British accessories brand Smythson rolls out a collection dubbed “Mara” that has that tech-savvy and stylish individual in mind. Constructed from printed calf leather, the iPad Mini case has a camel nubuck lining, slim pocket, and apertures for a camera lens and charger. The iPad Mini Case from Smythson can be purchased online for $395 USD. » Smythson Mara Collection Leather iPad Mini Case
Lumawake is the first SMART dock for all iPhones. It’s packed with its own processor, passive infrared motion sensors, multi-color LEDs and comes with a free app in order to streamline the user experience. Lumawake features a swiveling connector & back support which “were engineered to fit any case, from thick to thin or none at all.”
Lumawake is fully integrated with home automation systems like SmartThings & Belkin’s WeMo, allowing it to trigger events in your home based on your behavior. For example, automatically turn off your lights & TV when you fall asleep & turn on the coffee pot & morning news when you wake. » Lumawake: First SMART Dock for All iPhones
Will.i.am Will Launch iPhone Camera Accessory With Slide-Out Keyboard
The musician Will.i.am launches a “i.am+” iPhone accessory that will “turbo charge iPhones to become a camera with interchangeable lenses” and will also add a keyboard to your iPhone. The £299 V.4 “vintage” models for the iPhone 4 and 4S come with interchangeable lenses and a built-in flash, with photo editing, slide out keyboard, filters and sharing built in. The cheaper £199 “C.4 contemporary” will not include the slide out keyboard and both models will be released on December 6th. The “C.5/V.5 models” for the iPhone 5 will be launched next year. These “i.am+” accessoires will turn the iPhone camera into a 14MP device. » Will.i.am Will Launch iPhone Camera Accessory With Slide-Out Keyboard
Will.i.am To Launch 14 Megapixel Camera Add-on For iPhone Next Week
Telegraph reports that the Black Eyed Peas star Will.i.am will be launching an iPhone accessory next week that promises to transforms the eight megapixel smartphone camera into a 14 megapixel camera. There are not much details available about this camera accessory but it is described as interfacing to the iPhone through the dock-connector and has its own camera and flash hardware. » Will.i.am To Launch 14 Megapixel Camera Add-on For iPhone Next Week
Belkin & iPad Mini Mod Created First iPad Mini Keyboard Cases
Both Belkin & iPadMiniMod have released some cool iPad mini cases with integrated keyboards. Belkin released a $80 case that connects to the iPad via Bluetooth. The keyboard can be removed from the case for more comfort and includes some shortcut keys to play or pause music, as well as change tracks. The $40 aluminum case by iPad Mini Mod comes in black or silver and also connects via Bluetooth, it uses Smart Cover magnets to turn the iPad on when the case is opened. » Belkin & iPad Mini Mod Created First iPad Mini Keyboard Cases
Twelve South Created The iPhone 5 BookBook Wallet Case
BookBook for iPhone 5 is the latest installment in our library of BookBooks. This hybrid wallet and iPhone case mimics a pocket-sized, vintage book. Open the beautifully-designed leather book and you’ll see a wallet on the left and a leather wrapped frame that securely holds your iPhone 5 on the right. Transfer your iPhone and the items in your wallet to this genuine leather book and you’ll have one less thing in your pocket or purse when you walk out the door. And, as long as you remember your phone, you’ll never forget your wallet again. » Twelve South Created The iPhone 5 BookBook Wallet Case
iHelicopters Released New iPhone-Controlled Toy Called The iUFO
iHelicopters, the makers of iPhone-controlled vehicles such as the iHelicopters, RC cars and the rocket-launching Cobra copter have created a new iPhone-controlled vehicle called iUFO. This “unidentified flying object” is controlled by you iPhone or iPad using a free app that talks to the unit via the transmitter which plugs in the headphone jack. » iHelicopters Released New iPhone-Controlled Toy Called The iUFO