Sled Handmade iPhone Cases Add A Natural Feel

iPhone users looking for a little more of a unique case to protect their high tech smartphone. Might be interested in Sled, who specialise in creating custom iPhone case with a more natural feel. Sled creates handmade cases which are each individually built-to-order for the iPhone 4 & 4S. The company uses premium natural materials such as wood and leather, allowing you to personalise your iPhone however you like.

Seld has also created a useful addition to the normal case and incorporated an elastic strap on the leather backed case pictures above. Which enables you to carry credit cards and cash on the back of your iPhone. Enabling you to ditch your bulky wallet or purse. For more infestation on all the designs available jump over to the Sled website, where case designs start from $79.

Homemade Duct Tape iPod Touch or iPhone Case (Tutorial Soon):

Baseonelabs GunnerCase For iPhone 4, Inspired By Shotgun Recoil Pads

The Baseonelabs GunnerCase designed for Apple’s iPhone 4, may look like a standard simplistic case. But underneath that plain exterior lies technology to help keep your iPhone 4 safe from even the hard knocks, drops and bumps.

The Baseonelabs GunnerCase has been inspired by the recoil pads found on shotguns. So when you unfortunately drop your iPhone the sidewalls of the GunnerCase are designed to collapse and distribute the force of the impact, protecting your iPhone from damage.

The Baseonelabs GunnerCase construction creates Air Cell pockets inspired by the shotguns and rifles pads providing it with a protective cell around your phone. The GunnerCase is only 13.9mm thick making it one of the thinnest protective cases available for the iPhone 4 and 4S.

The Baseonelabs GunnerCase is now available to purchase for around $40, and its design and construction material is designed to repel lint, helping you keep it looking good.

For more information:
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/baseonelabs-gunnercase-for-iphone-4-inspired-by-shotgun-recoil-pads-20-03-2012/

impactband for iPhone 4 by BaseOneLabs (impact test) :

Internal HDD iPhone Case

This case has been designed to resemble a 100GB PC ATA/IDE hard drive right down to the connectors. If not been made clear is the case is compatible with the iPhone 4S a well. But with the large cutout on the side, the 4S should fit without any problems.

This hilarious iPhone 4 case will guarantee that you win any dorkathon you choose to enter. The plastic case — which covers the back and sides of the phone — is shaped like a raw hard drive, complete with vendor sticker, fake screws and even SATA connectors.

It would probably work just as well as a sticker, but this case obviously offers extra protection, too. The design is almost ridiculously authentic, betrayed only by the little hole through which the iPhone’s camera can peek. I see this going one of two ways. If you are spotted by another nerd, they’ll love it. But if some normal person spies your case, they will probably assume that the back fell off your iPhone.

If you wan’t one, you’ll have to go on a search of your local novelty stores. The UK-based supplier, Thumbs-Up World, doesn’t sell direct. Instead, it appears these things are sold through high street stores, in the UK at least.

Roland Unveils Its New Wireless Connect Apps And Hardware

Roland has this week introduced a new addition to their range of products called the Roland Wireless Connect, which consists of a USB adapter and two new iOS apps. Roland Wireless Connect has been designed to allow users to enjoy their instruments on iOS devices. The first new application from Roland is the Air Recorder, which enables you to record from a Roland synthesiser or V-Accordion directly to your Apple iPhone. Tracks can also be played on your iPhone and sent directly to the instrument, enabling you to jam along and record the result back in the Air Recorder application.

To make the connection to the Roland instruments a USB adapter WNA1100-RL manufactured by Netgear has been used, that plugs into a USB port on your Roland instrument, allowing your iPhone and instrument to communicate via your wireless network.

The second of the new applications is called V-Drums Friend Jam for iPhone, and is an iOS version V-Drums Friend Jam, the popular drum practice software. While the Mac/Windows version of V-Drums Friend Jam requires a USB or MIDI connection from a V-Drums sound module to a computer, Roland Wireless Connect provides a direct, convenient connection from the module to the iPhone. The app allows V-Drums users across the globe to interact with each other while improving their drumming skills with play-along audio songs and practice evaluation features.

