As the latest universal remote control solution for iPhones and iPod touches, New Potato’s FLPR ($80) combines a brand new and free FLPR application with an Infrared dongle that attaches to the bottoms of iPhones and iPods alike. The FLPR dongle is small, black, and compatible with some cases so that you needn’t pull your favorite enclosure off of your device in order to use it. But the key to this accessory is the app, which has 14,000 remote control…

As a 2010 CES Best of Show winner, XtremeMac’s Tuffwrap Accent ($25) is a two-toned rubber case with bright colored back and separate front/side layers, available for the iPhone 3G and 3GS. By comparison, the iPhone 3G/3GS and iPod touch 2G versions of Tuffwrap Tatu ($30) look like a single-colored case with a second-colored pattern on the back, but use a process similar to Accent to actually blend two layers of color together in a distinctive…

The latest generation of XtremeMac’s InCharge series of home and car chargers has arrived, and minimalist design is the name of the game. InCharge Auto ($20) is an ultra-simple black and gray car charger with a coiled cord, a low-profile Dock Connector, and a matte black charging bulb — no frills, save for a 1 Amp charger that provides a faster recharge for iPhones, nice for the asking price. The Home ($30) and Home Plus ($40) versions of InCharge…

Apple’s relatively new iTunes LP digital album format wasn’t originally proposed by the company, and has yet to significantly boost album sales, according to a new report. Citing anonymous industry sources, GigaOM reports that the format was in fact a result of the same negotiations between Apple and the major music labels that led to DRM-free songs and flexible pricing on the iTunes Store; a “concession” from Apple to make…

XtremeMac’s latest Sportwrap ($30) is designed to work with both the fourth- and fifth-generation iPod nanos, adding small evolutions to the company’s classic series of armbands. The new one includes an integrated cord manager, a matte-finished front play-through protective window, and a combination of neoprene, Velcro, and Lycra materials that is safe to wash. While Sportwrap isn’t a revolutionary design in any way, it looks sharp and gets the basics…

Three of XtremeMac’s new iPhone 3G/3GS and iPod nano 5G cases have arrived in the form of Microshield Accent ($25), Microshield Mix ($25), and Microshield Tatu ($25). Microshield Accent is a combination of a clear hard plastic shell with a colored rubber side and bezel protector for the iPhone 3G/3GS, while Microshield Mix for iPhone 3G/3GS has a hard plastic back with a hexagonal pattern, plus a second colored rubber bezel protector.…

Thing Labs, developer of the Brizzly.com online Twitter and Facebook reader announced today that it has acquired the Birdfeed Twitter client from iPhone developer Buzz Andersen as the foundation for its new Brizzly for Twitter iPhone application. The original Birdfeed application has been removed from the App Store and the former home page for the app now simply displays an announcement from Brizzly informing users of the news and where to download…

iKit has introduced its new Dura Case for the Apple iPad. This hybrid case combines a hard shell plate with a soft-grip border to offer impact resistance and protection against scratches and dings. Features include a form-fitting design, open access to all ports and controls, and an included screen protector and cleaning kit. iKit’s new iPad Dura Case is now available for pre-order in clear or black and sells for $40.
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An internal Verizon memo posted online by Engadget suggests the company sees the launch of the iPad as “an opportunity” to push its data service plans. The memo states that the 3G version of the iPad is $130 more than the Wi-Fi only model, plus the cost of 3G service, which comes “on an overloaded network with limited coverage.” As Engadget points out, however, unlimited iPad 3G data service on AT&T costs $30 per month…

“The gulf between the gaming experience that Street Fighter IV provides and what we are accustomed to playing on the iPhone and iPod touch these days is too huge to fully explain. People who have played even the original Street Fighter, let alone II or any of the other sequels, know already that these titles are impossible on Apple’s devices until a proper controller is released.” Yet here we are today, playing the final—well,…