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All rights reserved. phonearena@phonearena.com http://www.phonearena.com/img/logo-en.gif http://www.phonearena.com/ 107 80 http://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-based-solution-brings-HUD-GPS-to-motorcycle-helmets_id44235You might be thinking that a solution like this will ultimately be redundant considering that Glass will be...]]>NewsTue, 18 Jun 2013 23:05:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-based-solution-brings-HUD-GPS-to-motorcycle-helmets_id44235/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/ClearPlex-shows-us-how-tough-its-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-screen-protector-really-is_id44236We have seen time and again videos of how electronics disintegrate when set up to literally take a bullet...]]>NewsTue, 18 Jun 2013 20:39:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/ClearPlex-shows-us-how-tough-its-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-screen-protector-really-is_id44236/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Logitech-to-release-iOS-7-gamepad-for-the-Apple-iPhone-5_id44114With third-party game controller support being made possible on iOS 7, now is the time for game companies to start looking at the Apple iPhone 5 as a game player; Logitech obviously has as a leaked photo shows a gamepad for the most current version of Apple's iconic smartphone. We can see a four button game pad with an opening large enough to fit an iPhone 5 body...]]>NewsSun, 16 Jun 2013 16:08:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Logitech-to-release-iOS-7-gamepad-for-the-Apple-iPhone-5_id44114/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Kensington-Proximo-Fob---Tag-Kit-hands-on_id44034So what is the Kensington Proximo? Well, it’s essentially a Fob & Tag Kit that allows you to keep track of your belongings – such as your keys, wallet, bag, backpack, or whatever else you want to attach them to. In addition, it’s also used to help you sniff out your iPhone if you somehow...]]>NewsFri, 14 Jun 2013 16:48:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Kensington-Proximo-Fob---Tag-Kit-hands-on_id44034/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Kingston-MobileLite-Wireless-hands-on_id44033Currently, the Kingston MobileLite Wireless is compatible to work with iOS and Android devices – with no word at the moment about other platforms. Used in conjunction with the free MobileLite app, we simply load all of our content (music, videos, and pictures) to an SD card or USB...]]>NewsFri, 14 Jun 2013 13:27:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Kingston-MobileLite-Wireless-hands-on_id44033/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Your-shorts-and-sleeping-bag-can-now-both-recharge-your-smartphone_id43978Imagine being able to recharge your phone simply by sticking it in your back pocket and walking; now imagine that you're taking a camping trip and you don't own a generator, but you wake up every morning with a fully recharged smartphone because of your sleeping bag. Vodafone is testing both in the U.K. during the Isle of Wright festival that runs from this Thursday until Sunday in Britain...]]>NewsWed, 12 Jun 2013 07:59:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Your-shorts-and-sleeping-bag-can-now-both-recharge-your-smartphone_id43978/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Spigen-Ultra-Thin-Air-Transparency-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-case-hands-on_id43949Out of everything, it’s the transparency of the case that stands out most, as it’s able to give it the “naked” look that some people crave. Sure, there’s nothing fancy about the case’s design, but it shouldn’t be the one to stand out when it’s put on the Galaxy S4, seeing that it’s the handset...]]>NewsTue, 11 Jun 2013 12:28:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Spigen-Ultra-Thin-Air-Transparency-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-case-hands-on_id43949/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Spigen-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-GLAS.t-NANO-SLIM-tempered-glass-screen-protector-hands-on_id43922Not only does the tempered glass screen protector add some much-needed protection against scratches, but it doesn’t mess around with its clarity as well. Tilting it at various angles, the same viewing angles are present – plus, there are no discernible levels of distortion too! Doused with an...]]>NewsMon, 10 Jun 2013 16:04:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Spigen-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-GLAS.t-NANO-SLIM-tempered-glass-screen-protector-hands-on_id43922/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/myCharge-Freedom-2000-iPhone-5-battery-case-hands-on_id43896From the onset, it’s the metallic finish of the case that attracts us to it, as it closely mimics the premium elements of the iPhone 5’s brushed aluminum casing. In addition to flaunting a premium finish, it’s worth noting that the case offers drop proof protection, seeing that its buffed...]]