Roland Wireless Connect: More Fun of Roland Gear with Your iPhone:

Guitar iPhone 4/4S Case

Owners of Apple’s iPhone 4 or 4S smartphone who are looking for something a little more original to protect their beloved device. Might be interested in a hard case that is currently available over on the Etsy website, which will transform the back of your iPhone to look like a Fender guitar.

The case is made from hard clear plastic and the printing is covered with a high gloss glass like coating that protects the graphics and artwork from fading and wear and tear. The iPhone 4/4S Fender Guitar case is now available over on the Etsy website for $19.99 and has been created by stickitskins.

This is one of the slickest iPhone 4 videos we have seen in a long time. A guitarist (justkylevids on YouTube) apparently wondered what it was like being inside his guitar while playing, so he dropped his iPhone 4 in with the video camera running and captured this incredible video. The effect you see is mesmerizing, but not really representative of the way that guitar strings actually oscillate. Instead, it's another example of how the iPhone 4's rolling shutter can create some interesting photos and video. Still, it's fun to watch.

For more information:

http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/guitar-iphone-44s-case-14-03-2012/

Guitar Oscillations Captured with iPhone 4:

iPhone Latch & Lanyard, Supports Your iPhone While Capturing Movies And Photos

A new iPhone Latch & Lanyard concept designed to be used with the Gymbl Case is currently over on the Kickstarter website looking to make the jump from concept to production, and has been designed to help you take iPhone photographs with ease. We have featured a number of different solutions here on Geeky Gadgets that have been designed to aid stability and help you hold and control your iPhone movement when taking photographs. But none have been as small or as convenient as the iPhone Latch & Lanyard concept. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action. Gordon Fowler explains a little more about his concept.

“Held taut against your neck, the iPhone is steady when taking photos and when capturing video you can hold it steady or swing it through a smooth and graceful arc. You will be surprised by how much of a difference it makes. It’s also amazing how natural and secure it feels to do this with one thumb steadying the camera while the other is over the shutter and adjusting the settings. It works both left- and right-handed and in portrait as well as landscape mode.”

The iPhone Latch & Lanyard concept is now looking to raise $20,000 to help get the concept into production, so if you think its something you would use make a pledge for $15 to make sure you have one once it goes into production at the special Kickstarter introductory offer price.

For more information:
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/iphone-latch-lanyard-supports-your-iphone-while-capturing-movies-and-photos-video-14-03-2012/

Cashier Live Launches POS Application For iPhone

Cashier Live have launched a new iPhone application for their POS system that in a similar way to PayPal could be looking to encroach in Square’s payment service territory. There are differences though between to the two companies as Cashier Live is firmly targeted at retails, specifically small and medium-sized retailers and franchises. Unlike Square which is aimed at allowing even individuals access to taking payments whilst out and about use using a dingle and smartphone.

Cashier Live offers its service via monthly plans that start at $20/month and go up to $75/month. For more information on the new Cashier Live iPhone application jump over to the Tech Crunch website, or visit Cashier Live’s site directly. You can also view a video on the new Cashier Live iPhone application here.

For more information:
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/cashier-live-launches-pos-application-for-iphone-14-03-2012/

Cashier App - Performing Sales and Transactions:

Scosche Shows off New flipCharge Burst and Rogue Backup Batteries

Scosche has been around for a while has a huge number of accessories for the iPhone and other Apple products. The company has added two new emergency chargers for the iPhone to its lineup for geeks to choose from called the flipCharge burst and rogue. Both of these chargers are designed power up your iPhone in a pinch when you’re on the road.

The rogue has an 1800mAh battery inside the uses lithium polymer technology. With a full charge of the rogue you can completely charge the iPhone or iPod. The burst is a smaller emergency battery that is intended to be more portable, but doesn’t fully charge your iPhone.

The burst is able to charge your iPhone from dead to 30% power and it can charge your iPod to 70% capacity. Both the rogue and the burst get their own power from the USB port on your computer or wall adapter. The burst will sell for $44.99 and the rogue will sell for $59.99.

