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Weekly Roundup: Lovely iPhone Cases
In this week of iPhone~case roundup, we bring a collection of some lovely iPhone cases that offers conclusive answer to the question, ‘’Where did I place my charger?’’ we have also got one that splits the heart in two, with the twinkling crystals to boot.
Capdase
The attractive Alumor Jacket ($11) for iPhone 5 comes with a soft and cozy interior jacket enclosed in a sturdy exterior metal casing for a hard combination of the safety from both bumps and scratches.
Available in blue, black, pink, mahogany, or aqua.
DodoCase
The Hardcover ($35) for iPhone 5 combines form, style and function in a case which safeguards your iPhone from scratches and bumps while hiding it in book~like package.
Comes in a variety of patterns and colors, the sizzling case features a cozy elastic~strap closure which keeps everything safe during transport.
Element Case
The Ronin Bocote ($180) for iPhone 5 has been made from the South American solid wood of the same name, known for its elegant look and top class durability.
The case’s wood enclosures are hand~fitted to a sequence of extremely polished aluminium crowns, that come in gunmetal grey, black, or silver.
Griffin Technology
The collection of MTV ($30 to $35; iPhone 4, 4S) comes with some unique designs inspired by iconic network which brought the whole world of music videos to our rooms.
With nearly 2 dozen models and various cases to select from, the nifty collection has something for everyone. It comprises, of course, well~known MTV’s logo.
Lucien Elements
Though not for the faint of the heart ~ get it? ~The Together ($470 set of two; iPhone 5) comes with a pair of cases made to go together; each comes with half of a heart designed from the Swarovski crystals.
The nifty cases, each of which sports an anti~glare flash ring and compact mirror, can also be laser~engraved to your requirements.
Prong
The PocketPlug ($70; iPhone 5) is the extreme answer to the query ‘’Where did I put my handset charger?” the case comes with a built~in charger with the prongs which collapse straight into the body of case, let you recharge your iPhone whenever you need.
Moreover, the case also comes with a special kind of acoustic chamber which enlarges your handset’s sound volume.
QMadix
The Groove ($35; iPhone 5) comes with a sturdy shell fused with the body made from the special shock~absorbent material to keep your iPhone secure during everyday use.
The exterior casing, comes in blue, black, lavender, pink, white and burgundy, comprises a special pair of grooves created to give you a worry~free grip while still allowing the iPhone to still slide in and out of your pocket with great ease.
Slickwraps
As far as the names~as~description go, the things do not get more conclusive than ‘’The Case’’ ($35; iPhone 4, 4S & 5), Slickwrap’s latest creation. Unlike company’s namesake protective~film skins, case combines a bumper~like case with those famous adhesive covers.
The case comes in over ninety combinations of materials and colors; the latter include metal, wood, carbon fiber, and even a glow~in~the~dark variant.
Spraytect
You can never be too secure, apparently, and that is why this company manufacturers produce eponymous Spraytact ($40; iPhone 4, 4S) that comes with a built~in pepper~spray dispenser.
The case comes in white, blue, black, or pink, features a test cartridge, that can be used to have a feel fro the spray. Comprised in the box is a genuine pepper~spray cartridge, the discharge of which is secured by the several safety mechanisms to ignore ‘’accidental’’ release~which would be an awesome way to get people to stop the photobombing of your family shots.
Top 3 Superlative iPhone & iPad Games Of July 2013
Every month, we want to look back at all the iPhone & iPad games which have come out in the last four weeks and take out the best of the bunch.
For those who are in the UK, July’s weather has been incredibly varied. Scorching sunshine turns into the torrential downpours, that also turns into the muggy heat, and into the thunderous hailstorms. All in the one afternoon.
The Same kind of stuff goes for iOS games in the July.
This month, we have played some massive games and some small indie makings. We have had a blow at the recycled console ports, and got brand~new experiences.
But now we’re giving you a chance to get some of the best iPhone & iPad games of the July 2013.
Deus Ex: The Fall
Thanks to Eidos-Montréa and N~Fusion, for iPhone and iPad, you can enjoy the game loud with brutal and grenades melee executions. Or you can enjoy crawly and quietly through the millions of the vents in the upcoming time ‘Panama’.
