Since Christmas is coming and there’s no new iPhone to pull out of the hat, Apple went out and changed some tiny aspects of their well selling 3GS, like the package and charger.  Notice that the latter is more compact and comes with a different shape, while the package of the handset will be reduced, probably to save the Planet once again.

Hurray for Hopenhangen-like initiatives… right?

[via iphon.fr]

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If you want a couple of accessories to go with your Vertu handset, you can check out the latest Vertu V accessory collection, including a Bluetooth headset, a card reader and a ballpoint pen. The Bluetooth 2.1 compliant earpiece provides 6 hours of battery life and costs $780.

The USB memory card reader goes for $490 and it also bundles a 2GB microSD, while the ballpoint pen, that’s kind of not fit for a phone accessory collection, can be yours for $330. For these 3 purchases, Vertu recommends you also buy a special leather case for protection. Pricy, aren’t they?

[via engadget]

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Looking for a cool iPhone case this Christmas? Factron Simplex should be your thing, a case made out of duralumin, going for $200 and incorporating a bunch of lenses for your handset. Made by Japanese company Factron, this product weighs 48 grams (the iPhone weighs 133g) and it’s compatible with both the 3G and 3GS models.

We learn that the case has “the same precision screws used in wristwatches” and its main selling point is the design, plus the fact that the accessory is lens-friendly. This means that you can mount several lenses on it and use the iPhone’s camera with ease. Factron also sells such lenses.

Let us remind you that duralumin is used in airship frames and auto body panels, so this should make your iPhone quite resilient.

[via crunchgear]

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If you want an iPod Touch accessory for Christmas, Chinon AVi would be the ideal gift, since this is an iPod dock with a built-in digital TV tuner. The device packs a 7 inch color TFT LCD monitor (480 x 234 pixels), used as an iPod video screen and the product can be yours for a mere $200.

This iPod dock will also be used as a music player, FM radio, alarm clock and more, all of these stuffed within a gadget the size of a toaster. On board you’ll find two 2.5 Watt speakers, an ATSC digital TV tuner, an universal iPod dock, bundled with a remote control, that’s poorly laid out.

The pros of this device is that it’s great for small spaces, it works with 8 C batteries, it comes with AV output and it provides a pretty good TV and video picture in spite of its resolution. On the cons side, we have the weak TV antenna, the mediocre audio quality and the high price tag. Full review here.

[via Crunchgear]

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iStand is one of the cutest gifts an iPhone owner can get these days, since it’s a pretty cheap and useful accessory for your handset/iPod. The product goes for 5 EUR and it’s available over here.

You’ll probably find it on eBay as well and know that the iStand can attach to the back of the iPhone, keeping it inclined for a good movie viewing experience. Gone are the days when you were holding the phone in your hand, while watching movies on the go.

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If you’re in dire need for a projector to suit your iPhone/iPod, the solution comes from MiLi Pro through the device you can check out below. This sleek black and blue accessory will host your device and fulfil your projecting needs, either for business or pleasure.

The gadget’s site claims that the product is out of stock, but they’ll probable get more units before Xmas… we hope. MiLi Pro is an iPhone/iPod compatible, rechargeable micro video projector that also includes a speaker system. The accessory uses the latest LCOS, LED driven micro projector, displaying 640 x 480 resolution images on any surface.

There’s a focus wheel on board for extra fine tuning and you can scale the iPhone’s video up to 40 inch viewing. A bunch more specs here: 10 lumens brightness, 3 hours of charging time, 20,000 hours of LED lifetime, RCA and VGA input sources.

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NASA has recently announced that it has developed a prototype of a device that includes a chemical-sensory readying system. This is a low cost piece of equipment, with low power consumption and compatible with the iPhone and other smartphones.

The device is as small as a stamp and it’s able to collect, process and transmit data read by the sensor. It is able to detect substances like ammonia, chlorine gas, methane and others. 16 nanosensors are connected to a probe chip and they’ll be able to send info to a computer via WiFi, in order to interpret the data.

This project is all about security, since an iPhone with such a sensor on board and a GPS will be able to detect a gas leak. Also, the gas will be recognized and the info will be sent to emergency centers.

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The guys over at engadget say that when they has the opportunity to try out the Morphie Juice Pack Air extended battery/iPhone case earlier this year, they were suitably impressed, and now they’ve taken a look at an extended battery without the case in the form of the Primo micro battery pack.

The Primo micro battery pack has been designed for use with the iPhone along with various iPods and in its small housing holds an 800mAh battery that is said to deliver up to 45 hours of music playback on an iPod, and up to 3 hours of extra talk time with an iPhone 3G andset.

The Primo micro battery pack for iPhone and iPod is available from Phonesuit commanding a price tag of $35.00, or you can take the option of purchasing a triple-pack for a price of $89.95.

The guys will of course be checking the Primo micro battery pack for iPhone and iPod out for themselves in due course and will let us all know if it actually does at it claims, and when they do we’ll pass it along.

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Just got your jazzy looking Corby phone but don’t want to hook it up with your bland Bluetooth headset? Well, Samsung’s got you covered. They’ve announced the WEP490 Corby Bluetooth headsets, to complement the hue of your Corby device. It comes in four dual-tone colors along with a simple black and features sharp edge design, big button and a status LED indicator.

But it’s not only about the looks. WEP490 also has audio enhancing qualities like noise reduction and echo cancellation and automatic volume control. Its talk time is rated at up to 6 hours with standby going up to 180 hours.

It will sell in Russia first for 1,300 rubles (US$45).

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With the Motorola Droid running Android 2.0 you’ll have access to none other than Google Maps Navigation, but as you saw yesterday, it’s kind of hard to use if you don’t have a car mounting solution in place. Fortunately Verizon Wireless and Motorola are selling a Car Mount, which they officially call a Phone Holder, and are selling it for $29.99:

They’re also selling a multimedia station which turns your phone into an alarm clock and weather display for a bedside sort of experience. Both of these accessories use magnets to determine when/if the phone is docked and your Motorola Droid will automatically enter either “Car Mode” or “Multimedia Mode” when it is connected. There is a LOT of money in accessory sales and VZW/MOTO should do pretty well with these.

There is no doubt I’ll be buying the Motorola Droid Car Mount / Phone Holder but is anybody planning on buying the Multimedia Station? It would be neat to have but it all adds up and dishing out an extra $30 when I’ve already got an alarm clcok sitting there? I think I’ll pass on that one…

Here is what Moto has to say about each…

Phone Holder for DROID by Motorola:

Phone Holder for DROID by Motorola attaches to your windshield or dash and lets you position your handset for easy access and viewing. Great when using  yuor phone’s navigation and map applications. Quick attach and release. Includes a Rapid Car Charger.

Multimedia Station for DROID by Motorola

Turns your DROID by Motorola into a multimedia experience and doubles as a charger. Displays photos and movies, plays music, shows weather and time, and works as an alarm clock. Syncs your media to your PC via USB cable (included).

[Via Gearlog]

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