Despite setting astounding launch sales records, iPhone 4S owners are plagued by battery drain that even Apple engineers are having difficulty solving.
Like the antenna issue experienced with the initial launch of the iPhone 4, the millions of iPhone 4S owners have been plagued by battery drain that Apple engineers have been working around the clock to solve. The Guardian reported on the issue saying that Apple engineers have been contacting users who have complained about battery drain that is not resolvable with normal means, such as turning off location-based services and terminating passive apps when away from the phone for long periods of time. Apparently, Apple has been requesting that these cus ... more
Supermarket apps are making use of the power of mobile technology to give shoppers a 'smarter' experience, offering discounts and other benefits with each visit. Having a smartphones in hand, shoppers can now engage in a mobile experience with their favorite foods and products as a result of supermarkets' push for more customers.
Modiv Media and Ahold teamed up as marketing company and supermarket chain to test a pilot program in Massachusetts allowing customers to scan bar codes into their iPhones. The supermarket app is linked to the rewards card system allowing targeted offers when shopping around.
The pilot program was geared towards supermarket apps and their viability with cus ... more
Analysts, such as Professor Srinivasan Keshav at the University of Waterloo, suggest that people who send text messages may be succumbing to carriers charging up to 4,000 percent more than the true worth of a text. However, the rise of free messaging services may cause carriers to rethink their exorbitant pricing strategies.
'It's something like a 4,090 percent markup,' says Keshav, in regards with the ten to twenty cent charge that carriers charge each time customers send text messages. The professor estimates that carriers pay about a third of a penny to send a text message over existing cellular networks.
Free message services, such as Apple's iMessage, BlackBerry Messenger, and Facebook Messenger are increasingly on the rise as customers find a way ... more
In India, the women of New Delhi may have a new weapon in the form of a phone app on their side to safeguard them from would-be attackers in a city plagued by rape and other personal attacks.
'Fight Back' will be launched in November to aid women in a capital city where a rape occurs every 18 hours according to New Delhi police. Backed by Whypoll.org, 'Fight Back' aims to rectify rape gone rampant in New Delhi by allowing the user to activate a phone app which sends a SOS alert via text messages, sending your GPS location to up to five people (police included), and posts on Facebook and Twitter.
Police report that one in every four rape cases in India occur in New Delhi. Buses, metro stations, and markets are populo ... more
Citizens of the wireless world, make room for fashion as Jil Sander has just released a designer cell phone using Windows Phone 7.5 'Mango' on an LG handset.
Jil Sander, based out of Germany, brings her eye for design to the world of smartphones. Her designer cell phone rivals that of HTC's plum-faced Rhyme and ultimately those who are accustomed to the iconic iPhone-centric design seen with many smartphones.
What's notable is that Jil Sander's designer cell phone is not just an overpriced display for your cell phone charms or a blantantly bourgeois more
Chiropractors have issued warnings against a condition plaguing those of us who are constantly tethered to our mobile devices.
'Text neck' is caused when one flexes their neck for extended periods of time, as we do when we are staring at the screens of our mobile devices. Chiropractors warn that arthritic damage may occur if the affliction is untreated. Extreme cases of text neck can make straightening one's neck a very painful ordeal.
Repetitive strain on the neck has been on the rise with mobile devices like tablets causing users to strain for better viewing angles.
Rachael Lancaster, of Freedom Back Clinics in the UK, says joints and tissue in the neck are not meant to be in a flexed position for prolonged amounts of time, so staring down at mobile devices puts your neck under stress. ''Imagine sitting on your ankle sid ... more
Health Canada has developed guidelines for safe cell phone usage, explaining that exposure to the radiofrequency (RF) energy emitted by a cell phone should be reduced as much as possible. RF energy is given off by phones similar to what's found with AM/FM radio and television broadcast signals. With the ever-increasing adoption of cell phones across the world it is important to perform in-depth research on the health risks devices may pose so that regulation may be imposed to ensure safety for all users.
Market Watch, who reported on Health Canada's guidelines, gives a little background on RF ... more
John Bruno, a Wales-based personal trainer, can improve your health using your smartphone no matter how far you are from his facilities. In addition to health and fitness apps becoming increasingly popular, Skype has enabled Mr. Bruno the ability to administer his brand of physical training using little more than a wireless connection and a smartphone.
“I first got the idea when I was on holiday in the Maldives in 1994. I got talking to this guy who worked for Disney and I told him that I’d always been keen to be a hologram so I would be able to train people wherever they were as a hologram on their computer screen. Then, when Skype came out in 2006, I thought it was a great opportunity to be able to train clients anywhere in the world. Things like the iPad, Facetime and Skype have enabled me to do that.'
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At Cellphone Accents, we often feature health-awareness apps that are new to the ever-growing app markets, whether they increase your appetite for exercise or help you get rejuvenating beauty sleep. Happiness is crucial to any health-conscious individual, and with Untappd's app, happiness is a cold pint of beer with good company.
Untappd focuses its services on the world of beer and the social aspects that inevitably occur from grabbing a glass. With their new Andro ... more
Ask any smartphone owner what their favorite apps are, and chances are they will mention the likes of social media, entertainment, and productivity apps like Facebook, Angry Birds, and Google maps. Nielsen, in its analysis on the top twenty Android apps by active reach in the US, found that women were mostly accessing social networking apps like Facebook and Twitter while men favored Google Maps.
Using a sample of 18-and-older Android smartphone users, Nielsen was able to monitor active market reach for Android apps using an in-device monitor for survey respondents. Google-made apps were high on the list for active market reach across both sexes, but differences were fo ... more
As with many modern marvels, phones have become a new status indicator for the wealthy, and manufacturers have noticed, opting for diamonds, rubies, and sapphires instead of high-end hardware and current operating systems for some models. Though these phones are reserved for the wealthiest of people able to drop thousands of dollars on a whim, some new insight as to how these phones are developed and marketed may have you wondering why cell phone charms aren't enough for these high-end consumers.
Companies such as Vertu and Aesir offer phones that average around ten times the price of an ... more
Chances are, if you're on your phone from the day straight through to the wee hours of the morning, you're not getting enough sleep. Add to that the countless number of distractions constantly chipping away at our weary bodies everyday, and you have the recipe for a single need: Good sleep. REALLY good sleep. If you're feeling stretched thin, you may want to consider this health app to improve and manage your sleep patterns.
At the headquarters of Zeo, monitoring and managing sleep has been as easy as counting sheep, with their proprietary devices designed to track snooze quality and quantity from the comfort of home. The company has found success with their first device, the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach, as an all-in-one device that monitors and analyzes your precious Z's, by using a headband sensor to track your tosses and turns. Th ... more
Your smartphone does it all, so why not have it give you ESP? NTT DoCoMo, Japan's largest wireless carrier, unveiled its plans to use smartphones as extra-sensory devices with the nothing more than simple little phone accessories.
As previewed at CEATEC Japan 2011, an annual electronics trade show, NTT DoCoMo showed off mobile-based accessories for phones, tablets, and everything in between that further your device's prowess. Engadget was quoted as saying that the mobile accessories 'aim to swap out the peer criticism with smartphone objectivity' as their main focus is to gather data generated by your phone, networks established by the c ... more
Facebook Timeline was announced in light of recent tweaks made to the world's foremost social networking hub. As with all rollouts of new Facebook features, people made their likes and dislikes known about the new friends list and public profile subscriptions. These features were released by Zuckerberg's company in order to prepare against its newest contender, Google+, which was released publicly this month.
Timeline, in short, is an overhaul of your Facebook profile putting your important achievements in the forefront. Instead of scrolling to the bottom of one's page to 'show more posts,' Facebook designers drop a literal timeline ... more
Whether it be plum, fuscia, or royal purple, HTC's latest debutant 'Rhyme' offers a fully functional phone for the aesthetically pleased mind.
News outlets have been unsure as whether or not the Rhyme is a female-oriented phone, as HTC's marketing plan made no such mention of said 'F' word. HTC senior designer Nicole Coddington, one of the phone's lead designers noted that development of the phone meant more than slapping on a pretty paint job.
“Our major design tenet was just good design. We weren’t thinking about it being for this or that segment.'
Rightfully so. The phone itself is a what one may expect out of a modern handset: front facing 5.0MP camera with face-recognition, a sizable 3.7 inch display, and the latest iteration of HTC Sense on Android 2.3. Tech specs reveal that the phone is more than ca ... more
The words 'exercise' and 'zombies' may not go together like peanut butter and jelly, but a new exercise app in development may sway such an opinion.
Zombies, Run! is an experience that takes the recent popularity of exercise apps and molds it into a story- and objective- driven zombie apocalypse survival story powered by your smartphone and your natural running abilities.
Parents with children who are gamers or fans of the horror genre in general may have noticed a recent surge in zombie-related popularity. Entertainment has capitalized on have numerous depictions of zombies; from shambling simpletons to undead Olympic sprinters. With a release date for iOS and Android devices in early 2012, we can ring in the apocalypse a little earlier whil ... more
As it stands, online dating services have always been hit or miss. Their success is definitely measurable in terms of relationships made, but Meexo claims that its mobile platform will enable an efficient, personable, and secure experience for its community.
Meexo uses information gathered from existing social networks like Facebook to get an idea of the user's 'likes.' Check-ins and mobile GPS data will allow location-based suggestions to propose date locations or to match potential interests between members.
During Meexo's launch, a mock-up of their proposed dating application was displayed on a virtual iPhone presentation, showing ease of navigation and use. One demonstration sampled a user swiping through high definition profile pictures of matches optimized by personal data, alike to how services like Pandora gathers and remembers. ... more
It's that familiar ringtone that's been interrupting your favorite movie since 1994.
Nokia's namesake 'Nokia Tune' has been cast into the spotlight as the cellphone maker has offered to shell out $10,000 to the lucky webizen who receives top votes by peers and a panel of judges for making a new Nokia sound to replace the well-heard song. Nokia listed full details for the contest on the their Nokia Conversations blog.
'For the first time ever, Nokia – together with AudioDraft – is asking you to create the next version of the Nokia ringtone, which will be placed next to the standard Nokia Tune within select phones of Nokia’s 2012 product portfolio. This means your winning entry will be made available on so ... more
Mobile payment has been a concept continuously refined over the past couple of decades, shifting people's banking habits from dealing with a live teller, ATM or debit card, to tap-to-pay services and mobile wallets. Major phone manufacturers and credit card companies are pushing to work with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology in order to make the cell phone into a virtual payment and rewards system.
Imagine being at your local drugstore, and pausing to choose between the familiar PayPass system with your credit card, or deciding to pay by waving your smartphone. Not only will the system allow a quick and secure transaction, but proponents of NFC technology propose perks in the form of coupons, membership points, and deals customers would otherwise not be able to access outside of their devices.
