CD/Radio Alarm Clock

The iPhone 4 has an alarm clock with multiple setting features and even a snooze ‘button’. So, the first thing you can toss is the old CD/radio alarm clock that’s taking up so much space on your bedside table. Make room for your iPhone and its charger.

Landline Phone

Assuming that you still have one of these, how necessary is it? If you’ve outfitted everyone in the family with their own iPhone, the landline phone you still have is just another bill to pay. Do you really need it?

iPod

Dare I say it? Seriously, though, your iPhone is an iPod. Having a separate iPod is definitely electronic duplication. Sell your iPod and buy some killer apps.

Digital Camera

Unless you are a professional, or even an amateur photographer, is there a need for a digital camera? The Verizon Wireless iPhone 4 features a 5 megapixel camera with 5X digital zoom and a built-in LED flash.

Camera capabilities exist from the back of the camera and on the front for those great self-portraits. And great photos get even better with the use of the optional high dynamic range (HDR) setting.

Flip Camcorder

Fling your flip camcorder to Craig’s list. The iPhone 4 features solid HD video recording with great quality. Add the fact that, with the iMovie app, you can edit and upload directly from the iPhone. Need I say more?

Electronic Calculator

Your iPhone 4 not only features a calculator with standard memory functions, but you can switch between that and the scientific calculator. So, unless you’re a math major or engineer, the iPhone 4 calculator should suit you well.

eBook Reader

“For sale: One eBook Reader. Not needed now that I downloaded the free iBook’s app onto my new iPhone 4.” Read everything from the bestsellers to the timeless classics through the built-in iBook store. Reading books and PDFs on your Verizon Wireless iPhone 4 is easy. You can even use Voice Over to have the book read to you. And never get stumped by an unknown word with the dictionary look-up feature.

Now then, don’t you feel so much lighter with a lot less electronic clutter? Minimalist simplicity- it doesn’t get any better than that.

Get yourself an iPhone 4 case to protect your multi-talented electronic device!

A Clock is More than a Timepiece

The iPhone 4 clock will give you more than the time of day. You can find out what time it is anywhere in the world. You can also use your iPhone clock to wake you up each day. And hit the snooze to catch a little extra shut-eye.

The multi-alarm feature lets you set a wake-up time for your weekdays and your weekends. How about an alarm to wake you up and, then, an alarm to remind you to get the kids up for the day? But before you wake those kids up, set your iPhone timer for 30 minutes and do that much-needed yoga routine. You’ll be glad you did.

Next, set the stopwatch and play, “Who can get ready the fastest?” with your kids to hustle them out the door and on their way to school. The first one in the car gets to play the latest video game on your iPhone 4.

Calendar

Verizon’s iPhone 4 calendar is quickly accessible, letting you know what’s on the agenda for the day. You can check out one calendar or view several at once. Check today’s events and look ahead to see what’s coming up. You can even view a list of upcoming events.

Sync your calendar to your computer and with services like Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft. You can use your iPhone to respond to meeting invites and to invite others to meetings or events. Use your calendar to schedule events with reminder alerts. Set it and be done to move on to the next task at hand.

Contacts

Make your iPhone 4 contact central with a comprehensive data base of everyone you know. You can even set up an account in which you can view and search for your company contacts.

Of course, your contact list is only as valuable as you make it so set it up right the first time. Include not only the home, work and cell phone numbers, but emails, personal webpages, and mailing addresses. For a personal touch, add a photo and a special ringtone.

Notes

And who can multitask without notes? The notes feature in the iPhone 4 not only allows you to create notes, you can also email them and sync them with your computer and online accounts. Another useful tool is the search feature so you can find certain text within a list of notes.

And So Much More

Additional time-saving and multi-tasking tools on your iPhone 4 include;

• Calculator
• Compass
• Maps (with the compass and maps features, you’ll never get lost again)
• Voice memo recording
• Emails
• Text messaging
• Weather

Oh, yes, you can use your iPhone to make phone calls!

Comfortable Fit

Of course, comfort is paramount in just about anything you buy. You want to look for an armband case that is not bulky so you will need one made of a light weight, stretch material. The stretch and weight of the fabric is the first feature you need to evaluate.

