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iLuv Debuts iEA15 iPod Remote Adapter for Any 3rd-Party Earphones & Headphones

Vincent Nguyen — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:08:09 +0000

The new iLuv iEA15 iPod Remote Adapter is exactly what I’ve been waiting for! I have very expensive customs headset from Sleek Audio that I can’t use with the iPod shuffle 3^rd gen and it bugs me to death. Those days of frustrations are over (once I get one in to review) with the iEA15. It’s available in August for MSRP $14.99 at www.i-luv.com.

Press Release:

PORT WASHINGTON, NY – (July 28, 2009) – iLuv, the leader in innovative audio solutions, debuts the iEA15 Headphone iPod Remote Adapter. The EA15 is a perfect solution for iPod music lovers looking for a way to control their iPod music playing functions without having to take it out of their pocket. The iEA15 headphone iPod remote adapter will be available in August for MSRP $14.99 at www.i-luv.com.

iPod users can attach the iEA15 remote adapter to any standard pair of earphones or headphones without sacrificing sound quality. The in-line remote allows complete control of your iPod without having to take it out of your pocket. This lightweight and ultra portable solution also supports the VoiceOver feature on the iPod shuffle 3rd generation and is easy to install, simply plug and play. The iEA15 is compatible with the iPod touch 2nd generation, iPod nano 4th generation, iPod classic 120GB and iPod shuffle 3rd generation.

“Our new headphone iPod remote adapter is the perfect solution for owners looking to have remote function capabilities” says Howard Kim for iLuv. “We are proud to add an iPod remote function to our wide array of audio solutions for iPod users.”

For more information on product specifications as well as pricing and availability please visit www.i-luv.com.

Vuzix “Works with iPhone” cable adds 3D to iPhone

Chris Davies — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:18:45 +0000

Vuzix have announced a “Works with iPhone” certified cable for their full range of AV video eyewear. The cable not only carries Apple’s compatibility branding, but is the first to market to support 3D video in side-by-side, interlaced and anaglyph formats.

While 3D content for the iPhone is limited, the iWear range of headsets are also useful for watching iPhone and iPod content on a “larger” display. Battery powered, the headsets include an in-line remote and headphones, and can be used with other AV sources with the included adapter cables.

The Vuzix “Works with iPhone” Apple Certified Cable will be bundled with the Vuzix iWear AV230XL, which SlashGear reviewed back in January. It’ll also be available as an optional upgrade for other models and existing owners, priced at $39.95.

Press Release:

Vuzix announces ‘Works with iPhone’ Apple Certified Cable with 3-D Support for Complete Line of AV Video Eyewear

Rochester, NY – April 2nd, 2009 – Vuzix Corporation, the leader in video eyewear for the consumer, defense and low vision assist markets, is thrilled to announce Apple iPhone® compatibility. Every “Works with iPhone” product is designed for optimal connectivity with the iPhone® and is certified by Vuzix to meet Apple performance standards. Additionally, the cable is the first on the market that supports 3-D video in the following formats:

• Side by Side
• Interlaced
• All 3 Major Anaglyph Modes

The cable will be available bundled with the Vuzix iWear® AV230XL and available as an upgrade for all current Vuzix Video Eyewear customers for only $39.95. Vuzix’ ability to allow the consumer to upgrade their video eyewear ensures users have the latest technology without having to repurchase a whole new product.

“The iPhone® compatibility combined with the recent announcements of the Wrap 920AV and the Augmented Reality Accessory Kit keep Vuzix at the forefront of the mobile video and 3-D revolutions,” said Vuzix CEO, Paul Travers. “As our products become increasingly more affordable, extensively available and highly compatible with a broad range of content types and mobile devices, the widespread adoption of Vuzix Video Eyewear is inevitable. We are excited to officially extend this compatibility to iPhone® enthusiasts worldwide,” added Travers.

Vuzix continues to set the standard for innovative and high-quality Video Eyewear products. The iWear® VR920 is the world’s best-selling virtual reality system while the iWear AV310 Widescreen boasts the world’s first 16:9 widescreen Video Eyewear. The AV230XL is designed for the everyday consumer and features the convenience of AA-battery power and a sub-$200 price point. The latest edition to the Video Eyewear family, the Wrap 920AV raises the bar once again with a true ‘sunglass look’.

Sleep easy with your iPhone

Alison Spong — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:44:50 +0000

Love does not mean you have to like the same kind of music. The dual-dock iLuv iMM173 is an alarm clock outfitted with two iPod docks, one working with your iPhone.