For those of us still taking baby steps in the world of mobile technology, augmented reality seems like something from the Sci-Fi channel (or E! for those with different palates). As if location-based services, quick response (QR) and barcode scanning, were not helpful (or confusing) enough, visionaries of the mobile market envision your world enhanced with information and resources through the lens of your smartphone camera.
Augmented reality in a whole represents technology that superimposes information over live picture or video feeds using the device's camera. Say for example you have been enjoying your Roman holiday and stumbled across an unknown landmark. Being proactive and wa ... more
As your children go out your front door and into the 'real world,' concerned parents may begin to ponder this question. After all, it's hard to not wonder if you've equipped your kids with all the right tools they need for a healthy, safe environment.
While children can be more concerned with whether or not their phone will play the latest games, or if it can be decorated with the cutest cell phone charms, parents and guardians have a more pressing thing to consider: The bottom line. When you keep in the mind the ridiculous plans and smartphone prices that can suck wallets dry, it becomes a huge roadbloc ... more
Texting while driving, as efficient as the feat may seem to be to some, has obvious fatal consequences and repercussions. AT&T, as part of their It Can Wait public service campaign, has released DriveMode through which customers 'can manually enable the app prior to driving, activating the text auto-reply feature. The app also allows disabling of emails, incoming and outgoing calls and Web browsing. When the app is turned off, user can view the calls, messages, and emails as they normally would.'
As more and more states have banned various aspects of the cell phone 'experience' on the basis of the technology's disruptive nature, mobile innovations such as headset to
Smartphones, tablets, and all mobile devices continue to contribute to the increase of online purchasing with the plethora of mobile markets available across mobile operating systems. While most people can say that they have shopped online for the product of their desire (or convenience), global consumer research company Experian Simmons found that approximately 33.3 million consumers use their mobile devices for shopping-related activities which includes quick-response and barcode scanning, product research, and direct purchases.
Quick-response or “QR” scanning is one of the more recent advancements in mobile technology. Customers with smartphones who spot QR codes on their favorite products or even potential purchases and advertisement experiences often find insider information that those using conventional means such as a basic Google search or perusing a periodical.
As of late, Nissan dealerships across North America have recently established the 'On Vehicle G ... more
The CellphoneAccents family loves a good deal, and by now everyone over at the office knows about Groupon, the website that offers 50-90% off deals for dining out, activities and buying a mountain of wonderful products.
We're excited to announce that the ultimate deal company now offers an app for your cell phone.
With the Groupon mobile app, saving money cannot be more simple: You can easily find deals nearby and then pinpoint them on the map. Deals can also be directly purchased from our mobile phones, which is great way to buy a deal when you don’t have time to get onto a computer.
Whether it's for tracking your savings progress or convenience, the app will allow you to see all the past deals you've purchased, and also keep track of when our Groupons will expire, so we can t ... more
Now that fall is approaching it's time we at Cellphone Accents put down the margaritas and the tortilla chips and get our butts back in the gym. With work from 8-6, chores around the house, and a dessert truck parked up the street, being healthy can be nearly impossible. Or so we thought.
With some inner motivation and some help from your cell phone you can be on track to a slimmer you.
There are a a lot of great apps on the market to help you track and maintain your fitness progress.
Lose It!
Lost It! is an amazing app that lets you keep track of the calories you consume in a day. It allows you to set a goal weight and tell's you your progress throughout each meal. Of course there can may be a lot of apps that do the same thing, but Lost It! shines in a more practical application:
On this app, common restaurants are lis ... more
For some of us, when we leave our locked cars in front of the house, we always assume all our belongings will be exactly where we left them the next day. Our lipstick will be on our seats, and our wallets in the cup holder secure and ready for you in the morning. Sure, you understand that there could be a burglar hiding in the trees of your front lawn, and that he could bash out your back window and steal your sound system some time in the middle of the night, but what's the use of stressing over a small what-if? Most Americans like to keep the idea of being robbed far back in their head.
Unfortunately, we live in a new era where technology is making everyone's job easier--even thieves:
Now people can break into your car a lot easier then you would have hoped using a laptop, and as time goes on, maybe even a phone app.
As summer days begin to wane, and the fall season approaches, it's time to start thinking about the ever-dreadful back-to-school shopping trip. When we think of the traditional way to go about shopping for school, we can easily imagine Dixon pencils and black-checkered notebooks--not bedazzled pencil cases and iPad accessories, but in this modern age, there are now a lot more items on the list to keep track of than back in the easier days before the internet.
When you walk into your local mall you will find T-Shirts in every color of the rainbow, there will be 400 different types of flannel shirts and more jean brands than stars in the sky. With all these choices, making a decision on what to buy can be the most time-consuming thing on the planet. What makes back-to-school shopping eve ... more
Yes, gossiping is just a natural part of what people do.
I'm sure everyone has worried about the person being talked about overhearing whatever was being said on our phones... Especially when it comes to those we're close to--like my best friend--who's around all the time.
I am paranoid that somehow she could tap into my phone and hear everything I say. I mean, let's face it: She probably does not need to know what I think of her latest haircut, or that the skirt that she should have bought a size up in, and I wouldn't want her to hear me saying it either.
To be safe when I am critical about her, I leave my phone on the table to make sure I don’t pocket dial her by accident. Everyone should, right?
As much as I am paranoid that someone could listen in on my calls, I strangely would love to listen-in on som ... more
A recent study by the Mitre Corporation suggests the information posted through your tweets can tip people off as to whether the message is coming from a man or woman.
You might think of it as easy to tell the difference between the expressed thoughts of a man vs. a women, since each gender typically is more likely to talk about one topic over the other, but there hasn't been any recent study in regards to how guys and gals write differently.
Obviously while messages containing phrases such as 'my gf' or 'muscle building' are more likely coming from that of a man, the study did find some interesting keywords that are used more by one sex over the other(Did you know that ladies are more likely to post messages involving the words 'chocolate', 'wait' and 'yummy' while men are more likely to talk about their 'zipper(s)' and the ever-nerdy 'http'?)
He'd discovered her hiding something forbidden in the home: A personal cell phone. Outraged, he used his fists and whip to punish Maryam for defying him.
When asked whether she would buy another phone, Bloomberg quoted Maryam as simply stating,'My husband said he would divorce me.'
It can be easy to overlook the potential of modern technology Stateside, but in developing nations, a simple thing like the cell phone can literally be the one thing that separates a person from life and death. Having a phone can mean freedom from traditional violence, and a legacy of potential vs. one of constant hardship otherwise
Luckily development agencies, companies and programmers have noticed the possible impact of the modern phone, and have come together to deliver services and devices to those who need them the most: Women.
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Wireless is the future, and in most towns and cities across the country, payphones are being removed in large swathes, leaving the once scruffy-looking phone booth bare and tinged with a hint of lonely nostalgia.
Though we're sure most people don't miss the strange stains and smell of sweat and general unpleasantness that once pervaded the now stale phoneboxes of old (we're already reaching for our hand-sanitizers, Cell Phone Chargers and Cell Phone Batteries just thinking about it), some people are finding creative ways of reviving the former cultural icon by re-tooling them.
Skip across the pond and we land in Shepreth, England where campaigners have red ... more
It's no surprise that people are more likely to keep in touch with others living closer to them, but a recent project by the MIT SenseableCity Lab and AT&T called the Connected States of America has finally put it in a visual form, using data collected from calls and texts (image at the bottom of the post).
For places with sufficient call-data the project reveals a large amount of cross-border contact between neighboring states, making it impossible to differentiate their interactions.
If state lines were to be redrawn by these colored indicators, America would be an interesting new nation with a single Carolina, a Kennessee, the separation of Northern and Southern California and... well, you get the picture.
But what does this all mean outside of the pretty colors and the fun exercise in 4th-grade geography?
For those who have been in the dark about recent phone news, corporate bully Microsoft has been grabbing hold of a few new patents with the aim of bleeding Android's marketshare. During the last few weeks, the company has been ecstatic to announce bits of news about their recent patent acquisitions - from buying Nortel patent portfolios to agreeing with Nokia on patent sharing deals, using them to force Android device makers to shell out for royalty fee's.
...Or pay the price by fighting against Microsoft's well-funded army of lawyers.
Going for smaller companies first, Microsoft has attacked both long-time partners and companies that would be hard-pressed if they attempted to defend themselves against the costs of fighting the megacorp, forcing them to concede payments that range from $5 to $15 per device sold.
From cell phone charms to cell phone cases, our great customers have proven that accessories are a great way to Express Your Cell, while providing some much-needed protection for your phone. Well, it looks like tech-clothing company Alphyn has taken the concept to a whole new level, releasing a new product called the Alphyn Tee: A shirt designed to show off your slick smartphone with a see-through pocket.
Made with the serious phone fashionistas in mind, this 100% American Cotton shirt comes with two pockets and a shoulder strap. The clear polymer left-pocket allows for quick a ... more
As summer continues to roll-on and our tan-lines become more defined, the world will notice a lack of mismatched bronzer in one place: The wrist.
With every passing season, we are seeing our phones drastically take up the duties that were once exclusive to wrist-watches, and the centuries-old companies that have forever been making them are feeling it - once again falling to the tech-wayside except for a select few:
Swiss company TAG Heuer hopes to change the game with their line of Tag Heuer Link Android smartphones at the going rate of $6,728.
Sporting Android 2.2 Froyo, an 800x480 screen and 5mp camera, the Link Android won't be an iPhone or HTC-killer, but as is with all novelty luxury phones, stats aren't the important thing, it's the premium design that will turn heads.
Whether this is a striking example of a paranoid boss or smart old-school thinking is up to debate over here, but either way, German Chemical Company Evonik is making headlines with their new method for keeping information secure: Putting phones in biscuit tins.
As globalization continues to grow larger companies, corporate espionage has undoubtedly been on the rise, and with millions poured into research, being careful seems to just make for good business. Sensitive materials leaking through spies, ex-employees and hacking attacks have been more and more sophisticated in their execution. Security protocols have been ramped up everywhere else, but something simple as a tin container demonstrates how simple tech can be better than overblown alternatives.
Utilizing the concept of a Faraday cage effect, Evonik's use of biscuit tins during ... more
You won't hear anyone argue against the fact that this year has been a year of trial and tribulation for Blackberry and Research in Motion. The company has been consistently plagued with months of horrible news ranging from government audits to accusations of deceit. RIM's rush to play catch-up with Android and iPhone has shown very little in terms of results, and the blogosphere has been quick to deride any new product or feature.
Finally, some much-needed good news.
