The Week in iOS Accessories: iPhone 5 (and cuteness)

28.09.2012

Lenmar: The $70 comes in three colors: red, black, and white. Complete the set and you can look like you're a member of the White Stripes, but the case doesn't just have rock-star appeal--it promises to double your talking and web-surfing time on the iPhone 5 thanks to a built-in rechargeable battery. The cases will ship in December.

Onkyo: No you won't be able to dock your new iPhone 5 in the $199 docking station--not without an adapter at least. (Any device with Apple's older 30-pin connector will still be able to dock.) But that's glass half-empty thinking--and as Onkyo points out, you can still use the docking station's AirPlay technology to wirelessly stream music from your iPhone 5 to your otherwise-wired-in speaker system. The also device comes with a remote control; it will be available for shipping in October.

Paradigm: The new lets you play music wirelessly from your iOS devices (or Mac) through the system's 30-watt speakers. (The Aera also offers a now-old-fashioned 30-pin dock cradle.) The system can also play music directly from Internet-based music services such as Spotify and Pandora. There's no word on pricing for the system; the speakers are expected to be available later this fall.

Satechi: The $10 lets you power up your iOS device--as well as one other device using the standard AC outlet--directly from a wall socket, while offering protection against electrical accidents.

Scosche: The $100 will help you get in shape by monitoring your vital statistics during a workout. It transmits that data to your iPhone, where the data is processed via a that can help you determine your most-efficient workout routine--and which can also be set to play an inspirational "power song" when your workout is most in need of a jolt. The app is available now; the Rhythm armband should be available in retail stores by the holiday season.