These Ear Muff headphones are great for if you have to venture out into the cold this Winter, whether you’re travelling to work or simply going to meet friends – as you can listen to your music and keep your ears nice and toasty at the same time.

Using these headphones is really simple too, just simply connect them to any device with a 3.5mm headphone jack and you’re good to go.  This means they can be used with laptops, MP3 players and most mobile phones, so they’re a great set of iPhone 4S headphones for those who like to look fashionable and keep warm whilst listening to music.

KitSound Quilted Ear Muff Headphones

Not only do these headphones look good, but they actually pack quite a punch, having 40mm drivers for great quality bass and crystal clear vocals.

Another great feature of these headphones is that they don’t make it obvious that you’re listening to music; passers by will simply think you’re keeping your ears warm.  This can help to detract thieves  and keep you safer during the dark evenings.

Working perfectly with an iPad, the Kitsound Ear Muff Headphones are adjustable so they’ll fit most head shapes and sizes, giving you comfort at all times.  This makes them one of the perfect iPad accessories for those who appreciate comfort, style and usability.  Plus at under £20 they’re a bargain!

The CaseBuddy is one of the only accessories for Apple devices which allows you to dock your device whilst your case is still on.  This makes it the perfect iPhone 4S dock, especially if you have the white iPhone 4S.

CaseBuddy

By allowing you to dock your iPhone whilst it still has its iPhone case on, the CaseBuddy makes charging and syncing quick and easy.  It even supports bulky iPhone cases such as the Otterbox range and Griffin Survivor, proving that the CaseBuddy is one of the most useful iPhone accessories available.

Another great thing about the CaseBuddy is that it’s really small so you can just pop it in your bag and take it anywhere with you.  The silicone feet on the bottom of the iPhone 4S docking station stop it from sliding around the table and the handy cable tidy prevents your wire looking untidy and also helps to keep your handset upright once it’s docked.

When using the CaseBuddy, your handset is at the perfect angle for streaming media, surfing the web and sending messages, so you can keep the fun going whilst your charging up your battery all with your case still on.

There’s three sets of speakers to choose from, the Red Bird which works with any device with a 3.5mm jack, the Black Bird which works with Apple devices and the Pig King which is also for Apple devices.

These speakers are the ultimate accessory for any Angry Birds fan, they’re bright, loud, vibrant and in the shape of your favourite angry birds character.

Angry Birds Speaker Red Bird

The Red Bird speaker comes with a mobile phone dock to hold your phone whilst you’re ‘blasting your tunes’ as they say.  The speaker is highly portable and to use it all you have to do if plug the wire into your headphone jack.  You could even take it to the extreme and play Angry Birds, whilst your plugged into your Angry Birds speaker!

Angry Birds Speaker Black Bird

The exploding Black Bird also has a dock with it’s speaker, but it’s only compatible with Apple devices. However, the dock charges your device whilst it’s playing music, so not only are you getting a speaker but you also have a mobile phone charger all rolled into one high flying bundle.

This speaker also comes complete with a remote, so you can control your music from the comfort of your bed.

Angry Birds Speaker - Pig King

The third and final Angry Birds speaker is the evil Pig King.  This speaker works with iPhone and iPod, by docking the devices in the Pig King’s helmet.  It charges your device whilst you’re playing music and like the Black Bird speaker comes complete with a remote, so not only can you control the Angry Birds characters through your phone but you can control the noises they make and the music they play – ultimate power!

The iControlPad is the world’s smallest and lightest fully functional Bluetooth gaming controller, and despite the Apple-oriented name includes special software to work on every smartphone OS: iOS (meaning iPhone, iPad and iPod), Android, BlackBerry, Symbian, and even WebOS. It’s quite cleverly designed and includes upgradeable firmware to ensure that new devices are always supported.

iControlPad Bluetooth Controller for iOS, Android, WebOS and Symbian

As you can see there are two modes of operation: you can keep it as a singular unit, or you can attach it your mobile phone using a selection of side clamps. These clamps will fit most phones, including all iPhones, allowing you to have an experience more akin to a handheld console.

You can also plug in the controller via a USB OTG adapter to have it serve as an emergency battery, offering an extra 1360mAh of power. That’s roughly the same amount as is in most phones to start with, so you’re effectively doubling your phone’s life will using it as an extended battery.

iControlPad Bluetooth Controller for iOS, Android, WebOS and Symbian

It’s a very slick little gadget, and if you’re looking to game on the move without packing a bulky handheld, this is the way to go. With so many games available these days, including iOS and Android originals as well as emulated classics, this is definitely a cool choice.