There is also choice being involved in how you discover the world, talk to the characters, get on the missions, and enlarge your body with the bionic improvements. The only one decision you do not need to set is whether or not get up this nifty game. Get it now.
Tiny Thief
With the tiny Thief, 5 Ants gets the illogical puzzle~solving brilliance of the retro point~and~click adventure and jams it ~ successfully ~ into the cute side~scroller.
So, you take all the fun by simply using things on the things that they should not be used on, but in the short, sharp mobile~friendly bursts.
The top bit? The detailed cross~section backdrops which fill up the iPad screen. Sainting up at these sights as you plot to snip a cake, tweak a wig, or rob a treasure map is an absolute treat.
Riptide GP 2
In the Riptide GP 2, the roads are as random as your rivals. That is perhaps because the passages are slopping, fluctuating the great bodies of water. They turn into the damp slush in the wake of the other riders, and create some slopes in the oddest locations.
That is what creates flying around the Riptide GP 2’s different paths so much fun. Not to remark acting a sequence of the daring gravity~defying stunts to get more boost juice.
iOS 6.1.4 (iPhone 5) Untethered Jailbreak released To Public, Criticism Supervenes
We’ve seen the advent of jailbreak for the iOS 6.1.4 by the Team Unlock. Though, you do need to pay for it and this might advocate that it is not a valid iOS 6.1.4 (iPhone 5) Untethered Jailbreak.
iOS 6.1.4 is the new OS that Apple launched to solve an issue with your speakers. Though sources say that it has produced issues with the Bluetooth and Wi~Fi.
The news about iOS 6.1.4 untethered jailbreak arises around after the Evasi0n jailbreak team stated that they won’t offer a jailbreak for update as they were waiting for the launch of the iOS 7.
The Team Unlock say that they’ve got jailbreak for the iOS 6.1.3 & iOS 6.1.4, in spite of the fact that the other well~known jailbreakers have not jailbroken the OS.
They say ‘’Within a few Minutes of using our software’’, you’ll have a jailbroken & unlocked iPhone. Whether your handset is a 2G, 3G/S, 4G/S or 5 or iPad.
The #1 jailbreak/unblock iPhone software; used by the Apple Employees!
Within some few minutes of enjoying our software solution, you’ll have a jailbroken & unlocked iPhone. We can jailbreak and unlock it!’
We’ve heard of so~called jailbreaks in the last and all of them ask for the money. It can be between the $20 and $30. Although, in the previous all of the valid jailbreaks do not cost a penny.
We’ve not tried iOS 6.1.4 untethered jailbreak on the offer, so you practice it at your own risk. For now we’ll wait for the Evaisi0n and the launch of the iOS 7, that should be in the September.
Adventurous Games For iOS Available Until July 30
Looking for some adventurous games for iOS at discount prices? Rockstar fits a bill with a specific offer on many of its famous mobile titles, comprising Grand Theft Auto and Max Payne Mobile series of games. In spite of $4.99, The Max Payne can be taken from the AppStore for only $1.99 until the July 30 when the sales finish.
The award~winning game comes with a story of a escapee undercover cop surrounded for murder, fighting against all chances to clear his name & reveal the truth. Besides the incredible HD graphics with higher resolution textures, the game includes the Rockstar’s signature Bullet Time & a knowledge particularly created for touchscreen products.
Grand Theft Auto is more famous than ever, and different titles in the sequence have come to the iOS. These comprise Grand Theft Auto, Grand Theft Auto III: Chinatown Wars, and the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Besides the Character~driven narrative, these games give access to the open~world gameplay providing the player a huge collection of the options to cooperate with the city & its citizens.
Here are discounted prices, marked down from the appropriate cost $4.99 until the July 30 when this specific offer ends:
Grand Theft Auto; Chinatown Wars $2.99
Grand Theft Auto III $2.99
Max Payne Mobile $1.99
Grand Theft Auto; Vice City $2.99
Don’t forget to take advantage of these extraordinary prices. The Rockstar is recognized for making best games in existence.
