Hardware
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…
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 😉
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…
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…
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…
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…
SunLeaf Solar Launches Solar Charger for iPad and iPhone
SunLeaf Solar is pleased to introduce the new SunLeaf Pro, an iPad Solar Charger. SunLeaf’s solar charger is a USB-based device which plugs into electronic gadgets, such as an iPad or Kindle, and can fold up to an eighth of its size. The SunLeaf Pro is a convenient, portable, and powerful solar charger. Unlike traditional power sources, it provides power anywhere there is sunlight, such as the top of a mountain or your own backyard. In ideal conditions (no clouds), the SunLeaf Pro is capable of fully charging an iPad in under 7 hours. An iPhone would charge fully in under three hours. The optional high-capacity battery allows you to…
New – HTC One Series Smartphones
HTC today unveiled its new HTC One series of smartphones that represent its most premium mobile experience with a new level of iconic design and amazing camera and authentic sound experience. “The best moments in life are captured with a photo or remembered by a song, so it was key for the HTC One series to improve these emotional experiences with an amazing camera and authentic sound experience,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “We are very focused on creating a camera and audio experience customers will love and use often and we believe the HTC One series delivers this in a way never seen on a phone…
Keep Your iPhone Charged With A Handy Keyring USB Cable
Keeping your iPhone charged is a preoccupation that concerns many of us throughout the day, this handy keyring USB cable could prove quite useful. For less than £5, keep it on your keyring and just plug into any USB port that’s available. If you’re also travelling with a laptop for example, just use some of the juice from that to power up. It’s available in black or white and you can pick it up here.
PAD Tags – Customize Your iPad 2 Smart Cover
newMacgadgets introduces PAD Tags to give your iPad 2 Smart Cover a custom look while providing valuable contact information. PAD Tags are custom laser engraved name plates that are ideal for all iPad owners looking to protect their favorite device. PAD Tags not only give a custom look but they also provide valuable contact information in the event the iPad is lost or misplaced. The elegant stainless surface secures to any iPad case and can be easily removed if necessary. PAD Tags not only give a custom look but they also provide valuable contact information in the event the iPad is lost or misplaced. The elegant stainless surface secures to…
