Motorola Droid and Milestone owners should be excited! OtterBox announce today that they’re releasing their popular Commuter Series for the Motorola Droid. The Commuter Series cases feature two layers of protection, and a screen protector in box. OtterBox hasn’t released any other details about its launch, or pricing. For more details visit OtterBox.com to be notified when its available.

A few months ago Case-Mate showed off their “Hug” Wireless Charging Mat for the iPhone 3G/3GS. Well today Case-Mate is proud to announce that The Hug is now available from their website. The Hug is currently only available for the iPhone, in a single charging model, however Case-Mate plans to offer a multiple charging Hug in the coming months, along with support for various devices including BlackBerry. You can grab your Hug wireless charging mat and iPhone case for only $99.99 USD from Case-Mate.com. For more details on how the Hug works check out the video below. Also stay tuned for our first look at the Case-Mate Hug within the next week or so…

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Press Release:

CASE-MATE HUG NOW AVAILABLE
Mobile Users Can Now Purchase the First Charging Pad Developed in Concert With the Wireless Power Consortium

ATLANTA – March 8, 2010 – Case-mate, a designer of innovative accessories for mobile devices and electronics, today announced the availability of the Hug, a new protective case and charging pad for the iPhone® that showcases the evolution of wireless power.  Created to give iPhone users a more convenient way to charge, the design-forward Hug delivers power without cumbersome cords or adaptors.

“The mobile phone is undoubtedly one of the most essential electronic devices to consumers today,” said Shashi Reddy, founder and CEO of case-mate.  “And with the availability of the Hug, we’re giving iPhone users a new way to easily re-charge – helping them get just a little more convenience and reliability out of the device that they so strongly rely upon each day.”

Hug Your Battery To Life
As the first charging pad to come out of a partnership with the Wireless Power Consortium, the Hug has been created to give Apple® iPhone 3G and Apple iPhone 3GS users a wire-free charging experience.  Users simply slip their iPhone into the sleek Hug case and then place the phone onto the Hug charging pad.

Key product features include:
Efficient – The Hug delivers a “smart charge.”  It knows when the iPhone has reached a complete charge and, at that time, stops pulling power.
Convenient – The Hug charges just as fast as traditional chargers, but without the hassle of cords and wires.  Instead the charging pad transfers power wirelessly through a magnetic field to the iPhone enclosed in the Hug case.
Design-Forward – The Hug, featuring a sleek two-part case and a charging mat, is constructed with durable injection-molded materials with true aluminum metal and accents.  Its form factor was inspired by the flowing lines of the golden age of sport automotive design.
Added Protection – The Hug comes with a durable, shock absorbing case and a charging pad.  A screen protection kit is also included for total iPhone protection.
Interoperable – The Hug is the first charging pad to be is designed in accordance to the specifications of the Wireless Power Consortium.

Pricing and Availability
The case-mate Hug is now available for the Apple iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS at www.case-mate.com <http://www.case-mate.com>.  The Hug, which includes the charging pad, iPhone case and screen protection kit, retails for $99.99.  Versions will be available for additional mobile devices, including most BlackBerry models in the coming months.  Case-mate will also offer a Hug that supports the charging of multiple devices simultaneously.

About case-mate
Launching innovative accessories since 2006, case-mate combines design engineering with cutting-edge materials to protect and enhance technology.  A melting pot of entrepreneurs and innovators from around the world, case-mate believe that there is nothing more important than the freedom of self-expression … our mantra “Freedom To Be Truly You” inspires every creative output, every day.  This core principle carries through our products, packaging and partnerships and brings to life case-mate’s vision in a dynamic technology marketplace. To learn more, please visit www.case-mate.com <http://www.case-mate.com>.

CAZE has just introduced their latest collection for the iPhone. The Jade Polish RAINBOW case is a beautiful see-thru case which features over 50 Swarovski crystals in various colors. The case itself is only $39 and when you purchase it you get two free screen protectors (one clear and one mirrored), plus either a second free case or your Apple logo done in Swarovski crystals. For complete details visit iphonecaze.com.

Jade Polish RAINBOW is a crystallized version of Jade Polish See-Thru which adds more than 50 Swarovski crystals of different colors around the bottom of the case to form a beautiful rainbow pattern. This Bright, Shiny, Durable translucent case combining with the Free Swarovski Apple logo will give the most sparkle, shine and uniqueness possible.

If you’re a heavy iPhone user like myself then you fully understand how much it sucks to run out of battery, when you’re on the go. Griffin Technology has provided us with a great accessory to solve this common issue. It’s called PowerDuo Reserve and its basically a detachable battery that plugs in the bottom of your iPhone and provides a quick boost. The neat thing about the PowerDuo is that it features both a AC charger and a cigarette lighter adapter, allowing you to charge the battery pretty much anywhere. What’s even better is that the PowerDuo also allows you to plug a USB cable (for another iPhone/iPod or BlackBerry) and charge that device. This will ensure that you never have to sacrifice only charging one device.

As soon as you take the PowerDuo out of the box, you will notice its small and compact size. This will come in handy while on the go, and will allow you to carry it in almost any situation. After testing the PowerDuo a few times and letting my iPhone battery die almost all the way, it the PowerDuo seems to give a charge of about 30% within a short period of time. While the PowerDuo may not compete with extended battery packs such as mophie Juicepack air, it is much smaller, and detachable, so you can remove it at any time. The Griffin PowerDuo Reserve is a great Reserve tank for your iPhone, and is great if you’re always running out of battery.

