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iHarmonix Platinum i-Series stereo earphones for iPhone

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The iHarmonix Platinum i-Series stereo earphones for the iPhone [$59.95 - Store Link] are sleek, lightweight, and stylish with great sound quality. To find out more, follow us after the break!

Quick Review: Qik VideoCamera Video Recording for iPhone 3G

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Qik Video Camera for the iPhone, from Qik [$0.99 - iTunes Link] finally brings 15 frames per second video recording to the iPhone 3G. It also supports zoom, has some fun filters, and adds an easy system for sending your videos via e mail.

For the complete rundown, and pictures of Qik VideoCamera’s effects, stay [...]

Griffin PowerJolt Reserve Backup Battery for iPhone and iPod touch

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The Griffin PowerJolt Reserve Backup Battery [$34.95 - TiPb Store Link] is one nifty little iPhone/iPod touch accessory, One of the biggest gripes people have with Apple’s iPhone is the lack of a removable battery. Sure you have some other battery charging options but if you don’t wish to be bothered carrying around [...]

Palm Pre, Palm Pixi, webOS Review from an iPhone Perspective — Smartphone Round Robin

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My first smartphone was a Palm Treo 600 and so my last 2009 Smartphone Round Robin “away” review focusing on Palm’s new webOS platform as embodied by the Palm Pre and Palm Pix does not lack for symmetry. Between the two, last year I reviewed the Palm Treo Pro which I quipped was more HTC [...]

Review: NDrive USA Navigation for iPhone

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(Ndrive Navigation for iPhone Forum Review by cjvitek. For more Forum Reviews, see the TiPb iPhone App Store Forum Review Index!)

NDrive USA [$32.99 - iTunes link] is a new GPS app which features turn by turn direction, entering the already crowded marketplace. NDrive prides itself on a simple interface, and when looking at the map, [...]

Motorola H17 Bluetooth Headset for iPhone

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When Dieter swoon-ishly told me the Motorola H17 Bluetooth Headset [$89.95 - TiPb Store link] was his new daily driver, I knew I had to try it out — the man is the definition of super-user. And the H17 didn’t disappoint. It’s my new daily driver as well. What makes it a go-to headset? A [...]

Motorola Portable Bluetooth Car Speakerphone T305 for Hands-free iPhone 3G/3GS Talking

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Here in the great state of Illinois we kicked off the new year with a law that prohibits anyone talking on their cell phones (including the iPhone) while driving a vehicle — unless they use a Bluetooth device. Now I am not not sure about your state laws but if you are in the same [...]

Pandemica Augmented Reality Shooter for the iPhone

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Pandemica [Currently Free - iTunes Link] is an innovative, intense, augmented reality first person shooter (FPS) game for the iPhone.

Developer XMG Studies uses the iPhone’s camera and compass along with motion detection to make an extremely interactive, one-of-a-kind gaming experience. Read on for more after the break…

Review: Case-Mate Smooth Case for iPhone 3G/3GS

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You just got your new iPhone for Christmas and you may have been wondering what case you should purchase to protect your new gift. I’m here to tell you if you are in the market for a slider case the Case-Mate Smooth for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS [TiPb Store Link - $27.95] is one [...]

Android Motorola Droid and HTC Hero Review from an iPhone Perspective — Smartphone Round Robin

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Google’s Android was last year’s “new thing”, and while Palm’s webOS takes that place this year, Android Central brings us their second generation hardware with the likes of the HTC Hero, and the 2.0 version of its OS with the Motorola Droid. That Google enjoys massive tech-geek cachet while at the same time maturing into [...]

Case-Mate Barely There Chrome Case for the iPhone 3G

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Say hello to the Case-Mate Barely There Chrome Case for the iPhone [$19.95 TiPb Store Link]. It’s a streamlined case with a chrome outer shell and a mirrored screen protector. And it’s the hottest iPhone case to come around in a while.

If you haven’t already bought a gift for that special man/woman in your [...]

App Review: Air Video for iPhone

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(Air Video for iPhone Forum Review by msbaylor. For more Forum Reviews, see the TiPb iPhone App Store Forum Review Index!)

I was quite surprised when I found Air Video for iPhone [$2.99 - iTunes link] was available in the App Store and was even more blown away with what is said it could do.

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App Review: Labyrinth 2 for iPhone

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(Labyrinth 2 for iPhone Forum Review by cjvitek. For more Forum Reviews, see the TiPb iPhone App Store Forum Review Index!)

Labyrinth was one of the first games that I saw to come out for the iPhone. I never downloaded it (beyond the free version) but when Labyrinth 2 [$4.99 - iTunes link] came out, I [...]

TiPb Top 5 iPhone Cooking Apps!

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Today’s TiPb Top 5 will be directed towards our iPhone and iPod touch wielding readers who love to cook. Just like our other TiPb top 5 must-have posts, all of these applications are available in the App Store. For the full overview, follow us after the break!

Review: Plantronics Discovery 975 Bluetooth Headset for iPhone 3G/3GS

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The past few weeks I’ve been lucky enough to test out the latest and greatest Plantronics Discovery 975 Bluetooth headset for the iPhone [TiPb Store Link - $119.95]. I’ve tested a lot of Bluetooth headsets since I’ve been here at TiPb and while some have been all around impressive, others have left me scratching [...]

