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iPhone Shutter Grip Keeps You Snapping Like a Pro

Kelly Schwarze — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 09:03:03 PDT

Get back to your SLR days by adding the one traditional piece of camera gear missing from your iPhone to make it a true do-anything camera: a push-button lens shutter. The Belkin iPhone Shutter Grip ($40) from Photojojo slides into the charging port and adjusts to fit over most cases to keep dirty fingers away from the screen while capturing every memory.

The Shutter Grip has both video and still buttons to easily toggle between each function, even in the midst of recording a video. Press the shutter again while filming video to take a still image, which will auto save to the library. The reason an external shutter is the answer to our iPhoneography prayers? Maybe, just maybe, having a handy grip will keep our smartphone butterfingers at bay and lead to quality, shake-free pictures.

Make Mother Earth Smile With an Eco iPhone Case

Kelly Schwarze — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:33:03 PDT

As Earth Day approaches this weekend, take a step toward making your iPhone a little easier on the planet by dressing it in some eco-friendly gear. We gathered cases made of upcycled books, sustainable bamboo, and biodegradable plastics to use with your phone for less tech impact on the environment.

5 Lenses For iPhoneography Professionals

GeekSugar — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:30:05 PDT

You take so many photos with your iPhone as it is (check out our Cool Capture group and the #CoolCapture tag on Instagram for proof!), you might as well make it a full-time gig. Turn the smartphone that goes with you everywhere into a DSLR with an easy-to-use lens attachment. Nowhere near as bulky as SLR lenses, you can get a variety shots from fish-eye to macro perspective with one of these iPhone lens selections.

Practice Digital Eco Living Right at the Source

Kelly Schwarze — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:33:31 PDT

With Earth Day a few weeks away on April 22, we have all things green on our minds. In the tech world there's a lot to consider; our favorite gadgets and smartphones are notorious energy hogs, requiring frequent recharging. Ease the guilt this month by cutting electricity right at the source - the power outlet. The Mushroom GreenZero Wall Travel Charger for iPhones ($35) and micro USB devices ($30) automatically shuts off when a product is fully charged, stopping out of control vampire energy.

Even when a phone or tablet has completed the charging cycle, since it usually remains plugged into the wall until used, energy consumption continues. The Mushroom GreenZero isn't available until May in most major retailers, so bookmark it now as part of the Earth Day to-dos. Plus, is it crazy to find a wall charger adorable?

7 Animal Speakers We Want to Adopt

Kelly Schwarze — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 03:18:34 PDT

We take our gadgets pretty seriously, but that doesn't mean our tech accessories need to maintain that same stiff upper lip. When enjoying music, videos, and digital entertainment fun, add a dash of whimsy to your set-up by adopting a hassle-free pet in the form of animal-shaped docking stations and speakers.

Go-Go-Gadget iPhone Camera Remote!

Kelly Schwarze — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:45:19 PDT

The front-facing camera of the iPhone is nice to have, but when trying to take a picture of myself or capture memories with friends, someone gets cut off or blurred when holding the phone at arm's length. Stepping in for those of us without Go-Go-Gadget Arms, the iPhone camera shutter remote ($40) takes the guess work out of self-portraits and makes sure everyone in the group is accounted for in the frame.

The pocket-size Belkin remote is packaged with an iPhone stand to act as a steady, on-the-go tripod. Using Bluetooth on an iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad, you can take still images or video using the remote from up to 30 feet away. Finally capture the moment without sacrificing one single smiling face from the memory.

The iPhone Case That Guarantees Its Cargo

Kelly Schwarze — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:41:29 PST

For a device as valuable as the iPhone, we're guilty in not treating it with the respect it deserves. A case like the Cellhelmet ($45) is exactly what we need to keep our iPhone secure from clumsy drops and accidental sidewalk spills. Available as a Kickstarter project, the team behind the Cellhelmet case guarantees the iPhone 4/4S it holds against physical damages.

Made in the US out of polyurethane, the Cellhelmet claims to protect the phone enough that you wouldn't even need to submit a repair claim. The Cellhelmet doesn't cover water damage, but should you drop, step on, or somehow break the phone they'll repair it, and if necessary, replace it. Similar to a wireless provider's phone insurance, all claims for repair or replacement on an iPhone requires a $50 handling fee. One year of coverage gets your phone as many damage claims as needed, and just one replacement per policy.

Weekend DIY: Studded iPhone Case

Kelly Schwarze — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 09:47:46 PST

You can pay big bucks for tech gear with some edge (seriously, we see a lot of cases) or just make your own with the supereasy studded iPhone case DIY from Cristina of Fuji Files.

The only tools needed are a basic silicone iPhone case that can be purchased online for as little as $4 and half-inch spikes, also available online. Follow the how-to on creating a fashion-forward phone accessory at Fuji Files!

Spring-Ready With New iPhone Cases From Tech Candy

Kelly Schwarze — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 07:01:25 PST

One iPhone, so many case solutions. We've waxed rhapsodic about our love for Tech Candy's two-in-one cases before, but their new Spring additions are giving us a sweet tooth. Check out the new iPhone cases and even one iPod Touch case in the gallery. You can also take the gadget love one step further and match your screen's wallpaper to the hard-shell case pattern.

Très Geek Chic: Lanvin iPhone and iPad Cases

Kelly Schwarze — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:13:03 PST

We can't easily hop aboard the next flight to the City of Lights, but we can certainly bring un petit piece of Paris to us - or to our iPhones at least. French fashion house Lanvin just debuted their line of tech accessories, and we're already saving our euros and dollars to get our hands on the fine leather goods. Alber Elbaz sketches and elegantly textured metallics make up the collection of luxe-designed iPhone and iPad 2 cases.