iPhone Category

We hear it all of the time. Exercise is good for the body. Whether you head to the gym on a regular basis or you head through your neighbourhood for a quick run everyday, your iPhone is probably your best friend. Unfortunately, between the sweat and the motion itself, it would be rather tough just to shove your iPhone in your pocket for the duration.

iPhone armbands to the rescue! The Griffin Streamline iPhone and iPod touch armband is one of the best on the market today. The ideal marriage of materials like hard plastic, velcro, elastic, and neoprene, you get a sweat and impact resistant case that works as hard as you do.

At just £10.70, it promises to be one of the cheapest iPhone accessories you can add to your line up.

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Bose is the end-all, be-all when it comes to devices that are designed to enhance your audio experience. Their latest offering for your iPhone is called, simply, the Bose iPhone Headset. Catchy, isn’t it?

While the name won’t win anybody over, the headset itself will. The actual headset speakers are simply top of the line, providing crystal clear audio quality, whether you’re talking to your friend, listening to music or watching a video stored on your iPhone. The headset is also outfitted with a omnidirectional inline microphone, which provides surprisingly high audio quality when used. Your friends won’t be asking you to repeat yourself when you use the microphone on the Bose iPhone Headset.

But the best part? It plugs directly into your iPhone, meaning you’re not going to have to go through the trouble of trying to pair up your headset and your phone — a task that can be maddening if you come across any complications.

Simply put, if you hate bluetooth headsets but still want a hands-free alternative, the Bose iPhone Headset is simply the best. £99 may sound high, but it’s worth every single pound.

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Okay, so you’re probably never going to compete in the Tour de France, but you still love to ride your bicycle. Or, maybe you’re not much of a bike rider, but prefer to strap on your skis come winter. You don’t want to have to stop when your phone rings, and we all know that these activities are far too dangerous to be talking on the cell phone while you’re riding around. So, what is a person to do?

Simple: Get your hands on this Bluetooth Sports Helmet.

The Bluetooth Sports Helmet comes in three sizes (small, medium and large) and allows you to play your favorite music off your iPhone, iPod or any other bluetooth-enabled music player while you’re cycling, skiing the slopes, or engaging in any other activity that requires a helmet, thus instantly giving your sporting activities their own soundtrack.

It’s not perfect, however. Lots of companies are working on these, and most do not allow you to work your iPhone’s actual phone functions while you’re wearing the helmet. However, the manufacturers have promised that they will be producing versions that will allow you to use voice commands to make phone calls in the near future.

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The iWood iPhone 3G by Miniot is a highly desirable case which offers natural protection for your iPhone 3G. It is carved from a single piece of wood and you can have your monogram, logo or personal message engraved on it.

The iWood is available in Oak, Padouk, Cherry, Mahogany or Walnut.

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If you are looking for a seriously stylish leather case for your iPod or iPhone, look no further. The Orbino range of iPod and iPhone cases are Italian made and hand stitched from the finest of leather.

The Strada range starts at $99 and comes equipped with Orbino’s patented spring-loaded removable metal beltclip. The case also comes with Orbino’s removable Durashield screen protector, which also allows use of the iPhones screen when encased in this awesome case.

This is the ultimate gift for iPhone and iPod lovers.

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Ridax sells various iPod accessories and has taking pre-orders for its iPhone 3G Charge Converter.

The iPhone 3G Charge Converter by Ridax will allow users to use older chargers and charging accessories for their iPods and iPhones on the new 3G iPhone.

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A group of iPhone hackers are claiming they have cracked the latest iPhone 3G. The iPhone Dev Team which cracked the original iPhone, now claim they have cracked the latest iPhone 3G iPhone 2.0.

In a blog post the iPhone Dev team also announced the PwnageTool 2.0 tool which is a very easy to use tool to jailbreak the iPhone and run unofficial third party apps. The post also contains a video showing the app in action, although I have not watched this myself yet.