Snug Fit

Look for an iPhone 4 armband phone case that gives you just enough snuggness for a secure fit without unnecessary constriction. This is another area where the stretch of the fabric is important. In evaluating this, try stretching the armband both length-wise and width-wise. Fabric that stretches both ways should hold its flexibility longer without losing its elasticity.

Moisture-Wicking

For the most comfortable run, your clothes should be moisture-wicking. Why not expect the same in your armband iPhone case? Be sure the fabric used is not only moisture-wicking but ‘breathable’, too. Nothing is more uncomfortable than unnecessary sweat.

Water Resistant

As a runner, you know every day isn’t sunshine. Look for an armband phone case that is water resistant so you can protect your iPhone from the rain. You will also want a case that offers a protective screen to cover your phone.

Easy On/Off

Unless you want your running buddy to help you put on your armband phone case every day, you need to evaluate how easily you can put it on and take it off. Basically you have two choices for closures- a Velcro type closure or a buckle clip system. Velcro is probably the simplest and most effective closure system.

Safety and Hygiene

For the ultimate in runner’s safety, every piece of your runner’s gear should have a reflective safety stripe. Look for that in your runner’s iPhone case. You will also want a case that is made of anti-bacterial fabric that can be hand-washed.

That’s right we can show you the exact differences between each phone! No more guessing what changes Apple made to the Verizon iPhone, here they are as detailed by Apple designers.

From the image (click to make it larger) you can see that the Ringer Switch on the Verizon iPhone has been moved 2.36mm further down the side of the phone, whilst the Volume buttons have been moved a grand total of 0.66mm! It is apparent that these changes have been implemented to accommodate the addition of a new a antena band just above the Ringer Switch.

Buy Your New Case With Confidence

There are quite a few Verizon iPhone cases available on the internet however, we decided not to offer any for sale on our site until we could be absolutely certain that the manufacturers of these cases had incorporated all the design changes. Well now we can.

We have spoken to Case-Mate and confirmed with them that their Verizon iPhone cases incorporate the subtle changes made by Apple. That means you can buy the case of your choice from Case-Mate prior to getting your Verizon iPhone safe in the knowledge that it will fit! We will begin to offer their cases for sale on our site however, if you just can’t wait for us then visit Case-Mate direct by clicking here.

We will continue to contact manufactures and confirm that their cases incorporate the new changes. Once we are confident that they have made the required design changes to their cases then we will offer them for sale at GET iPhone Case.

Here are the links to the Apple design drawings: GSM (AT&T) iPhone and the CDMA (Verizon) iPhone. Note that both are pdf downloads direct from Apple.

This has been a long time coming for iPhone fans who would prefer to stick with their Verizon mobile plan. Here is just a taste of what is in store;

• 960 x 960 Retina Display! This is the sharpest, crispest display you can get on a cell phone! It’s more real than real life!
• Video Calling through FaceTime. Think phone call but with the added dimension of face-to-face video.
• High Definition Video/Pictures. Record and edit in visually stunning HD.

Don’t forget that we here at GET iPhone Case will have a wide range of Verizon iPhone cases and covers available for when you get your new phone on (hopefully) Feb 10!

Also, don’t forget to check out our Top 5 Tips for using the iPhone 4 – read it before your new phone arrives!

Yet again, Otterbox Cases for the iPhone command the top 4 positions of Amazon’s best sellers list for Cell Phone Cases and Covers.

At Number 1 is the Otterbox Defender Case for iPhone 3G, 3GS – Amazon are selling these cases from $19.30 to $49.95 (at the time of this post).

At Number 2 is the Otterbox Defender Case for iPhone 4 – Amazon are selling these cases at $21.75 (again, at the time this post went live).

The Defender Case is a hugely popular case for the iPhone, and there is a good reason why. It is tough, offers great protective qualities and can be purchased for less than retail price! If you are looking for a new iPhone case then consider getting the Defender Case by Otterbox.

We have done the research and offer 5 of the best tips for getting the most out of your iPhone 4:

1. Update your Apps For Multi-tasking

One of the big new features of the iPhone 4 is the ability to multi-task. Update all your apps so they too can be left running in the background whilst you work on something else. Head over to the App Store and hit the ‘Update All’ button.