The black, shiny plastic iMM173, which measures 3.4 by 11.2 by 7.2 inches (HWD), has a rounded, contoured casing, with stereo speakers separated by the 4.2-inch LCD. Listed at $149.99 the clock includes a magnetic remote-control holder on the back panel, FM antenna, headphone jack, AC input and a 3.5mm aux input. A switch labeled DST automatically adjusts the clock an hour ahead or behind for Daylight Saving Time.

The iMM173 works with the iPhone however only on the right-hand dock. It has been noted that on the first occasion of docking your iPhone a warning may appear. The device may state that it is not an iPhone-compatible accessory and you need to enter Airplane Mode to disable the phone functions. Subsequent docking will see the warning disappear with no need to worry about receiving calls. The clock offers 4 sources to setting your alarm through either the iPod(s), iPhone, FM or buzzer. Waking up just got more technical.

[via PCMag]

Grip it good with Mobigrip

Alison Spong — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:45:43 +0000

No matter your age or even device, Mobigrip is apparently ‘the’ safety belt for digital toys, like your ever important iPhone. Hindsight being the devil she is, this would have been perfect for me, however my phone was already on the ground and the projectile in question was a nail-polish bottle.

Taking $10 from your wallet to keep your phone more safely in you hands, the Mobigrip is available in a range of colours including black, white, red, graphite and green. You could go as far as to ordering your Mobigrip with a fireball motif or even including your own design or photo. To attach, simply peel and stick the grip to the ‘clean’ underside of any hand held device. Then just slip the bungee over your finger.

This addition to your iPhone is developed with safety and a longer life of your toys in mind. I like to think that it was designed specifically to mix modern day chic with country and western role playing. My mind already wonders to an office full of iPhone fans, weapons sitting in the back of their suit-pants, drawing their phone in a mid-office stand off during a battle-to-the-death quick-draw for the last can of coke in the vending machine.

Check it out:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiCj7v7JqYQ[/youtube]

[via Gearlog]

Apple working on custom PA Semi ARM chip for iPhone & iPod

Chris Davies — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:20:39 +0000

Since acquiring chip manufacturer PA Semi, Apple has been coy about their plans for the company. Steve Jobs confirmed that the intention was to phase out the Infineon chips currently used in the iPhone and iPod ranges, but beyond that Apple has been its usual discrete self. Perhaps someone needs to remind that company ethos to Wei-han Lien, currently Senior Manager of Apple’s CPU team; courtesy of his LinkedIn profile he’s let slip that he’s working on the iPhone’s ARM CPU.

Since the iPhone 3G already has an ARM processor, that has led to speculation that Apple are currently making an entirely new chip custom designed for the handset’s specific needs. That would certainly fit in with Jobs’ assertion that having an in-house CPU facility would allow for specially tailored silicon.

Such a chip could integrate not only the basic core but also multitouch touchscreen support, graphics acceleration and other device-specific features, which would make the CPU more efficient and reduce the number of other chips required in future iPhones and iPods. Apple declined to comment on the rumors.

[via Unwired View]

iPhone Buzz Week in Review – Week 37 2008

Brenda Stokes — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:07:11 +0000

From the Apple event at the beginning of the week to the live hacking webcast, the iPhone has been in the spotlight for much of the past several days.

For starters, Spore Origins came out for the iPhone and it offers two modes of gameplay that fully utilize the iPhone’s unique functions. Plus, we learned that PhoneSaber would be returning to the App Store as Lightsaber Unleashed to more fully integrate with the release of the upcoming Lucas Arts game, The Force Unleashed.

Apple’s Let’s Rock event was on Tuesday and SlashGear was there with live blogging. iTunes 8.0 was released as were the new iPod nano and a revised iPod touch. iPhone firmware 2.1 was also announced and it made its debut on Friday promising improved battery life and several bug fixes. Steve Jobs even talked to CNBC.com following the keynote to give a little insider info on the latest iPod line.

We also learned this week that a hacker would be having a live webcast to show how easily the iPhone could be cracked. What we found out was that the iPhone actually takes screenshots of all you do in order to perform transitions. However, these screenshots are not overwritten, meaning they could be accessed by a hacker.

Not too much gear talk this week, but we did get a look at the iBikeConsole, which lets you control your iPod and keep both hands on the handle bars at the same time.

Apple’s Let’s Rock Recap: iTunes 8.0; iPod nano and touch receive updates

Brenda Stokes — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:07:46 +0000

We’ve been waiting in anticipation for this day for quite some time. Apple’s Let’s Rock event has caused so much speculation about what would or would not be talked about that we were seeing the mythical iPod nano 4G in our sleep. But now the time has come and passed and we know what the event brought. And to be honest, this time around, all the speculation was spot on the money.

