iRetroPhone Smartphone Dock

iRetroPhone is a versatile docking station and handset that measures 140 x 141 x 70mm and weights 363g. As we can see from the images, the docking station is inspired by a retro telephone, and comes with a tray to dock your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or other smartphones, while the retro handset allows you to answer your calls in a vintage way, and the free app on App Store gives you a retro dial interface on your iPhone or iPod touch. Moreover, the innovative auto-select function can automatically select between sync and charge mode without any user intervention. Apart from that, the docking station is compatible with over 1500 devices.

iRetroPhone allows you to add a little old school retro feel to your modern state-of-the-art smartphone. Enabling you to sync and make calls when its docked within the iRetroPhone using a 70′s handset to speak into. iRetroPhone is compatible with 1500 devices, says its creatures and the device is capable of charging 3 devices simultaneously.

Using a Auto-Select function enabling the iRetroPhone to automatically choose between Sync & Charge mode without any user intervention.If you own an iPhone the iRetroPhone can be combined with a free iRetroPhone rotary dialler app. Which is also compatible with Apple’s iPad and iPod Touch devices. iRetroPhone is now available to purchase for around $99 and is available in black, white and purple, and compatible with Apple, Android, Blackberry Phones.

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Pepper Spray iPhone Case Provide Extra Personal Protection

If you are looking for a little more personal protection from your iPhone case, then the SmartGuard iPhone case which is equipped with a handy pepper spray canister, might be worth more investigation. The SmartGuard iPhone case has been developed by Swiss manufacturer Piexon and consists of a hard plastic casing, which has been designed to prevent the pepper spray canister going off in your bag or by mistake.

The case has been designed to allow iPhone owners to carry a little extra protection which can then be, detached from the case when needed, to defend yourself from assailants. The SmartGuard iPhone case comes in a variety of colours including pink, white and black and retails for $50, and supports the iPhone 3G, 3Gs, 4, and 4S. Replacement canisters are also available for $28.

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M-27 iPhone iSteadyShot Case Complete With Wide Angle Lens

iSteady Shot has launched a new case camera mount for the iPhone 4, 4S which is equipped with a detachable wide angle lens. The iSteady Shot case mount is constructed from aircraft grade aluminium and is over 3/4″ thick. Providing your iPhone with added protection from knock and bumps.

The detachable 37mm wide angle/macro lens provides a massive 130 degree view, and can be replaced with a variety of addition lens helping you frame that perfect shot or video footage. Watch the video after the jump to see the M-27 iSteady Shot it in action.

As you can see from image and video on the one both sides of the case are grips which have been added to help provide you with more support for your iPhone when filmed and create a much smoother final result. The M-27 iSteady Shot is now available to purchase for around $100 directly from the iSteady Shot website, and is also equipped with tripod mounts two on the top and three on the bottom allowing you to attach the case to tripods and similar with ease.

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Futulele Transforms Your iPad And iPhone Into A Digital Ukulele

We have featured a number of different devices here on Geeky Gadgets that use Apple devices to create guitars and instruments. But an innovative instrument called the Futulele, now use both an iPad and iPhone to create a digital version of the classic Ukulele. The Futulele has been designed as an iPad application which can be used on its own with on just one iPad. But a case is also available which then combines both iOS devices together. Watch the video after the jump to see the Futulele is action.

Once combined into the Futulele case the iPad tablet is used to strum while the iPhone is used to select the chords required. The Futulele has been created by Amidio and is at the moment just a prototype concept.

The Futulele can be used to create up to 12 chords for each song and enables you to change chord sets on the fly if required. Amidio is now looking for assistance from a manufacturer to help the Futulele make the jump from concept to production. To tell the truth, the device composition looks so obvious that we’re wondering why no-one has thought of this before, but still – this is a completely new way of producing music with iOS devices.

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Polarizing Filter Lens For iPhone Now Available

You might want to give this circular polarizing filter lens (CPL) made especially for the said devices a try. The filter is attached to a case and promises to reduce reflections and glare on your shots. While there are quite a number of photo filtering apps now available that aims to do just that, nothing beats a hardware accessory to come up with your desired output.

With many people turning to their mobile phones for those casual photo-ops, this accessory could prove to be a handy tool to improve your shots. The add-on filter and case costs $37.99, expectedly not as cheap as its software alternatives but if you find yourself using your iPhone 4/4S more on your special occasions, then it could be worth the price tag.

