iPad Accessories are Finally Beginning To Offer Innovative Features

The problem with all of the first iPad accessories on the market was the fact that they offered very few innovative features. Basically, because iPad case designers had to rush out new designs in order to be ready for the release of the iPad on April 15th, those first designs were nothing more than expanded iPhone 3Gs and laptop cases.

However, now that we are more than 6 months into the lifecycle of the iPad, we are finally beginning to see some iPad accessories that are actually worth buying.

For a whole range of really great iPad accessories articles, be sure to check out the EW blog.

UNIEA Announces 25% off Back To School Coupon!

We've just gotten word that Uniea is launching a huge 25% off Back To School sale in their online store!

Go to unieastore.com and use promo code "school" for 25% off your entire order!

This sale includes their brand-new line of iPad cases that just hit their online store. As far as I know, the online store is the only place that you can get them. Here's a quick overview of the new Uniea iPad cases:

This is their new TPU iPad case. It comes in three translucent colors: black, red, and white. The case is constructed of flexible TPU material and has a side grips that allow you to get a good grip on the iPad while using it. It also has cut outs for all of the critical ports on the iPad. The cases usually retails for $34.95, but it looks like Uniea is running a sale right now for only $29.99, not including the 25% off back to school discount. Definitely worth checking out.

In addition, Uniea also has a PC iPad case as well. This is a clear polycarbonate plastic case, similar to the same material that the iPad is housed in. Like the TPU case, it offers great protection from scratches and dirt, but with a more smooth, rigid texture. It comes in black, red, and clear, and usually retails for $39.95 but is also on sale for $29.99.

You can get an overview of all the Uniea iPad cases at this link.

News and Rumors About the iPhone 5

Every time Apple comes out with a new version of the iPhone, there is usually a good year or so before we see the next model. The reason for this is simple: whenever there is a new iPhone, it makes such as splash in the tech world that there is usually a lot to talk -- and argue -- about for a good 6 to 8 months before anyone is even thinking about the next iPhone.

The iPhone 4, however, is a different story.

Even before the iPhone 4 was released, it has been an unmitigated disaster. From the iPhone 4 prototype getting out into the open to "antennagate," the iPhone 4 has been Apple's biggest "problem gadget" since it's cube computer.

Just to prove how problematic the iPhone 4 has been, just one month after its release, fresh rumors appeared on the web about the iPhone 5 making its debut as early as January of 2011!

Is the iPhone 5 merely a "re-do" of the iPhone 4? Is it Apple's desperate attempt to compete with the increasing popularity of the Droid? Or, will it "Change everything -- again?"

Check out the iPhone 5 News Blog for total coverage of the iPhone.