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Etch-a-Sketch iPhone Case

One of the most nostalgic classic toys is the Etch-a-sketch. Now you can make your phone into a new-school version of the Etch-a-Sketch by covering your iPhone or iPad in an Etch-a-Sketch case from Headcase. Available for $24.99, the case is built of a durable plastic material that wraps around the entire phone, except for the screen, providing stellar protection for your device.

P-Flip Solar Charging Dock for iPhone

One of the most common complaints about the iPhone is a short battery life. This eco-friendly, awesome device is the P-Flip Foldable Solar Power dock, and it’s purpose is to extend the life of the iPhone battery by putting the power of the sun to work.

Video Games: Encouraging Kids to be Active?

Interactive games that require some form of physical activity are all the rage in today’s ever-expanding virtual gaming market. From the Wii, to the X-Box Kinect, to iPhone games that require rapid movement of the arms; video games aren’t just about playing Mario Kart and munching your way through a bag of Doritos anymore. 

Funniest iPhone Videos

We’re all about laughs and giggles here at iPhoneandKids.com. So, this week we took to the web to bring you some of our favorite funny iPhone videos. Whether cute kids, crazy kittens or a good old iPhone sing-along gets your belly jiggling with laughter, there’s sure to be a video on our list to brighten your day.

Best iPhone Games for Moms

by Berna

I can hear most of you thinking: You are kidding, right? How can a mother have any time to play iPhone games? Yes, you are right. We do not have the luxury of being bored or "having time to kill". Sigh. But haven't you ever waited in a long line, bored from looking at the gossip magazines when getting your hair colored, or been simply stuck on a 6 hour plane ride with nothing but a boring airline magazine? Just for those situations, I'd like to share with you some of my favorite games for iPhone moms.

Why some iPhone games can be dangerous for kids?

by iPhoneGuru

Are all iPhone games safe for your kids? If you think so, you are living under a false illusion. While there's no doubt that the Apple App Store has several educational and fun games which are good for kids, unfortunately it also hosts several games with abusive language, violence and sexual content which are unsuitable for kids. While Apple defends itself by saying it provides ample age restriction warnings for objectionable content, it's not an acceptable solution to this sensitive issue. Further, game developers get away by simply assigning certain ratings for published games.

Coolest iPhone Cases

Oh, sure. Anybody can stroll into Best Buy, pick up a plain Jane case for their iPhone and protect it from scratches and bumps. But what’s the fun in that? As more and more people make the iPhone their mobile communication device of choice, the number of wacky ways to spruce up the outside of your iPhone has grown exponentially. Let’s take a peek at some of the cool ones!

Classmate+ Laptop: Just for Kids

Kids and computers go together like peanut butter and jelly in today’s tech-happy culture. The folks at the Intel and Lenovo companies have taken this realization to a new level by releasing a laptop created with young users in mind. The Classmate+ is a durable, basic laptop in a briefcase format, complete with a handle and all.

5 iPhone Myths

To those that have never owned an iPhone, it can seem like a mysterious device. As people glide their fingers across the screen to the dismay of confused onlookers, the iPhone seems more like a magical gizmo than a cell phone. Heck, even people who use the iPhone on a regular basis are excited by its capabilities from time to time. Thus, it’s no surprise that in today’s world of tech-savvy media, there are plenty of rumors swirling about the iPhone.

So, we decided to take a closer look at some of the different iPhone myths floating around, based on the input of other bloggers from around the web, and our personal opinions.

Get a Personalized World Map - Great for Kids!

Ok, this is not a app related review but when we came across this, it was so cool we had to mention it. Kidlandia delivers personalized fantasy map that can be produced in poster, puzzle or wall hanging format. Kids will learn to read maps and exercise their imagination as they navigate their way through a map personalize with their own names, names of family members and other creative ideas input by the kids themselves.

200+ Best Kids Apps Reviewed!

Here at iPhoneandkids.com we’ve introduced our readers to a wide variety of apps for children and their parents that foster learning, fun and exploration of the world around us. This guide is intended to help you locate the reviews on iPhoneandkids.com that are best suited to your needs! 200+ iPhone, iPad, Android Kids App reviews, read on.

How to become a successful iPhone app developer?

Many mobile application developers dreams of creating a great iPhone app, selling hundreds of thousands of copies, and getting rich!  How can you create hit iPhone apps? Who better to ask than a successful developer himself. Below is our interview with Matt Braun,  who is the creator of MASH, which was downloaded (free and paid) over 2 million times!
 
iPhoneAndKids: MASH seems to be a huge success. Can you tell us how did you come up with the idea?

Best New Kids Apps

It’s time again to review a few of the best new apps submitted by developers to iPhoneandkids.com. From time to time, we like to look through what developers have sent our way and recommend a few faves for our readers to check out. If you would like your app to be considered for this list, please submit your app.

This week’s selections include storybooks, healthy eating encouragement and kid-friendly entertainment. Read on!

iPad 2: What's new? Is it worth to upgrade?

Much waited iPad 2 announcement is here! The updated iPad will be available to anxious American consumers on March 11th and boasts a host of new features and faster processing. The rest of the new iPad2 features are given below:

What’s different about the iPad 2?

Parents Sound Off About In-App Purchases

Since posting our article that provided parents with instructions to disable in-app purchases, we were amazed to hear the impassioned responses of our readers. It seems that in-app purchases have snuck unexpected charges in with iPhone users of all ages and that the costs can prove to be a heavy burden on families.

A few readers reported in-app purchases made by children that totaled only $5, while others were slapped with bills well over $100 as toddlers played games and inadvertently made purchases using what they believed was “play” money. One national report recounted the story of parents who received $1,400…That’s right, $1,400 US dollars in charges from in-app purchases. Read on.