Conclusion

The PowerDuo Reserve brings several great features into one small package. You get an AC adapter, car charger, and a detachable battery all-in-one. While it doesn’t fully charge your iPhone, it will certainly help you get through those low battery situations when you’re out and about. One thing I was quite happy with is the PowerDuo still plugged into my iPhone when using either an iSkin or OtterBox commuter case. I would imagine it will fit almost any case (including ones from Griffin). I just wish Griffin was able to pack a little strong battery into that tiny package to fully charge my iPhone… Wishful thinking? I guess so. If you’re thinking about purchasing a PowerDuo from Griffin just remember it is not to be used as an extended battery, and rather as a reserve battery pack. The PowerDuo Reserve which we reviewed currently retails for approximately $59.99 USD, however if you don’t need the car charger adapter you can purchase the PowerBlock Reserve for about $39.99.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

The PowerDuo Reserve can be purchased for $59.99 USD, and can also be purchased without the car charger for $39.99 USD. You can pick them up from either the Accessorize Mobile Shop or GriffinTechnology.com.

* The Griffin PowerDuo is also compatible with most iPod’s

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Disclaimer

The Griffin PowerDuo Reserve has been provided free of charge for the Accessorize Mobile team to review, in exchange for a fair and honest review. You can find more details from Griffin Technologies here.

I’ve been very busy testing out some new Bluetooth headsets lately, and my next victim will be the SoundID 400. This headset recently made its debut exclusively at Best Buy Canada stores. The folks at SoundID have sent us a sample to test out and share our thoughts with you. Until we get a chance to test it out and do a write up here is some unboxing shots…  Also if you’re in the market for a new Bluetooth headset stay tuned for our Jawbone ICON review coming up shortly.

Sick of people reading your messages? It’s time for you to get yourself a privacy screen from ScreenGuardz by NLU Products. The Accessorize Mobile Shop is now featuring privacy screens for various BlackBerry models, iPhone, and HTC Hero from NLU for only $19.95 each.

NLU Privacy ScreenGuardz are custom designed to protect your smartphone screen from wandering eyes. They offer 4-way security (up, down, left and right) but are crystal clear viewing straight on. Easy to apply and remove, the ultra-slim privacy film overlays conceal your data while protecting your smartphone from scratches!

Browse the Accessorize Mobile Shop’s full selection of privacy screens from NLU here.

Have you been looking for solid protection plus a holster for your BlackBerry Bold 9700? Incipio has just released a hot new case for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 called Incipio EDGE. These cases feature a slim hard-shell polymer case with a durable holster to carry it with. The Incipio EDGE cases with Holster are available in either Black or Red for $39.99. For more details head over to MyIncipio.com.

The EDGE™ is made of an optical quality hard-shell polymer and features a maximum wall thickness of 1mm. Within the interior of the case are rubber stops which provide shock absorption in addition to scratch and impact protection. This high quality case also features an intuitive sliding design that ensures first rate protection for your BlackBerry Bold 9700. Simplicity in design and ease of use echo the EDGE’s advantage.

Vaja Cases are known to be some of the most classy, and James at IntoMobile discovered that Vaja has just released their Classic Leather Pocket for the Nexus One. Vaja Cases are hand made from some of the finest leather, and allow full customization with colored leather (inside and out). You can order you very own Leather Pocket from Vaja for $60 USD from VajaCases.com (follow products, phones, Google, and Nexus One).

InnoPocket just let me know that they’ve just released new Carbon Fiber cases for the iPhone. These cases are made of real carbon fiber and are designed exclusively for Apple’s iPhone 3G/3GS. The cases come in two styles (Black Diamond and Exquisite Black). You can grab either case for $59.90 USD from InnoPocket.com.

Features of InnoPocket’s Carbon Fiber iPhone cases:

• Hand crafted with 100% REAL carbon fiber
• Dream car material meets both emotional and functional needs
• Provides designer styling and superb protection
• Ultra-thin (less than 0.9mm thick) and sleek to keep the beauty of iPhone
• Featherweight, just 8 grams
• Easy installation (clip-on style)
• Cutouts allow full access to all controls and ports

Press Release:

InnoPocket just launched awesome CF Formula  series, Genuine Carbon Fiber case
for iPhone 3GS / 3G. CF Formula &acirc;≥&cent; is targeting for those race car
enthusiasts dreaming of one day owning everything in carbon fiber. Not only is
this a supreme quality product, but it definitely attracts attention from all
direction to you. Innopocket believes this is a case to stand out in the crowd
of boring and flimsy plastic accessories and it is a must have product for any
car enthusiast or carbon fiber lover.

Features

- Hand crafted with 100% REAL carbon fiber
- Dream car material meets both emotional and functional needs
- Provides designer styling and superb protection
- Ultra-thin (less than 0.9mm thick) and sleek to keep the beauty of iPhone
- Featherweight, just 8 grams
- Easy installation (clip-on style)
- Cutouts allow full access to all controls and ports

InnoPocket CF Formula TM Series comes initially in 2 Classic colors: Diamond
Black &amp; Exquisite Black and the suggested retail price (MSRP) is US$59.9

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