Oxygen Audio debuts O'Car, O'Dock iPhone car docking accessories

Looking for a bit more integration than your usual iPhone car dock or FM transmitter can provide? Then you might want to consider Oxygen Audio's new O'Car head unit, which packs a swiveling iPhone dock that's considerably discreet than some other similar units out there. It's also, of course, a full-fledged car radio, and it packs a 4x55W amp that Oxygen says delivers "perfect quality sound" to your car's speakers. If that's all a bit too much for you, however, Oxygen has also announced the decidedly more standard-looking O'Dock unit that simply mounts on your dash or windshield -- check it out after the break. Unfortunately, there's still no word on pricing or availability for either unit, but we're assuming those details will be made available at CES next month.

via - Oxygen Audio.com

IR-embedded Surc case converts iPhone into a universal learning remote

Whoa, Nelly! ThinkFlood won't like this... not one bit. If you'll recall, the RedEye universal remote dongle was well received, as a simple 3.5mm adapter added IR beaming to Apple's slate of iDevices. But now, Mashed Pixel has taken the integration one step further, seamlessly embedding an Infrared emitter into a case. Simply pop the Surc around your iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS or iPhone 4, download the (free) accompanying app and start programming. Before long, you'll be dictating your home entertainment setup sans any external accessories, and heck, you may even improve your phone's reception all the while. The only downside to this approach compared to ThinkFlood's is that the iPad is obviously not supported, and once you upgrade to the iPhone 5, your trusty IR case becomes a glorified paperweight. If you're kosher with that, though, you can get your pre-order in now for $69.95, with initial shipments expected to make their way out in Q1 2011.

via - getsurc.com

How to Swap Out Your iPhone 4 Back Cover – The Next Big Trend?

You may have seen online at least one brave soul who has replaced their iPhone 4′s back cover with a metal beveled back. Well, surprise surprise, they weren’t all that brave after all. Turns out the process is extremely easy. Your phones innards will be exposed for a short while, but don’t worry because there is nothing technical involved.
The Process:

1. Turn iPhone 4 Off (just a worthwhile precaution)
2. Turn Vibrate Toggle ON
3. Unscrew two screws on bottom of iPhone 4 with a Philips #00 Screwdriver
4. Slide back cover towards the top of the iPhone 4 (away from the bottom)
5. After the back cover slides a centimeter or two it will just pop off (no connections to unplug)
6. That’s it, swap the back covers, slide it down and screw it in.

The best part is, if you do it correctly, does not invalidate the warranty. Until you strip the screw, there is no apparent way for Apple to determine if you have activated the back cover. It is, as long you remember to put your stock cover.

The back cover I use is beveled, meaning that protrudes slightly. This gives the phone a more natural look. The edges are rounder and less distinct, then the stock front. To give your iPhone 4, an even more comfortable, you can add a bumper at all. The bumper fits both the bevel back as you do with the paper flat back.

Hong Kong is already a bit 'backtracking various covers available. Most of them for less than $ 20 shipped. You can beat Apple to the chase, and give your iPhone 4, the plate of white glass in the back, was denied. You can also get a bit 'crazy and give your iPhone 4, the fur back to green. Or, like me, you can give bezeled add brushed metal back and fourth to make your iPhone look and feel cooler more comfortable. This is a win-win. So when it's time to sell your iPhone 4 you have the four original iPhone back in perfect condition.

So, now that the secrets out there that is super easy to replace the back cover, it will be the next big trend? Furniture shops, markets, and stalls at the mall and start to benefit from this trivial change? It 's very likely. Back in the days Nextel, this place completely upgrade the housing of the phone, which was much more intense. Do not give them the satisfaction of charging $ 50 for it. The process takes only minutes. In fact, it was easier then steamed Element Case for iPhone in 4 cases we have reviewed. There was no significant change in signal strength after a week of use, which is nice. Some cases may be exhausted for the moment, but you can order from www.cnn.cn, just search for "iPhone 4 back." Alternatively, take a look on eBay, have a lot of back cover for 4 iPhone too.

Note: Do not try to use outside # 00 Philips screwdriver. Also, do not hold us responsible if something goes wrong. This review is for educational purposes only.

Hasbro's $30 My3D goggle accessory brings 3D to iPhone, iPod touch

Truth be told, it's exactly what the world needed. More 3D gimmickry... on the iPhone and iPod touch, no less. With over 125 million of those two devices in circulation, Hasbro's betting that a new accessory will have a greater-than-average chance at taking off next Spring, with the My3D goggles set to put the View back in ViewMaster. Purportedly, the toy firm is expected to fully reveal the device to investors later today, with it being "aimed at both children and adults" and offering a 3D viewing experience on games, virtual travel, augmented reality apps and entertainment content. The device itself resembles a set of binoculars, and just as the aforementioned ViewMaster, there's a slot where you place your iPod touch or iPhone. Users will have to browse the App Store for compatible My3D content, with some of it to be offered up gratis. We're guessing more than a few curious consumers will bite at just $30, but how hard would it have been to get this thing onto store shelves next month? A holiday opportunity missed, Hasbro.