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The Sony QX10 and QX100 lenses are a unique piece of kit.
Both lenses received a welcome firmware update which added extra functionality.
When mounted on a tripod the hardest thing is to have a level lens. Well a solution I use is by Joby. The Joby Ballhead attaches to your tripod and then the QX10 or QX100 attach to it. The ball head is fully adjustable and tightens firmly. You can also use it with a full size camera.
What’s special about this piece apart from the bullet proof build is it has a spirit level to ensure you have a level lens. This provides a much easier and faster way to level the photo without adjusting the tripod legs.
Available from Joby
Apple has announced that Australia has now gained access for its iTunes Radio service.
Hopefully, it shouldn’t be too much longer for other countries to follow suit. Based on what Apple said last year the UK and Canada should be up next.
Apple did comment it wanted to bring this service to 100 countries eventually.
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The Cellz Power Case for the iPhone 5 looks great in white. It is a case, a battery pack and it still allows for syncing too. It currently costs £17.49 with free shipping to the UK.
Obviously using a case with a built in battery is going to add considerably to the weight and size of the iPhone. The case weighs 166 grams. The additional battery however is a decent 2,202mAh.
In the box is a leaflet with the instructions, a micro USB cable and the power case itself. The inside of the case is lined with a soft material to prevent any scratching. The top of the case removes to allow you to insert your iPhone. On the rear of the case are 4 LED lights that allow you to track its battery level. Turning off the power case is as simple as holding the power button for 2 seconds. The case does feature 1,000 mAh fast charge in case you’re in a rush.
The case itself is curved to feels comfortable in the hand but you do notice the weight. But I must admit I don’t mind the extra bulk versus the additional longevity of the battery run time.
However, the bulk and weight might put some people off, but for long journeys or if you are a power user this really is an essential item.
But some of the downsides of the case are an inaccessible headphone jack. You would need some sort of extension (not included) or you will have to use Bluetooth headphones. Also, I found removing the iPhone from the case quite tricky as you have to slide it up to remove and there was no logical place to grip from. Also, the plastic removal top piece seems flimsy and I wonder if over time this will break.
So in many ways this case solves a problem, but in another way it does create issues like additional weight.
Rating 7/10.
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During the second half of 2013, Galaxy S4 trade-in volume was 138% higher than trade-in activity for the Galaxy S3 during the second half of 2012.
Some fascinating facts from Gazelle.
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As you know, I co-host a weekly podcast with David from UKMobileTech called Gav & Dave’s Tech Podcast. It is a light hearted tech podcast broadcast bi-weekly. To subscribe click here for iTunes or copy and paste this link into your favourite podcast app.
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As you know, I co-host a weekly podcast with David from UKMobileTech called Gav & Dave’s Tech Podcast. It is a light hearted tech podcast broadcast bi-weekly. To subscribe click here for iTunes or copy and paste this link into your favourite podcast app.
Episode 8 is now live.
Cellz are an accessory part of the Cellz Group Ltd based in Hong Kong. In addition to selling accessories, they are also responsible for the manufacture too. I have added them in the Shopping section of my blog for quick reference in the future.
Over the next week, I will have a selection of accessories that I bought for my iPhone 🙂 .
First up, and one of the first things I do with any new phone is fit a screen protector. But I’ve learnt tempered glass protectors are the way to go.
Cellz sell the Rootacase Tempered Glass Film of iPhone 5/5S.
Applying this glass protector means no bubbles, high resistance against soiling, no rainbow effects or silica gel, anti fingerprint coating too as it has an oleophobic coating. It comes in a sturdy plastic case to protect it from being broken in transit, and is so easy to install. Once on, you can’t really tell if it’s fitted. It currently is £7.20 with free shipping to the UK.
Rating 9/10.
The somewhat reclusive developer of the hit game Flappy Bird has announced that he “cannot take this anymore” and will be removing the game from app stores in 22 hours, as of 2:02 PM EST today.
Dong Nguyen explained on his Twitter account that the takedown isn’t due to any legal reasons, and that he won’t be selling the rights to the game.
Odd since he is according to the Verge making $50,000 a day from the adverts.
This story is breaking all over the tech world giving even more publicity.
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