A recent study in the United Kingdom collected over 600,000 customer support calls, and found that Android phones had topped the list with around 14% of its calls being about hardware issues. Following behind at 9% were Windows Phones, then iPhone at 8%, and finally; Blackberry with the lowest number of hardware issues at 3.7%.
The implication? Blackberry phones had 4x le ... more
Outdoor concerts and good, strong vibrations from loud speakers aren't just great for dancing. It has been shown to be a viable recapture of energy. The always edgy annual Glastonbury Festival in England, is pairing with telecom company Orange, to demonstrate a new technology at their 'Spirit of 71' stage: A t-shirt that can use sound waves to charge your phone.
Now that's what we would call absorbing the vibe.
Using something called a 'simple piezoelectric film' that converts sound frequencies (especially bass frequencies) into immediate energy, the shirts have a slot to hold a phone and a cable to send converted sound energy directly to your phone for a little bit of extra juice. The film reacts immediately to any sound waves that come in contact with it, ... more
It’s a beautiful night out. You’ve hiked miles on end through verdant trees, rested on cool boulders and passed through babbling brooks. Back at camp, you set your pretty bottom next to a warm, crackling fire, and listen to your good friend, CellphoneAccents, recount a scary story:
One winter evening, in a campsite like this one, a girl named Joanne takes out her phone and see’s an email from work. The presentation she’d been working on was gone – her co-workers had accidentally deleted the file. Using her phone, poor Joanne scrambles to rewrite the entire proposal. One problem, her cell phone battery is running out of steam.
Relax, it’s not Halloween yet, this story ends on a high note.
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The race has begun. Multiple small services as well as large behemoth companies like Google have all started the shift towards implementing mobile phones as a viable replacement for credit cards. So far the proposals laid out to the public have been relatively the same: Use our application, sync with a vendor’s location, and pay by phone or tablet. It looked like we were headed for an era where our charge cards were simply shifting from plastic to different phone apps.
Verizon looks to be taking a much more different approach than what we’ve seen so far: Have a service with multiple payment options from your phone invoice or to specific bank accounts. By utilizing Payfone’s services and coupling it with their millions of customers, the service looks to have the best potential for immediate use. Not much detail was released with the sudden more
Readers of our blog already know how absolutely amazing we think the modern cell phone is, so it should come as no surprise whenever this blog talks about how it’s a whole new era of convergence and creativity since, really, this blogger believes it. When we think of how our lives and habits have been drastically changed since the introduction of smartphones, it can be obvious. In summary, we reiterate it because it’s true, dear reader and our task is to show you how:
Today’s post is about a Wall Street Journal article reporting how phones were replacing the mighty pen and key in a modern hotel located within Stockholm.
Swedish lock-makers Assa Abloy AB and telecom company Teliasonera AB have created a partnership to demonstrate how phones could replace those pesky keys forever. Utilizing a format called near field communications (think something like how more
What do a future father-in-law with Parkinsons and a 13-year-old with a twinkle in his eyes have in common? A simple product with a grand result: The modern smartphone and an open market producing life-changing innovations.
Today a Mobiledia article introduced a 13 year-old Laurence Rook, who had invented a product that could literally change our living habits forever. Called Smart Bell, the Rook’s invention allows doorbells to be answered by a user’s phone, shifting the whole dynamic of how post is delivered, how houses are safeguarded and allowing a conversation with that one visitor with bad timing. 20,000 units have so far been produced, and when asked about the £250,000 (around $412,000 equivalent) he would earn, Rook was quoted as saying, “[w]ow, that's a lot of computer games.”
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It’s been a couple of years since the concept of the digital “cloud” was first introduced. Simply put, the cloud was supposed to be a new way of storing and maintain files outside of the confines of the physical computer. Everything was supposed to be online with storage able to synch to multiple different devices without a need for plugs, wires or disks. Still, the idea and reason for needing a cloud have eluded the consumer market. Essentially there wasn’t a viable or easy to use integrated option for the casual user, and thus the market suffered.
This may change.
Among other announcements, Apple released details on their iCloud service today during the World Wide Developer Conference in San Francisco. Meant to integrate important files, schedules, texts and images between multiple iOS devi ... more
Let’s face it, paying nearly $500 for a phone can be a bit of a daunting experience. Yes, smartphones are shiny, dependable and fantastic; and they are practically handheld computers, but can’t be something be done with the price? According to phone companies and the game of profit margins, the answer would be a resounding no.
…Or that was the case until T-Mobile decided to be amazing and release the Optimus T, Comet, and Motorola Charm last year. These phones all fell under the $100 price mark and are currently going for the unbeatable price of Free-Fifty (that’s $0).
But we’re not here for old news are we?
The growing trend among cell phone makers seems to be a push for faster, slicker and just as good - if not better - Android phones released ... more
At CellphoneAccents we believe our customers deserve the best products to express their cell. From beautifully designed faceplates to hardy ballistic covers, our large selection was born from a desire to deliver the most comprehensive solution to our clients’ needs. Since our founding, our lines of product have been growing, and we understand with so many choices, selecting the right Cell Phone Cover or Faceplate can become a bit daunting. We’re here to help.
It is our absolute pleasure to present:
The CellphoneAccents Guide to Cell Phone Covers and Faceplates.
Today we’ll be reviewing our main three types of Cell Phone Covers: Snap-on Faceplates, Rubberized Faceplates and Silicon Covers.
Snap-on Faceplates
Lovers of beautiful and shiny luxuries rejoice! The days of cell phones being available with gorgeous bling are still alive and well - at least according to Nokia. In what seems to be the first interesting announcement from the Finnish company in ages, Nokia presented their special Gold-Plated Oro phone. Better grab a towel, this kind of thing can have a lover of luxury drooling.
With 18-Karat Gold, a fine Scottish leather lining and a draped-in-sapphire home-key, the Oro has the best “specs” we’ve seen in a while. The price, is actually one of the most interesting surprises about the Oro so far: Setting a diva of pageantry back a mere $1,100, this is one of the cheaper luxury phones we’ve seen. We understand practical readers might immediately write the Oro off as another gimmicky news-maker, we’re hard-pressed to urge you to rethink: When you take into c ... more
The internet can be full of shady players in every nook and cranny. We’ve by now all heard about the countless horror stories of lost identities, random charges and the like come up on slow news days ever since dial-up first arrived at our doorsteps, in those glistening installation disks. No matter, the growing numbers of successful online retailers like Amazon, Zappos and – ahem – CellphoneAccents show that Americans are confident: With the rise of better options for secure transactions, and safer browsers becoming available every day, internet purchasing isn’t going anywhere – Especially online purchases made over our cell phones.
JiWire has just released a poll of 5,000 people in regards to purchases made over their cell phones. The result? 79% of us apparently don’t mind making a purchase over their p ... more
No, we’re not talking about just dialing 9-1-1 when you need help.
There have been mountains of articles lately about how cell phones have been used in under-developed areas to provide the basic necessities we take for granted: From teaching life-changing instructions. basic medical advice and doctor check-ups; cell phones have changed the lives of billions of people. You read right, billions.
With an estimated 4 billion cell phone subscriptions worldwide, having an ability to communicate with the outside world has become much easier in our era, and despite the rise of news about monetization, profits, mergers and giant conglomerates pacing within this industry, there is still that very important element that connects it all together: The human connection. Being social isn’t simply about having friends and sharing pictures; it’s showing another face of humanity th ... more
Outside the US, some nations have made the cell phone a great replacement for the time-honored wallet, setting up systems to work with vending machines, subways and retailers in an effort to replace the credit card for small-line items. Stateside, the option has just begun with services like Paypal mobile, but for the most part the methods and availability – to put it generously - have been less than minimal.
Thankfully, the future just keeps on creeping closer.
Square has just released a consumer-side application called Card Case to compliment the growing number of companies that already use their free card reader. This possible game-changer would rather have you take out that shiny Smartphone over that dull wallet, letting you pay through the use of an application and your name.
To say it’s been an interesting couple years for mobile phone consumers would be an understatement. Since 2010, we’ve witnessed a mountain of fantastic products being released, the rise of 4G, revelations regarding privacy concerns, phone company buy-outs and now, bandwidth throttling. The field has been tumultuous to say the least.
After more than a couple months of silence since the first warning issued by Verizon was released to the public, we at CellphoneAccents have all been waiting with bated breath to see how they would approach throttling of web usage.
Unfortunately the time has come, and it looks like the wait seems to be over.
The mobile community has been abuzz with the news that Verizon Wireless is planning to finally go through with throttling their data plans this summer and th ... more
That’s right folks, though we’ve been repeatedly hearing concerns over user-privacy voiced by representatives in D.C., following the recent revelation that both the Android and iPhone collect a heavy amount of location and personal data on its users, it seems as though things inside the Beltway are switching from discussion to action.
On May 9th Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) introduced a bill to force companies to allow for users to opt-out of data collected by the big three, and had the Senate Commerce Sub-Committee call for a panel to investigate the data-mining practice of the three companies today.
Representatives of Google, Facebook and Apple testified before a panel in response to the data-mining practices that the three on ... more
Let’s go on another beautiful journey: Picture a perfect world where mobile phone calls, online video chats and your conversations on a home phone can all be transferred through to a single, sleek, adjustable, and hassle-free little headset.
Plantronics, one of our favorite Bluetooth headset manufacturers are working hard to make that perfect world a reality: Enter the new Savi 700-Series of integrated headsets.
The Savi 700-Series comes in two main parts: A wireless station that connects to your computer and phone lines; and an edgy little headset designed to make you look fabulous in case you’re having that important video conversation. The station – which doubles as a charging dock for your earpiece – connects your different dev ... more
Oh, the memories! How fantastic was that one, single moment when you’d received that brand new cell phone? I remember mine; it came in an absolutely picture-perfect box, making unpacking it feel like Christmas.
How nice it looked! That sleek and shiny form full of cell phone case possibilities, an amazing screen that seemed lush with color, and features you couldn’t even think about living without nowadays – yeah, but one problem - the service from the phone company has always been just terrible.
If you feel the same, we’ve got some good news for you: T-Mobile will be introducing their knight wrapped in a shining new contract, giving you up to $300 to trade-in your old phone in exchange for one in their current line-up.
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By now we are all familiar with the numerous distracted driving laws. You know that ones that require you to use a hands free headset or a Bluetooth device while driving to avoid getting a ticket. Well what would happen if laws were passed banning cell phone use while walking down the street?
As ridiculous as that may sound, at least two states have broached the subject. A New York lawmaker proposed the law earlier this year, suggesting that distracted pedestrians are a danger to themselves and motorists. And in Hawaii, a similar bill, making it illegal to cross the street while using a cell phone has already made it over the first hurdle.
