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Reminiscent of Bose's classic SoundDock, the new Philips Fidelio SoundAvia ($229, aka AD7000W) has entered the market as the least expensive AirPlay wireless option to date. Featuring a brushed aluminum top, a fabric front grille and a glossy black plastic back, SoundAvia unusually has its power and volume buttons hidden on its back, with wall power, USB, and auxiliary audio ports sitting

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First seen back in June, CalypsoCrystal is now shipping its CalpysoCase for iPhone 4/4S ($119). The idea behind the sleeve is luxury, particularly in the materials. It's made of high-quality leather -- available in black, white, orange, or purple -- with a titanium frame for support, and a sterling silver band called the CalypsoRing running along the outside. All of the materials look and feel

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Adding to its Smart Feather family of cases for the iPad 2, Incipio has debuted LGND Smart Feather ($40), a new offering that will be available at the end of this month. The basic concept is the same -- it's a Smart Cover-compatible shell -- but instead of just plastic, this one is accented with a pad of leather on the back. This time, the company was more thorough with coverage along the bottom

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They both look like Apple's Smart Cover, fold like it, have magnets like it, and even share some similar materials, but Choiix's Wake Up Folio ($40) and Logiix's Spyder SE Platinum for iPad 2 ($90) are slightly different beasts. We've seen cases that attempt to replicate and build on the functionality of Apple's lid -- The Joy Factory's SmartSuit2 being the best example -- but none have come as

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Falling into the realm of super-protective cases, Luxa2's H10 Bike Mount for iPhone 3G/3GS + iPhone 4 ($TBD) is made to accompany you through rough terrain on a bike or on foot. It has a multilayer design, with a rubber inner lining that's removable -- one lining for each style of supported iPhone -- that fits inside a hard plastic case. At the top is a hinge, attached to the front cover. When

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As with Keith Haring and Pantone Universe, Case Scenario has introduced a new line of licensed cases; this time it's for the classic arcade game Space Invaders, and they're available for the iPad 2, iPhone 4, and iPod touch 4G (€30-€60/~$41-$81). For the latter two, hard plastic shells are available, with four designs for the iPhone 4 and one for the iPod touch. There are two styles of case for

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We've seen plenty of desktop mounts for the iPad and iPad 2; the Joy Factory's Tournez ($90) uses an old-school C-clamp with a screw that tightens to hold a flexible arm from the edge of any flat surface. Tournez ships with a Smart Cover-compatible detachable hard plastic frame to hold the iPad 2 specifically, and a carbon-fiber-cored arm with two tightenable ball joints.

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If JH Audio's JH16 Pro ($1,149) looks familiar, that's because this pair of ultra high-end earphones was developed by former Ultimate Ears founder Jerry Harvey as a direct competitor to UE's top-of-line custom monitors -- at a lower price. JH16 Pro features eight different miniature speakers per ear: four low-end drivers, two midrange drivers, and two high-end drivers with a three-way crossover

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Sold under at least three different names, VuPoint Solutions' first-of-a-kind iPhone/iPod-docking printer Photo Cube ($150, aka IP-P10-VP) is also known as the Bolle BP-10 and MiLi Photo Printer -- amazingly, it's even supported by three different free iOS apps. Regardless of its name or the app you choose, Photo Cube offers iPhone, iPod, and even iPad users the opportunity to print borderless 4"

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Our recent focus on iPad keyboard cases isn't intentional: there have just been a ton of new options released for the iPad 2 over the past couple of months. Among the most unique options we've seen is Logitech's new Fold-Up Keyboard for iPad 2 ($130). It's drastically different from even the company's earlier Keyboard Case -- this time, the case's big trick is a transforming keyboard that folds

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SendStation Systems has introduced its Mini USB-to-iPod adapter, the PocketDock Line Out Mini USB. The product is a new addition to the PocketDock line of adapters and is used to sync, charge and play an iPod or iPhone using the same cables or chargers compatible with GPSs, digital cameras and other devices. The adapter additionally features a 1/8 inch Line Out jack for audio playback and weighs

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USBfever has launched its latest iPhone accessory, an external battery featuring an integrated adapter for two SIM cards. The dual card capability is geared towards iPhone users that may need to switch phone companies when traveling between countries. The battery doubles as an iPhone case, while allowing users to sync the device without removing the battery. The case integrates LED status

