it charges mobile devices at temperatures up to
127 degrees Fahrenheit - higher than any other portable charger on the
market today.
The elegantly designed unit also includes an internal, high-density
lithium-ion battery, so it can be charged through a computer USB port
(cable included). It fully charges within 22 hours in optimal sunlight
and within three hours with USB connection. (USB connection should be
used when SolarCharger is being charged for the first time, when the
device is totally drained or when it has been idle for three months or
more.)
Many User-Friendly Features
SolarCharger comes with 10 adapter tips for use with a variety of
mobile phones and entertainment devices, including iPhone, iPod,
BlackBerry and other name-brand products.
"Other solar chargers only include a few adapter tips," Parsons
said. "By including a large assortment of adapters standard, i.Tech
minimizes the chance that customers will need to order additional ones
for charging all of their portable devices."
Perfect for in-car use, SolarCharger comes with a cradle, suction
cups and plastic tips for attaching to a windshield.
A red light indicates when the unit is charging: The light flashes
when the unit is solar charging and is solid red when charging via USB.
A separate row of four battery status indicator lights specifies the
device's charge level.
Other specifications include:
- Battery capacity: 1260 milliamp-hours
- Dimensions: 4.13 (L) x 2.52 (W) x 0.59 (T) inches
- Weight: 3.53 ounces
SolarSet 905 Provides the Longest In-Car Talk Time
SolarCharger is ideal for use with i.Tech's Bluetooth i.Carkit 305,
a compact, in-car speakerphone. The two products are packaged together
in i.Tech's SolarSet 905, the first solar charger and car speakerphone
set.
Easy to use and easy to install, i.Carkit boasts features and
controls perfect for use on the road. Digital signal processing, echo
cancellation and a high-quality speaker provide clear phone calls, and
Multipoint technology lets the speakerphone simultaneously connect to
two cell phones.
The small, lightweight unit's talk time is eight hours when used on
its own, but talk time increases to 32 hours with SolarCharger. Standby
time is 800 hours, or 1,800 hours when connected to SolarCharger.
Other i.Carkit specifications include:
- Bluetooth Version 2.0 + EDR Class 2
- Headset and handsfree Bluetooth profiles
- Dimensions: 4.33 (L) x 2.19 (W) x 0.64 (T) inches
- Weight: 3.17 ounces
Pricing and Availability
SolarCharger 906 has a suggested retail price of $59.99. It is
available now at Amazon.com, at Skymall.com, by calling SkyMall at
800-759-6255, and by calling Sino Regent Services at 877-274-9367.
SolarSet 905 has a suggested retail price of $99.99. It is available
now at Skymall.com, by calling SkyMall at 800-759-6255, and by calling
Sino Regent Services at 877-274-9367.
Both products will be shipping soon to retail stores and additional
Internet retailers.
Link: SolarCharger
906
Link:
SolarSet 905
TuneWear Releases VisualDock AV Docking Station
with Remote Control for iPhone and iPod
PR: TuneWear has announced that it is now shipping
VisualDock, an AV docking station with remote control for iPhone and
iPod. Complete with S-video and line outputs, easily set up and enjoy
movies, photos and music stored in your iPhone or iPod by simply
connecting VisualDock to a television or stereo.
Enjoy
watching movies, listening to music or viewing photos from your iPhone
or iPod by simply connecting VisualDock to your TV or stereo and then
navigating with the VisualDock remote control. S-video and AV cables
are included for easy setup.
The high quality S-video output gives you high-quality video images
to enjoy on your TV. A special 3D like sound effect button adds a new
dimension to the stereo sound.
The surfaces of both VisualDock and the remote control are rubber
coated giving them a smooth and unique texture. The benefit of the
remote control is that it allows navigation of the iPhone and iPod menu
from a distance so you can sit back and enjoy video and music from
anywhere in the room.
When VisualDock is connected to a computer via a dock cable, a
simple switch on the back of VisualDock allows you to choose between
sync and charge, or charge only modes so you can control when you want
to sync your iPhone or iPod with iTunes.