Apple’s Smartphone Market Share Drops to 3 year low
Apple’s Smartphone Marker share dropped in the 2nd quarter to its lowest level in 3 years, the research firm strategy analytics said.
The share of the Apple’s Smartphone slipped to 13.6% in the quarter from the 16.6% in the same quarter previous year. The largest seller Samsung Electronics, though, saw its share fly to over the 33% from over the 31% in the same period. Samsung dispatched over 2 times the number of Smartphones Apple did in the quarter, the strategy analytics said.
The Apple is at peril of being trapped between the 3~inch Android Smartphone models at low end and 5~inch Android models at high end, the exploration firm said Thursday. Apple’s Smartphone Market share in the 2Q was the lowest since the 2Q of the 2010, moreover, in contrast, the Samsung saw heavy demand in the China an many other countries for its flagship Galaxy S4 product, that helped rise volumes.
The sales of iPhone hit 31.2 million in the period of April to June quarter, a record for the cycle, the apple said this week earlier. It had sold twenty six million handsets in the same quarter previous year.
Generally, Smartphone shipments raised 47% year~on~year to reach a record of two hundred and thirty million units in the 2Q of 2013, the strategy analytics said. LG possessed a share of 5.3%, while the ZTE had five percent and Huawei technologies had 4.8% of the Smartphone market. The firm listed some other vendors as together keeping a share of 38.2% in the quarter.
IDC stated Thursday a 52.3% growth in the Smartphone market share with the 238 million pieces dispatched in the 2Q. The buyers might have suspended iPhone purchases estimating the release of the upcoming~generation device in the fall, Moreover. The Apple’s sales might accelerate internationally if it releases a lower~cost iPhone and lasts to enter prepaid markets in the quarter to originate, IDC said.
Internationally mobile phone market raised 6% year~on~year in the 2Q of 2013 to over the 432 million pieces, according to the IDC. Strategy analytics said the consignment touched 386 million units, a rise of 4% year~on~year.
The research firm didn’t rapidly comment on the cause for the deviations in their estimates.
iPhone 5S Release Date, Analyst Advocates September 27
Nobody knows exactly when the iPhone 5S will release, but one monetary analyst forecasts it’ll be sometime in the late September. Wells Fargo’s Maynard Um guesses the highly anticipated iPhone will come on sept 27 2013.
Um clarified, ‘’ the Apple designated a new device that will release in the fall ( sept 22 to Dec 21), which we assume is the new SmartPhone. If the Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) sticks to the Friday release, it likely advocates sept 27 release.’’
Apple iPhone 5S launch will possibly coincide with the iOS 7 release
Apple said that they would release a device in the fall and we know the iOS 7 will debut at the same time frame. It is estimated that the Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will launch a new iPhone & new iPad before the holiday season starts. Recent rumors indicate iPhone 5S will introduce a speedier processor, an improved camera, NFC, and probably fingerprint technology. There have been reports that the upcoming Apple iPhone will come with a larger screen or bigger body. Nothing has been established and most possible will not be until Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is now prepared to launch the next gadget.
iPhone 5S enthusiasm rebooting fans
Not astonishingly, iPhone is Apple Inc. (NASDAQ;AAPL)’s finest selling device. The tech giant reported over the $35.3 billion in the income and revenues of $6.9 billion. The iPhone sales ejected guesses by selling 31.2 million pieces. Awkwardly, sales for iPad dropped from the previous year at 14 million.
Um added more,’’Amending for the channel inventory, (iPad) pieces were down only three percent. We think U.S. & Europe iPad sales were probably soft given to the Apple highlighted double~digit growth in the Japan, China, Russia, Canada, Middle~east, India and Latin America.’’ iPhone 5S gives fresh anticipation to the company as the Apple Inc. has yet to launch a fresh new device this year.
With the competition from the Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KRX:005930) (LON:BC94), that launched Galaxy S4, it is important Apple gets back in the game by introducing the upcoming great smartphone.
Licensed Firefly iOS Game Coming Next Summer
Fans of the Joss Whedon’s short~lived TV show Firefly can look forward to a publicly licensed game now in the process for the iOS and Android mobile services. Though the release date is not scheduled until the next summer, the RPG (role playing game) promises to unite millions of the players in a cross~platform competition for the survival in verse. The game lovers must be curious as another great iOS game coming next summer for them.