The laws aren’t as ridiculous as they sound. A man in New York was run over by a truck after walking out into traffic while using his iPod earlier this year. And that wasn’t an isolated incident.
By now, it really should be no secret that Apple has been caught collecting location data from all iOS devices (iPhones, iPods, iPads) running iOS 4 or later. Basically every device purchased since last June. While it has also been revealed that Google’s Android devices are collecting similar data, at least Google has come out and at least tried to explain why their devices are tracking your every movement.
Apple on the other hand has been pretty quiet on the subject, despite letters from multiple Senators demanding to know what the Cupertino, CA based company was up to. Steve Jobs himself even responded to a customer’s concerned e-mail saying “We don’t track anyone. The data circulating around is false.”
Either Jobs is the most uninformed CEO on the planet, and everyone knows he isn’t, or he’s a bald faced liar. Just last month, Apple filed a patent application regarding the technology required to track location based data. You know, the exact thing tha ... more
People who chose to go the prepaid route with their mobile technology tend to have to make a few sacrifices. These prepaid carriers are typically owned by larger postpaid carriers, who aren’t too interested in bringing the best phones available to their prepaid cousins. The tradeoff typically is a cheaper bill and a little bit more freedom to come and go as you please. But things are starting to get a little bit better, if not perfectly equal.
Virgin Mobile (owned by Sprint) has introduced the ZTE Peel. It is a mobile hotspot built into an iPod case. For $100 for the peel and an addition $20/month prepaid, it will allow users to access 500 MB of data anywhere. It’s not a lot of data, but people generally don’t use their iPods to stream movies or television so long as they have a smartphone that they are carting around too. And people who aren’t carting around smartphones pr ... more
Break out the waterproof sunscreen, your goggles and a pair of floaties, summer is right around the corner. And while you’re at it, don’t forget that Aqua Skin for your phone.
Scientists at the Institute of Useless Studies have discovered that 1 in 4 people have been the victim of a water based phone tragedy. Whether it be getting thrown into a pool at a barbeque with your phone in your pocket or dropping you phone of the side of your yacht or innertube, water based phone tragedies are 100% unavoidable.
Aqua Skins are here to help though. It is a thin film that stretches around your phone, much like a screen protector or a gadget guard. The only difference is that it is completely waterproof. Even with the Aqua Skin on the phone remains completely functional, including the touch scre ... more
The white iPhone 4 is real. It’s really going to happen. It’s an Easter miracle.
According to sources pretty much everywhere, the white iPhone 4 is expected to arrive at Verizon and AT&T before the end of the month. This comes after numerous delays that have pushed back the release by more than 6 months. During that time we’ve seen numerous explanations as to why the white iPhone 4 has been delayed, and even saw an enterprising high school student buy white iPhone parts from China and sell them online as conversion kits before Apple made him take down his website.
But now they are here. And the first thing that all the people who have waited all these months specifically for the white iPhone are going to do is slap on an iPhone case to prevent the glass back from cracking. You have to love the ... more
How much would you pay for an iPod dock that can wirelessly stream your iTunes or internet radio using Apple’s airplay? Well if you want this particular model from JBL, it’s going to cost you $350.
Let s get the obvious out of the way. It looks really awesome. From specs standpoint, does it actually live up to that price tag?
Like pretty much every iPod docking station, it will also charge your device. It comes with an LCD screen that syncs up with your device, or presumably, your iTunes on your computer or the internet radio station that you are listening to. Cool, but not revolutionary.
It uses a whole bunch of proprietary sound technology to deliver rich full sound. Again, so do a lot of high end iPod speaker docks that do the same thing but cost a lot less.
The iPad 2 has been flying off the shelves faster than retailers can keep them stocked. And slowly but surely we are starting to see several iPad 2 accessories from third party manufacturers that creeping into the marketplace.
This iPad 2 case from G-Form is offering up some pretty bold claims. Most notably, you can drop a bowling ball on top of it, with your iPad 2 inside of it, and it will still survive the impact.
Barring any trick photography in that video, it looks legit. That’s beyond impressive, and $60 might be a worthwhile investment to keep such an otherwise fragile device safe.
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We’ve seen some very strange things in our day, especially when it comes to cell phone accessories. But this might take the cake.
This isn’t a prank. It’s a real product. It is a screen protector in “chapstick” form. We all realize that screen protectors can be difficult to apply if you’ve never put one on before. But can you really trust that some magical gel is going to offer up the same protection.
It’s from a company called NuScreen, and the only thing missing from their website is the ShamWow guy screaming into a microphone hanging off the side of his face.
I have a hard time imagining that this product does anything other than ruin your phone. But maybe we’ll see if we can get some samples and force an intern to ... more
Barbeque season is upon us, which means, inevitably, one of your friends is going to toss you in a swimming pool with your phone in your pocket. At least, this seems to happen to me at least once a year.
A company called Clever Wraps has come up with a cell phone accessory that can protect your phone from potential water damage – should you have the foresight to assume disaster.
Manufacturers of third party cell phone accessories tend to get their products to store shelves the instant a new phone hits the market. But it’s not just third party manufacturers in on the accessory game. OEM products tend to set the bar.
This cell phone case for the yet to be released HTC EVO 3D is no exception. It’s coming with a kickstand. Why would an HTC case need a kickstand when HTC phones come equipped with kickstands already you ask? Well it’s because the EVO 3D doesn’t have the signature kickstand. There simply wasn’t room for it.
While the case solves one problem, it creates another. The way the kickstand is positioned, the charging port faces down, meaning you won’t be able to charge your phone while using the kickstand feature. The HTC Thuderbolt has the same problem. It’s a minor design flaw, but one that ... more
It’s kind of surprising that it took this long for someone to come out with an iPod accessory that not only carries your iPad, but also all of the accessories to go with it. It makes sense when you think about it. A lot of people with an iPad have some sort of Bluetooth keyboard, or a cable for charging the device. Yet most iPad cases aren’t big enough to carry anything other than an iPad.
The iPad Travel Express bag is about the size of a laptop bag, and has room for anything and everything you could possibly accessorize your iPad with.
For example, this Spider stand from Breffo. The stand is actually universal, but it is a pretty convenient way to keep both of your hands free while viewing your iPad.
Have you ever tried to read War and Peace on your iPhone? It’s really hard, and it takes a long time. In fact, reading anything of any length on a phone’s screen is pretty much a futile effort. It’s nice that most phones come with a Kindle app, but if you go blind before getting past the first paragraph while trying to read 1 pt. font, I really fail to see the allure.
At least one guy was a strange French sounding accent agrees with me, which is why he invented the Tarsier.
As you can see from the video, it is a hybrid screen protector slash iPhone case that magnifies the iPhone’s 3.5 inch screen to about 6 i ... more
Surprisingly, third party iPad 2 accessories have been slow to leak out. Typically manufacturers get their hands on specs well in advance are ready to hit shelves within minutes of a products release. But that hasn’t been the case with the iPad 2.
Apple did unveil their own iPad cover specifically designed for the iPad 2 called the smart cover. It features a series of magnets both in the cover and in the iPad 2 that make it work. While the design is certainly very functional, it only really protects the screen.
We finally have our first knock off from a company called Speck. There are no magnets in their version, instead using micro-suctions to stay firmly in place on the screen. But Speck’s version also provides protection for the entire iPad not just the screen. It ... more
Are you sick of the white iPhone 4 yet? Too bad, because we have more news straight from the mouth of Apples SVP of Worldwide Product Marketing – sorta.
Phil Schiller recently took to Twitter to announce that the white iPone was coming in the spring. That’s kind of an ambiguous timetable, and for the record, white iPhone cases have been available since the launch of the phone, but that’s beside the point.
What’s funny, at least to us, is that people who have waited specifically for the white iPhone 4 would probably be best served to not even bother picking one up. If Apple stays true to form, the iPhone 5 will be released in early summer. That would mean about a two month window at most between the time the white iPhone 4 comes out and the time that the white iPhone 4 is obsolete.
As further proof that the elusive white iPhone will be a waste of money ... more
Third party accessory makers have really cashed in on Apple’s dominance in the cell phone and tablet market. And until Apple decides it doesn’t want to make billions upon billions of dollars, these manufacturers will continue to churn out Apple accessories to enhance performance and protection.
For example, a company called Concord Keystone is pushing an iPhone case that doubles as a battery pack. According to them, it can double the talk time on your iPhone 4 (nearly 7.5 hours), while protecting your phone should you drop it. At $80 though, do you really need to go 15 hours before charging your phone?
Then of course there is the Dodocase, which is an iPad case that makes your iPad look l ... more
A new app has hit the Android market that is cool, convenient, and really great for someone lazy like me that likes to keep button pushing to a minimum. It’s called Plug In Launcher and it does exactly what the title suggests. Plug in a hands free headset and it automatically launches your favorite music player. Plug in a data cable to the USB port and it automatically can launch a different app.
You can customize which apps gets launched with which port. You can also customize the auto launch feature. If you want, the app will ask you if you want it to launch the designated app connected to whichever port. This feature can be turned on and off as well.
It’s a fairly straight forward and simple app, and it doesn’t do much more than what we just described. But it’s free, ... more
Over the years there have been fashion dos and fashion don’ts. MC Hammer pants come to mind. I’m fairly certain that the world will look back at skinny jeans and do a face palm as well. While the iPad suit won’t likely accomplish as widespread popularity as other fashion faux pas, it’s equally hideous.
You read that right – the iPad suit. Is it a suit made from iPads you ask? No, that would just be silly. It is a suit with one gigantic pocket specifically tailored to fit an iPad. Thankfully the pocket is sewn into the inside of the jacket. But you would have to imagine that carting around an iPad would completely ruin the fit of the suit.
And I understand that is a stuffy thing to say, but the whole point of spending hundreds of dollars on a suit isn’t to have it hang on one side because you are carting around a tablet in your inside pocket. A suit isn’t meant to be an iPad ... more
Everyone knows how much we love extravagantly overpriced cell phone accessories that serve no extra purpose other than status symbols. So naturally we are going gaga over these Bentley themed luxury iPad cases, iPhone cases and Blackberry cases.
The luxury car maker’s leather partner has made these cases for the three gadgets, all emblazoned with the signature Bentley logo. The phone cases will run you $75 each while the iPad case comes in at a cool $145. All things considered, that is actually really cheap compared to some of the other cases we’ve featured here on the Ce ... more
There are more and more super tough, “military grade” cell phone cases hitting the market each and every day. Otterbox seems to be the most recognized of the bunch, however Balistic is making a bit of a name for themselves recently too.
Another company called Griffen has released a line of military tough cases guaranteed to keep your phone from breaking under virtually any circumstance, and they have the video to prove it.