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LG Announces WCD-800 Wireless Smartphone Charger

LG has announced its latest wireless charging cradle, the LG WCD-800 at this years MWC, the device is designed to let your wirelessly charge your smartphone and also use your device vertically to make video calls horizontally to view movies and TV programs whilst your smartphone is charging.

As smartphones become the defacto medium for consuming multimedia content and communicating, it is not unusual to find oneself having to recharge a phone a couple times a day,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “It only made sense to turn that charging time into a positive user experience by making the smartphone useful while sitting in the cradle.”

The device is capable of charging your smartphone without any wires, all you need to do is place your device on the dock and it will automatically start charging. The LG WCD-800 will go on sale in Korea in the first half of 2012 and it will then be available in the US as well, there are no details on whether LG plans to launch the device in Europe.

iFrogz Boost Speaker Uses Near Field Audio Technology

This week iFrogz unveiled their new iFrogz Boost Speaker which is equipped with near field audio technology. Which enables the little black box to be able to amplify a smart phones audio without the need for a connecting cable, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection.

Though the near field audio technology might sound very impressive. The reality is that iFrogz have embedded a microphone into the speaker system which takes up the audio from your smartphone and feeds it directly to the speaker.

So if you were expecting high quality reproduction you may be a little disappointed. But if you would like to just increase the volume of the audio from your cellphone, this little iFrogz Boost Speaker might be just the thing. The new iFrogz Boost Speaker system will be arriving in the spring of 2012 and will be available to purchase for around $40.

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TheO Makes Your Phone A More Physically-Demanding Gaming Device

Check out what the makers of TheO has in store for you. TheO was among those on exhibit at the Toy Fair 2012 in New York, and it transforms your iOS or Android device into a more physically-demanding gaming device. All you have to do is place your phone inside the ball made of foam and start playing games that make full use of the phone’s accelerometer. With TheO, typical sports games such as bowling will now need you to get off the couch and start aiming for those pins to score.

The use of TheO opens up a whole new world of apps to users, assuming you are willing to place your phone inside it. The phone locks into place and provided that you stay clear of some liquid substances, your phone should be safe enough for mild to average physical activity with TheO.

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iSlic Smartphone Mounting System

If you are looking for a universal mount to help you attach your smartphone to any number of places. The new iSlic mount which is currently on Kickstarter might well be worth a look. iSlic has been designed to accommodate any smartphone and hold it firmly in place on your bike handlebars, gym equipment or in your car to name a few places. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

iSlic has been designed by Moreno’s Team and has been created to provide a handy adjustable smartphone holder for the iPhone, Android and Windows devices. iSlic developers explains a little more about their creation:

The iSLIC naturally attaches to most surfaces such as exercise bikes, car dashboards, and shopping carts (just to name a few). Use it to check items off your grocery list as you shop, follow GPS directions as you drive, and scroll through your music list while you exercise. Watching a movie on your iPhone? Use the iSlic to prop your phone on your desk, sit back and enjoy. If you think you might be able to use the iSlic visit the Kickstarter website now to make a pledge and help iSlic smartphone mount make the jump from concept to production.

TOAST iPhone Speaker Dock

There are numerous sorts of docks made specifically for the iPhone, some being more practical than others of course, but every now and then, we see one that blends yesterday’s classic styles with today’s modernistic needs.

Taking a peek at the photos down below, one can instantly distinguish what they are, seeing that it’s probably a home appliance that’s sitting in your kitchen counter right now. Gavio’s TOAST! speaker dock for the iPhone emulates the look of a good old-fashioned toaster – though, it flaunts a retro-style design that brought home appliances to the limelight during the early days of the last century.

Although some might actually mistake it for a real toaster, it’s merely nothing more than a speaker dock at heart – where a speaker and a 3-watt amplifier is somehow built into one of the slots. Additionally, it features a built-in Li-Ion battery so you can take this chromed out dock on the go, while blasting your favorite tunes.

As much as some of us would love to make this a permanent fixture in our kitchens, Gavio has yet to announce pricing or an actual launch date for it. However, it’s looking to be made available sometime in early 2012 – so keep an eye out for this beauty if you’re interested.

Holga Galaxy S II Lens Filter Case Kit Arrives

Back in November we featured a new style of Holga smartphone lens filter case for the iPhone, in the form of the Holga Lens Filter kit. Which has been designed to allow you to add creative effects to your photos without the need for additional software, using physical filters that can be selected from a revolving dial.

