Accessory Reviews

Lunatik Touch Pen – great Kickstarter project, only 15 hours to go

Designer-Collection-1600x900 Every once in a while I spot a new accessory or project that really gets me excited. Look up iPad accessories anywhere and you get the same things: docks, cases, styli/styluses, speakers etc. In the case of styluses specifically, they're more often than not chunky, inelegant lumps of inductive rubber. Not enough thought has gone in to design, and many designers... Read more »

Belkin Power Pack 1000 – Gallery/First Impressions

Screen Shot 2012-02-09 at 14.01.48 Yesterday morning I took delivery of a couple of accessories designed and made by Belkin. (Special thanks to them for getting them out so quick.) The Power Pack 1000 offers a boost to your smartphone battery. It may not charge it from 0-100 percent, but the boost should be enough to keep you going for a good few hours. I've yet to see how well it charges the... Read more »

AppleCare: Why it’s totally worth it

AppleCare If you've ever bought something in an Apple store, you'll be familiar with the employees' "recommendations." Whether it's a bumper case or the iWork suite, it's clear that if there's one thing Apple salespeople like more than selling you Apple products, it's selling you extra Apple products. However, there is one sales pitch that's actually worth listening to the... Read more »

New Apple patent for universal remote suggests iTV may not be far off

Screen Shot 2012-02-01 at 9.20.44 PM A new Apple patent has surfaced with details on a new universal remote concept. The patent, which is called “Apparatus and Method to Facilitate Universal Remote Control,” would provide users with a touch-based remote (possibly in the form of an iOS app) that would solve all the clutter associated with universal remotes by only displaying the... Read more »

iPhone cases: the ultimate catch-22?

P1010669-small I was talking with my roommate yesterday about iPhone accessories, and he pointed out that it's kind of a shame that we buy such a good looking device just to cover it up with cases and skins. And, when you think about it, he's right. Apple engineers and designers spent countless hours designing every millimeter of the iPhone, and we barely get to see the fruits... Read more »

Get your iPhone fully guaranteed without insurance: Welcome cellhelmet

kickstarter-cellhelmet-iphone-case-with-insurance-for-iphone-4s-4-2-fronts It's not often that you get iPhone accessory makers so certain of their product being a success that they bet the price of your iPhone on it. But, that's what the guys over at CellPig have done. The Pittsburgh based company has developed a case that literally guarantees to protect your iPhone. The case, worth $45, legally protects your phone against any damage.... Read more »

Birthday Bonanza! Day 3 WakeMate winner

phone-band 2 We received almost 200 entries for yesterday's giveaway. The WakeMate accessory proved to be a pretty popular wrist band. Coupled with the WakeMate app you can track your sleep patterns, set it to wake you up at the optimal time, and get access to all your sleeping wave patterns online. Having assigning all entries a number, and asking Random.org to choose a... Read more »

GIVEAWAY: TiP Birthday Bonanza! [VID]

birthday In honor of TiP's second birthday, we're giving away a bunch of awesome accessories every day this week. Check it out! - Giveaway link: http://dft.ba/-TiPBirthdayBonanza - Follow me on Twitter: http://tinyurl.com/6xjt8hc - Check out my YouTube channel: http://tinyurl.com/d6nlxa7 - TiP on Google+: http://tinyurl.com/ceedz2n - Like Today's... Read more »

AR.Drone Quadricopter – Review

AR.Drone Featured Image Category: Toy Model: AR.Drone Price: $299.99 TiP Rating: 4.7/5 stars Seller: Parrot Requirements: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch Summary: Parrot AR.Drone lets you see what the pilot sees. With its built-in Wi-Fi system, you can control the Parrot AR.Drone using the built-in accelerometer in your iPhone, iPod touch®, or iPad® device, as well as Android-based... Read more »

Self-healing Nissan Scratch Shield iPhone case has me excited

87930_1_5-470x500 Think X-men, specifically Wolverine. His self-healing power is one which I drooled over for years as a kid. Imagine being able to get hurt and being back to normal in a matter of seconds. While that may not be possible, Nissan has developed a special iPhone case that will "heal" itself when scratched. The Nissan Scratch Shield case has been finished with a... Read more »