It has also been claimed the iPhone Dev team have unlocked the iPhone so any carrier/network can be used.

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You know, the iPhone is useful for more things than just making phone calls. You can surf the internet, play music, play games, and if you go online you’ll find thousands of other useful applications that you can download onto your iPhone. But you know what the one glaring absence from the iPhone is?

No, not 3G, smart-alec. Besides, Apple is fixing that in the new iPhone. I’m talking about a quality FM tuner. After all, while we love our mp3 and CD players, sometimes you just want to listen to a good, old fashioned radio station. Well, now you can with the iPhone FM Transmitter (with car charger).

The iPhone FM Transmitter plugs into the bottom of your iPhone, and essentially turns it into a makeshift FM radio. The unit itself generates a powerful, clean signal that will let you listen to your favorite radio programs, no matter how far you are from your car. Maybe, for example, you’re somebody who loves to listen to one of the many morning shows, but you work early in the morning and can’t get to a radio. Well, you plug this little device into the bottom of your iPhone, plug in a pair of earphones, and you’re ready to go.

The iPhone FM Transmitter also comes with a car charger, although I’m not sure what you’ll use it for. If you don’t already have an iPhone car adapter, however, it’s a good deal.

So, how much for the FM Transmitter and Car Charger? Only £19.99. If you love the radio, then this is the perfect device for you.

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Are you one of those people who spends a good chunk of their time on the road? Nobody can blame you. Between commuting back and forth to work each day, going out with friends, picking the kids up, you probably spend more time in your car than you do your garden. However, that’s no excuse to be talking on the phone while you’re driving. Thankfully, Jabra is here to help with the Jabra SP5050 Speakerphone.

One of the most common complaints from iPhone users is that, even with the volume turned all the way up, sometimes the volume can be too quiet. While some people have gone to poking extra holes in the speaker with a needle, the wiser decision (that also won’t void your warranty) is to find a quality speakerphone, and that’s exactly what Jabra has delivered with the SP5050. The speakerphone uses a bluetooth connection, so you won’t have to worry about attaching the speaker to the phone itself, and the autopairing feature of the speakerphone make it ultra easy to establish a connection with your iPhone. When not in use, the speakerphone will preserve its battery life by shutting itself off after fifteen minutes. The clip on the back allows for you to slide the speakerphone onto your sun visor.

Now, the speakerphone isn’t the cheapest accessory for the iPhone, with it’s £49.95 price at most dealers. However, for anybody who’s frequently on the go, the Jabra SP5050 will do more than simply keep both hands free — it may actually save your license.

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Don’t throw your old iPhone out just because Apple announced the new, G3 version of the iPhone. First of all, there’s always a bit of nostalgic value to owning an older model phone. Secondly, the 3G won’t be out for a little while yet so if you toss your current phone you’re out of luck. However, while you wait for the new 3G, start looking for some accessories to help the phone’s functionality.

For instance, at the Apple Store for a mere £19.00, you can pick yourself up the Apple Stereo Headset with Microphone. Now, why would you want to pick up a wired headset when you could just as easily pick up a Bluetooth headset? Well, for starters, a lot of the bluetooth headsets are uncomfortable to wear. Other times, as is the case with Apple’s own iPhone Bluetooth headset, they provide poor quality voice reception on the far end. In short, you can hear them just fine, but they can’t make out a word you say.

The advantage with the Apple Stereo Headset with Mic is that you have an ear piece in either ear, assuring you’re hearing the person on the other end of the phone just fine. Also, the microphone provides voice quality that is surprisingly crisp for the price. However, since this is only £19.00, there are a couple of setbacks. For example, a couple of people have complained about the quality of the actual earpieces, with a few saying that they can fall apart. This appears to be a minor problem, though, and most reviews have been generally favorable.

So where can you pick this headset up? Well, consider yourself lucky since you don’t have to leave the comfort of your computer chair. All you have to do is go to the Apple Store (U.K., of course) and lay down the £19, plus shipping.

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