SAN FRANCISCO, USA (AVING Special Report on ‘Mac World 2011′) — ClayWare Games, LLC was founded to create and develop fun and educational games, interactive storytelling apps, apps to enhance existing school curriculums, and other software. Currently we are using our existing library of games to bring attention to our accessory, the Pad Bracket wall-mount for the iPad and iPhone (http://padbracket.com). Through sales of the Pad Bracket, ClayWare will fund the development of education titles designed to capture the imagination of young learners while building critical math, language, and reasoning skills, and exploring history, cultural awareness and creativity through storytelling.

ClayWare is well suited for the development of fun, educational titles,…

SAN FRANCISCO, USA (AVING Special Report on ‘Mac World 2011′) — Solar Components LLC (dba Solar JOOS) is introducing the JOOS Orange – a new personal solar providing reliable clean energy for iPhones, iPads, iTouches, iPods and many more mobile electronic devices. The JOOS Orange was selected as the 2011 International CES Best of Innovations award winner in the Eco-Design and Sustainable Technology product category. It will be on display at stand 450 during Macworld with daily press demonstrations at 11am.

Roughly the size of a paperback (5.8- x 8.6- x 0.8-inches) and weighing 24 ounces, the JOOS Orange is the world’s most powerful personal solar charger. Unlike other solar chargers designed to only work under ideal conditions, the Orange turns sunlig…

SAN FRANCISCO, USA (AVING Special Report on ‘Mac World 2011′) — YOUBIQ, an innovative developer of smartphone accessories, apps and services, introduces YOUBIQ Gymbl, YOUBIQ App and YOUBIQ Cloud, that when combined form a unique solution for capturing, managing and sharing media with the iPhone 4.

The latest generation of smartphones has cameras that rival point-and-shoot digital cameras, and the migration of digital photography to smartphones is gaining traction. Enter YOUBIQ…anywhere, everywhere.

The YOUBIQ Gymbl transforms your iPhone into a “camera with a smartphone.” This flexible accessory is an all-in-one comfortable grip, on-the-go tripod and tripod adapter, for capturing images with great fidelity. At the heart of the Gymbl is a gi…

Details of the new BlackBerry Messenger are leaking out all over the internet today, and what we’re seeing is an app that could make your CrackBerry even more impossible to put away. In a move that shows RIM’s eagerness to loosen up a bit, BBM 6 could be adding at least one new feature that isn’t exactly boardroom-appropriate: gaming. Rumor has it that the app’s new iteration, which will run on OS 5.0 and greater, incorporates a function that allows users to use their BBM name as their gamer name, as well as update their status automatically to reflect completed gaming tasks. BBM 6 would also allow for larger chat groups and cross chat. We’ve no real way of predicting the app’s impact, but if the rumors turn out to be true, we wouldn’t be surprised to see a second coming of the BlackBerry massage.

BlackBerry Messenger 6 details leaked, we fear for addicts everywhere originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SEOUL, Korea (AVING) — CAV Japan released new limited edition of Hello Kitty speaker for iPhone. These 2 new colors, ‘European Black’ with gold ribbon based on black and ‘Silky White’ with silver ribbon based on white, are designed at Europe.

Users can listen to music with it when recharging iPhone at the same time. Besides, other smartphones and audio devices are connectable with it when entering mini plug.

Just touching its ear is controlling volume and speakers at ears and belly offer dynamic music listening experience. Users can control menu of iPhone and iPod with additional remote control.

The price is 14,800 yen.

For years, suit-and-tie circles have bowed to BlackBerry as the king of corporate communication, but iOS has been creeping in on enterprise territory, calling into question RIM’s sovereignty in the boardroom. The folks at Deutsche Bank Equity Research struck the most recent blow to RIM’s enterprise dominance with the announcement that they’ll buck BlackBerry for iPhone, following a trial using Good Technology’s secure email app. The company tested the app in conjunction with Microsoft Exchange Server, delivering AES 192-encrypted email and calendar data to employees, and, according to the firm’s research analyst, the iPhone proved an easier and faster solution to BlackBerry. Last summer, AT&T announced that 40 percent of iPhone sales are enterprise, and we just reported on RIM’s possible move to devices beyond the BlackBerry. We’re not saying it’s off to the guillotine with the old standard bearer, but it definitely looks like there are new contenders for the enterprise crown.

Deutsche Bank ditches BlackBerry for iPhone, Apple puts chink in RIM’s enterprise armor originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LONDON, United Kingdom (AVING) — Ubiquisys, the developer of 3G and LTE intelligent cells, today announced the world’s first attocell – a personal femtocell. Designed primarily for people travelling abroad, it enables mobile calls to be made and received as though in their home country. Although developed specifically for the iPhone, the attocell works out of the box with any 3G phone, and has also been tested with Blackberry, Nokia and Android smartphones. Ubiquisys is already in discussions with several mobile operators about the product.

The attocell connects to a user’s laptop via USB, which provides power and an internet connection. It then analyses the IP address and radio environment to determine which country it is in, and sets its 3G radio pow…

Oh yes. After all the unbearable teasing since we unveiled the first ever photos of the PlayStation Phone, we’ve finally managed to get hold of the real deal for an in-depth preview. Honestly, we couldn’t wait any longer with this thing floating around in China; we’d otherwise have to wait until MWC, where we expect the phone to be launched as the “Xperia Play” (and we shall refer to this name henceforth). Before you pop the cork for us, do bear in mind that what we’re seeing here is subject to changes, so don’t be alarmed by any missing features or exposed cables in our preview. When you’re ready, head right past the break to find out what Sony Ericsson’s cooking up.

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Exclusive: Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (PlayStation Phone) preview originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CALIFORNIA, USA (AVING) — Fans are thrilled to learn that debuting this week, the first-ever official Mameshiba product has been released at retail in the United States!

Available via Hot Topic online just in time for Valentine’s Day and Easter gift-giving, these brand new Mameshiba plush clips are the perfect tokens of affection, and a must-have for Mameshiba collectors.

The Mameshiba – an appealing collection of ‘bean-dogs’ spouting oddball bits of trivia in animation shorts – are a bona fide pop culture sensation. Taking Japan by storm since they first popped up in 30 second spots on TV and the Internet in 2008, they have sparked interest with fans and collectors stateside too. In the U.S., Mameshiba have attracted over 7 million total view…

SEOUL, Korea (AVING) — Are you working on any iPad gaming features for the coming weeks/months?

If so, Ten One Design just announced the availability of Fling – its tactile gaming control for the iPad. It offers a more natural gaming experience and greater directional, physical control to any iPad game that has a virtual joystick.

Fling’s patent pending design provides auto-centering and force feedback.

iPad gaming is all about precision maneuvering, and Fling gives you this crucial advantage.

As you control a game with Fling, it pushes gently back towards the center position. This haptic feedback guides and stabilizes your gameplay, making every action more accurate.

Price is $19.95 for one and $29.95 for two….