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If your boyfriend is more interested in his new iPhone than he is in you… you have a serious problem. Oh, one or two days is normal; after all, it’s a new geeky toy. But beyond that… Well, there is one thing that could remind him that that chattering around him is his lover trying to get some attention: a Slide to Unlock t-shirt.
Ok, it’s cheating. But just a bit. He’s bound to recognize the iPhone interface and then he’ll try to touch it. And, if touching your t-shirt in that certain areas doesn’t wake him upp… nothing will. You can just pack up and leave.
If you’re one of the iPhone owners who have problems hitting all the right keys when trying to write a message or you just hate to put your dirty hands all over that beautiful screen, maybe you should consider your options.
One of them is the Soft-Touch Stylus, which can improve your iPhone typing skills, especially if your have large fingers. Or long nails, those must get in the way.
Just one problem: you might lose it. It comes with a built-in shirt clip, but what if you don’t have a shirt? I can’t remember the last time I wore something with a breast pocket. Its destiny is to end up lost among a billion other things in your bag, you know it.
The trickle of iPhone accessories is neverending. Today, the ClearBoost.
What it does, as the name suggests, is boost your signal. The ClearBoost is basically a case with a built-in booster antenna which sends the signal to the internal antenna, aimed to ensure a stronger signal especially in border areas.
Does anyone need it? I’ve personally never felt the need to boost my cell phone’s signal, but then again I don’t have an iPhone so I don’t know if they have signal issues. The major problem I see is the look: the iPhone is so eye-candy, putting an ugly case on it almost feels like blasphemy.
Protecting your precious iPhone from scratches is important. Admit it, who would be awed by an iPhone that’s less than perfect?
But apparently there’s even more you can do - you can also turn it into a mirror! Er, yeah, a mirror. The iShield Mirror is a transparent case made of impact resistant polycarbonate (i.e. plastic) which slips over your phone to protect it. So far, so good. The mirror part is a bit confusing: apparently the iShield also includes a film which acts as a mirror when the phone is not in use. The problem: in these photos on iLounge the shield seems to obscure the screen quite a bit.
The mirror is probably the last feature a buyer would care about, but, honestly (screen obscuring aside), I would pick the iShield over a case without a mirror. Just because a mirror is something I carry around in a daily basis, and if I can have one included in my phone, why not?
If you’ve jumped on the iPhone bandwagon, you’re probably looking for accessories for your new gadget. Unfortunately, many of these are either useless or they just plain don’t work.
After seeing the presentation video, I think My Touch Keys is a happy exception. It’s basically an iPhone skin with holes cut for the keyboard and what it does is give you tactile input - in short, you can feel the keys, so you’ll type better and faster, with less typos. In case you’re worried no, of course it doesn’t use any adhesive and you can take it off anytime.
Only one issue: although it doesn’t impede non-typing usage, it might however be a little annoying when you want to browse your images and you feel the ‘keys’ under your fingers.
iPhone owners with a touch of OCD might have a problem with the touchscreen. Put your finger on it and leave marks?! Unconceivable.
I thought there was no solution for this, until I found the Pogo iPhone Stylus. The smart idea behind it is that it (automagically) makes the iPhone think the stylus is a finger, so you can rest assured that no one’s greasy fingers will go near your screen. You’ll be able to do precision actions (such as selecting URLs) easier and, best of all, the tip is made from a soft felt like material which cleans your screen as you use it.
Now, $25 seems a lot to me for something not really necessary… but if you paid so much for an iPhone (another gadget you could live without), you can invest in accesories too.
Maybe you remember the iPhone Zoom Attachment we featured a while ago. Useless, in my opinion, but some people must have liked the idea, since someone is now selling an iPhone Wide Angle Lens.
The lens is attached to a clear plastic ‘cover’ which slips over the phone. It looks easy to use, but you won’t be able to use any iPod case while it’s on.
This being said, my question remains: why bother with accessories like this for a mediocre camera?
So you’re cool and bought an iPhone. Now you’re thinking what accesories you can add to get the most out of it… If I just described you, please skip this next item when you’re making your shipping list.
But… why in the world would you need a zoom attachment for a phone camera? It’s a phone camera, it’s not supposed to do more than take some snapshots. A zoom attachment will only ensure you’ll take even worse, blurry snapshots. If you can afford an iPhone, you can probably afford a decent camera too.
Say you just bought an iPhone. And then say you’re like me and tend to… *ahem* not take proper care of yout cell phones. Maybe you accidentally bump it against the table or a wall, or you throw it in your bag in the same pocket as the keys. I guess you can imagine the nasty scratches this will lead to, and you probably don’t like the prospect. You could probably find a cover, but I personally hate them, they make my phone so much more difficult to work.
There is a better solution, however, if you’re prepared to pay some money. The invisibleSHIELD is a tough, clear film that will shield your iPhone and protect it from scratches. And, the best part, the material is so resistant that it doesn’t get scratched either. The invisibleSHIELD originated in the military, where it was designed to protect the leading edges of helicopter blades from getting scratched by rocks and debris, so a key or a table corner is no match for it.
If this sounds good, but you don’t have an iPhone, don’t worry. The invisibleSHIELD comes in a lot of sizes, for devices such as iPods, smartphones, cell phones, camera LCDs, GPSs, laptops and more.
If your boyfriend is more interested in his new iPhone than he is in you… you have a serious problem. Oh, one or two days is normal; after all, it’s a new geeky toy. But beyond that… Well, there is one thing that could remind him that that chattering around him is his lover trying to get some attention: a Slide to Unlock t-shirt.
