TUAW Review: Richard | Solo Smart Backup Battery for iPhone / iPod

If there's anything I've learned about the iPhone 3G since July 11th, it's that the battery life is horrible. If I'm just texting and making the occasional call, I can survive for a day, but if I try to play games or use 3G I know it's going to go to the dreaded red battery icon quickly.That's why there are a growing number of manufacturers who have extended battery packs for the iPhone on the market. For example, I looked at the Kensington Mini Battery Pack and Charger (US$49.99), but the website doesn't show that it works with the iPhone 3G. My next choice was the Richard | Solo Smart Backup Battery. This US$49.95 lithium-ion battery pack has saved me from running out of juice prematurely more than once! Read on for more information about this must-have sidekick for the iPhone 3G.Continue reading TUAW Review: Richard | Solo Smart Backup Battery for iPhone / iPodRead | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Apple's iPhone 3G battery good for about 3.5 hours of browsing

Existing iPhone owners moving to Apple's new iPhone 3G should expect an approximate 50 percent reduction in battery life when using the new handset in 3G mode to browse the web and perform other Internet-related functions, a series of tests show. ...

New Kensington gear certified for iPhone

Kensington has announced "Works with iPhone" certification from Apple for its line of battery packs and chargers for the iPhone 3G. The line includes full-size and miniature battery packs, car chargers and September arrivals for an International Travel Charger and a Power and Sync Cable. The products work with the Apple iPhone 3G, 2G and iPod touch....

2-in-1 iPhone and iPod back up battery and charger available

Section: iPod + iTunes, iPod Family, iPod Accessories, iPhone + Communications, iPhone Accessories, iPhonei.Sound hates running out of battery on their iPods and iPhones, so they want to make sure you’re always charged and ready to go. For that reason, they have announced their new rechargeable 2-in-1 Charger & Back Up Battery. This device allows you to not only charge your iPod or iPhone, but also use it as a backup battery itself. The battery sports a 30 pin connector, so it will work with all newer iPods. Also, the battery itself can be recharged via your computer with its USB cable or via an outlet with its AC adapter. This product, which “...provides up to 30 hours of additional music, 6 hours of video or 3 hours of talk time,” will set you back $49.99. It comes in black with a charge status light, and is available to order now. If you have ever run out of power at an important time on the go, this may be the perfect product for you. Product [2-in-1 Charger & Back Up Battery] Full Story » | Written by Josh Holat for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »

Kensington Battery Pack and Charger for iPhone, iPod

Kensington on Monday unveiled a Battery Pack and Charger for iPhone and iPod, along with a Mini version. The portable battery packs plug into the Apple devices' dock connectors and power and recharge them, and are themselves rechargeable. The lithium-ion polymer battery packs feature a USB connector that allows them to be charged via either the AC ...

iPhone 3G clarifications: battery life, GPS, office apps

Apple itself is setting the record straight and says that iPhone 3G's GPS mapping unit is as powerful as in dedicated devices. Also, cut-and-paste is still a possibility, and outside testers have found the iPhone's battery life the best in its class...