2. Lock The Page Orientation

Sometimes the iPhone is just too damn clever! When shifting your position the iPhone senses your movement and changes the orientation of the screen from landscape to portrait. This can be useful but are there times when you just want to lock in the orientation – well now you can by activating the new Portrait Lock feature. Just double tap the Home button and swipe to the right to reveal the Portrait Lock icon.

3. Colour or Color?

If you like to spell using the British version of English then click on the globe icon whenever using the keyboard (ie when writing in Notes or Email). The Globe toggles between English (US) and English (UK).

4. Keep Control of the Number of Apps You Are Running!

Running multiple Apps, whilst pretty cool, can also be a drain on your battery. Double tap the Home button to see how many Apps you are currently running. Kill all Apps that you no longer need to save battery life and processing power. You kill an App by tapping and holding on its icon until you see a ‘-’ sign appear. Tap on this sign.

5. Enhanced Search Features

The Search feature in the iPhone has always been useful but now Apple have included the ability to search the web and Wikipedia. As usual swipe to the right on the Home Page to activate the search feature and then scroll to the bottom of the page to locate the Search Web and Search Wikipedia.

6. Bonus Tip – Protect Your iPhone with a Case!

All good Top Tip articles include a bonus tip and this article is no exception! Your iPhone is an absolutely amazing gadget but it is not bullet-proof! One accidental drop and you could damage it beyond repair. Don’t run the risk, for a few dollars you can get yourself a good quality iPhone 4 case or Verizon iPhone Case.

We here at GET iPhone Case have made the decision not to sell any Verizon iPhone Cases until the new iPhone has been released and our suppliers have had a chance to confirm that the minor changes to the Mute and On/Off buttons that are being reported on the net (we wrote about them here) are the only changes that have been made by Apple. We have spoken to several major manufacturers and they have confirmed that Apple have not provided them with any design details of the Verizon version of the iPhone.

Sure, this decision not to sell cases ahead of the release of the new iPhone may cost us a few sales between now and Feb 10th but we believe our customers deserve to buy a case for their new iPhone that fits. We would hate to sell you a case that you may later have to return.

Call us old fashioned but we sleep better at night.

On Feb 10 this is where you will be able to buy your new Verizon iPhone Case. Until then why not subscribe to our Newsletter and we’ll keep you up to date with all the new cases that we are selling for the iPhone.

If you are concerned about the effects of mobile phone radiation then you might like to consider the new Bounce case by Case-Mate. The Bounce features radiation reducing material developed by Pong, which they claim is the only material certified by the US Federal Communications Commission to reduce mobile phone radiation from reaching the user.

How Does Pong Work?

It seems that the radiation reducing material is designed to collect and transmit the radiation away from your head. The following excerpt was taken from the Pong website;

Without Pong, your cell phone antenna emits radiation in all directions, both to the outside and toward your head.

The Pong technology module, optimally aligned with the phone’s internal antenna, attracts the radiative energy. The Pong Effect occurs as a pure energy transfer with no distortion due to the properties of the module material and microwave-tuned antenna design.

The unique “ladder” configuration of the Pong module moves the signal and its hazardous radiation through the Pong case like a chimney, and away from the user.

The Pong module redirects cell phone radiation while maintaining full signal strength. You may find that your communication efficiency actually improves with the use of the Pong case.

Bounce Case Features

• Pong radiation reducing technology built into the case
• Minimalist design
• Impact resistant silicone
• Available in 4 colors: black, grey, green and pink
• Access to all ports and functions
• Screen protection kit included

If you are at all concerned about the effects of cell phone radiation then you should consider the Bounce case.

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Remember, it appears that due to some minor modifications to the location of the Mute switch and On/Off buttons, cases for the iPhone 4 will not fit the new Verizon iPhone (this is only in circumstances where the iPhone 4 case has dedicated holes for the Mute and On/Off buttons. It is possible that some cases will be interchangeable between the two phones).

Verizon iPhone 4 Cases – Available 10 Feb!

You have to admit, there are some pretty decent looking cases coming out next month! The Monsta is the one for me!

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