Seven sizes of dock adapters ranging from old to new models of
iPhone and iPod are included. A USB power adapter is also included
which can be used not only to power VisualDock, but could also be used
to charge USB devices.
VisualDock is an Apple approved accessory having both Works with
iPhone and Made for iPod certification.
What's included
- S-video Cable
- AV Cable
- Remote control
- USB Power Adapter
- Dock Adapters (7 sizes)
Compatibility
- iPhone 3GS
- iPhone 3G
- iPod nano 5th generation
- iPod nano 4th generation
- iPod nano 3rd generation
- iPod nano 2nd generation
- iPod nano 1st generation
- iPod touch 2nd generation
- iPod touch 1st generation
- iPod classic
- iPod 5th generation
Specifications
- Size: 80(W) x 31(H) x 80(D)mm
- Weight: approximately 90g (not including cables)
VisualDock ($79.95) is now shipping and is available for purchase at
the TuneWear online store.
Link: VisualDock AV Docking Station
Protection
All-New iSkin nano Duo and iSkin Vibes Powerfully
Protect and Fashionably Enhance 5G iPod nano
PR: iSkin Inc. has launched two new great ways to
protect and compliment the recently released iPod nano 5G: the sleek
and sophisticated iSkin Duo and the elegantly fashionable iSkin
Vibes.
iSkin nano Duo for iPod nano (5G):
The iSkin nano Duo for iPod nano brings together the perfect
combination of impressive protection, cool style and sophisticated good
looks. Providing all-around coverage with a shock absorbing silicone
body guard and an ultra-clear ViSOR face shield, the iSkin Duo also
delivers an impressive list of functional features including: a
removable rotary belt clip, and a compact charging port cover.
Get ready to experience awesome protection, cool style and
sophisticated good looks with the all-new iSkin nano Duo for iPod nano
5G. The iSkin nano Duo delivers all-around protection thanks to its
shock absorbing silicone BodyGuard and durable, ultra-clear face
shield. It also comes with a removable rotary belt clip to keep you
safely+stylishly connected.
The iSkin nano Duo includes the removable revoClip, which keeps you
connected to your iPod nano whenever you desire. And for your optimal
viewing pleasure, the compact revoClip!" rotates 90 degrees in either
direction.
While virtually unnoticeable due to its ultra clear properties, the
iSkin Duo nano's ViSOR is one tough customer! When installed on top of
your screen, the ViSOR works nonstop to guard against impact,
scratches, and other damaging hazards.
The iSkin nano Duo comes with a little port plug that's small on
size but big on protection. It's designed to help protect your iPod
nano's charging port from moisture, dust and other impurities.
Available in two color options: Frost (clear) and Ninja (black),
each is designed to create a distinct look and enhance your personal
style.
iSkin Vibes for iPod nano (5G):
The iSkin Vibes for iPod nano is a soft and flexible
crystal-clear protector etched in one of four designer patterns. This
allows for the iPod nano's natural color to shine through, while
creating an elegant, chic and fashionable makeover. Lightweight and
slim-fitting, the iSkin Vibes arrives with an array of rich features
including: a safety wrist-strap that keeps owners and their beloved
iPod nano stylishly connected, an integrated hard screen protector that
helps shield the glass screen from cracks and scratches, and
compatibility with the lightweight iSkin DuoBand for iPod nano (5G)
armband accessory, which is also released today and sold
separately.
The iSkin Vibes comes in four pattern options designed to give the
iPod nano a noticeably elegant touch of class: Croc, Enchanted, Ivy and
Orbitz. It is available at www.iSkin.com, Apple retail stores and other
participating Authorized iSkin retailers worldwide for an MSRP of
$24.99.
iSkin, Inc. designs and delivers an line of accessories,
enhancements and solutions for the thriving Digital Lifestyle
marketplace. Setting the standard for sexy, cool and sophisticated
since 2002, iSkin gives its customers around the world an unmatched
blend of design, technology, quality, fashion, selection and
service.
