Tired of carrying both a MacBook charger and an iPad/iPhone/iPod charger in your bag every time you leave the house? So were the folks at Twelve South. The PlugBug ($35) is a brilliant solution to this problem, strapping onto your existing MacBook charger to give you a high-power charging port for your iDevice, while still providing the right amount of... [More]
The hottest DJ scene in town is now in your pocket thanks to Turntable.fm (Free). This long-awaited app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch lets you access the popular social DJ service from just about anywhere, letting you queue up the perfect track for your friends from the back of the train or while you're on the john — with... [More]
While it's a reasonable question to ask why, if you're an audiophile, you insist on having your music library on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod, if you're looking to get the absolute highest fidelity out of those lossless digital recordings, you're going to need to bypass your iBuddy's internal DAC. The NuForce Icon iDo ($250) will let you do just... [More]
Looking to expand the music creation capabilities of your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch? The StompBox ($100) is a good place to start. This pro-quality foot controller gives you four configurable foot-activated switches to let you switch up your sound in mid-riff, while the included GuitarConnect cable ensures you can keep your guitar, headphones and iOS device in perfect connected... [More]
You asked for it. And only four short years later, there's finally an Uncrate iPhone app. This free smorgasbord of awesomeness gives you quick and clean access to our latest product finds and popular stuff, as well as the ability to drill down to certain categories. It's also got a cool new feature called Scout for when you're out and... [More]
We're no strangers to indoor helicopters, but beyond our challenges in keeping them off the ceiling, we're not big fans of their typically chintzy controllers. The Griffin Helo TC ($50; Available this Fall) overcomes this limitation by bundling a headphone port-connecting infrared module with the metal and polycarbonate 'copter, letting you use your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad as the controller... [More]
Let's see: your iPhone is always with you, and you never know when you might need a bottle opener, so why not keep them together? That's the idea behind the Opena iPhone Case ($40). Made from protective polycarbonate and ABS plastic, the Opena's unique design hides a slide-out bottle opener on its back, offers compatibility with both GSM and CDMA... [More]
Are you the type of guy that can't help but flail away at the air when your favorite solo comes bursting out of nearby speakers in face-melting fashion? The Air Guitar Move ($50) lets you put that imaginary talent to real-world use. This pick-shaped iPhone/iPod touch add-on connects to your device's dock connector and uses motion sensing technology along with... [More]
Forget about the fact that you're going to have to carry around a big ol' lens. The iPhone SLR Mount ($190-$249) is here to give your iPhone access to Nikon or Canon lenses for supposedly awesome quality photos. The set includes an aluminum case, a fairly thick lens adapter, and a UV filter, all of which team up to let... [More]
With all the complaints we heard after the iPhone 4 launched with its signal-squeezing metal frame, it's surprising that anyone would think of wrapping it in yet another layer of metal. Yet here we are, staring at the Case-Mate Titanium iPhone Case ($300). This precision-machined case is made from a single piece of titanium and matches the curves of the... [More]
Forget the fact that it's due to be replaced in just a couple months — if you've got a sixth-gen iPod nano, odds are you've at least considered getting a watch-style wristband for it, and the Incase Flex Wristband ($50) is one of the best we've seen. Made from sturdy steel, it features a flexible band, a secure, open-sided iPod... [More]
The Check Engine light: the bane of many a car owner's existence, who've helplessly forked over hundreds of dollars only to find out that there was a $5 sensor that needed replaced. Well, enough of that. The GL1 Vehicle Diagnostic Tool for iPhone ($100) plugs simply and easily into your car's On Board Diagnostics (OBD-II) port, letting you run an... [More]
Sure, Apple might have said something today about using volume buttons to take a picture -- we'll take the Red Pop ($75) any day. Inspired by the classic camera equipment of designer Brendan Dawes' father, Red Pop is an oversized grip and dedicated shutter button for the iPhone 4, with a slick retro futuristic design, grippy texture, and delightfully oversized... [More]
Few film characters drink as many — or as wide a variety — of drinks as James Bond. Now you can trace the secret agent's steps swigs with the Bond Mixology App ($2). This veritable encyclopedia of Bond-inspired booze tracks each drink Bond has during the film series, complete with recipes, scene times, and descriptions, making it a suitable smartphone... [More]
Turn your iPhone into a full-on alarm clock using nothing but a hunk of wood with the Areaware Alarm Dock ($35). Designed by Jonas Damon, this simple piece of beech wood works in conjunction with an app to bring that classic flip clock look to your desk or nightstand, while a cutout keeps your phone juiced up while it's docked.... [More]
It's almost unfair: you're a long-time HBO subscriber, paying more than a Netflix or Hulu subscription, yet still can't watch your favorite shows and movies on your iOS device. Until now. HBO Go (Free) lets you watch any episode of HBO's excellent shows like The Wire, True Blood, Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire, Entourage, Six Feet Under and The Sopranos... [More]
Don't feel like dropping a year's wages on plane tickets, rental cars, and hotel rooms so you can travel the world? Do it from the comfort of your own home with Tour Wrist (Free). This Universal iPhone/iPad app uses your device's compass or touch controls to let you view full 360 degree panoramas of places and things from across the... [More]
We knew Apple CEO Steve Jobs was on leave. Now we know how he's been spending his days. The Steve Jobs In Carbonite iPhone Case ($35) is a universe-imploding mashup of two of the biggest fanboy worlds ever created. We can only dream of Boba Fett and Phil Schiller doing battle, and Jony Ive choking out Jabba.... [More]
Knowing that it's only a matter of time before the smartphone completely replaces the notebook for most people, Moleskine's done the only logical thing it could do: it's made an app. The Moleskine App (Free) acts like a virtual library of the company's celebrated notebooks, with your choice of plain, ruled, or squared paper, you can write and edit text... [More]
Classic gamers rejoice — Atari is brining all the 2600 action you can handle with its new iPhone app. Atari's Greatest Hits (Free-$15) lets you indulge in 100 old school games (18 classic Atari arcade games and 92 Atari 2600 games), including Asteroids, Centipede, Crystal Castles (not the band), and Star Raiders. You also get Bluetooth mutliplayer options, plus original... [More]