Video Review #132: Dexim Dual Dock Charger

Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Cool neon blue accent light
Cons: Only charges, no sync capability
Verdict: I’m sure there are many households where people may use an iPhone and another type of iPod, and this product would be the perfect solution for making sure that they are both fully charged over night.

You can purchase this product directly from Richard Solo for $22.
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Review: Seidio Innocase II & Holster

Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Integrates case and Holster, attention to detail on both, clip on holster very innovative, good shock protection, showcases the Apple logo.
Cons: No protection for the Apple logo included, a little tough to get the bottom off.
Verdict: Very nice combo with case and holster, attention to detail especially the clip on the holster. All in all a solid purchase whether you purchase the case by itself or as a set you will be satisfied with this purchase from a somewhat unknown company. Seidio makes quality products at reasonable prices.

This item can be purchased from Seidio for $49.95 (includes both case and holster)

Another Hit from Skyworks: Arcade Bowling

David Crane from Skyworks has hit the bulls-eye again, literally with another great casual game for the iPhone and iPod. Arcade Bowling” follows his initial blockbuster hit “Arcade Hoops” and is just as entertaining and addicting. I am not going to babble on much in this commentary because the video review really does this game more justice than I ever can in words, but I have to say I am not surprised at the attention to detail that David and Skyworks put into their games. At some point make sure you check out my interview with David Crane conducted just a few weeks back, it will give you a much greater appreciation of the development process and frankly increase your gaming enjoyment knowing what goes into making these great stress relievers. This game is so addicting and enjoyable it receives the “Editors’s Choice Award” and not too many apps are in this category. I look forward to more masterpieces from Skyworks.

New iPhone Gets Confirmation. Well, kind Of.

Someone over at MacRumors has been digging around in the newly released iPhone firmware. What they found, is a new iPhone model referred to as the “iPhone2,1″. The original iPhone is referred to as “iPhone1,1″ and the 3G iPhone as “iPhone1,2″. These numbers do not change for simple storage increases but instead represent functionally different devices. Similarly, the iPod Touch was originally introduced as the “iPod 1,1″ and the most recent hardware revision was labeled “iPod2,1″.

The next revision of the iPhone is expected to use Multi-Core CPUs and possibly Multi-Core GPUs. Phil Schiller outlined a while back that they are sticking to  the current time lines, and he also referred to the yearly iPhone time line.

Another developer also states that their site has received hits from the said device. See the screen shot above. Could this be an iPhone Nano in the wild? Stay tuned to BMAi for the latest Next-Gen iPhone News.

Review: Seidio Innocell External Battery

Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Nicely contoured to phone, light & compact, does not feel flimsy while connected to the phone, affordable.
Cons: Increases your battery life by 50% which is somewhat less than larger batteries.
Verdict: Nice design for an extremity style battery, design nicely integrates with the phone. Others of this style just seem to hang there. A nice solution at a reasonable price, for $39.95 you really can’t go wrong.

This item can be purchased from Seidio for $39.95.

Review: Teeny Tweakers from Grandmax

Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Surprising sound quality from a golf balled sized speaker, rechargeable, pop speaker open for additional bass.
Cons: Won’t fill up a large room with sound but then again who really expects it to, I kept forgetting to flick the switch to off so wish it had an auto off feature.
Verdict: Small speaker that lends itself to portability and gives you instant sound wherever you are, great for the kids to throw in their backpack or bring on road trips.  Makes entertaining yourself in your cubicle less of a hassle.

Check out the rest of the Grandmax lineup.

iPhone 2.2.1 Released

If you haven’t heard already Apple is pushing out the 2.2.1 update for your favorite mobile companion. Here is a rundown of all the new goodies that have been updated. (Note: there is probably more included. Just not known as of yet.) Oh and for you 3G owners, don’t go hoping on this if your phone is currently jailbroken and unlocked, as this update also changes the baseband. You might want to wait for the DEV Teams sn0w. If you have already updated, tell us what changes you’ve noted.

iPhone 2.2.1 Software Update

This update contains bug fixes and improvements, including the following:
- Improved general stability of Safari
- Fixed issue where some images saved from Mail do not display correctly in the Camera Roll

Products compatible with this software update:
- iPhone
- iPhone 3G

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New Game from Visuamobile – Fracture

Video Review #130: Speck CandyShell

Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Comes with a screen protector
Cons: Really tough to remove iPhone from case
Verdict: This is a very nice case and provides great shock protection from drops and looks stylish at the same time. For $35, it’s a bargain.

You can purchase this product directly from Speck for $35.