Well, this week Holga has now unveiled their latest version created for the Samsung Galaxy SII smartphone. Once fitted to your smartphone the Holga kit provides you with access to 9 different special effects and filters without any software or app installed. The new Holga Samsung Galaxy SII Kit is available in a choice of Red, Blue, White, Black or Silver for $27.99 directly from the Holga website.

Filters included in the kit include:
(1) Dual Image Lens: Produces 2 identical images similar to a Holga 2 way split image filter
(2) Triple Image Lens: Produces 3 identical images similar to a Holga 3 way split image filter
(3) Quadruple Image Lens: Produces 4 identical images similar to a Holga 4 way split image filter
(4) 60mm Macro Lens: For taking photos at approximately 60mm from the lens
(5) Empty Hole: For taking images with no effect
(6) Red Filter with Clear Heart Shape Centre: Reduces absorption of blue & green lights with clear heart shape centre to stand out
(7) Red Filter: Reduces absorption of blue and green light
(8) Green Filter: Enhances green colors
(9) Yellow Filter with Clear Center: Clear circular spot in center to stand out with surroundings in pale yellow to mimic sunset
(10)Blue Filter with Clear Center: Clear circular spot in center to stand out with surroundings in blue to mimic gentle moon atmosphere

LG Fantasy Windows Phone Smartphone Leaked

Pictures of an unannounced LG Windows Phone handset have leaked online. A member the xda developers forum from Romania claims to have bought the handset, dubbed the LG Fantasy, from a tester also based in the country. The source reports that the phone runs Windows Phone Mango 7.5 and it will allegedly be available in the first quarter of 2012, though with no indication as to where it will be launched.

According to the forum post, the LG Fantasy has a 4-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 8GB of internal storage, an 8-megapixel primary camera and 1.3-megapixel front-facer. All this is powered by what is described as a 'second generation' 1GHz processor, which is cited as being a Qualcomm Snapdragon elsewhere in the thread. Benchmark tests posted in the thread show the device gave very high performance and was quicker than an HTC Radar.

With a Q1 launch suggested it seems highly likely this phone will make its official debut at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January and at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in February. We'll be covering both events closely so stay tuned for more info as it emerges.

iPhone 4S Increases Apple’s UK And US Market Share, Android Up In Europe

It looks like the launch of Apple’s iPhone 4S has helped the company increase its smartphone market share in both the UK and the US, according to a recent report by Reuters.

Apple’s iPhone 4S rose to 36 percent in the US for the last quarter, this is up from 25 percent for the previous year, and Apple saw a similar increase in the UK up to 31 percent, the previous year it was at 21 percent. It looks like things aren’t the same in some European countries though, in France Apple’s market share dropped from 29 percent the previous year to 20 percent this year, and in Germany it dropped from 27 percent to 22 percent.


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Tw700 All In One Device Entices The Outdoors Types

When Tak Wak, the German company responsible for the tw700, was threshing out the specs for their latest creation, they no doubt wanted something more than a smartphone. It’s likely they figured rather than bringing your precious iPhone along whenever you’re on some adventure, why not go for the Android-powered tw700 instead? See, smartphones are just handhelds with apps. The tw700, however, is a different beast. A dedicated multi-function device that any hiker, mountaineer, and swashbuckling daredevil can use at will. The tw700 is a smartphone. It’s also a pocket walkie-talkie inc ase phoning isn’t necessary or there ‘s not enough juice for a call.

Another rplus for the tw700 is it was designed for the outdoor set, people who like roughing it up and going places. To this end, the tw700 is lightweight, sturdy, and comes with a generous number of bells and whistles to keep it on the cool side of things. Expect the tw700 to land next year, with a retail price of several hundred Euro.

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Tw700 All In One Device Entices The Outdoors Types

When Tak Wak, the German company responsible for the tw700, was threshing out the specs for their latest creation, they no doubt wanted something more than a smartphone. It’s likely they figured rather than bringing your precious iPhone along whenever you’re on some adventure, why not go for the Android-powered tw700 instead? See, smartphones are just handhelds with apps. The tw700, however, is a different beast. A dedicated multi-function device that any hiker, mountaineer, and swashbuckling daredevil can use at will.

