Smartphones are proliferating around the world. Similarly, laws to tell us how and when we can use them are growing as well. The most notorious cellphone-based law is none other than the handsfree law. Simply put, you can’t use your hands to interact with your phone. Get caught and the penalties range from monetary fines to jail time. For iPhone users at least, the “MoGo Talk XD” iPhone case + Bluetooth headset combo is a one-two punch. Not only to...

You may recall the original Ballistic iPhone 4 case that we took a look at back in early October. The general consensus was that it was a very durable, protective case. But that robust construction came at the cost of design (admit it, it’s pretty ugly) as well as usability. The edges of the screen were hard to hit because of the high-rise sides of the case in particular. And then right before Halloween, Ballistic announced a new lighter case that still...

You know, since I picked up an iPhone 4 back in early September, I’ve amassed quite the collection of iPhone 4 cases. And yet I still jump for joy like a giddy school girl when I get a new one in the mail. And that’s precisely what happened last week. Except it was one but four cases that I received. Today we’re going to look at one of those cases, the XtremeMac MicroShield Accent. It’s a pretty nice case if I do say so myself. But I’m...

What’s in a case? If we’re talking about an iPhone 4 case, the answer could vary wildly. Some people don’t want to destroy the natural beauty of the iPhone, yet want something extra to keep scratches at bay. Super thin film-based “cases” barely offer enough protection on scratches, let alone drops and bumps. More rigorous protection means a thicker, less aesthetically pleasing case — nature of the beast. Then again, if you live an...

The last few days have seen plenty of fury on the internet regarding claimed iPhone 4.0 hardware. And wouldn’t you know it, the lucky folks at Gizmodo actually got their hands on the supposed iPhone 4.0 hardware and have more or less *confirmed* that it is at least an early prototype. At first glance it’s definitely the most dramatic departure from the classic iPhone styling we’ve seen on the 2G, 3G, and 3GS. It’s a little more boxy — though...