>NewsMon, 10 Jun 2013 14:23:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/myCharge-Freedom-2000-iPhone-5-battery-case-hands-on_id43896/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Need-a-back-up-phone-that-fits-in-your-wallet--Check-out-Micro-Phone_id43849We can think of all sorts of great applications for a device like this. This credit-card sized mobile phone...]]>NewsSat, 08 Jun 2013 23:40:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Need-a-back-up-phone-that-fits-in-your-wallet--Check-out-Micro-Phone_id43849/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Outdoor-Technology-Turtle-Shell-Bluetooth-Speaker-hands-on_id43808Flaunting an unconventional speaker design with its angled cutouts, jagged looks, and bright green color, it does its best to replicate the look of a turtle shell. At the same time, though, it’s solidly built to withstand some serious punishment, as it’s showing off its sturdiness with its dust...]]>NewsFri, 07 Jun 2013 16:44:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Outdoor-Technology-Turtle-Shell-Bluetooth-Speaker-hands-on_id43808/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Cambridge-Audios-Minx-Go-Portable-Wireless-Speaker-keeps-the-music-flowing-for-18-hours-straight_id43811Don’t let its diminutive size fool you, especially when it’s placed next to its bigger sized siblings in the Air Minx 100 and 200 speakers, but Cambridge Audio’s latest entrant in the Hi-Fi spectrum, the Minx Go Portable Wireless Speaker, is making noise...]]>NewsFri, 07 Jun 2013 16:42:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Cambridge-Audios-Minx-Go-Portable-Wireless-Speaker-keeps-the-music-flowing-for-18-hours-straight_id43811/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Nokia-Lumia-models-get-updated-accessories-app_id43803Nokia has updated the accessories app for its Lumia line that adds a number of new features.; the app is used to connect the Windows Phone flavored models to compatible devices and the update takes it to version 2.5.3.1. While the size of the update seems comparatively puny at 2MB, it does offer some useful new features for Nokia Lumia owners...]]>NewsFri, 07 Jun 2013 13:38:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Nokia-Lumia-models-get-updated-accessories-app_id43803/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Kinivo-BTH240-Bluetooth-Headphones-hands-on_id43797It’s the folding nature of the Kinivo BTH240 that makes it stand apart – enabling us to easily put it in our pockets, without it taking much space. And that’s pretty much it for anything remotely pleasant with them! For starters, the overall design is rather bland, as it utilizes a very familiar]]>NewsFri, 07 Jun 2013 10:52:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Kinivo-BTH240-Bluetooth-Headphones-hands-on_id43797/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Spigen-Ultra-Flip-View-case-for-the-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-hands-on_id43758Spigen’s offering has the same exact functionality as its official counterpart, as the translucent front cutout permits us to see some relevant information – such as the time, date, battery status, and much more. In addition, we’re able to also accept/reject phone calls too just like what we...]]>NewsFri, 07 Jun 2013 09:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Spigen-Ultra-Flip-View-case-for-the-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-hands-on_id43758/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/TidyTilt-iPhone-5-case-by-Logitech-can-stick-to-your-fridge-now-on-pre-order_id43783Logitech is no stranger to mobile device accessories. It has both iPad cases and iPad keyboards in its portfolio, as well as a stick-on joystick made to work with Apple's tablet. Now, however, it is time for the iPhone 5 to get some love as well. The TidyTilt for iPhone 5 – designed by TT Design Labs, which Logitech acquired recently – is a case protecting both the front and back side of the smartphone...]]>NewsFri, 07 Jun 2013 03:47:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/TidyTilt-iPhone-5-case-by-Logitech-can-stick-to-your-fridge-now-on-pre-order_id43783/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-wireless-charging-cover-and-pad-ready-for-purchase_id43767Ready to start wirelessly recharging your Samsung Galaxy S4? Then you'll be happy to hear that Samsung is now making available the special back cover required along with the actual wireless charging pad; the pair are available from Samsung's online accessory store. The two parts are actually sold separately with the back cover priced at $39.99 and the pad going for $49.99...]]