Firefly Online will feature ‘’ a collection of the gameplay systems and activities,’’ with gameplayers supposing the role of the ship captain. The players will be directed to customize a ship, find a job and crew, and keep flying.
Moreover the trading with the other player, captains will be fortified to ‘misbehave’ and seek the adventures, all while using exclusive social features to link with other players.
For those who are not familiar, Firefly came out in the 2012 and was rejected after only 11 episodes were ventilated. The show shadows the renegade crew of the Serenity in the year 2517. Serenity is a name of their Firefly~class starship, and also the name of the feature film set in the Verse which was launched in the 2005.
More info from the official keep Flying website:
Firefly Online is a kind of social role playing game based on the Firefly, Joss Whedon’s cult~hit TV series. Firefly Online is currently in the progress for Android and iOS, and might expand to incorporate additional platforms.
- Adopt the role of a ship captain ~ make a new crew and customize a ship
- Goal to misbehave in planet~side and space adventures
- Cross~platform player experience across the device(pick~up and play from anywhere)
- Exclusive social features connecting the Firefly fans
- Make a shiny ship and explore the Verse
Look for the Firefly Online to release in summer 2014, and there is no word yet on release date or on pricing.
Charming iOS Accessories This Week
This week comes with some charming iOS accessories incorporate more of the everybody’s favorite product category: Bluetooth speaker. This time , however, we have got one that will play for 20 hours.
Booq
We do not typically cover cases here, we save that for the weekly iPad~case roundup. But the amazing Boogpad mini (40) is more than a carrying case: it also comprises a writing pad just in the case you need to use good ol’ fashioned paper.
Dano Toys
This company’s iHeart Locket ($25) works in the combination with the iHeart Locket for an iPad app to make a table~based diary which can only be unlocked using the Locket itself. The AppCrayon ($19) is a stylus made for smaller hands.
Dupont/PMA
We’ve no confirmation when this nifty product will be available, but it is too calm not to mention: the Dupont in working with the Powers Matter Alliance to make countertops which can charge your iPad and iPhone wirelessly. Just set iOS device down on the surface and it will start charging. There is no word on pricing or timing for these products~only a promise which wireless charging is the ‘’upcoming phase’’.
Hercules
The WAE BTP02 ($300) speaker is among the bluetooth~enabled speakers which we have covered in that its battery cycle~20 hours~ allows you to use speaker for an entire day, non~stop. Why not, this makes it a tiny bigger than many portable Bluetooth speakers, and it weighs only in a 6.2 pounds. With this battery life, although, you will not have to drag this speaker back to outlet for recharging also often.
Nixon
Amazing Blaster is a shock~resistant, water~resistant, Bluetooth speaker which plays audio from your iOS device wirelessly. The speaker (150) incorporates 12~hour battery time, as well as a microphone and remote control so that you can use your device as a speakerphone.
Philips
The captivating Fidelio P8 ($150) portable speaker is ~take a guess~another Bluetooth speaker, but it sports a USB port also for charging your iOS device while you disco the night away.
Photojojo
Do you need some aid in getting the light just right on your Smartphone photos? The Pocket Reflector ($15) increases the highlights in your photos using this enchanting reflector to bounce the light onto your subject & chase away annoying shadows. When you are done, then just fold this reflector up and stick in your pocket.
USBFever
This one is for the Apple fans who are not entirely Apple~focused: the AC 3~port ($12) Travel Wall Charger has 3 USB charging ports. But the top or first one is particularly designed for the Galaxy tablets, while the bottom or last two are for the iOS devices. what that means is that you are running out of the excuses not to have a completely charged device.
2 Nifty iPhone Games July 2013
Get ready for 2 nifty iPhone games that come with innovative mechanics which take you outside your handset, enjoy the real action and entertainment that has been kept in these two games.
Greedy Dwarf
Crescent Moon Games is known to be best for their massive RPGs, Ravensword and Aralon, but it looks that they are very ambitious to try the new things as their latest game – Greedy Dwarf – is very crazy runner of sorts incorporating lots of gold.
