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]

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]

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]