>NewsThu, 06 Jun 2013 21:23:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-wireless-charging-cover-and-pad-ready-for-purchase_id43767/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-iPad-case-manufacturer-expects-5th-generation-slate-to-be-unveiled-next-week_id43762U.S. accessory manufacturer Hard Candy Cases has already introduced two cases for the fifth-generation Apple iPad; the company says that it expects to see the tablet unveiled during the keynote speech during the June 10th opening of the annual WWDC developer conference. The two cases are called the ShockDrop and the Squish which can be pre-ordered at $35 and $50 respectively...]]>NewsThu, 06 Jun 2013 17:14:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-iPad-case-manufacturer-expects-5th-generation-slate-to-be-unveiled-next-week_id43762/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Seidio-Surface-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-case-hands-on_id43720Quickly taking a peek at the Seidio Surface case, we have to admit we’re a bit more attracted to it over the Seidio Active case. For starters, its metallic blue finish does a good job of catching some eyes from afar with its shiny looks. Donning a soft touch matte surface, it’s wonderful to...]]>NewsWed, 05 Jun 2013 15:26:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Seidio-Surface-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-case-hands-on_id43720/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Spigen-Ultra-Fit-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-Case-hands-on_id43717when you’re priced so low, we can’t honestly expect to find anything polarizing in the design side of the case. Rightfully so, that’s the obvious case here, as the Spigen Ultra Fit employs a very conventional case design. There are no points awarded to style here, but we do appreciate...]]>NewsWed, 05 Jun 2013 13:58:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Spigen-Ultra-Fit-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-Case-hands-on_id43717/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Outdoor-Technologys-ADAPT-Bluetooth-Adapter-hands-on_id43677If you’re like me, someone who prefers wired headphones more than wireless ones, you’ll surely appreciate this tiny gizmo that proves its versatility in more ways than none. Recently, I’ve been checking out Outdoor Technology’s ADAPT, which is this super tiny looking Bluetooth...]]>NewsTue, 04 Jun 2013 12:27:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Outdoor-Technologys-ADAPT-Bluetooth-Adapter-hands-on_id43677/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Satechi-BT-Touch-Speaker-hands-on_id43675Right away, the design of the Satechi BT Touch reminds us of a giant sized pill, which for some reason lacks the same noteworthy aesthetics that we saw with the Satechi Audio Cube from not too long ago. Although it’s portable enough to pack away in a backpack, it’s not something we’d...]]>NewsTue, 04 Jun 2013 11:44:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Satechi-BT-Touch-Speaker-hands-on_id43675/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Nokia-JBL-PowerUp-Wireless-charging-speaker-in-black-and-cyan-now-50-off-on-Amazon_id43600If you do not mind waiting while they restock, you can find these excellent speakers on sale for only...]]>NewsSun, 02 Jun 2013 14:44:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Nokia-JBL-PowerUp-Wireless-charging-speaker-in-black-and-cyan-now-50-off-on-Amazon_id43600/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Crowd-funded-breathalyzer-for-smartphones-predicts-when-you-can-legally-drive-again_id43545Here's a nifty little accessory for smartphone users who like to imbibe; the Floome is a pocket-sized breathalyzer that works by plugging into the headphone jack of your Apple iPhone, Android or Windows Phone flavored device. The Floome integrates with an app that can be downloaded from the appropriate applications store and uses the same technology that you will find in professional models...]]>NewsFri, 31 May 2013 03:01:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Crowd-funded-breathalyzer-for-smartphones-predicts-when-you-can-legally-drive-again_id43545/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Seidio-Active-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-case-hands-on_id43523Honestly, not much has changed in terms of design with this year’s new model, seeing that follows in tradition to the design aesthetics of last year’s version for the Galaxy S III. When it comes down to it, the Active case doesn’t try to win points in the stylish department – even more...]]