In the new 32 levels, you will play as a greedy dwarf escaping from the dragon. You take his gold and he is none pleased about it. The game sets you in a mine cart and directs you hurtling via fascinatingly designed underground areas, where you will have to make sure that you are going to use one of two various control schemes to to keep the mine cart on the way, all while catching more coins.
The visuals are awesome, but what makes this game more captivating is the way that your viewpoint sometimes transfer from the familiar rear view to the side view that turns objects into a side scrolling race. This is very nice executed and keeps the new levels feeling exciting. Whether you are hanging, boosting upside~down or simply rocketing along via the caves, you will find the greedy dwarf to be full of awesome surprises.
Limbo
We have seen lots of monochromatic game demonstrations on the App Store in the last couple of years, and they are all been enjoying homage to the amazingly minimalistic horror platformer, Limbo. At last, the developer playdead has brought the Limbo itself to the iOS, where it remains to thrill.
Drooping under the weight of accolades and awards, Limbo barely needs introducing. The game is basically a love letter to the minimalism and proves a certain genius for creating a heavy atmosphere with the deft strokes of gray and black. It is eerie and quiet, and developments slowly enough to intact things tantalizing and accessible.
If you have somehow arranged to not play limbo yet, then you are in for an eerie treat. This is one of the best games across any type to be launched recently, and you owe it to make play and time through it… rather in a dark home with nice headphones!
Supportive iPhone Cases This Summer
In this collection of some supportive iPhone cases, you will find a case which keeps small tykes occupied
( & handset safe), the assortment of such iPhone cases designed to astonish your fashion sense, and a genuine, well, suit of the armor inspired by the Marvel’s own playboy superhero.
Awesimals
The amazing Awesimals for iPhone 4 and 4S ($25) is designed for little ones, with the bright colors and an awesome design meant to be liked alongside a dedicated application that lets said the little ones have fun with their- well, your –device.
It comes in 8 different hues, the case is made with the sturdiness in mind, and it can be operated as a viewing stand in the landscape orientation.
Brando
The Mark XLII for iPhone 5 ($49) comes with the dashing look of the Marvel’s Iron Man to your phone, and with a white LED reflector which simulates superhero’s trademark arc reactor.
It is available alongside the Mark VII for iPhone 5 ($49), the Mark XLII will be on shipping in the September, but you can preorder this nifty case now.
MyCharge
The Freedom 2000 for iPhone 5 ($80) protects your iPhone from the vagaries of daily life while it recharges your iPhone with a built~in battery which enlarges the iPhone’s battery life.
Available in black or silver, the case gives a one-piece construction that comprises a built~in charging cable. The case snaps off and on easily without the need for the disassembly.
Pprwrk Studio
The Chipster for iPhone 5 ($25) is made completely from recycled chipboard. The case gives a tight fit for your handset and saves it from the everyday accidents with an eye toward the environmental consciousness.
Available in natural brown or gray, and it also comprises a pull~out tab with the room for some cash and cards.
Recover
As its name advocates, the Wood for iPhone 5 ($38) is made from a sturdy piece of real~wood veneer inlayed in the satin~polycarbonate bumper for a blend of the modern and traditional looks.
The case is available in a wide collection of woods, comprising bamboo, ebony, walnut, and zebra wood, and with black or white bumpers.
Smythson
The Mara collection for iPhone 5 (£95), a sleeve prepared to snugly fit your iPhone and safeguard it even in the most complicated fashion~conscious situations.
This Mara collection of supportive iPhone cases is made from printed calf leather and comes with a pull~tab ejection method that lets you get on your handset swiftly when you need it.
SwitchEasy
The Tones for iPhone 5 ($25) comprises rigid polycarbonate and soft rubber to give both safeguard from scratches and bumps and an awesome feel when you take it in your hand.
Available in white, black, purple, military green, aqua or pink.
Unu
The DX for iPhone 5 ($80) guards and charges your handset with an internal power supply which enhances the your handset’s battery life.
It comes in red, black, white, the DX comes with an LED battery indicator, and you can recharged your handset using the included cable.