The inner layer is made from a shatter proof polycarbonate frame and is wrapped in shock absorbing silicone. It also comes with a built in screen protector that completely seals the phone in the cas ... more
One of the more maddening things about technology is keeping them charged up and running. Cell phone accessories are no different. Your cell phone itself requires regular charging. I need to fully charge my phone up at least once a day. I have a cell phone charger in my office and in my room. And of course there is my Bluetooth headset. While this doesn’t peter out nearly as much, I have a separate charger for this as well, which I’m not even sure where it is right now because I don’t keep it plugged in 24/7 and I’m not exactly what one would call organized.
My power cords are cluttered to say the least. However, a company called Idapt is looking to change all that with their universal charging dock, that will power up anything from an iPad to a Blackberry ... more
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine a world with no cell phone batteries and no cell phone chargers. A world where your phone magically powers itself using invisible beams fired from a giant power generator in the sky.
Imagine no more, because this solar powered Android smartphone is very real. It’s called the Apollo (Greek God of the Sun) and is made by Chinese Manufacturer Umeox. While there is no indication that this phone will ever see the light of day (pun indented) in the US, it appears as though at least one model supports AT&T’s GSM bands. That leaves open the possibility of picking up one unlocked online and using here in the States.
The specs for the phone aren’t exactly the most impressive. It h ... more
One of the cooler cell phone accessories to come with a phone is the built in camera. As time has gone by, cameras have gotten more and more sophisticated, now packing as much as 12 megapixels and the ability to shoot HD video. You would think that the technology has advanced about as far as it can for the foreseeable future. You’d think wrong.
A company called Pelican Imaging has developed a new kind of camera phone that is based on a pre-existing technology used in astronomy. It is called a plenoptic camera. Without getting scientific, it essentially places several extremely small lenses on a surface that take a picture at the same time and piece together the images into one large picture.
In addition to taking sharper images, the new cameras would allow for thinner phones. Below is a picture of the old style, and the Pelican prototype. The Pelican prototype is the one on the right.
It’s cold and flu season all over America. Around this time of year, hand sanitizer sales blow through the roof as people rub their hands together slathering alcohol infused gel all over themselves in a futile attempt to avoid getting sick.
We’re all taught that things like doorknobs are germ factories. One thing that we use every single day and touch to our faces multiple times a day that we don’t regular connect with germs are our touch screen phones. It makes perfect sense that these death displays are breeding grounds for cold and flu germs. We touch them hundreds of times a day, transferring germs, and then put them right over our mouths so we can breathe in those germs.
With that in mind, you’d think that a whole new line of cell phone accessories could be developed to combat the common cold. How hard would it be to make an anti-bacterial cell phone chargers. I can remember a time when I upgraded from one Samsung phone to a newer Samsung phone and had to buy a completely new car charger because even within the same manufacturer, the ports weren’t always compatible.
That is very slowly coming to an end thanks to the GSMA (GSM Association). They have managed to persuade virtually every mobile manufacturer in the world to conform to the micro-USB charger by 2012. As it stands right now there are very few phones hitting the market that don’t utilize this type of port. And of course if you have an older model phone, it is going to be more difficult to find chargers for your phone moving forward.
Apple is currently the only major manufacturer that i ... more
The American dream used to be to work hard, get an education, and improve your station in life. Today, the American dream is to sue the pants off of a major corporation and get a settlement payment because it would be more expensive for the corporation to pay their lawyers to try the case than it would be to just pay you. Ah, progress.
One man’s quest for his slice of America involves suing Apple because his daughter broke his iPhone 4. Basically daughter dropped his phone and the glass panel on the back shattered. The man is claiming that the breakage is the result of a design flaw that Apple is aware of and that Apple doesn’t warn potential customers about said design flaws. Apparently this man is unaware that dropping glass on concrete could result in the glass breaking. Whoda thunk it?
By now everyone is aware of the especially fragile nature of the iPhone 4. Individual grains of sand can get caught between the glass backing and certain iPhone case, he probably would have had a harder time convincing the guy to make the bet.
It’s true, cell phone accessories come in all different shapes and sizes. Typically, they serve no purpose other than that of an aesthetic appeal. These cell phone cases definitely would fit that bill unless of course you’re a former professional ping pong ... more
Quick – without turning to Google, who is Franck Muller? Don’t feel bad, I didn’t know either. Apparently Franck Muller isn’t even a person; it’s a company that makes watches. Really really expensive watches. Now they’ve branched out to the wonderful world of cell phone accessories.
For a paltry $1,270, you can own a limited edition Franck Muller iPhone 4 case. You also have to live in Japan to get one. In total there will be 6 different versions to choose from, all of which look like cheap plastic and don’t appear to offer any sort of actual protection for your phone.
But then again, when has anything that costs 100 times more than normal ever served a practical function? Again, don’t bother turning to ... more
News alert for parents and kids alike on a T-Mobile family plan: Kids, it is going to become increasingly difficult to sneak out of your house, miss curfew, and ditch school. Parents, it’s going to be a lot easier to spy on your kids and know exactly where they are at all times.
T-Mobile has launched a FamilyWhere App, which uses the GPS functionality in smartphones to provide updates as there where there kids are at all hours of the day. Parents can receive the alerts via text message or on the internet, and the app will even provide a history of locations visited over a set time period. So the next time little Suzy says she’s going to a sleepover at Jenny’s, mom and dad will get a text message when she actually shows up at the Viper Room
The bad news for kids is that they are going to have to get a lot smarter about tricking their parents into believing they are angels, or just ditch their phones when they head out. The good news is that there is a be ... more
There have literally been hundreds of startup companies that have made bundles of cash spitting out third party iPhone accessories. One of those companies is Fresh Fiber, known for making iPhone cases. The boys over at Fresh Fiber have an idea that they’d really like to turn into a reality, but they need your help to raise the capital.
First things first – the idea. Fresh Fiber would like to create an e-commerce website where users can design their own iPad case and have it made with a 3D printer. Pretty cool huh? Well Fresh Fiber needs to raise about $20 thousand samolians to turn this fantasy into a reality. As of right now, they have raised less than a grand. They have turned to fundrais ... more
This Christmas, I bought my nephew a lego Star Wars X-Wing Fighter. Once again, I was the cool Uncle, as he tore apart the packaging and started building it right then and there. After seeing this iPhone case, I hope I haven’t crippled him to a life of dorkyness.
Yes folks, that is a Lego cell phone case, that can actually be used to build Lego creations on. Why anyone old enough to actually own a cell phone would want something like this is beyond me, but it’s probably a geeks dream come true. I’m not here to judge. In fact, based on some of the crazy stuff I see, it really isn’t a huge surprise that childish…errr childhood cell phone accessories are extremely popular with 20 and 30 somethings.
Visor mounted Bluetooth speakerphones have been becoming more and more popular, especially since more and more states have been passing strict distracted driving laws. The concept is really simple. Attach a garage door sized device to your car’s sun visor that syncs to your phone through blutooth and allows you to answer and reject calls with voice commands. It really is the most hands free option available.
Blueant has thrown their hat into the ring, recently adding a Bluetooth speakerphone of their own. Revealed at last week’s CES convention, Blueant’s offering will retail for $79.99.
For those looking for a Bluetooth device that brings a sense of nostalgia, Native Union would like to present this.
Bluetooth headsets, and they are doing everything but sitting on their hands. Synching perfectly with the start of the CES convention in Las Vegas, Jabra announced a slew of new Bluetooth devices.
The highlight might just be the release of four new headsets at different price points all designed to work with Skype. Before the Steve Jobs fan coalition gets too excited, it is important to note that as of right now the headsets will only work on PC formats, with no impending plans to write software compatible with Mac.
In addition to the four headsets, Jabra also introduced an item called the Cruiser 2, which is essentially a Bluetooth speakerphone for your car. It also serves as an FM transmitter to stream music from your phone to your car stereo. It can also communicate with your phone’s contact list to annou ... more
Apparently using your iPhone to determine just how unhealthy and out of shape you really are is the theme for January 2011. Yesterday we introduced you to a cell phone case that also doubled as a ECG heart monitoring device. Then today, this little guy makes its way into our inbox.
This iPhone accessory is made by a company called iHealth and it is designed to let you check your blood pressure from home. It comes with a free accompanying app, and it works with the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. In addition to giving patients an opportunity to stay on top of their blood pressure, the app allows for the patient to also instantly share their results with their doctors.
It’s officially 2011, which means people all over the world are making horrifically unrealistic promises to themselves in a already doomed attempt at self improvement. I personally intend to add 10 pounds of muscle and run a marathon. However, if this hasn’t happened by January 10th or so, I’ll most likely give up and return to eating JujyFruits for breakfast.
Actually, January is officially about to be renamed, “sign up for a membership you’ll never use month, thusly flushing $30 a month down the toilet.” The calendars are having a hard time fitting all that in at the top of the page though. I too will be forking over my $30 a month starting in the next couple of weeks, with the very real intention of getting myself back into some semblance of shape. To be honest though, I do fear for my life in the short term. That’s how out of shape I currently am.
Thankfully a company called Lifetone Technology has developed an cell phone accessories that go with phones. IBM is predicted that cell phone batteries, as well as batteries for other devices, will learn to breath oxygen, allowing for up to 10 times the current battery life. However, if one of their other predictions comes true, we won’t need batteries or cell phone chargers at all to charge our phones. For smaller devices, IBM believes that we will be able to use static electricity to power up our phones. Simply r ... more
It wouldn’t be America if somebody somewhere wasn’t suing someone for something. In this case, the lawsuit has a bit of merit. A class action lawsuit has been filed against Apple for sharing personal information gleaned from App use to advertisers.
In case you weren’t aware of it already, using that app on your phone may be sending out personal information to advertisers. For example, where you live, your sexual orientation, income, what your Aunt Jenny bought you for your 10th birthday (maybe not that last one). Needless to say, it’s pretty all inclusive, which is why your phone somehow knows to inundate you with ads for dating websites featuring female lumberjacks from Brazil.
If you’re like me, the extend of your privacy protection is slapping a privacy screen protector on your phone so the guy sitting next to you on the subway can’t see what YouTube videos you are li ... more
It’s already well documented that AT&T’s customer service, how can I put this lightly, sucks. It has been rated as the works US carrier in terms of customer service since pretty much the beginning of time, and this story sure isn’t going to be changing perceptions any time soon.
Apparently a US soldier stationed on the front line in Afghanistan misunderstood his contract and racked up a $16,000 phone bill calling his wife and newborn baby. The Private First Class speaks English as a second language and thought that his contract said that international calls would cost an additional $5 a month. It was actually $5 per minute. If you calculate that out, our lonely soldier spent nearly 2 hours per day on his phone back home.