Scosche flipCHARGE Burst Review:

Retro Apple iPhone Cases

If you are searching for a more retro looking iPhone case to protect your Apple smartphone then these retro cases showing the Apple styles of a bygone era might well be worth more investigation.

The line of retro iPhone cases has been created by Schreer Delights and reference Apple’s design history, printing visual elements from the original Mac, the original iMac and the original iPod directly onto the case.

Each retro case is available to purchase for around $50 and allows you to make your cutting edge iPhone 4S look like a ten year old apple iPod. For more information on the retro range and to see all the cases available from Schreer Delights jump over to their website.

Fred and Friends Retro Camera Apple iPhone 4 Case:

iPhone 4 and 4S Cellhelmet Case Covered With Insurance

A new iPhone 4 and 4S case from Cellpig offers more than protection for the popular devices. This case actually comes with a year of insurance, allowing it to stand out from the wide array of cases available in the market.

The product is called the Cellhelmet. Made from thermoplastic polyurethane rubber (TPU), the so-called ruggedized case feels like a flexible type of rubber without the rigidity of plastic. It is designed to withstand possible damages such as being stepped on, dropped, or hit with a hard object, for which situations, the device will be covered with insurance.

However, this insurance does not cover water damage. In cases where the insurance covers the damage, users will have to file a claim through their 1-800 number, which will require a proof of purchase from a customer service representative.

The user will then send the phone to Cellpig along with a handling fee of $50, and they will fix the unit and send it back via UPS. Otherwise, if the damage is too extensive, they will replace the phone. This insurance also covers unlimited repairs as long as it is covered.

Apart from this durable protection, Cellpig is also concerned with aesthetics, and users will be happy to know that the design was made as less bulky and unattractive as possible. The case comes with interchangeable backplates, which comes in a rainbow of colors. The Cellhelmet retails for $44 and is available to US and Canadian residents.

cellhelmet Kickstarter Project - First & Only Case That Guarantees iPhone 4S/4:

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.

EDC UPDATE: And some random comments & replies:

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.

iSteady Shot M-27 trailer:

Square Reader Gets Protection with Hoodie

Are you worried about your Square Reader? getting smashed into pieces in your pocket or inside your bag. Then just forget about it and thanks to the Square Hoodie. Funded by Kickstarter and designed by Charles Mercader and Sam Dominguez, the Square Hoodie acts as a case of your reader, as well as its loop. You can then attached it to a set of keys, ID lace, or a zipper.

The advantage of the Square Hoodie among other protectors for the Square Reader is that one does not have to remove the case while using the reader, which is clearly not the case for earlier models. The Square Hoodie is currently available for pre-order at $9, or $25 for multiple cases. For those who are not familiar with the Square Reader, it is a credit card reader for iPhone, iPad, and Android, which lets your device pay with or accept payments from major credit cards.

Introducing Square Hoodie:

iPUP iPhone Credit Card Case

There are a number of different case designs currently available on the market for the iPhone, that also enable you to easily carry your credit cards. But this new innovative case designed by Yun Seong Kim. Provides a simple yet innovative solution for carrying both your iPhone 4/4S and a credit card. For those purchases you need to make that can’t be bought using the new NFC technology.

The iPUP has been design to provide a save method of carrying your credit card without the need for a wallet to purse. Using a slot on the back of the iPhone case into which you can slide your credit card. Keeping it secure, yet not damaging the card’s security strip.

The iPUP is constructed from UV-Coated PET film so the smooth surface will help protect your credit cards magnetic strip. As well as dispersing some electromagnetic waves from your iPhone, says its designer Yun Seong Kim. Unfortunately the iPUP iPhone credit card case is still only a concept at the moment, but will hopefully find its way into production through the likes of Kickstarter and similar websites.

Invoxia AudiOffice Speaker Dock Unveiled

The Invoxia AudiOffice speaker dock has been created to transform your iOS device into a fully functional communications station, for the use with applications such as Skype, FaceTime, Bria, Google talk or Viber. Watch the video after the jump to see the Invoxia AudiOffice speaker dock in action. The Invoxia AudiOffice speaker dock is equipped with 4 wide-bandwidth speakers as well as 2 digital microphones and the design of the speaker dock has been constructed to replicate bass sounds similar to in the real world.

