Hardware
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Midland Sun Headphones – Review
We’ve been testing these headphones for a few weeks back at theappwhisperer HQ and we’re quite impressed. The marketing claim of these headphones is that they help you ‘beat the heat’ as they’re ‘cooling headphones’. They are lined with cotton and have a ‘transpiring’ fabric on the outside, in order to keep your ears cool. Well, we are not entirely convinced they keep our ears cool but they are quite comfortable nonetheless. Take a look at our review below… They’re quite compact headphones but do not fold up tightly, they are incredibly lightweight though. They come complete with two cables, one cable acts as a answer/control, so you…
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Dpreview – Nokia 808 PureView Smartphone Review
Dpreview.com have just published a comprehensive six page review of the stunning Nokia 808 PureView smartphone. Now this is no ‘ordinary’ smartphone camera, it is capable of producing 38 megapixel full res files. You can read the full review over at dpreview, by clicking here.
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Apple Rolls Out Back To School Hardware Discounts
Most online Apple Stores are now offering discounts on back to school supplies. There are some great savings to be had. You can receive a $50/£35 school gift card towards apps, books, music and movies when you purchase an iPad. Or if you pick up a iMac you can get a $100 gift card, take a look at the additional information below. Click here to visit your local educational online Apple store. What products qualify for this promotion? Only the following Apple Computers qualify for this promotion: iMac, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac Pro (“Apple Computers”). Configure-to-order versions of these Apple Computers qualify for this offer. Refurbished Apple Computers…
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Schneider Optics iPro 2x Tele Lens – Expert Review
Schneider Optics is a name that will likely be familiar to most professional photographers and enthusiasts alike. They’re the US subsidiary of Schneider-Kreuznach, the German optical company and makers of high-quality DSLR and large format photographic lenses, and are on a par with Carl Zeiss and Leica. Schneider-Kreuznach is also the manufacturer of the popular B+W Filter range. At the beginning of the new millennium, Schneider Optics bought Century Precision Optics, a North Hollywood based manufacturer of film and video lens accessories. The company specializes in lens converters and mount adaptors for both consumer DV cameras and broadcast lenses and so it’s not really surprising that this brand name is…
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New Schneider Optics 2X Telephoto Lens – Now Available
Now your iPhone camera can shoot twice the distance and get twice as close with the 2X Tele Lens. Whether you’re capturing the action from the sidelines, snapping a shot of a butterfly in the backyard, or framing a beautiful portrait, this lens allows you to do it all without compromising the quality of the image. This lens is part of the if iProLens system and you can order it here. It retails for $199/£149. Once we receive our sample we will put it through its paces with our very own in-house lens guru, Kevin Carter. Kevin is also the technical lens expert for The British Journal of Photography and…
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Sponsored Video: Using Bugs To Power Smartphones
A bewildering headline we know, but Qualcomm managed it. Qualcomm have created a new video, posing the question, ‘how many praying mantises does it take to power a smartphone’ – well you may be surprised. Take a look at the video below to find out… Qualcomm created the set and shot this video themselves to promote their new SnapDragon S4 processors, they are built using a much smaller transistor process with tons of power optimization features. Looks a very green way to power your device, but might be a bit tricky to set it up everywhere you go 😉
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Pocket Lighting Studio For Your iPhone
Another interesting project on Kickstarter has caught our attention, known as The Kick. With the Kick and the Kick App you can also sample light effects from any video stored on your iPhone. Or simply sample light straight from the iPhone camera, while you use it. Just point the iPhone towards the light effect you want the Kick to recreate, tap the screen – and the Kick will emit that light! It’s automatically stored in the effects library for use later on. At it’s most basic the Kick can emit straight white light, when you just need a little extra light. Then it allows you to adjust the color temperature…
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New – Smartphone Tripod Adaptor
Here’s an interesting product that just arrived on Kickstarter, it’s a universal smartphone tripod adaptor, known as the ANYCASE. "The ANYCASE tripod adapter allows you to capture life’s most important experiences in a professional way that will bring lasting memories, without shaky hand-held results. There are other tripod adapters out there for smart phones, but most of them are flimsy plastic or don’t allow you to use your phone with a case on it", says the developer. The ANYCASE adapter fits phones with (or without) cases up to 17mm (.66") thick. The adapter is 114mm (4.5") wide. Designed for any generation iPhone, we’ve also used it with many other brands…
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Hardware – Samsung Galaxy S III – New
Well at last the Samsung Galaxy S III made its official appearance yesterday in London, Earls Court. Already the Android and Apple fan boys are battling away, as to which is better, the iPhone 4S or this monster beast. The accountants too are running with this too but obviously have a different agenda. Well, the Samsung Galaxy S III looks totally awesome, we can tell you that, it also packs a punch too. This phone will be available from various carriers in the UK, including: Phones4U – you can preorder here. Carphone Warehouse – if you preorder here you will receive a free Samsung Galaxy Tab worth £399 (until they’ve…
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Sponsored Video – Samsung Galaxy Note With Ice Cream Sandwich And Premium Suite Of Tools
The Samsung Galaxy Note is a new type of smartphone, larger than a ‘traditional’ smartphone but smaller than a tablet. It’s a really great creation tool and with the advent of the updated OS, Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4), in addition to Sammy’s Premium Suite of built-in tools, this new device is set to become one of the more powerful and flexible Android phones available. The new Ice Cream Sandwich update combined with the Premium Suite of built-in tools brings with it an intuitive user interface with faster performance. By fully taking advantage of the 5.3inch screen, it is possible to view more in one glance with minimum scrolling…