AT&T supposedly isn’t willing to budge on the bill. This is hardly the first time that AT&T has blasted people will massive cell phone bills. When the iPhone first came out, users were flattened by bills as thick as a telephone book. ... more
It stands to reason that so many third party manufacturers tend to focus on iPad accessories and iPhone accessories. It’s one device with one set of specs for every iPhone on earth. Compare that to Android, which has hundreds of different incarnations around the world, and it just doesn’t make economic sense to manufacturer dozens of different products to reach the same number of consumers as you could by making one product for one device.
That is why you see so many i-dominated products out there. But at least one manufacturer has decided to venture out and start making products for the Samsung Galaxy tab. A company called Griffen has put out a very basic case, without very many frills, but hey, it still looks classy.
Sadly for Android lovers, this is an
There literally are dozens of startup companies that have emerged since the introduction of the iPhone that have made millions in creating cell phone accessories specifically for Apples smartphone. Some favor opulence, other serve a functional purpose, and others are completely ridiculous and awesome at the same time.
The latter is where iDevice comes in. They have yet to release a single product on the masses yet, but there first is coming soon, and it is the most unique iPhone accessory ever in the history of mankind. iDevice has invented a Bluetooth meat thermometer called the iGrill with an app to go along with it. Here’s how it works.
First you stick the probe into the roast/turkey/leg of lamb etc. The probe is tethered to an optical reader that sits outside the over and tells you the current internal temperature of w ... more
We can all expect the iPad 2 to hit shelves sometime in early Spring 2011. The second generation iPad is coming with a few major upgrades, most notably a front facing camera that will allow video chatting. The new iPad 2 will also be thinner lighter and have an upgraded screen that will supposedly put its display on par with the iPhone 4’s brilliant retina display.
Just in case you are still skeptical over the rumored release of the iPad 2, you can buy these iPad cases direct from the manufacturer in China. The minimum order is 1000 cases, so clear out some space in your garage.
As successful as the iPad has been (its estimated that 8.5 million will be sold by the end of 2010) 2011 is going to be the year of the tablet. Industry experts are more
That phone you see there looking pretty in pink is the schizophrenic HTC Shift 4G. You might also know it as the HTC Knight, or the HTC Speedy. This phone has had quite a few name changes recently, and is much anticipated, and now at least we know that the cell phone accessories for this bad boy/girl are already out there.
That pink cell phone case is legit, according to tipsters at HTCpedia, and they also claim to have a couple other colors and a phone holster for the Shift as well. Where and when the Shift/Speedy/Knight will eventually land remains a bit of a mystery though. Common belief is that the Shift 4G is going to land on the Sprint network here in the US, but when exactly that will be is anyone’s guess.
Almost as soon as the iPhone 4 came out it was embroiled in the biggest scandal to ever rock the earth. Slight exaggeration? Maybe. But the iPhone 4’s “death grip” is a very real thing. For those not in the know, the folks over at Apple chose a very interesting location to place their internal antenna, so when people held their phone a certain way, it caused said phones to drop calls. Cell phone cases and cell phone covers solved the problem, but it was still a bit embarrassing for Apple to have to admit a design flaw.
Well, the good folks over at HTC decided they wanted to make Apple feel a little better, so they designed the HD7 with a similar design flaw that caused a similar “death grip” scenario. A paraphrased version of HTC’s response goes a little something like this. “We test our phones a ... more
If you’ve noticed that a lot of the stuff we tend to blog about here concerns the iPhone, there’s a really good reason for that. We aren’t Apple employees, or Steve Jobs groupies. The fact is, because the iPhone is the most popular selling phone, there are literally hundreds of start-up companies out there trying to make a buck off of iPhone accessories. As a result, most of the new stuff that hits the shelves is geared for the iPhone.
Imagine trying to do a start-up based on Android. There are how many dozen different Android handsets out there? The overhead involved in included that many different models of phones would be prohibitive. With the Apple, there is just one model at a time that you have to design for. So yesterday, when we mentioned on our facebook page that the PCD Bigstream will allow you to be ... more
It really doesn’t matter if you are a car person or not. When concept cars hit the web, you can’t help but stare and wonder. Concept phones are pretty much the same way; and RIM has come out with a doozy of a concept Blackberry. It looks like a huge black diamond, and comes with one of the coolest cell phone accessories ever – a mood ring.
This phone literally can sense and track your mood and display that mood map on your phone. It also can supposedly track the emotional state of your contacts. This comes in handy when you are out for a night on the town with the guys and your girlfriend sends you a cryptic text message. A mood map might tip you off as to whether you are sleeping on the couch or good to go for another round. The phone is called the empathy, playing into the whole mood sensing technology, but no wo ... more
Today we are going to talk about cell phone accessories. You seem shocked. This is what we do. With the holidays fast approaching you may be out looking for that last minute gift to stuff in someone’s stocking. And there are literally thousands upon thousands of choices out there. There are some that are probably better left on the shelf.
One such device that we aren’t sold on is Tunelink Auto Bluetooth to FM transmitter. The good is pretty awesome at first glance. It plugs into your car’s cigarette lighter and then syncs with your phone via Bluetooth. When a call comes in, it transmits the call over your car’s FM stereo for a hands free experience. The bad is what makes this product one we can’t recommend. First things first, products like this have been around for a long time, granted without the Bluetooth capabilities. If you happen to live in a city with a lot of radio stations – basically any major city in the U ... more
We’ve all seen those OnStar commercials where a person gets in an accident and the OnStar system alerts emergency services, or a car gets stolen and OnStar can remotely shut off the engine. Unfortunately that cool tech is only available in certain cars. Well now, thanks to one of the coolest cell phone accessories ever, pretty much every car made since 1996 can be turned into an OnStar-esque equipped vehicle.
A company called Mavizon has come up with a device that plugs into the OBDII port of your car and can sync up with your cell phone or any other numbers that you program into it. Some of the more mundane things it does is send maintenance updates to your phone, like oil levels and diagnostic information. Now you’ll know why your check engine light is on rather than just driving around hoping your car doesn’t break down before your next paycheck.
But in addition to that, it can tell you exactly where your ca ... more
Let’s face it. The holiday shopping season is upon us. I know, standard media will have us believe that the holiday shopping season hasn’t started until a Walmart greeter has been stampeded by a rush of bargain crazed shoppers at the stroke of midnight on 11/26. But smart shoppers are getting some of the small stuff out of the way now.
Cell phone accessories make for pretty good stocking stuffers. And in some cases, they can be a full on gift for the tech obsessed in your family. But not all are created equal. Take this iPhone case as an example.
It comes equipped with a slide out Qwerty keyboard that connects to the phone via Bluetooth. The upside is that it is pretty freaking cool. The downside is that it cost ... more
It wasn’t that long ago that people were clamoring over the white iPhone 4. Then supreme disappointment followed as it was announced that manufacturing the white iPhone was proving to be more difficult than Apple had imagined and the release of the iPhone was pushed back. That’s what tends to happen when you make a product almost completely out of glass where a simple slide on iPhone cover can shatter an entire phone.
Well the HTC EVO, which coincidentally isn’t made from glass, has officially released a white version of the hit 4G phone for Sprint. Imagine that. It makes me curious if people are getting geeked up of the color white for a phone in general – most are black these days – or if they are just geeked up about a different color iPhone.
Regardless of which camp a person falls in, there is actually a really affordable alternative. They actually make more
It’s not every day that you see a pimped out Blackberry. RIM, the Canadian company that makes Blackberry, is better known for catering to the business community. So when photos of these limited edition Blackberry Bolds hit my inbox, I just had to share them with the world.
My sharing them with is actually probably the only way you’ll ever get to sneak a peek at them. They were designed by Bill Amberg for Selfridges, a British department store. Only 10 of each color was made, and they are selling for about $1,600 each. But they do all come with a matching phone case, so that definitely justifies the extra expense.
Sadly, this is hardly the most opulent cell phone we’ve seen. A $4 million iPhone definitely takes that prize. At least the Blackberry Bold 9780 retails for ar ... more
You really have to hand it to Sprint. At no point has the carrier ever offered any Apple devices in their stores. There are no future plans of carrying iPads, iPhones, or iPods in their stores. Yet they have somehow managed to make a decent chunk of change off of the trio of devices. Their most recent phone accessory is a special phone case that fits on an iPod, and turns it into an iPhone. You read that right.
Sprint has introduced the ZTE Peel. It is an iPod touch case that is also a mini WiFi hotspot. You pop it onto your iPod touch and you can make voice over IP calls and browse the web, from your iP ... more
No, that isn’t a faux wooden faceplate on a curvy phone. That is the newest Sharp phone released on Japan’s NTT Docomo network.
The phone will be a limited release; only 15,000 units are being made. That might have something to do with the fact that the phone’s housing is made out of real wood – Japanese cypress to be exact. Because the grain of the wood is like a fingerprint, each phone will be completely unique from an appearance standpoint.
What isn’t unique are the specs of the phone itself. A 3.4 inch touch screen and a 5 mp camera are somewhat underwhelming, but I guess that’s not the real point of this phone. In fact, Sharp is also releasing another phone for the same carrier that looks a bit like a stale graham cracker. Like the wooden phone, Sharp is only ma ... more
Jawabone headsets are widely considered to be the best Bluetooth headsets on the market. Made by a company called Aliph, they are equipped with some of the coolest features in the game. My favorite is dubbed the noise assassin, which is just a cool name for noise canceling technology that cancels our background noise like hurricane force winds and nuclear explosions.
So what would happen if the leader in Bluetooth headsets decided to expand their product line? Well, you’d get the Jawbone Jambox – a portable Bluetooth capable speaker about the size of a stapler, but way cooler.
You can sync this puppy with your phone to play music or it can even double as a device to amplify the volume of your speakerphone. All in all, this is a great concept, but at $200 ... more
For those of you who didn’t know, our home base of operations is located in sunny Southern California. While the rest of the country is gearing up for winter, most of the locals here will be whining about temperatures in the mid 50’s, and how that isn’t good beach weather. I know, we’re a bit spoiled, but it isn’t all fun and games. We Californians have to worry about natural disasters like earthquakes and Lindsey Lohan on a daily basis. We don’t really have much need for mittens or gloves out here. But on a recent trip back home, I definitely needed a couple of extra layers, which is when I realized that my touch screen phone is completely useless when wearing gloves. They do make phone accessories like a stylus pen to help, but it isn’t exactly easy to dig around a purse or pocket for a little pen just to answer a call.
