There’s always new accessories coming out for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad – whether it’s a cool new case, an app or something pretty wacky and wonderful. In the case of these four new products, they’re genuinely useful, with all of them having apps to help make life that little bit easier:
Kogeto Dot for iPhone 4/4S
The Kogeto Dot for iPhone 4/4S is a revolutionary device which attaches to the camera lens of your iPhone, allowing you to take 360 degree panoramic shots of your surroundings.
The Dot simply, clicks onto your iPhone, like a hard iPhone case would, then once you’ve downloaded the free Looker app you’re ready to take pictures like never before.
Like an all seeing eye, the Dot sees everything around you so it’s perfect for taking to a concert, getting the most amazing holiday snaps and truly making moments unforgettable.
What’s clever about the Dot is that it takes the 360 degree image all at once, without stitching frames together. The system is AR-coated for excellent colour fidelity in all environments, meaning you can use it come rain or shine. It doesn’t require any batteries or external power either – all you need is your iPhone and the looker app.
When you view the image, they’re displayed with a virtual spin around, so by swiping the screen you see difference areas of the image or you can view it in a straight panoramic widescreen. The images are easy to share via email and social media too.
iBike Dash CC Cycling Computer for Apple Devices
The iBike Dash is the ultimate iPhone cover and app combo for those who take their cycling seriously.
Providing a convenient and safe way to dock your iPhone or iPod touch whilst cycling, the phone cover is both water resistant and shock absorbing, so no damage will come to your Apple device.
Inside the case is a sophisticated range of iDash electronics that capture a range of cycling information such as speed, distance and time. This is great for if you’re training or trying to improve your cycling ability.
The iBike uses a wireless ANT+ speed sensor and the free iBike app to record all this info and even display large colourful maps . You can customise the app so that you can see what you like on the screen too, depending on what you’re working on. When you’ve finished your ride, you can email all the stats, so it’s easy to keep track of progress.
If teamed with a bluetooth headset, you can handle calls and listen to music from your Apple device whilst on the go to, so your device is still fully functioning.
The iBike Dash is great for those in training, mountain bikers or those just serious about cycling.
Medisana TargetScale Body Analysis Scale
Next up is the Medisana TargetScale which can be used with any Apple device, making it one of the most advanced iPad 3 accessories available.
It precisely measures your weight, BMI, body fat, muscle and bone mass, helping you along on your healthy eating regime and with your health targets.
The scales and Vita Dock app work together in order to help you achieve your goals. The flashing circles on the scales visualise how close you are to your target weight – the closer the circles to the centre, the closer you are. This is a great way to see your progress.
The Vita Dock app allows you to save a number of users so you can train with your friends, giving you the extra boost to succeed. It collects and records all the data the scales record, allowing you to add notes to each measurement and share them with friends and family.
A great device and app to help you stay in shape and reach you goals – the Medisana TargetScale Body Analysis Scale.
Medisana GlucoDock for Apple Devices
The final device is the Medisana GlucoDock for Apple devices, a clever device hailed as the next generation blood sugar measuring device.
Designed to plug into your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch, the Medisana GlucoDock measures your blood sugar by placing a drop of blood on the test strip.
This is a great device for diabetics as it means they can easily store past blood sugar information in the interactive diary and don’t have to carry around another kit. It’s a simple and easy to use attachment.
You can switch the unit of which your blood reading is taken between mg/dl and mmol/L depending on your preference. The reading takes around five seconds so you can do it on the go quickly and easily.
Previous readings and trends can be shared with your family and doctor so that it can easily be analysed, helping you to know how to proceed in future with your diet in regards to your blood level.
Designed to help and make life just that little easier, we think these devices are all pretty cool. What do you think? Would you ever use one of these? Let us know through the usual channels..