Link: iSkin
nano Duo for iPod nano (5G)
Link: iSkin Vibes for iPod
nano (5G)
nanoPocket Keychain Case for 4G and 5G iPod
nano
PR: Extended Access, Inc. today introduced nanoPocket, a
smartly designed keychain case for the 4th and 5th generation Apple
iPod nano. nanoPocket provides maximum protection and portability for
iPod nano music lovers worldwide, giving them the ability to take their
music just about anywhere.
Constructed from a durable neoprene material, nanoPocket
features a heavy duty carabiner type key ring. The quick release key
ring enables nanoPocket to be clipped on a keychain, belt loop, or
purse. A Velcro fastener provides for quick access to the storage
pocket. nanoPocket is available in four colors, orange, black, pink,
and blue.
In an age of social media and ultra portable devices, protection and
access are paramount to iPod nano owners.
nanoPocket's innovative design features solves both of these issues
in an attractive and effective manner.
With the addition of a revolutionary video camera built into the 5th
generation iPod nano, nanoPocket provides for quick access to a new
range of capabilities. Owners simply slip their iPod nano inside a
nanoPocket and clip on their keychain. Whether the need to shoot video,
or listen to music, the convenience of a nanoPocket will be
apparent.
"In an age of social media and ultra portable devices, protection
and access are paramount to iPod nano owners," said Chris Dawson, CEO
of Extended Access, Inc. "nanoPocket's innovative design features
solves both of these issues in an attractive and effective manner."
nanoPocket is compatible with the 4th and 5th generation iPod nano,
but can also house other MP3 players in the market. nanoPocket retails
for $9.99 and is available for order now on the www.nanopocket.com.
More details about nanoPocket can be found on the www.nanopocket.com
website.
All of the company's products can be purchased online.
Link: nanoPocket
iSkin DuoBand iPod nano Armband
PR: The iSkin DuoBand combines premium protection for iPod
nano with a comfortable armband for the ultimate active lifestyle
solution
iSkin has released the iSkin DuoBand: the ideal solution for
people with active lifestyles who want to protect and enjoy their iPod
nano while on-the-go or during exercise. Unlike other armband
solutions, the iSkin DuoBand allows users to conveniently slip their
iSkin-protected iPod nano into the armband accessory - and back out
again - without the hassle of having to remove its silicone
protector.
The iSkin DuoBand features a premium silicone iPod nano protector
that guards against scratches, moisture and bumps. Its adjustable
armband strap sports a breathable soft-silicone ComfortZone!" inner
layer that provides user comfort and anti-slip support for a snug and
comfortable fit - regardless of how active things get. And to keep the
iPod nano's vulnerable Click Wheel safe and dry, the iSkin DuoBand
comes with an integrated Click Wheel protector.
Additionally, both the DuoBand's silicone protector for iPod nano
and its inner silicone ComfortZone!" are made with Microban*
antimicrobial product protection, which helps inhibit the growth of
odor and stain causing bacteria on the product. This is the first
product of its kind to feature this level of protection.
The iSkin DuoBand is compatible with the iSkin Vibes protector -
owners simply slip it into the DuoBand's armband bracket, and they're
ready for a day at the gym, on the trails, or wherever their active
lifestyles take them. Designed for the iPod nano (3G/4G/5G), the iSkin
DuoBand retails for $39.99 and is available at www.iSkin.com, Apple
retail stores and other participating Authorized iSkin retailers
worldwide.
For additional iSkin DuoBand information, contact Kristian Ward,
Marketing Manager at marketing@iSkin.com, or visit iSkin.com
Link: iSkin
DuoBand iPod nano Armband
WaterWear Water Resistant Holder with Earphones
for iPods
PR: WaterWear is a water resistant case that comes with
specially made water resistant earphones. Enjoy using various gadgets
near and around water.
Connect the earphone cable located inside the case to
your audio device such as iPod and listen to music in a bath or by the
poolside.
In order to prevent water and dust from entering the case, WaterWear
has adopted a durable transparent material and has a double zipper
design to lock your audio devices inside and keep away any water.
Features:
device through the case, such as the touch controls of your iPhone
and iPod touch. Operate your audio devices without removing it from
WaterWear.
- The front face is outlined with a light reflective material which
acts as a safety measure allowing others to see you in low light
conditions.