• View the iControlPad product page for more information

Parting Words

Thanks very much for reading. For the latest smartphone announcements, essential accessories and more, have a look at the rest of the Mobile Fun Blog.

If you’ve got any questions about the Bluetooth headsets or indeed anything else related to mobile phones or accessories, I’m always happy to talk via Facebook, Twitter or Google Plus at the links below. Of course, you can always leave a comment here on the blog too!

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Why are t-Jays great?

Our favourite set of premium Jays headphones comes in the form of the t-Jays Three Dynamic High-Fidelity Earphones.  What makes these mobile phone accessories so special is that not only do they provide a superior listening experience than other headphones in the same price range, but they also focus as much importance on the look of the headphones.

t-Jays Three Dynamic High-Fidelity Earphones

Featuring a powerful neodymium driven 10mm speaker, the t-Jays provide unbeatable bass response and perfectly clear trebles; meaning you can listen to your music in the quality it’s made for.

In order to make the t-Jays the most comfortable headphones available, the manufacturers combined an angled sound tube and a flat design; meaning they can be worn both in the standard earphone position and anchored behind your ears.  The t-Jays also give you the option to extend the cable from 60cm to 130cm, so they’re excellent headphones to use on the go or whilst exercising.

Another innovative feature of the Jays headphones is that they include five different sets of silicone sleeves, ensuring the best possible earphone fit and comfort.  The t-Jays also come complete with an airplane adapter, stereo splitter, travel case and extension cable.

The offer and how to claim…

To celebrate the success of their headphone ranges Jays are running a special offer:  If you buy any pair of t-Jays headphones from Mobile Fun you get a free £10 iTunes voucher!  The offer ends on Sunday July 31st, and you must claim your voucher before the end of August 2011.

Our full range of  Jays headphones

To claim your iTunes voucher simply print off the image below, fill it in and send it off with a copy of your receipt to the address on the form.

Jays iTunes voucher Redemption Print out

The latest universal car holder on the market is the Capdase Rear View Mirror Mount, a mobile phone car holder which clips on your car’s rear view mirror, opposed to the windscreen; meaning it keeps your windscreen clear and unobstructed.

Capdase Rear View Mirror Mount Car Holder

The Capdase Mount is extremely easy to attach and remove and it’s flexible gooseneck allows you to position your device at a comfortable and safe viewing angle.

Not only is this mobile phone holder universal for all phones, it’s also universal for cars, meaning that it’ll clip over the rear view mirror of any car, make or model, so switching between family or work vehicles is easy.

Another great feature of the Capdase Mount is that it allows you to rotate the holder, so you can view your device in both landscape and portrait viewing modes.  It also cushions your phone with soft pads to stop it being damaged, making it one of the best mobile phone car holders on the market.

As your phone’s screen will be on show and in use whilst in the holder, a mobile phone screen protector is suggested to help protect the screen from scratches.

To celebrate the launch of our brand new multi-purpose product, the StuckBuddy Universal Suction Cup, we’ve decided to give one away free with every purchase* – you lucky things!

The StuckBuddy is a small suction cup which can be used to easily and sturdily prop up any smartphone, tablet or similar device.  It’s a simple idea that makes a big change – not only can it hold your device in either landscape or portrait mode, it will also stop it slipping and sliding around on the desk and is portable enough to carry wherever you go.  There’s really no need to lug around a bulky, expensive stand when this low-cost solution can slip easily into your pocket or handbag!

The real beauty of this small and perfectly formed device is that there’s no end to its uses – which we discovered last week when we asked our friends on Facebook to come up with some wacky ideas for what they’d do with the StuckBuddy.  Answers ranged from using a pair to sucker your way up walls like Spiderman to playing hoopla in the bath – you can see them and many more ways to use the StuckBuddy over at our competition blog.

Adding your free StuckBuddy to your purchase is easy – simply add the promotional code BUDDY when completing the checkout.

P.S. You can pass this code on to friends and family so they can benefit as well!

To use the promotional code:

Add your chosen products to the basket and proceed to the checkout. You will the see a screen similar to the one shown here.

Entering the Promotional Code

1: Enter the Promotional code BUDDY in the “Rebate Code” box and click on “Apply” – this will add your StuckBuddy to the basket at no extra cost.

2: Confirmation of the Voucher code will be shown at the top of the screen

3. If you’ve finished shopping, click on “Place Your Order” to proceed to the checkout and make payment. If you want to carry on browsing the site, click on “Continue Shopping” & the free StuckBuddy will remain in your basket.

*while stocks last

It’s a rare oversight from Apple, who normally like to do everything possible to shave away those unnecessary seconds of wasted time – as can be seen from the in-built magnetic sleep sensors in their newest tablet, the iPad 2.

