It would appear that while the original Polaroid instant camera is long gone, the idea of being able to instantly print a physical copy of your photos is one that still appeals or, at least, that's what the people behind Prynt will be hoping.
Definitely a new and rising thing for iOS devices - the SanDisk iXpand USB flash drive is not the only one to hit the market with an integrated Lightning connector. The first from SanDisk however, the USB connects to your iPhone via the integrated Lightning connector and you're good to browse through files on your iOS device.
To say the smartwatch market is amid something of a boom would be a great understatement. But while Apple Watch and Google's Android Wear are both looking to take a considerable chunk of this new wearable category, it's worth considering the strong fitness-related features that vendors are packing into these gadgets. Fitbit is a company that has been churning out fitness-tracking apps for a while now, but with the big companies likely to crowd the smaller names out, is in something of a battle to remain relevant. As such, Fitbit has introduced two new devices today; one fitness tracker, and further device resembling a smartwatch.
Olloclip's premium clip-on lenses have long since extended the capabilities of smartphone cameras, particularly the rear-facing shooters of the Apple iPhones down the years. We've already heard the reviews of photography aficionados with regards to how good the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus snapper actually is, but while Apple has definitely made some big improvements in terms of both hardware and software this time around, there's no doubt an Olloclip could take things to the next level. The start-up has continued to churn out these great, multi-functional lenses to offer such benefits as wide-angle and fish-eye shots, and now, the 4-in-1 for iPhone 6 is almost upon us.
Apple is clearly making a play for the health tracking market with its Health app and the integration with third-party apps that it makes possible, and while syncing food consumption data with apps is all well and good, it's when you start adding bespoke hardware into the mix that things really start to get interesting.
As well as the selfie-focused Desire EYE, HTC has also launched an intriguing, GoPro-like contraption designed to aid those wishing to capture point-of-view videos. The 16-megapixel sensor can also take pictures, and although the device doesn't include any kind of viewfinder, HTC asserts that this only adds to the RE Camera's simplicity.
How would you feel about one single keyboard accessory that works with your smartphone or tablet, regardless of the platform that powers it? Microsoft has today introduced its new "Universal Mobile Keyboard" that can function with Apple iPads, iPhones, Android powered smartphones and tablets as well as all Windows based tablets that contain Bluetooth Human Interface Device support (HID) and are 10mm or thinner.
Logitech is one of Apple's official accessory partners, and invests a great amount of its developmental man-power in creating some exciting new products. But aside from dreaming up some wondrous gadgets for devices bearing the Apple logo, it also caters to the wider market in general, allowing those on Android and Windows Phone to reap the benefits of its creations. In the latest, it has unleashed a quirky new keyboard capable of docking a smartphone and tablet at the same time, and with a very agreeable price tag to boot, it's the perfect all-in-one solution for traditional typists.
The IFA trade show in Berlin, Germany will once again attract some of the biggest names in tech, but as we await the big announcements from Samsung, Motorola et al, Elgato has taken the wraps off several HomeKit-ready home automation devices.
What with Sony being a major smartphone and camera vendor, the Japanese outfit has recently sought to combine its specialties and create something of a middle-ground. Back at IFA last year, smart lenses were introduced - high-end attachments for smartphones that would offer a premier shooting experience on-the-fly. Like most first-time efforts, it was a concept that didn't quite hit the mark, but never one to give in so quickly, the PlayStation maker appears to be back with a revised approach in the form of the QX1. With rumors suggesting that it'll separate the image sensor and lens components, it could, in turn, allow device owners to hook up their E-mount lenses, and if you're in the market for a superior point-and-shoot experience, the QX1 may be your perfect purchase.
