The Idostand has two rotating arms that allow for the optimal positioning of your iPhone. There are no additional parts, and the case/stand has a hinged system that allow the arms to snap into place whenever they’re not in use. The case is minimal but does protect your phone as well. Hopefully, it won’t have some of the antenna interference issues that other metal cases have had, or the final design will be made out of another material.

The Idostand will soon be raising funds over on Kickstarter, so keep your eyes peeled if you’re interested in getting one.

[via designboom]

The condom-like Case Marine is only 0.25mm thick and has a JIS rating of IPX8, which means that it’s waterproof to nearly 33 feet. That’s pretty amazing for something so thin. Naturally, you’ll need to peel it off in order to use the dock connector or headphone jack. The current version works with iPhone 4/4S and Samsung Galaxy II phones, but an iPad version is in the works as well.

The premium version of the Gooma Case Marine sells for as little as $38 if you happen to live in Japan, but if you must have one, you can find it at the Japan Trend Shop for the rather ridiculous price of $71(USD) – plus shipping.

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The gTar was launched as a Kickstarter project. It has actual strings, and uses sensors to relay what you are playing to a custom iPhone app, which is supposed to help people learn to play the guitar more easily. The array of integrated LEDs along the fretboard will light up to show you how to play. Each note is relayed to the iPhone, which then produces the sound. There’s even a feature called SmartPlay that mutes incorrect notes. (They could also call this “Cheat mode.”)

It’s more of a learning tool than a replacement for a real guitar, though it does offer a “free play” mode where you can play it once you’ve built up your confidence. In just a couple of days, the project raised the necessary $100,000 to be fully funded. There are still 34 days left. Will it do $10 million like the Pebble smartwatch? You’ll need to pledge at least $399(USD) to get yours (the introductory batch of 200 already sold out for $350.)

The new Arcadie jumps into the iPhone arcade controller market with two key differences – one, it’s aiming for a reasonable price, and two, it skips Bluetooth, avoiding the battery drain for both iPhone and controller. It does this using a bit of “low tech” trickery, using a couple of pads and a series of wires which tap spots on the bottom of your gadget’s screen, rather than any sort of electronic connection. Clever – but I’m not sure how responsive or durable this setup will be.

The Arcadie looks like a miniature arcade cabinet, and comes complete with an 8-way joystick and a pair of buttons for your mashing pleasure. Just pop your iPhone or iPod Touch into the dock in the back of the Arcadie, flip it into place, and start playing. At this point, there are only a handful of games, but Zeon, the makers of the Arcadie say there will be “numerous games” from the App Store at launch for free. One thing to keep in mind is that the Arcadie intentionally shows only part of the iPhone’s screen, so games play in traditional arcade landscape orientation.

Looking on their website, there are at least six games planned – all of which are clones or similar to classic arcade games. I only wish that Apple would establish a standard API for third party controllers (at least up/down/left/right and buttons) – that way, all games could be compatible with all of these controllers. Oh well, I can dream, can’t I?

Zeon says they recently secured Apple approval, and will be releasing the Arcadie “very soon.” Pricing hasn’t been finalized, but they expect it to sell for just about £20/$30 (USD).

But even though I think the CordLite is overkill for its intended purpose, I see its value if I treat it as a Swiss Army cable. It’s a cable and a flashlight!

Pledge at least $30 (USD) to CordLite’s Kickstarter fund and you’ll be one of the first to own one if it goes into production. I suggest you order a backup CordLite for when you can’t find the first one.

[via Zagg]

This is the reason why I think the Ö Case concept design by Löytö Esineiden is such a good idea. It’s probably going to be a huge hit, too, since I know a lot of people who are looking for something exactly like it.

Aside from keeping your phone safe and secure, it comes with a screen-cleaning slider that will get rid of all those annoying fingerprints and grease marks, just by swiping it up and down the screen.

It also has two slots at the bottom where you can hook your earphones through it after you wind it over your device, so you can finally say goodbye to messy and tangled earphones. Pretty neat, huh?

[via Yanko Design]

The charger uses small cartridges filled with butane about the size of a lighter that are actually made by lighter manufacturers. Each little cartridge has enough butane to recharge the iPhone completely as many as 14 times. The company says that would be enough for about two weeks of use for most people.

The fuel cell charger is manufactured by Lilliputian Systems, but will be Brookstone branded. The little cartridges of refill butane reportedly cost a few dollars each, and will be able to be carried on an airplane. The manufacturer says the cartridges will cost about the same price as a cup of coffee from Starbucks (which could mean as much as eight or nine dollars each.)

[via CNET]

Thanks to a “very specific metal gooseneck material”, the cable can be bent or coiled, nay, bobined into a variety of positions. It’s also strong enough to hold an iPhone or iPod Touch upright (but probably not an iPad). This lets you use the cable as a stand or a dock. Use it to mount your iPhone on your arm for easy access. Or on your forehead, for an improvised POV camera. Or on your face, just to be weird.

Slither to Kickstarter and pledge at least $25 (USD) to be one of the first owners of Une Bobine.

If you’re a lot like me, then you’d probably want to check out this MicroStylus. It’s a teeny, tiny, and ultra handy stylus that doubles as a headphone jack cover, so you’ll always have it on you (and on your phone), wherever and whenever you might need it.

It might be a little hard to draw or write stuff using it, but hey, it’s better than having no stylus at all, right?