>NewsThu, 30 May 2013 14:13:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Seidio-Active-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-case-hands-on_id43523/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HMDX-Jam-Plus-Wireless-Bluetooth-Speaker-hands-on_id43481We’re not strangers to seeing designs reused for newer devices, but considering that the HMDX Jam Plus Wireless Bluetooth Speaker has such a distinctive design of its own, especially in how it’s packaged, we’re not too saddened by the rehashed nature of its design. Definitely something...]]>NewsThu, 30 May 2013 12:41:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HMDX-Jam-Plus-Wireless-Bluetooth-Speaker-hands-on_id43481/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/myCharge-Hub-6000-Portable-Power-Bank-hands-on_id43483It’s nice to find that the myCharge Hub 6000 is pretty discrete in what it’s packing along for the ride. In fact, we really appreciate the clean and portable design of the myCharge Hub 6000. Yes, it’s body is constructed out of plastic, which is...]]>NewsThu, 30 May 2013 12:18:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/myCharge-Hub-6000-Portable-Power-Bank-hands-on_id43483/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Duracell-wireless-charging-system-lets-your-Apple-iPhone-5-run-all-day-and-night_id43449As one of the major battery manufacturers in the world, Duracell has developed a system that keeps your Apple iPhone 5 up and running 24 hours a day/7 days a week; it all starts with a protective AccessCase that your iPhone slides into. Using the SnapBattery, which connects to the case, the battery life of the phone is doubled...]]>NewsTue, 28 May 2013 19:29:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Duracell-wireless-charging-system-lets-your-Apple-iPhone-5-run-all-day-and-night_id43449/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Spigen-Slim-Armor-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-case-hands-on_id43441Right off the bat, we can’t help but think about a high-end sports car when looking at the Spigen Slim Armor case for the Galaxy S, since its glossy paint job is able to glue our eyes directly to its shiny exterior. On top of that, we absolutely loved how the black accents and red skeleton...]]>NewsTue, 28 May 2013 14:22:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Spigen-Slim-Armor-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-case-hands-on_id43441/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/X-Doria-Dash-Icon-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-case-hands-on_id43440Adding a sense of style to an otherwise typical smartphone design, the X-Doria Dash Icon Samsung Galaxy S4 case seems to accomplish the job with eye-catching designs. Sure, it’s going to offer some minimal protection, since it’s form fitting and all, but the more important aspect of...]]>NewsTue, 28 May 2013 13:49:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/X-Doria-Dash-Icon-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-case-hands-on_id43440/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Cygnett-FitGrip-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-case-hands-on_id43437Holding onto the handset with the case on, we’ll be the first to vouch that the Cygnett FitGrip case does add some bulk to the handset, but then again, it does provide some much-needed protection. With its dual-layer construction, which is comprised out of a rubbery outer cushion...]]>NewsTue, 28 May 2013 11:52:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Cygnett-FitGrip-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-case-hands-on_id43437/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/WSJ-Foxconn-to-produce-a-line-of-branded-accessories_id43412With competition affecting the market share of the Apple iPhone, contract manufacturer Foxconn is looking for a way to add some growth to the company's top and bottom lines; Apple accounted for about half of Foxconn's $130 billion in revenue that it took in last year and the problem is that this represented growth of only 13% in 2012, a big drop off from the 53% growth it achieved in 2010 when the Apple iPad was brand new...]]>NewsMon, 27 May 2013 16:36:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/WSJ-Foxconn-to-produce-a-line-of-branded-accessories_id43412/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-shows-the-ins-and-outs-of-its-1TB-HomeSync-media-streamer-video_id43390Samsung has a hit on its hands with the versatile HomeSync 1 TB media streamer, and it issued a thorough 13-minute video to popularize its features, although it's yet to hit shelves in a truly global fashion...]]>NewsMon, 27 May 2013 02:28:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-shows-the-ins-and-outs-of-its-1TB-HomeSync-media-streamer-video_id43390/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-will-be-supplying-the-OLED-displays-for-Google-Glass_id43348Google Glass isn't expected to see its official debut anytime soon, but that doesn't mean that work on the product isn't going with full force as we speak. For example, we have now learned that the tiny display that Google's futuristic glasses will be equipped with will be supplied by no other but Samsung...]]