App Review: Grinchmas for iPhone

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(Grinchmas for iPhone Forum Review by cjvitek. For more Forum Reviews, see the TiPb iPhone App Store Forum Review Index!)

Grinchmas [$1.99 - iTunes link] is a Christmas themed game designed by Oceanhorse Media. In the game, you get to choose if you play “Merry Grinch” or “Mean Grinch”. With the mean Grinch, you goal is [...]

Nokia S60 N97 mini and Maemo N900 Review from an iPhone Perspective — Smartphone Round Robin

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How does the iPhone compare to sibling site NokiaExperts.com’s two platforms, trusty Symbian S60 OS as seen in the N97 mini and the next generation Maemo OS of the N900? That’s the question I’m looking to answer in TiPb’s first week of the 3rd annual Smartphone Round Robin

I’ll confess from the start that I [...]

iPhone Golla Bags — Or, iPhone Cases I’d Want on Judgement Day

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Why did I choose the iPhone Golla Bags for iPhone [$19.99 - TiPb Store link] for my first TiPb accessory review? Well, I have tried a wide variety of cases. Being active, I need a case that can withstand life’s little brutalities (includes being dropped, kicked, drooled on by a baby, or just plain [...]

App Review: Notifications for iPhone

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Notifications App Review by msbaylor. For more App Reviews, see the TiPb iPhone App Store Forum Review Index!

Notifications [$2.99 - iTunes link] for iPhone does just what the name suggests — hooks into Apple’s push notification framework. I’ve never regularly used an RSS reader, because I would add a lot of feeds, then when I’d [...]

Jabra BT2080 Reality Review

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I had an opportunity to check out the Jabra BT2080 [$39.95 - TiPb Store link] and not only is this headset reasonably priced, but has some nice functionality too! You can check it out in the in the . Now, let’s check out why makes this headset nice!

Review: Apple Aluminum Remote Control for iPhone and iPod Dock, Apple TV, and iTunes

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Apple quietly introduced a new Apple Remote [$19.00 - Apple Online Store link] along with the updated iMac, Mac Mini, Magic Mouse, and Apple TV 3.0 last month. Not to be confused with the Apple-produced Remote app [Free - iTunes link], which allows an iPhone or iPod touch to control an Apple TV or iTunes, [...]

App Review: iXpenseit Expense Tracker for iPhone

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(iXpenseit Forum Review by cjvitek. For more Forum Reviews, see the TiPb iPhone App Store Forum Review Index!)

iXpenseit [$4.99 - iTunes link] for iPhone and iPod touch is a budget tracking app that has recently appeared on the iPhone commercials. It allows a user to track monthly and daily spending, breaking items down into categories, [...]

Blueant S1 Sun Visor Bluetooth Car Kit for iPhone 3GS- Reality Review

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Do you use a Bluetooth headset while driving? A lot of us do. How would you like to do the same thing, but hands free with nothing in your ear? Now you can! The Blueant S1 stereo Bluetooth headset is awesome for the iPhone! you can get it in the TiPb accessory store for $59.95. [...]

App Review: Settlers of Catan for iPhone

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(Settlers of Catan Forum Review by cjvitek. For more Forum Reviews, see the TiPb iPhone App Store Forum Review Index!)

Settlers of Catan [$4.99 - iTunes link] for the iPhone. The long awaited game has made it’s debut…so how does it stack up?

Review: Marware C.E.O. Premiere for iPhone 3GS & iPhone 3G

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Marware’s C.E.O. Premiere for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. [$34.95 - TiPb Store Link] is a horizontal case with a belt clip and top flap. Either you love that style or you hate it, but there is no denying their popularity among iPhone owners. Marware has been making iPhone cases since day one and some [...]

Beyond iPhone: Apple TV 3.0 First Impressions and Screenshot Gallery

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Apple TV 3.0 (or Apple TV 3, or Apple TV Take 3) is the just-released third version of Apple’s and Steve Jobs’ “hobby”. And, for good or for ill, its latest feature-set seems designed to keep iTunes’ living room gateway as niche as ever. That’s not to say it isn’t good, because it is (though [...]

Review: Apple Brings iPhone-style Multi-Touch to Magic Mouse

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Apple’s Magic Mouse, introduced via simple press release on October 20, is the latest point-and-click peripheral for the Mac, and the latest showcase for Apple’s multi-touch technology, first introduced in the iPhone and later the iPod touch. While the iPhone is still the premiere multi-touch experience in consumer electronics, however, Apple’s modern history of mice [...]

iGrip Custom Fit Cigarette Lighter Mount Reality Review

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In these tumultuous times you need some sort of protector; the kind that will prevent your iPhone from flying off the seat to who knows where. What kind of protector is here to save the day? The iGrip cigarette lighter mount of course! [$19.95 - TiPb store link]

App Review: Card Ninja for iPhone

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(Card Ninja Forum Review. For more Forum Reviews, see the TiPb iPhone App Store Forum Review Index!)

Card Ninja – just the name conjures up interesting ideas as to what the iPhone (and iPod touch) game might be. As it turns out, the ideas may not be that far from the truth.

BlueAnt Q1 Voice Controlled Bluetooth Headset for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS

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The BlueAnt Q1 voice controlled Bluetooth headset for iPhone [$109.95 - TiPb Store] is the higher end version of the BlueAnt V1 I tested last month, and came away impressed with. How impressed? It’s a piece of hardware I would recommend it to anyone in the market for a new bluetooth headset. Now that the [...]