The MicroStylus can be purchased online for $10 (USD).

[via TechCrunch via Oh Gizmo!]

You would expect it to come in apple flavor, but sadly it only comes in mango and pear flavored options. I have to admit, it looks delicious, despite the fact that it has a sort of fried egg look to it.

So if you happen to be in China, try to find this frozen treat, give it a try and let us know how it tastes. I’d really like to know. It’s probably either really great or terrible.

[via Weibo via Rocket News24 via Kotaku]

Thanks to its texture, the Uguard Resin Skin will stick to glass and hold your iPhone in place there. It should also provide users with better grip. It’s easy to remove and doesn’t leave any residue. I guess it’s an interesting use for a skin. You just need to remember that after a few moments, the skin will stop sticking and your iPhone will come crashing to the ground. if you’re not there to catch it.

You can get the iPhone Resin Skin in a variety of different colors directly from Uguard, who sell it for €15.50 (~$20 USD).

[via DigitalTrends via Ubergizmo]

The soft rubberized construction of the case will give you a better grip while snapping photos or texting, and the angular corners provide for better protection against accidental drops. The squared-off brick-like look is quite unique, which is what most people look for in iPhone cases.

The case works with iPhone 4 and 4S, and you can pick up the Incase Box Case directly from their online store for $29.95 (USD). It comes in black, frost, gray and pink.

[via NOTCOT]

The speaker has simple controls, much like the smaller version. A single charge will provide 15 hours of continuous playback. The speaker also includes an echo-canceling microphone so that you can speak with your buddies without missing a beat. The Big Jambox will connect to two devices at once and remember the profiles of up to eight different devices.

The Big Jambox comes in red, white and graphite, and each color has a unique embossing pattern. You can get the Big Jambox for $299(USD) from Jawbone’s online store, and it ships by May 15.

[via Cool Hunting]

The JoeyBra is being crowdfunded through Kickstarter, and it’s the product of two students from the University of Washington. It looks like it can stash some cash and credit cards as well. Apparently, Kyle and Mariah have done enough research before starting this, so they’re pretty stoked about this. They did a survey among 200 young women and found that 95% had a problem with where to put their belongings while out partying and 73% lost personal items. 88% were interested in hiding away their personal items on their person.

The Kickstarter project has amassed more than half of its $4,000 goal with almost three weeks left for funding. This means that in all likelihood, it will get made. You’ll need to pledge $30(USD) or more to get yours.

[via Ubergizmo]

It’s made even more distinctive because of the large, retro, Apple pixel logo on the back. The 8-Bit Bumper case comes in a variety of different colors and I have to say that I’ll probably order one because I haven’t seen any around. It’s also interesting, because it doesn’t make your iPhone too bulky. There’s nothing worse than a cool case that bloats up your iPhone to a ridiculous size.

You can get your 8-Bit Bumper case directly from Big Big Pixel for $24.95(USD). It comes in black, white or pink.

[via Ubergizmo]

There’s something cool about recycling old gadgets. While I don’t think that you should go ahead and destroy perfectly working cameras, no matter when they were made, broken and discarded ones can be reused in this fashion.

Each of these docks is handmade and unique, which is even better. They are available from Laboratoria Altieri’s Etsy shop with prices starting around $69 (USD). There are currently only a couple of models available, but once they sell out there will be probably more listed.

[via Geek & Hype]

The Piolo is simple in form and function, and weighs only 3.1 grams, so you can carry it around on your key ring without noticing it too much. It’s made out of a completely recyclable thermoplastic elastomer that won’t scratch your iPhone. You’ll barely notice carrying it around, so that’s a plus for any kind of stand in my book. The only downside is that it won’t work with bumper cases or other protective cases. They should think about making a version with a tiny adjustable clamp so it could.

The Piolo stand is available in 6 different colors and costs £4 (~$6 USD). You can get it directly from Piolo.

[via HiConsumption]

I suppose if you’re in a war zone, this could come in handy. The case isn’t very sexy, and the back is a bit thick, but I guess that thickness is needed to stop a machine gun from going to town on your iPhone. I’m sure that soldiers and mercenaries who carry smartphones will appreciate this.

If you want one, you’ll need to order it through Marudai’s site[JP] and you’ll have to pay ¥52,500 (~$650 USD) for it. It’s certainly not cheap, but then again if it keeps your lines of communication open when you’re under fire, it’s well worth it.

[via Ubergizmo]

The iFoolish iPhone case allows you to play Magna Doodle on a more compact scale. Due to copyright issues, it couldn’t be named the Magna Doodle case, but it works like one anyhow. It has a mini stylus to let you draw on the board, as well as a slider to clear the slate when you’re done.

You can order yours directly from iFoolish for £19.99 (~$32 USD). You’re probably going to be the only one of your friends that has this kind of a case. That’s good and you can use it to practice your Draw Something skills too.

[via Ubergizmo]

It was created by British product designer Paul Cocksedge who uses a modified 12-inch vinyl record to create each acoustic speaker. It’s an interesting design, leveraging its horn-shape to amplify the sound. To make each dock, he gently heats and then molds the vinyl record, taking care not to damage its original grooves.

They can be bought in the UK from select retailers, and I also found it on the Openers site in Japan, where it’s listed for 7875 yen (~$97 USD).

[via Swagsofresh]