Hence our excitement about the CaseBuddy Case Compatible Dock, which just came into stock this week.  The CaseBuddy allows you to sync and charge your Apple device with or without a case/bumper attached, saving you those precious few moments.

Let’s have a bit of a gawp at it, then:

What's up dock?

It’s teeny-tiny, which means that you can take it with you wherever you go, and it won’t take up much space in storage.  It also comes with a USB cable that’s compatible with all Apple devices, so it’s easy to sync & charge.

Just standing around...

The iPhone 4 stand is designed without any barriers, so almost any Apple device can fit on it with or without a case or bumper.  It even fits the largest covers, such as a the Otterbox Defender.  Silicone feet on the bottom prevent the dock from slipping around on the desk as you use it, which helps to keep your device safer and more stable, and it has a cable-tidy system built into the base to keep things looking neat and tidy.

Keep your feet on the ground

To request a sample product, please get in touch with Laura.

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Bunjees seen in the wild at Gadget Show Live 2011

According to the Bunjee website, there were over 1 million claims on mobile phone insurance over the past year, only 11% of which were due to theft.  Accidentally damage is a much larger reason for claim, at a whacking great 60%, and most of the circumstances of damage are avoidable.

Here are the top reasons for claims:

1. It fell out of my pocket
2. I dropped it on the floor
3. I dropped it down the loo
4. I left it in a bar/ restaurant/ taxi

They’re certainly pretty familiar to me; I’ve been guilty of numbers 1, 2 and 4 at various points of my life, although thankfully not to disastrous effect! At least… not yet (gulp).

Side-note: If you’re the type of person who suffers from number 3, you might want to grab a packet or two of the Dry-All Wet Mobile Phone Repair Kit.

The Bunjee is a handy accessory that fits around your phone and then clips onto your person with a boingy lead.  It can be clipped wherever – jacket, trouser pocket or bag – and if your phone falls out or is dropped at any point, the Bunjee will stop it from getting lost or hitting the ground at speed.  It’s basically like those mittens-on-strings that you get for children, but much cooler, and with a built-in shock absorber.

You can watch their video below:

It looks like a great idea for accident-prone kids and adults alike, and comes in a range of cool colours to appeal to different markets.

No word yet on whether a similar type of Bunjee providing iPad 2 protection is on its way; if that’s the sort of thing you want then you might be better off with the iBalls Shock Absorbing Harness, which is available now over on the iPad 2 accessories category of our main website.

My top pick this year is this Kindle Cover with Light, which both protects and illuminates the Reader at the same time.  It’s a great gift for bookworm mums, and is perfect for reading in dim light or whilst in bed without disturbing the other person.

M-Edge Executive Ladger with E-Luminator Light for Amazon Kindle

For something a little less costly, how about the USB Aroma Fragrance Oil Burner?  Candles for Mother’s Day feels a bit cliché and overdone, but this gives the idea a modern spin – just put in some fragrance oil, plug the lead into the USB port and there’ll soon be relaxing and revitalising fragrances wafting their way through the home, office or car.

USB Aroma Fragrance Oil Burner

I also think this Hi-Rez Digital Photo Frame Key Chain is a nice little trinket, allowing favourite photos and memories to be transported and shared with ease.  It can be filled with holiday snaps, photos of the family or anything else your mum fancies (yes, including pictures of Johnny Depp!)

Hi-Rez Digital Photo Frame Key Chain

If your mum’s the tech-savvy tablet type, there are some absolutely gorgeous iPad and iPad 2 covers available on the market – and there’s just no need to stick with a boring old black case when there’s so much variety to be found!

I really like this Tuff Luv Multi-View Case for iPad in Marrakesh Red, which draws the eye immediately with its sumptuously exotic design.  It’s hand-crafted from high-grade textiles and artificial leather, and doubles as an iPad stand for viewing movies or pictures.

Tuff Luv Multi View Case for iPad - Marrakesh Red

Another nice one –  the Jivo Executive Buckle Case for iPad, which also works just as well as an iPad 2 cover.  I’ve always had a thing for satchels, and this one has a nicely rustic feel – as though you’ve just stepped out of Cider with Rosie, albeit with an expensive slab of tech at your side!  It’s hand-crafted from top layer Brazilian buffalo hide and has a neat chunky buckle to keep the tablet tucked away safely.

Jivo Executive Buckle Case for iPad & iPad 2

Last of all, here are a few likely-looking iPhone 4 covers: the Foofpod Sleeve for iPhone/iPod, iLuv Nature Soft Case for iPhone 4 and Casemate iPhone 4 Ivy Case