Invoxia has also been busy developing sophisticated algorithms to allow the speaker dock to benefit fully from the In Vivo Acoustic technology. Using and integral system that has been created to eliminate echoes and background noises whilst being used in conference call mode. Invoxia AudiOffice supports Apple’s iPod touch (3rd & 4th generation), iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 2 and iPad, and is now available to purchase for $300 directly from the Invoxia website.

invoxia AudiOffice new dock:

iLoop Smartphone Holder

We have featured a number of different smartphone stands here on icellbuz over the years, but this new iLoop designed by Provoco, provides a refreshing change to the normal solutions available.

The Prococo iLoop consists of soft and flexible loop, which has been designed to both support your iPhone or smartphone when not in use, and also provides a stress relieving device you can squeeze in your hands whilst on the phone. Its a very unique concept, but not something that would particularly jump to mind for my desk. But if you suffer from stress it might be the perfect gadget for you.

The iLoop’s designers explain:
“iLoop is elegant, minimalistic and multifunctional holder for your phone and it does come with a twist. Without compromising it’s primary function of being phone holder, it can also be used as an effective hand grip for strenghtening your finger, palm and arm muscles and releaving stress while having a conversation on the phone.”

If you think the iLoop is something you can’t live without its available to purchase for around €15 directly from the iLoop website.

iLoop in the wild. Crikey!

Billet Dock Hits Kickstarter Looking for Loot

There seems to be no end to the number of projects that hit Kickstarter looking for the money for development. One of the latest products to hit Kickstarter is the Billet Dock. This is an iPad or iPhone dock and is easy use. At reminds me more the little of a slide from a handgun. The device is made from a milled chunk of billet aluminum and has a slot in it for the iPad and the iPhone along with their charging adapters.

There also appears to be a model that is made for the iPad alone and will work with or without a case. Versions of the Billet Dock are shown in multiple colors and the design looks really cool. The company is looking to raise $50,000 to bring the product to market and has 34 days left to go. So far, it has raised $2575.

The Billet Dock for the iPhone alone is expected to sell for $58. The dock for the iPad will sell for $69. A duplex Billet Dock will sell for $115 with space for both iPhone and iPad. You can go over to Kickstarter right now and pledge those amounts to get the dock if it makes enough money for construction.

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.

Introducing Futulele, the Ukulele app for the iPad and the iPhone:

Cool musical accessories for iPad and iPhone

The iPhone and especially the iPad, received somewhat of a cult status as a musician's best friend after their release. A lot of people who were into Macs and iPods before, were into music as well, so naturally a number of apps appeared on the iPhone for everything - from tuning your guitar, to playing the piano. When the iPad increased the screen real estate available, we even had popular bands creating albums solely on Apple's tablets.

Needless to say, the accessory industry amplified (no pun intended) this trend, outing an abundance of accompanying devices for music lovers out there, that worked in sync with their iPhones and iPads. We are not even talking about speaker docks that double as a nightstand here.

There are turntables, stomp pedals and vinyl records-iPhone transfer systems. We round up a few of the interesting ones that might make you eager to unleash your inner DJ, while you wait for the wonders of the next iPad.

Bayan 7 iPhone, iPod Speaker Dock Launched

Bayan Audio have this week unveiled a new addition to their range, with the launch of the Bayan 7 iPhone and iPod speaker dock, which has docking ports located on either side. Audio is provided by its 8″ bass, 2″ mid-range drivers and 1″ wide projection tweeters, creating 120W of audio power. iOS owners will be please to learn that all Bayan Audio products are approved with Apple’s stringent TDMA Noise Rejection tests. Ensuring that no interference is created from mobile phones or other radio transmitter devices when in use.

On the rear of the Bayan 7 is a media port which allows you to link up your iPad if required, as well as other devices using a 3.5mm audio cable and the aux port. The Bayan 7 measure 45cm x 30cm x 28cm and weighs in at 6.84 kg. Bayan Audio is a division of Radiopaq and their new Bayan 7 is now available to purchase from their website for £299.

Bayan 7 hands-on video: