Even though Apple's iPhone remains the subject of acclaim for its high-end, premium finish, the same cannot quite be said when it comes to durability, with scratches, scrapes, cracks and dents commonplace among the iPhone-rocking faithful, and as such, the market for protective cases and shields is very lucrative indeed. Logitech, an official distributor of third-party Apple accessories and peripherals, has just come through with a cheap, robust solution for iPhone users looking to keep their handset guarded at all times, and notably, doesn't go overboard with regards to adding bulk.
Although many new smartphones offer waterproofing as standard, they're not of a standard whereby they could be taken deep underwater for the purpose of, say, snapping photos or capturing videos. However, despite the fact that the Apple iPhone lags behind the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S5 in the waterproofing stakes, one third-party accessory maker has come through with a waterproof case that, incredibly, remains semi-functional even when the user is some 300ft below the surface.
As if to really drive home the fact that wearables are becoming the kind of thing that every company on the planet needs to make, Adidas has today announced its very own fitness band, dubbed the FIT SMART.
If you’ve been worried about your car security and not satisfied with just having an alarm locking mechanism for deterring unwanted individuals, then you’re going to love the product that we’re showcasing today. Named simply “CarLock”, it’s a car security system consisting of three parts; the CarLock OBD device that will plug into the car itself, a companion smartphone app (for Android and iOS at present), and CarLock Cloud, which we will come to later. Intrigued? Continue reading past the break to find out more.
It's only going to be a matter of time until every major appliance in the home is connected to our mobile devices in some fashion. We already have kettles that can be switched on via a mobile app; intelligent thermostats that evolve and become more capable based on our behaviors as well as lighting systems that can be altered directly from a companion app to suit or moods at any given time. The possibilities are pretty much endless.
Pebble has continued its tradition of bringing new features and functionality to its smartwatch owners by pushing out firmware updates as well as an improved version of the accompanying appstore based iOS app.
We already live in a world where computers know pretty much everything about us, and with our smartphones tracking where we go and what we do, there are few corners of our lives that are left untouched by modern technology, and that's just the way we like it. That's why when we heard about a cup that can monitor what you're drinking and then spout out information based on that drink, we got a little big excited.
One of the major improvements Apple added with the iPhone 5s was to boost its low-light credentials by adding the so-called "True Tone" dual-LED flash, but even though this has undoubtedly enhanced the quality of snaps captured in dark places, there's always room for improvement. After all, there's only so much that Apple can do to improve the device itself, and third parties - Olloclip, for example - have regularly demonstrated how the point-and-shoot experience can be stepped up a notch or two. The new Nova iPhone light offers a bigger, more versatile LED light that can be readily configured, and if you're accustomed to taking snaps at times when light isn't at a premium, it's the kind of accessory that you will need in your arsenal.
Since Apple introduced official support for third-party gaming accessories, we've seen a slew of renowned peripheral makers jump on the bandwagon, and now Razer has come through with a slide-out "Junglecat" case for iPhone.
While there were smartphones before the iPhone, none had quite managed to garner the same success as the iconic Apple handset. Gone are the days where phones are just there to make and receive calls, and the iPhone is the prime example of the handheld device that encroaches on other areas of our lives. If you've ever looked at the accessories that take iPhones and turn them into other things that would normally be a whole separate device, then you'll know what we mean.