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I realize it can be a little difficult to get geeked up about cell phone accessories. But one particular add on is probably the source of about 95% of all frustration experience by cell phone users. Of course I’m talking about your battery. We’ve all been there before. We’ve had a call dropped, or haven’t been able to make a call because of a dead battery. We’ve missed important text messages or Facebook posts because our phone wasn’t charged up. And with smartphones sucking up battery power faster than a Dyson vacuum can suck up carpentry nails, frustration is only growing.
But there is hope. A group of scientist in Switzerland are working on a technology that could extend the battery life of your cell phone by ... more
Now might be a good time to pick up a screen protector for that huge AMOLED display on your new smartphone. According to reports, the magic substance that makes your touch screen work is in limited supply. In fact, estimations say that we could run out completely by 2020. Obviously, 10 years is a long time from now, and at the rate that technology progresses, a solution will likely be found well in advance of any rioting at the local Verizon store. But it’s still disconcerting to know that science is up against the clock.
Without getting all Bill Nye the Science Guy on everyone (because quite frankly, I’m no chemistry major) a compound of two metallic oxides called indium tin oxide (ITO). It’s the indium p ... more
You’ve got to love the holidays - especially if you are a gadget junkie. There are about 2.3 bajillion phones coming out in the coming weeks. Halloween is first up, and while some people will drop some serious coin on a fully functional Iron Man costume, other will tape random socks to their outfit and go as static cling. These days cell phones are following the same all or nothing pattern. Some phones are equipped with the latest and greatest phone accessories in the universe. Others are more quirky and gimmicky. I for one am waiting for someone to reprise the Zack Morris giant block-o’-radiation phone. But until that happens, at least one French company has decided that retro is in.
A bunch of crazy French guys at a company called Lekki ha ... more
In addition to the latest and the greatest, cell phone manufacturers are putting out some pretty unique mid range phones as well. Two such phones are set to hit shelves soon. The first is the Motorola DEFY, which comes to T-Moble on November 3rd for $99.99 on contract. The Blackberry Style will head to Sprint in the coming weeks, also for $99.99 on contract. Both phones have individual qualities that make them interesting, if unspectacular.
The DEFY is being geared as a rugged smartphone. This Motorola cell phone covers just about every natural disaster you can think of. Caught in a sandstorm? The DEFY is dust resistant. Has biblical flooding hit your hometown? The DEFY is water resistant too. Couple that with a pretty nice 3.7” display that also happens to be scratch resistant. It even comes with a 5.0 megapixel camera so you can take hi-res photos of all your friends p ... more
If there are any mineralogists out there that want to tell us exactly what cerite, allanite and monazite are, feel free to enlighten the audience. What we do know is that these minerals are known as rare earth minerals and are vital to the production of cell phones. Exactly what part of the cell phone is made from these minerals is a mystery to me, but apparently China holds the key the 95% of the world’s supply, and they aren’t too keen on sharing.
I shudder to think of a world where phone accessories have no phones to go on. What am I going to do with my Hello Kitty faceplate? Who am I kidding; phone production isn’t going to stop or even slow down. Granted, if some sort of resolution isn’t achieved, phone prices will undoubtedly increase as the minerals become scarcer. And if countries were smart, they would have already stockpiled ... more
It’s already been widely reported that the glass backing on the iPhone 4 is more fragile than Glass Joe from Mike Tyson’s Punchout. A well placed jab from Lil Mac would shatter your phone faster than you than the gangly animated boxer would hit the mat. Well now you can turn your glass phone into an Iron Mike impersonator with this metal case.
So long as you are handy with a screwdriver and have a minute or two to spare, this iPhone case is pretty simple to install, and at least will save your phone’s backside from damage. We fear that sticking a metal case on the front of the phone might diminish the brilliance of that 3.5” display just a tad. At least it’s ... more
Distracted Driving is a hot button issue these days. Heck, Dr. Phil even did a show on it not that long ago. States around the country are adopting laws that ban people from using a cell phone without a wireless device. Eight states have already banned both talking and texting, and should you be caught, it’s considered a primary offense. That means you don’t have to be committing some other traffic violation to get pinched for distracted driving. A cop can pull you over simply because you were ordering a pizza while in traffic or because you are sending an apology text to that hotty you drunk dialed the night before.
Bluetooth technology was already a popular alternative, and with so many laws being passed that require it, more companies are looking into making branded devices. Even Ford is looking to improve its Sync technology to help reduce distracted driving. One of RIM’s newest more
There is a smartphone for just about everyone out there. Some specialize in taking care of business. Others concentrate on organizing an active social life (at least on a virtual level). Smartphone use is on the rise too. It won’t be too long before the majority of cell phone users in the US will be using smartphones rather than basic feature phones. So how do you choose what phone is right for you.
First you need to identify what you are looking for. If you are looking for a replacement for your MP3 player, the HTC Surround might be the phone for you. It comes with one of the cooler cell phone accessories we’ve seen – a slide out speaker. If you are a texting champion, then an accessory to look for is a full QWERTY keyboard. There are dozens of phones out there that come with this feature ... more
So with Apple’s iPhone 4 antennae issue resolved wine is flowing from fire hydrants, skateboarders are busy helping little old ladies cross the street and all is right in the World again. Right? Not exactly. Ignoring the fact that Apple really didn’t do anything to fix the death grip design that caused calls to be dropped when held a certain way; a new design flaw has been found that is even more troubling. Apparently certain styles of slide on cases can cause some serious scratches if any foreign particles get trapped between the case and the phone.
While these sorts of problems have been around for some time, what makes these scratches so serious is that they have been cracking the back panel of the iPhone 4, and even full on shattering said back panel. Thankfully there are plenty of cell phone ... more
Listen up adventurers. Those of you who like the challenge of surviving a week in the Sahara wearing a parka and fur lined boots with no water, but still want to update your Facebook status and check your Twitter feeds, you’re in luck. Motorola is releasing a new phone called the DEFY (all caps because they mean business) for T-Mobile, which is not only an Android Smartphone, it has been “ruggedized” to withstand extra ordinary wear and tear. This particular Motorola cell phone covers just about every climate condition your average Indiana Jones might find himself in.
Not to be outdone, Casio is releasing a new version of their popular G’zOne line called the Blackberry covers just about every business need you can possibly have. Need to check your e-mail? Does it. Want to review a document? Done. Want to secretly message your terrorist cell buddies to see who’s hosting the next pot luck without the government being able to intercept the message? Wait, what was that last one?
Research in Motion (RIM), the Canadian company that manufactures Blackberry devices is currently trying to convince the Indian government not to ban its phones. The hang up lies in Blackberry’s encrypted e-mail service that the Indian government can’t monitor. Apparently the terrorists have gone more high tech than just privacy screen protectors. The Indians fear that terr ... more
Here’s tidbit from the color me not so shocked department. Apparently state bans on texting while driving have no impact whatsoever on actual distracted while driving accident rates. Currently 30 states have such bans, but a recent study by the Highway Loss Data Institute in five of those states actually showed an increase in accidents caused by distracted driving.
The theory behind the results is people are still texting, they are just trying t be more discreet about it, causing themselves to be even more distracted than normal. It really shouldn’t come as that much of a surprise. The posted speed limit on highways is typically interpreted as the lower limit in terms of how fast you’re supposed to drive. Recent bans on holding your phone while talking also have had little impact. People still make and take calls while driving. The difference is that there are cell ph ... more
So you love that purple leopard print faceplate on your new Samsung Captivate? Apparently you aren’t the only one. According to a report put out by ABI research (warning, technical jargon), cell phone accessories is a $26.5 billion a year business. That’s nearly 4 Mark Zuckerbergs. Eat your heart out Facebook.
What gets really mind blowing is that according to that same report, the industry will nearly double over the next five years to a $50 billion a year in 2015, although the Mayans might try to throw a monkey wrench in there a couple years from now. That’s a lot of Hello Kitty.
The report suggests that faceplates remain the most popular accessory to put on your phone, but it also predicts a stead ... more
When I was a kid I had a Swiss Army knife that I thought was the coolest thing that I also never used. I was in the boy scouts, so I whittled plenty of sticks into sharp points, but that was about it. I rarely found myself in some MacGyver like situation that required mini-scissors, a toothpick and a flat head screwdriver. Usually when a need arose that called for Swiss Army action I was at home where I had a bigger pair of scissors, my toothbrush, and an actual screwdriver longer than 1 inch.
Not too long ago, phones were like that too. They did a lot, like take pictures, play music, or check e-mail. But they definitely didn’t outperform digital cameras, or MP3 players, or a laptop. Those days are long gone. With a simple pair of headphones my phone is all of those things wrapped into one, and quite frankly performs better. Now I don’t have to look li ... more
If you are planning to buy cell phone faceplate to personalize your cell phone, here are few things you may keep in mind to make the right buying decision:
The cell phone faceplates are available in an exhaustive range. You would find the cell phone faceplates in over thousand attractive designs, images, themes, and colors. Before you step out to buy the cell phone faceplates or begin to search them over the Internet, determine your individual needs and requirements. Do you wish your cell phone to look subtle and elegant, or do you want to make it appear cool and trendy? By deciding what you want, you can narrow down your search and find the right cell phone faceplate in a rather quick and simple manner.
When buying the cell phone faceplate, do check its quality. The cell phone faceplate should be durable in nature. The design or images should not peel off, or rub off ... more
I don't know about others but for a clumsy person like me, Cellphone Accents is like a blessing in disguise. My cell phone falling from my hand or my bed or office desk is a common thing for me. This clumsiness has already led to the breaking of my cell phone's screen more than once. Had it not been for Cellphone Accents, I would have never been able to continue using my favorite Motorola set till now. I decided to buy a Motorola faceplate to prevent further damage to my phone.
When I first read that Cellphone Accents is the largest online distributor of original mobile accessories, I cannot say I believed it completely. But once I purchased its product and availed its home delivery service, I had no more doubts. Why wouldn't it be the largest online store when it sells 100 percent original cell phone accessories at the cheapest price and offer efficient home delivery service. I have joined the list of permanent cus ... more
Bluetooth is a proprietary open wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances (using short length radio waves) from fixed and mobile devices. The reason it has become so popular is because it creates personal area networks (PANs) that are highly secure and that can connect several devices in a network overcoming problems of synchronization
Born as a result of a breakthrough invention in the field of cell phone headsets, Bluetooth headsets are both a necessity and style statement for the modern day and thus quite a craze amongst cell phone users all across the world. However, at the end of the day, they are only machines and susceptible to damage or complete breakdown due to more than a few reasons. But does that mean that's it for the users of Bluetooth headset users? No, not at all.
