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Vavo is an ultra-portable universal smartphone accessory which is currently raising funds at Kickstarter. Actually, it already got all the money needed to get started but you can still secure your own unit before it’s released to the general public. The small device has 2 simple functions, propping your device at a variety of angles…
Image editing/uploading apps like Instagram can do miracles but there’s a point where software can’t replace the hardware. A sunny sky or reflections off of shiny surfaces including water can create overexposed blown out images, or reduced color saturation. To prevent this, professional photographers have relied on polarizing filters to clean up noisy light and…
Good news for the iPad users living in sunny areas like south California, Spain, parts of Italy, Australia… That constant flow of photons around you can be used to charge your beloved tablet. That, of course, if you get the all-new SolaPad iPad case. The company called SolaWerks is behind this project and at the…
Precise Biometrics wants to extend the built-in security of the iOS-powered devices like the iPhone and iPad. To that end, they’ve launched Tactivo cases, which boast fingerprint reader and which will be available later in the summer. Here’s what you should know (from the press release): Tactivo is a smart casing for tablets and smartphones…
The makers of Wallee, the original iPhone and iPad wall mount, are out with another Kickstarter project that dramatically improves upon the first design. The Wallee M is a case that can attach to the included mounting disk effortlessly with its built-in magnets so you can mount your smartphone on virtually any surface. The video…
As far as we know, Mobile Fun is the first UK phone retailer to list original (i.e. Genuine) accessories for the brand new Samsung Galaxy S III. The “original” part means all these are made by Samsung and I guess that’s what justifies the steep pricing. Anyway, here’s what they got: Genuine Samsung Galaxy S3…
Eco-friendly iPhone users, this one’s for you. Case-Mate, the popular phone case maker, unveiled a new rPET (as in “recyclable PET”) collection of green iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S cases. Made out of 100% recycled post-consumer PET bottles, each case is made from one recycled water bottle. You can choose between few color options, including…
Among the first mobile accessory makers to unveil its offering for the brand new Samsung Galaxy S III is Proporta, which unveiled the following cases: Union Jack case – that apparently is in line with this year’s trends. Specs case – featuring a simple design and solid protection. Pencils case – artistic case that will…
Motorola released a pair of updates for its MOTOACTV Android-based sports watch. There are two different versions of the new software released, one for the golf-compatible MOTOACTV and the other one for the “regular” MOTOACTV. However, both devices got the following enhancements and bug fixes: Improved calorie burn algorithm during cycling workout with heart rate…
Are you tired of your smartphone accumulating that dirty and greasy feel from time-to-time? Well, it turns out that a creative company has come up with an idea that will allow phone owners to rid themselves of disgusting grime on their handsets. The PhoneSoap charger case makes a customers’ phone safe to handle, by killing…