For starters, iTunes 8.0 was announced and is now available for download. The update is quite significant, adding HD TV shows to their line up for $2.99 each and putting NBC back on board, so your favorite shows like 30 Rock and Heroes can be downloaded once again.

But most importantly, iTunes received a new feature called Genius, which intelligently creates playlists for you. Remember Pandora Radio? Yeah, it’s sort of like that, but only built right into your iTunes and utilizing your own music. So, when you play a song, a sidebar shows you what goes together with your current selection. And when you buy a song from the iTunes Store, Genius suggests other songs you may like.

We also found out that all the iPod nano speculation was, indeed, true. In fact, every little detail we heard was confirmed! The nano has gone back to what everyone liked about the second gen nano, that is, the slim form factor. With an aluminum casing and curved glass, this iPod is certainly nice to look at. And it really is thin. An accelerometer is also built in, letting you view cover art in coverflow and watch videos in landscape mode.

It’s available in a variety of colors. So many, Steve calls them “nano-chromatic.” Your options include black, purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, violet, and red. The 8GB is $149 and the 16GB is $199, though you’ll have to wait until next week to buy the latter.

Lastly, the iPod touch got a makeover as well, though it was much less comprehensive. This touch will have a contoured stainless steel body and will be much thinner than the last model. Genius is included as is Nike+. No external dongle is required, either. The receiver is built into the iPod. There was no change in capacity for these devices this time around but they will sell the 8GB for $229, the 16GB for $299 and the $32GB for $399.

[via SlashGear]

iBikeConsole lets you control your tunes, keep hands on the handle bars

Brenda Stokes — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:48:33 +0000

The iBikeConsole takes iPod accessories to another level. And while we’ve seen a ton of accessories and cases that attach your iPod to your body somehow, this one keeps your iPod hooked onto your bike.

If you like to go on bike rides and listen to music at the same time, you may find that navigating the roads and fiddling with your iPod could be dangerous business. This case clips onto your bike’s handle bars right in the center. The controls then attach to either side of the iPod, keeping the device right in front of you, and the controls at your hands.

This way, you can skip a track and adjust the volume without ever having to take your hands off the handle bars. The Mode button on the controls also let you check your mph, distance traveled and other nifty stats. You can get the iBikeConsole now for $76 and it is compatible with the first through third generation of iPod nanos. We’ll have to see if they’ve made any adjustments for iPod nano 4th gen once its announced tomorrow!

[via Gearlog]

Apple’s Let’s Rock event lined up for Tuesday; SlashGear will be live blogging

Brenda Stokes — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:07:25 +0000

The banners unfurled for the “Let’s Rock” event slated for tomorrow at 10 a.m. from Apple’s Cupertino headquarters and we are as ready as ever. Apple is known for having tricks up their sleeves and this time around they’re readily inviting the media, dubbing the event as a “big deal.”

We expect to see new iPod nano models that will be slimmed down considerably. The iPod touch line is also expected to receive a refreshing. The latest word is that we’ll see an iPhone firmware 2.1 update and iTunes 8.0–which pretty much seems confirmed as the new version accidentally leaked on Apple’s website. A possible subscription service for iTunes is also expected.

And though none of the specifics about what Apple will announce are for sure, yet, one thing is for certain. SlashGear will be there live and onsite blogging as the news unfolds. Be sure to bookmark http://live.slashgear.com/ and visit us at 10 a.m. on Tuesday–that’s tomorrow! We’ll be live blogging and full analysis will follow along with details for all of the announcements.

[via SlashGear]

iPhone Buzz Week in Review – Week 36 2008

Brenda Stokes — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:02:31 +0000

It’s that time of the week once again, dear readers, where we take a look back at what has transpired over the course of these past seven days.

Lots of Apple industry news to report. First, a pay-as-you-go plan for the iPhone 3G is set to launch on the carrier O2. The eastern European sales figures for the device have been rather disappointing on the global scale and China Mobile and Apple are still in talks to try and figure out how to bring the iPhone to the country.

Best Buy is officially going to be a retailer for the iPhone 3G, and they will even set up the phone for you and your email for free, that is, if you buy an accessory package. Another angry iPhone user is suing the company but the reasoning this time is rather interesting. They are claiming Apple and AT&T knowingly sold more iPhones than their network could allow, making for shoddy service all around. Apple has also filed a patent for a multi-touch plus function that would combine touch gestures with other actions like speaking.

EA Mobile will be bringing Spore Origins to the iPhone shortly along with a variety of other EA games like The Sims 3. Two new home automation control systems have also come to the iPhone this week, allowing those with home automation devices like Control4 or Crestron Control to manage the systems by means of an app on their phones. Some developers have been getting their apps rejected from the App Store because their creations have “limited utility.” Plus, the Phonofone II is a super expensive iPod dock that nostalgia lovers and gadget enthusiasts alike will adore.