>NewsFri, 24 May 2013 07:05:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-will-be-supplying-the-OLED-displays-for-Google-Glass_id43348/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Nokias-wireless-charging-pad-is-75-off-get-it-for-25-today_id43337If you've been looking for the perfect moment to get involved with wireless charging, well, we don't know if it's this one, but it's certainly a good time to purchase Nokia's DT-900 wireless charger, seeing that it's being offered at 75% off from its original pricing...]]>NewsFri, 24 May 2013 01:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Nokias-wireless-charging-pad-is-75-off-get-it-for-25-today_id43337/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LoJack-will-now-recover-your-Samsung-Galaxy-S4_id43299You probably have heard of LoJack which is a embedded system used mostly on cars; with the LoJack system hidden somewhere inside the car, it is turned off until you report the car stolen. Once that takes place, a remote signal is sent out which turns on the LoJack system in the car, transmits a silent homing signal, and allows law enforcement to find the vehicle...]]>NewsWed, 22 May 2013 16:35:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LoJack-will-now-recover-your-Samsung-Galaxy-S4_id43299/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Cambridge-Audios-Minx-Air-100---200-AirPlay-enabled-speakers-dont-mess-around-with-audio-quality_id43293First and foremost, the Air Minx 100 and 200 speakers combine many aspects that broaden its usage – like boasting integrated AirPlay, Bluetooth connectivity, and a dedicated buttons to instantly jump between an array of internet radio stations. For those who happen to own an iPhone, they...]]>NewsWed, 22 May 2013 13:11:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Cambridge-Audios-Minx-Air-100---200-AirPlay-enabled-speakers-dont-mess-around-with-audio-quality_id43293/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Mystery-Google-device-at-the-FCC-could-be-the-long-awaited-sequel-to-the-Nexus-Q_id43187A mystery Google media player making a visit to the FCC, could be a sequel to the Nexus Q orb; you might remember that the social media player was handed out as a freebie during last year's Google I/O, and put up for sale at the Google Play Store. But it quickly became apparent that the device was not quite ready for prime time even though it sold out in less than 24 hours with a $299 price tag...]]>NewsSun, 19 May 2013 03:25:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Mystery-Google-device-at-the-FCC-could-be-the-long-awaited-sequel-to-the-Nexus-Q_id43187/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Up-close-demo-of-Epson-Moverio-glasses-and-YouTube-functionality_id43169Epson and APX Labs are at Google I/O showing off the development which will allow YouTube viewing and...]]>NewsFri, 17 May 2013 16:24:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Up-close-demo-of-Epson-Moverio-glasses-and-YouTube-functionality_id43169/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-TecTiles2-now-available-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S4_id43164While the Samsung Galaxy S4 comes with an NFC chip that makes it incompatible with the original Samsung TecTiles, the Korean based manufacturer has started offering TecTiles2 which will work on the latest Android flagship model. TecTiles are programmable stickers that use NFC to make a phone perform a specific task when it taps the sticker...]]>NewsFri, 17 May 2013 11:45:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-TecTiles2-now-available-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S4_id43164/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Third-Mophie-Juice-Pack-for-the-Apple-iPhone-5-offers-users-120-more-battery-life_id43103A third Mophie Juice Box is now available for the Apple iPhone 5; the Juice Box is a case for the smartphone that includes a battery that recharges the internal cell in the handset. This is actually the third Mophie Juice Pack for the current Apple iPhone 5 and offers a 2100mAh battery for those power users who are always running low on battery life...]]>NewsWed, 15 May 2013 21:56:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Third-Mophie-Juice-Pack-for-the-Apple-iPhone-5-offers-users-120-more-battery-life_id43103/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/m-AL13-Ultra-thin-Aluminum-Bumper-for-iPhone-5-hands-on_id43014Seeing that it’s a bumper case, the AL13 is uniquely designed to not only protect the iPhone from bumps and bruises, but it also minimizes the amount of bulk it puts on. For starters, this is a serious bumper case, seeing that it’s fashioned from aerospace grade aluminum material...]]