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iHome has released a set of full-ear headphones that sport an integrated in-line amplifier and can be converted into portable speakers rather than strictly operating in a private mode. The iHMP5 set includes a battery-powered, louder amplifier when users want to set it up in speaker mode while still providing a reduced amount of power at all times for regular headphone use. The 50mm (nearly 2

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Revo this morning claimed the high ground in radio docks through the unveiling of the IKON. The system aims to be a center for all digital audio with DAB+ radio (for the UK), Internet radio through many sources that include Last.fm, Pandora, Rhapsody and Sirius, an iPhone/iPod dock and media sharing from Macs and PCs on the local Ethernet or Wi-Fi network. A unique advantage in the field is a

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pzizz relax ($3) is a relaxation tool that builds a musical playlist based on a definable amount of time. The software uses a structured random algorithm that can create a different soundtrack every time it is used. The algorithm pulls from different inspiring quotes, sound effects, music, and binaural beats to create each soundtrack. Chordmaster LE (free) is a guitar chord dictionary that

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All current iPods SKUs are being discontinued, sources in Apple's Authorized Reseller network claim. The sources note that even though stock is running low or empty in many cases, no new resupply shipments to third-party vendors have been scheduled. The dwindling numbers have been anticipated however, as an attempt by Apple to drain inventory in advance of new iPods, which should be announced

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Apple has posted a minor software update for the fourth-generation iPod nano, bringing its firmware up to v1.0.4. The patch mainly addresses a problem with resulted in bad daylight savings settings, as well another which would cause Thai song information to be poorly displayed during disk-mode syncs. Other bugfixes are described as minor. The software is at present available only through

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Jabra on Monday began shipping its latest Bluetooth A2DP compatible headset, the dual-microphone HALO, which was first introduced in April. The headset is compatible with BlackBerry handsets as well as Apple's iPhone and second-generation iPod touch, and can sync with two devices simultaneously. The headset can be folded for ease of carrying and has a 3.5mm headset jack and cable to connect to

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Spartadata has released its first iPhone app, Billing: Credit Card Terminal. Similar to other iPhone apps, the software is used to process and manage credit card transactions directly from a users iPhone. The app offers encrypted transactions using AuthorizeNet API. allowing users to bill their clients from anywhere with a mobile connection. Billing includes features such as transaction history,

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Flick Fishing ($1) is a fishing game for the iPhone and iPod touch in which players flick their wrist to cast a fishing line and reel it in. The game features seven different locations in which to fish, from streams to oceans, and 14 tournaments for competition. Also includes is a multiplayer game, Fish Jack, where players try to catch fish up to a given target weight without exceeding it. A

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Apple should indeed be holding a publicity event in September, but it will not highlight the company's rumored tablet computer, "very reliable" sources are said to claim. Some media reports have pointed to a September announcement for the device, typically described as having a 10-inch touchscreen, an iPhone-like design and a built-in 3G connection. It may also be subsidized by Verizon

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Money Diary ($5) is a money management app that provides tools for keeping track of incomes and expenses. Users can do everything from organizing monthly budgets to adding new expense categories as situations arise. The app displays both short- and long-term graphs for comparing days and months, while users can take and store pictures of goods and bills using the iPhone's camera. All stored

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Panasonic in Japan on Thursday introduced the first Blu-ray player made for cars with its CY-BB1000D along with a conventional but HD-capable counterpart, the HX-3000D. The former sports an HDMI input and 7-inch display with 1280x720 resolution that will play the Blu-ray content in HD. While the player will support Bonus View content on compatible BD media, accessing BD-Live content that

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With audio recording finally moving down into the home after years of being largely confined to studios, Blue Microphones has decided to follow suit by launching one of its first sub-$100 dedicated audio devices, the Mikey. But can piggybacking on an iPod provide a complete, properly high quality means of getting audio for a company used to providing the whole solution? We answer this in our

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USBfever has released the Retro Cassette Stereo Mini Speaker for iPhone and iPods. The unit plugs into the bottom of a handheld, and provides stereo output in a compact and lightweight design. The speaker allows quick access to volume controls, and does not require a dedicated battery. It is sold only in black, but supports all iPhones, as well as most iPod models, including the Touch. The Mini

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