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by iNnovation: 2 Freakishly Futuristic iPhone Add-Ons
When the iPhone came out, did anyone really expect it to spawn all
kinds of bizarre add-on devices that could make this seemingly innocuous
smartphone powerful enough to do pretty much whatever we want it to?
Well, we have a feeling some people did, because iPhone gadgets with
associated apps have been bouncing out left and right. One of the most
interesting (and useful) ones we’ve seen lately is this $50 dongle that
turns your iPhone or iPod Touch into a universal remote.
It’s made by L5 Technology, who debuted the device at CES 2010.
According to them, it’ll actually control any compatible device within
about 30 feet via a free app from the app store. Just select the devices
you want to control, drag and drop buttons where you want them, and
you’re good to go.
Another handy invention to debut at CES was the Mophie credit card reader
device. It’ll let you take payments with nothing more than your iPhone,
a third-party app, and this little device which attaches directly to
your phone. Imagine how much easier this would be for merchants than
carrying around a computer to take credit cards at trade shows and other
remote locations.
When the iPhone came out, did anyone really expect it to spawn all
kinds of bizarre add-on devices that could make this seemingly innocuous
smartphone powerful enough to do pretty much whatever we want it to?
Well, we have a feeling some people did, because iPhone gadgets with
associated apps have been bouncing out left and right. One of the most
interesting (and useful) ones we’ve seen lately is this $50 dongle that
turns your iPhone or iPod Touch into a universal remote.
It’s made by L5 Technology, who debuted the device at CES 2010.
According to them, it’ll actually control any compatible device within
about 30 feet via a free app from the app store. Just select the devices
you want to control, drag and drop buttons where you want them, and
you’re good to go.
Another handy invention to debut at CES was the Mophie credit card reader
device. It’ll let you take payments with nothing more than your iPhone,
a third-party app, and this little device which attaches directly to
your phone. Imagine how much easier this would be for merchants than
carrying around a computer to take credit cards at trade shows and other
remote locations.