- A set of waterproof earphones is included along with a neck strap
(with rotatable clip). Use the neck strap to carry WaterWear by hanging
it from your neck.
- Use the donut-shaped cable winder to manage your earphones in a
pretty and convenient way.
This accessory is suitable for:
- - iPhone 3G / iPhone 3GS (see note below)
- iPhone 2G (see note below)
- iPod touch 1G / 2G / 3G (see note below)
- iPod Classic 1G / iPod 2G
- iPod nano 5th / 4th
- iPod Video
- Smartphone (e.g. HTC, Blackberry, Nokia phones)
Specifications:
- Size Approximately 100(W) 175(H) 28(D) mm
- WeightApproximately 30g
- Earphone lengthApprox 105cm
- Neck strap lengthApprox 48cm
- Holds gadgets of approximate maximum size 70(W) x 120(H) x 12(D)
mm
Caution:
- This product is NOT waterproof. NOT suitable for use immersed in
water. Do not use while swimming or diving.
- The included earphone is JUST an ordinary 3-ring phone, without a
MICROPHONE and RECEIVE/REJECT button for Phones' function.
$27.99
Link: WaterWear
Marware Sport Grip for iPod nano 5G
PR: Marware Inc., designer and manufacturer of innovative
products for the Apple market, today announces the Sport Grip for the
iPod nano 5G. The Sport Grip is the ideal soft complement for the nano.
Slip-free, high-grade silicone protects the sides, top, back and bottom
while providing access to the ports.
The docking port is safely covered by an easy access silicone slot.
The subtle curvature allows for a secure grip, and the result is an
ergonomic, comfortable, sporty way to get a firm grip on your nano. The
Sport Grip allows for easy access to all iPod nano buttons and ports.
The Sport Grip for iPod nano 5G also comes with Marware's Lifetime
Warranty.
Features:
- Rugged, soft silicone protection
- Contains antimicrobial additive
- Docking port is safely covered until you need it
- Access to all buttons and ports
- Includes: silicone skin, clear film protector, and microfiber
cleaning cloth and Marware's Lifetime Warranty
The Sport Grip for the Apple iPod nano 5G is available in black and
clear. It retails for $19.99 and is shipping now. Visit marware.com for
more information. Marware is a leading provider of software and
eco-conscious accessory solutions for Apple iPhones, iPods, and
Notebooks.
Link: Sport
Grip
Grantwood Technology tuneband for 5G Pod nano
PR: Grantwood Technology, LLC has announced the release of
the tuneband for the 5th generation iPod nano, an armband product
designed to comfortably secure the iPod nano 5th generation in place
during exercise, including Nike iPod compatibility.
Each tuneband consists of a comfortable and flexible armband
strap that can accommodate both large and small arms, a durable
silicone skin that allows access to all ports on the iPod nano, and a
low-tack, cut-and-peel screen protector that helps guard against
smudges, moisture, and daily wear-and-tear. The silicone skin of the
tuneband was specifically designed for runners and walkers fully
covering the bottom corners of the iPod, securely holding it in place,
yet allowing access to the USB port and headphone jack. The silicone
skin also does not cover the click wheel or video camera to allow it to
be used without interference. Extra large or extra small armbands are
available upon request.
"We based the design the latest tuneband for iPod nano 5G on our
best-selling previous tuneband products," states Michael Banks,
cofounder and CEO of Grantwood Technology, LLC, "we made this the best
iPod armband for the 5th generation iPod available at a very
competitive price," states Michael Banks, CEO of Grantwood
Technology.
The tuneband is fully compatible with the Nike iPod Sport Kit,
allowing runners and walkers to enjoy this workout companion. The
tuneband is available in six colors: black, clear, navy blue, pink,
purple, and red. The tuneband can also be used with the Shoe Pouch,
another product from Grantwood Technology that allows runners and
walkers to attach the sensor from the Nike iPod Sport Kit to the
outside of their favorite shoe.
The tuneband retails for $16.99 is available at Grantwood Technology
online.
Link: tuneband for iPod nano
5th Generation