The tw700 is a smartphone. It’s also a pocket walkie-talkie inc ase phoning isn’t necessary or there ‘s not enough juice for a call. Another rplus for the tw700 is it was designed for the outdoor set, people who like roughing it up and going places. To this end, the tw700 is lightweight, sturdy, and comes with a generous number of bells and whistles to keep it on the cool side of things. Expect the tw700 to land next year, with a retail price of several hundred Euro.

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Spotiseek Spotify Playlist Generator

Spotify is a great music service that allows you to enjoy music from over 15 million tunes. But its not always easy to make the most of them. If you are looking for a quick way to create Spotify playlists, then Spotiseek might be worth a look. Spotiseek is a new website and iPhone application that allows you to quickly generate playlist by simply entering a band or artists name. Spotiseek will then generate a custom playlist for you of similar music, which you can then refine.

Once you are happy with your playlist you can simply drag the tracks across to your Spotify desktop app to save it and start playing. The Spotiseek iPhone app is currently priced at $1.99 or £1.49 and is a great way to search for similar tracks but there is currently no easy way to add the created playlists to your Spotify account.

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The Elevation Dock Looks Like The Coolest iPhone Dock Yet

There are hundreds of different docks available for the iPhone, although many of them suffer from a similar problem, when trying to undock your iPhone, the dock usually comes still attached to your iPhone if you try to remove you handset, and many of them won’t work with your case. The Elevation Dock is the work of designer Casey Hopkins, and it is probably the coolest iPhone dock we have see to date, have a look at the video of it in action below.

It certainly looks a lot more user friendly than some of the iPhone dock’s available, it is made from machined aluminum and it will be available in a variety of colors. The Elevation Dock is a Kickstarter project, and it has already exceeded its goal of $75,000 so it will go into production and should be available in around April next year for about $90 or $120, depending out whether you want audio out or not.

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http://daringfireball.net/linked/2011/12/13/elevation-dock

iLaunch Thunder iPhone Controlled Nerf Missile Launcher

If you are looking for something to annoy your co-workers with, this Nerf Missile Launcher which can be controlled from your iPhone might feel be worth a look. The launcher is equipped with four Nerf projectiles and connects to your iPhone via a Bluetooth connection. It has a rechargeable lithium battery, which can be easily charged via a USB connection, and it can be controlled either via touchscreen control or G-sensor control. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

Its also equipped with 270° horizontal rotation, a vertical flexibility of more than 40° and a shooting distance of around 25 feet. Allowing it to cover around 1,400 square feet of your workspace, keeping you safe from wandering bosses and co-workers. The iLauncher Thunder is cheaper though and will set you back around $100. But just think of the fun you can have.

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Edifier Tick Tock Alarm Clock iPhone Dock

A new style of alarm clock called Tick Tock has just been launched by Edifier, designed for Apple’s iPhone that combine old school looks with high tech features.The new Tick Tock, has the shape and lines of an old tradition bell style alarm clock of the 1960′s, but rather than a tradition clock face to match, it has a iPhone sync port and dock. Rather than bells on either side of the Tick Tock, its equipped with 1-1/2-inch omni-directional stereo speakers that deliver expansive 360-degree sound from Tick Tock’s 7-watt speaker drivers.

The Tick Tock features a round LCD display located in the middle and viewable when your iPhone is not docked, and shows the time and date, along with alarm input selection. The Tick Tock alarm will either emit an alarm tone or play music from the FM, Dock, Bluetooth or AUX input, and offers a choice of 5 alarms and a sleep functions. On the back of the Tick Tock is a 3.5mm jack to accept the output from an external audio source. The alarm, volume, track navigation, FM tuner and input selection controls are located at the top of the clock, and its now available to purchase.

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Sharp Aquos Phone SH-01D hits NTT Docomo

If you live in Japan and have your eye on a new Android smartphone, you might want to check out the Aquos Phone SH-01D from Sharp. This is a cool smartphone that comes in three colors including a bright blue. It runs Android 2.3 as the operating system.

One of the more unusual features is that the smartphone is waterproof. That means you don’t have to worry about rain or you kid spilling on it. One of the other cool and unique features is that it has a 4.5-inch 720p HD resolution screen with parallax barrier technology. That tech means 3D effects without glasses. It also has a dual core OMAP4430 CPU at 1GHz. It has a 12MP image sensor for the rear camera and a front camera with 310,000 pixels. It also has a microSD card slot with up to 32GB of storage. The launch date of the phone in Japan is said to be December 2. Pricing is unknown at this time.

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