You want another original Bluetooth headse ... more
We are humans and we are clumsy. We can't help it. It's common for our cell phones falling from our hand once in a while. But for many of us, any incident of our cell phone dropping from our hand can be bad enough to spoil the mood for the entire day. This is because we worry that if the faceplates or covers of our cell phones get damaged, we wouldn't find another original one for our expensive Apple, Nokia or HTC phone. But it's likely that those of you who belong to this lot are not aware of online stores selling original faceplates or covers for every cell phone brand. The testimonial of their credibility are the large number of customers who have already purchased their products.
In fact I can tell you about one of the most popular online stores which sell them-- Cellphone Accents. It is the most popular and largest online store for not only cell phone faceplates and covers but all other cell phone accessories including skins, headsets, car chargers and oth ... more
Don't you think that your sophisticated iPhone needs protection from dust and scratches? Well, now you can protrect the bright appearance of your iPhone with the help of iPhone cases! These cases not only protect your phone but also lend it a colorful appearance. What's more, you can even retain the original look of your iPhone with the help of the next generation scratch guard!
While iPhone cases are available in bold and exciting colors, the invisible gadget guard is an exciting new discovery which clings to your phone and protects it from scratches. The transparent guard acts like an invisible shield thus retaining the original looks of your iPhone! It sticks to your phone easily owing to the water activated super adhesive and is guaranteed to last the life of your device!
iPhone and Blackberry accessories also include various exciting accessories for cell phones like Bluetooth headsets. These are exciting gadgets which offer you wireless capabilities ... more
Don't you think that your sophisticated iPhone needs protection from dust and scratches? Well, now you can protrect the bright appearance of your iPhone with the help of iPhone cases! These cases not only protect your phone but also lend it a colorful appearance. What's more, you can even retain the original look of your iPhone with the help of the next generation scratch guard!
While iPhone cases are available in bold and exciting colors, the invisible gadget guard is an exciting new discovery which clings to your phone and protects it from scratches. The transparent guard acts like an invisible shield thus retaining the original looks of your iPhone! It sticks to your phone easily owing to the water activated super adhesive and is guaranteed to last the life of your device!
iPhone and Blackberry accessories also include various exciting accessories for cell phones like Bluetooth headsets. These are exciting gadgets which offer you wireless capabilities ... more
Apple's iPhone 3G is one of the best breakthroughs in modern day technology that is gaining immense popularity around the globe. Irrespective of you being a first-time user or an old user of this hi-tech gadget, you will definitely need some essential iPhone accessories that are made especially for your iPhone 3G. These iPhone accessories have been specially designed to further enhance the utility of various features provided by the famous Apple iPhone unit. Some of these accessories have been specifically developed for providing protection and storage to this hi-tech, expensive, and very popular gadget, including cell phone covers, cases, and the like.
With rapidly developing technology, you should forget about the old days when you had to spend much of your precious time in the market for purchasing a couple of your essential needs. Now, the Internet has made our lives much simpler by gifting us the most sophisticated and convenient way of shopping online. If ... more
Do you wish to give your cherished cell phone a unique look so that it stands out from the crowd? If yes, cell phone accessories are a definite solution to all your problems. And among all cell phone accessories, cell phone faceplates are one of the most exciting and useful accessories that will lend your phone an attractive and appealing appearance.
Cell phone faceplates allow you to personalize your cell phone as per your personal style and preference. These faceplates offer a very personal touch to your phone's appearance and make it a true reflection of your personality. Nowadays, having a customized cell phone is considered a great style statement and speaks a lot about your attitude. These cell phone faceplates are available in a variety of vibrant colors and interesting designs that further increase the value of these amazing accessories.
Everybody will agree with the fact that the cell phone has changed the way we live and communicate with each other in today's tech-savvy society. The cell phone has also changed the way we conduct our businesses and carry out our day-to-day activities. It is an amazing gadget that has been designed to completely complement our modern day lifestyle. And the advent of cell phone accessories has taken cell phone technology to a new level.
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Don't you think it's time to enjoy a unique cell phone experience? Well with Bluetooth headsets you can have a completely new experience of using your cell phone. These headsets allow you to keep your hands completely free while using your phone. Bluetooth headsets also have very trendy designs and offer you a sharp look.
Bluetooth headsets offer tremendous capabilities as far as using your cell phone is concerned. It connects to your phone without the use of wires and can be easily and comfortably placed in your ears. Gone are the days when you had to strain your arms while holding your phone against your ear. You can now enjoy long hours of uninterrupted conversation with the help of Bluetooth headsets.
Along with the Bluetooth headsets the cell phone covers and faceplat ... more
An iPhone is your one-stop-shop for all your entertainment purposes. You can further enhance the amazing looks and capabilities of the iPhone with the help of iPhone cases. These cases are available in an exciting range of bold colors and exciting designs to capture your imagination. So just go ahead and pick up your favorite one!
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You can also enhance the capabilities of your iPhone with the help of Bluetooth h ... more
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Along with the faceplates you can also use headsets to enhance the overall experience of using your cell phone. The headsets offer you amazing voice clarity and are also very portable ... more
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A Bluetooth headset is also a perfect enhancement for your iPhone. It offers you wireless capabilities allowing you to enjoy your iPhone without your hands. Even the cell phone car charger can prove to be very useful as it ensures th ... more
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Bluetooth devices let you use your hands freely and offer tremendous capabilities. You can even buy a Bluetooth headset online. The online stores offer you the latest discounts and also allow ... more
Are you a proud owner of an iPhone? Well, then you can further enhance its appearance by using attractive iPhone cases. These cases have a very bright and colorful appearance and provide the perfect protection for your phone. These cases also lend a glittering appearance to your phone.
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Bluetooth headsets are also an exciting iPhone accessory which lets you communicate with your near and dear ones without the use of wires. The wireless Bluetooth headset also lends your personality a sharp ... more
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You can also buy a Bluetooth headset to enjoy wireless networking capabilities. The exciting Bluetooth device cuts out any unwanted background noise and provides amazing sound clarity. Cell phone headsets allo ... more
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Celll phone headsets and Bluetooth headsets are capable of taking your experience to the next level. Bluetooth offers you superior wire ... more
Want to enjoy a high octane musical experience? Your cell phone can prove to be the perfect disc jockey with superb musical capabilities! The cell phone headsets can provide you with an out-of-this-world musical experience and give you an adrenalin rush. The cell phone accessories like cell phone headsets offer a truly exciting experience.
The cell phone headsets offer you a very simple and easy way to enjoy your favorite music. It gives you a lot of privacy and lets you enjoy your favorite music in peace. Even the Bluetooth headsets are a technological marvel, which offer you hands free comfort for a truly mesmerizing experience. Now you can do so many things without even using your hands.
Online stores prove to be the perfect place to buy cell phone headsets. These stores ... more
Isn't your iPhone truly exciting? Well, now you can make it even more enjoyable with the help of iPhone accessories! These accessories provide the perfect enhancement for your cell phone and give it a completely new look and feel. The accessories can surely enhance your experience of using the iPhone.
iPhone accessories include Bluetooth headsets which offer an exciting deal. These gadgets free up your hands, thus allowing you to enjoy a holistic experience of talking on the cell phone. The hands-free comfort provides you with new freedom in the field of mobile technology. The headsets are also very exciting as now you can easily enjoy all your favorite music.
Blackberry accessories also offer an exciting prospect. The cell phone covers ensure that an expensive phone like the Bla ... more
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Don't you simply love your cell phone and think of new designs to make it look attractive? The cell phone accessories provide the perfect way to lend your cell phone an undertone of elegance and charm. The cell phone accessories are specially designed to enhance the various features of your phone and enhance your experience while using it.
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Bluetooth headsets are an exciting cell phone accessory which eliminates the need for holding the cell phone for long stretches of time. Now all you need to do is to connect the device to your phone and plug it in your ear. It offers an amazing clarity of sound which will completely mesmerize you.
Cell phone headsets are also an exciting gadget which enables you to forget the world around you and tap your feet to your favorite music. The portable design helps ... more
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Despite setting astounding launch sales records, iPhone 4S owners are plagued by battery drain that even Apple engineers are having difficulty solving.
Supermarket apps are making use of the power of mobile technology to give shoppers a 'smarter' experience, offering discounts and other benefits with each visit. Having a smartphones in hand, shoppers can now engage in a mobile experience with their favorite foods and products as a result of supermarkets' push for more customers.
Health Canada has developed 
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It's that familiar ringtone that's been interrupting your favorite movie since 1994.
Texting while driving, as efficient as the feat may seem to be to some, has obvious fatal consequences and repercussions. AT&T, as part of their It Can Wait public service campaign, has released DriveMode through which customers 'can manually enable the app prior to driving, activating the text auto-reply feature. The app also allows disabling of emails, incoming and outgoing calls and Web browsing. When the app is turned off, user can view the calls, messages, and emails as they normally would.'
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Now that fall is approaching it's time we at Cellphone Accents put down the margaritas and the tortilla chips and get our butts back in the gym. With work from 8-6, chores around the house, and a dessert truck parked up the street, being healthy can be nearly impossible. Or so we thought. 
For some of us, when we leave our locked cars in front of the house, we always assume all our belongings will be exactly where we left them the next day. Our lipstick will be on our seats, and our wallets in the cup holder secure and ready for you in the morning. Sure, you understand that there could be a burglar hiding in the trees of your front lawn, and that he could bash out your back window and steal your sound system some time in the middle of the night, but what's the use of stressing over a small what-if? Most Americans like to keep the idea of being robbed far back in their head.
As summer days begin to wane, and the fall season approaches, it's time to start thinking about the ever-dreadful back-to-school shopping trip. When we think of the traditional way to go about shopping for school, we can easily imagine Dixon pencils and black-checkered notebooks--not bedazzled pencil cases and 
Yes, gossiping is just a natural part of what people do.
A recent study by the Mitre Corporation suggests the information posted through your tweets can tip people off as to whether the message is coming from a man or woman.
Wireless is the future, and in most towns and cities across the country, payphones are being removed in large swathes, leaving the once scruffy-looking phone booth bare and tinged with a hint of lonely nostalgia.
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<td class="contents">If you’re anything like me, you probably don’t even listen to the radio in your car. You connect your MP3 player into your car stereo in some way shape or form and rock out like that. Most newer cars have MP3 jacks that you can use to plug your phone or player into. Or you can use an FM transmitter. Neither one is really a true car stereo experience, and both usually require you to constantly take your eyes off the road to switch songs.
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Oxygen Audio has come up with a solution. It is an actual car stereo deck that has an iPhone docking station. You literally dock your phone straight into the face of the car stereo. They are calling it the O’Car and in addition to playing your music, it is a full on car stereo packing a 4x55 W amp for what Oxygen claims to be perfect car stereo sound.
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