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Video Review: All New Speck Products SmartFlex Card Case for the iPhone 4/4s
Card cases, cases for your iPhone which allow you to store a few credit cards, ID and or cash, have been very popular. For those individuals who only need to carry a few essential items this type of case essentially allows the user to combine wallet and iPhone case into one. Speck’s first run at this style case, the CandyShell Card case, was very functional but also very hard to get on and off. The newly designed SmartFlex Card Case offers the same ability to store items inside but in a case that’s super easy to both put on and take off.
Click on through to check out my video review of the SmartFlex Card Case. Then head to this page on the Speck web site to learn more about it.
Grace Digital Audio Eco Terra Waterproof BoomBox
Waterproof cases aren’t anything new. But this waterproof Boom Box from Grace Digital Audio is. The company says the fully submersible, waterproof and shock resistant Eco Terra Boombox for your smartphone or mp3 player is IPX7 waterproof tested and approved, equipping your music with true 100% waterproof protection from rainstorms, ocean waves, pool parties or kayaking trips down the river. The internal waterproof casing houses your music player or smartphone, as well as some extra cash, credit cards, car key or driver’s license. The outside poly-carbonate shell with rubberized impact bumpers, fortifies your device and the boombox’s two 3” full-range forward firing speakers. The Eco Terra also floats, safeguarding your music player against a dip in the pool or a fall off the boat. When dropped into water the case will always rotate to point the speakers up, so there is no unwanted interruption while enjoying your tunes.
Priced at $149.99, the Eco Terra Boombox is available now at GraceDigital.com.
Case-Mate Goes Buzz with Honeycomb for iPhone 4/4s
Case-Mate’s latest offering for the iPhone 4/4s is this honeycomb inspired case. The case features a soft-touch, textured pattern which is form fitted to protect the corners and back of your iPhone 4/4s. The sturdy flexible shell is impact resistant but still yields access to all of the iPhone’s important controls and ports. The 3-D textured back also adds grip thanks to it’s multi layer design. The Honeycomb case is available now from the Case-Mate web site for $24.99. You can learn more about it by clicking here.
Apple Releases iOS 5 Beta 5 For Developers
Apple has released its latest beta of the upcoming iOS 5 for developers. The update again comes as an OTA delta update, ringing in at 128mb. Developers can also obtain the update via iTunes as normal. iTunes and Xcode have also been updated to allow syncing with the new beta. The update seems to fix many bugs, but doesn’t bring any new noteworthy features. 9to5 Mac has a large running list of new bugs and fixes for your viewing pleasure.
As always, you need to have a registered developer account to access the betas. Of course, many people who are not developers have access to the betas as well, thanks to numerous sellers of UDID slots. However, Apple has begun shutting down many developer accounts that do said thing.
Griffin Technology Announces the Stomp Box
Griffin Technology, one of the premier manufacturers of accessories for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad has today unveiled its newest offering. The Stomp Box is a programmable multifunctional foot controller that enables the user to create virtual guitar effects. Designed to be used with any instrument that takes a 1/4 inch jack, like a guitar, bass guitar, electric violin or keyboard. The Stomp Box is meant to be used in conjunction with the iShred LIVE iOS application as well. This combination allows users to change up effects without ever removing their hands from their instrument. It features a four button foot controller, assignable, foot activated switches, 1-meter heavy duty dock connector cable and a guitar connect cable. The Stomp Box is available via the Griffin Technology web store as well as Apple retail stores now for $99.99
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