We also found out that an Apple iPod event is set to happen on September 9th. Much speculation has covered iPhone Buzz about what that event will or will not contain, but we do know a completely retooled iPod nano should make its debut and the iPod touch will get a minor facelift. Dimensions of both devices leaked this week, as well. We also learned that iPhone 2.1 firmware may be released as well as iTunes 8.0. And be sure to check in on all the happenings by watching our live coverage of the iPod event on Tuesday at 10 a.m. PST at http://live.slashgear.com/.

iPod Event could yield iPhone 2.1 and iTunes 8.0

Brenda Stokes — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 01:20:03 +0000

As we anxiously await Tuesday for the “Let’s Rock” iPod event from Apple, all we can do is speculate. But now, rumor has it that we’ll see two major software updates on the big day.

We’ll most likely see iTunes 8.0 released on September 9th, which is expected to have a few new cool features like “Genius,” which recommends music to you, HD-quality TV episodes for purchase and grid view.

We may also see the release of iPhone 2.1 firmware, which could bring significant changes to the iPhone and perhaps put to rest a few of the issues it has currently been having. Background push notification is expected to be added along with directional GPS. Developer seeds may not have gotten all that Apple is planning, either, so a few surprises could be in store.

[via iPodNN]

New iPod nano and iPod touch dimensions leaked

Brenda Stokes — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:57:24 +0000

Dimension drawings of the iPod nano 4G and the iPod touch 2G have supposedly been leaked. No one knows if these images are legit, but they seem to fall in line with what we know so far about the devices thought to be announced next week at the Apple event next Tuesday.

Casing changes are expected on both media players. The nano is expected to morph back into a long and slim device and adopt a widescreen display while the touch will look very much like the iPhone 3G. The iPod nano dimensions are 90.75mm tall by 38.75mm wide by 6.08mm deep and will have a curved profile. These dimensions seem to sync up perfectly with the XSKN EXO line of iPod nano 4G cases.

The iPod touch 2G’s dimensions are 111mm tall by 61.8mm wide and 8.4mm deep, according to the rumored drawings. And though this is larger than the first-gen touch, a curved back panel should hide the bulge quite nicely. Of course, this could be a fake image, so we’ll have to wait and see until Tuesday for what Apple actually has in store. Be sure to tune into http://live.slashgear.com/ at 10am EST to catch live blogging of the event.

[via SlashGear]

Phonofone II is shiny, expensive iPod dock

Brenda Stokes — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:23:49 +0000

I feel very much like a bird that’s attracted to shiny things right now, but I can’t help myself. Isn’t this Phonofone II beautiful? It’s in the shape of a Victrola and while you may have seen other iPod docks that look like this one in the past, you’ve never seen one that functions like it, that’s for sure.

The Phonofone II – Limited Edition Black is designed by Tristan Zimmerman and while it may look retro, it certainly doesn’t perform like it. No external power source is required. In fact, it outputs sound through just the power of your iPod or iPod touch. Unfortunately, the iPod nano and Shuffle won’t work here, but it’s still pretty cool.

The best types of music to groove to on this old-school treasure are Classical, Blues and Folk. And with classic tastes come hefty price tags. You can get your very own Phonofone II for $600. I gulped aloud when I saw the price, but that doesn’t make this sound amplifier any less pretty.

[via Chip Chick]

Apple iPod event to happen on September 9th

Brenda Stokes — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:55:24 +0000

The next big thing at Apple will be revealed on September 9th at 10am PST in San Francisco. We can expect an announcement regarding the anticipated iPod updates that have been circulating the web as of late.

And though no details have been confirmed yet, we do expect to see significant changes to the iPod nano, with just a few minor tweaks to the iPod touch. These changes are meant to bring the product line up to the iPhone 3G in terms of style.

No word on the specs of these new iPods but it’ll be interesting to see what Apple delivers. You can catch all the latest updates over at our other site at http://live.slashgear.com/ on the day of the big event.

[via SlashGear]

Belkin’s 3G-ready TuneCast Auto

Abby — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:54:44 +0000

Belkin has just released this 3G-ready TuneCast Auto which will help you get all of those slightly fuzzy radio stations by utilizing your iPhone or iPod. Just set both it and your iPhone to the station of choice and you’ll have your favorite radio station once again.

It will work with not only the iPhone 3G but the 1st Gen iPhone as well as iPods. They have a full list of all compatible devices here if you’d like to confirm your gadget will work with it.

It also doubles as a car charger to make sure your iPhone stays juiced up. To pick one up it will cost you $80.

[via CrunchGear]