>NewsWed, 15 May 2013 10:45:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/m-AL13-Ultra-thin-Aluminum-Bumper-for-iPhone-5-hands-on_id43014/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Turn-your-Apple-iPad-into-a-POS-device-with-Square-Stand_id43020Mobile payments company Square is best known for the little accessory that it offers iOS and Android users that allows them to swipe credit cards and accept them as payment for a mobile business; on Tuesday, Square introduced Square Stand. This is a stand that turns an Apple iPad into a digital cash register. It comes with a built-in card reader, and can hook up with with a receipt printer and a barcode scanner...]]>NewsTue, 14 May 2013 19:44:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Turn-your-Apple-iPad-into-a-POS-device-with-Square-Stand_id43020/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/X-Doria-Engage-Form-VR-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-case-hands-on_id43013Right from the moment we snapped our Samsung Galaxy S4 into place, our eyes just kept on staring at the optical illusion happening in the rear. It’s rather interesting, seeing that the vector design of the case causes light to bounce in a way that it appears as though it’s shimmering...]]>NewsTue, 14 May 2013 15:20:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/X-Doria-Engage-Form-VR-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-case-hands-on_id43013/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/New-car-charger-stand-for-Nokia-has-its-own-NFC-supported-dock-app_id43012Using the just announced Nokia Catwalk Lumia 925, the Finnish handset manufacturer took the opportunity during its press event in London this morning, to show off its new car charger stand; using NFC, a special dock app is launched that shows off the weather, time and battery life. The app also gives you a limited menu allowing you to access HERE Drive, Nokia Music and a small list of your contacts...]]>NewsTue, 14 May 2013 11:27:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/New-car-charger-stand-for-Nokia-has-its-own-NFC-supported-dock-app_id43012/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/XiStera-8-is-an-iPhone-5-accessory-with-8-different-functions_id43000Out of all the iPhone 5 accessories that we've seen so far, this has to be the one that adds the most functionality. It is called the XiStera 8, and just like the name implies, it serves 8 different functions. You know, kind of like a Swiss Army Knife, but made for iPhones...]]>NewsTue, 14 May 2013 07:31:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/XiStera-8-is-an-iPhone-5-accessory-with-8-different-functions_id43000/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Cushi-Plus-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-case-hands-on_id42883We’ve been taking a closer look at the Cushi Plus Samsung Galaxy S III case, which traverses a different path from many other cases. Rather than being a simple throw in your phone into a case scheme, the Cushi Plus actually requires some work on our part. Employing a 3D pad...]]>NewsMon, 13 May 2013 12:31:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Cushi-Plus-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-case-hands-on_id42883/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Cygnett-Form-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-case-hands-on_id42882With this specific case series, its most noteworthy aspect is the high gloss finish, which looks nice when it’s clean and all, but easily becomes a magnet for nasty baddies such as fingerprints and smudges. Heck, you’ll need a solid polish after each time it’s held because it can get a little bit...]]>NewsMon, 13 May 2013 11:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Cygnett-Form-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-case-hands-on_id42882/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Cygnett-Feel-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-case-hands-on_id42881Out of everything, it’s the soft touch feel of the case that really stands out most. Not only does it provide for a decent and soft grip in the hand, but it’s nice that the Cygnett Feel Samsung Galaxy S4 case has a very clean finish to its visage. Sure, it’s not trying to win any style points with its...]]>NewsMon, 13 May 2013 11:14:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Cygnett-Feel-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-case-hands-on_id42881/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Take-that-Glass-Modified-Epson-Moverio-glasses-bring-new-interactive-AR_id42859APX Labs is developing an interactive augmented reality function that brings a whole new application...]]>NewsFri, 10 May 2013 04:05:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Take-that-Glass-Modified-Epson-Moverio-glasses-bring-new-interactive-AR_id42859/commentsPhone Arena