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Are the gold iPhone 5S and yellow iPhone 5C truly the least popular?

According to a recent survey preformed by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), the gold iPhone 5S and the yellow iPhone 5C are the least popular…. but are they really?

The survey goes on to state the different percentages of color prefrences amongst buyers (the graph below shows their findings.) CIRP also noted a difference in the buying habits of genders when it came to the two iPhones. More males bought the blue iPhone 5C than females, while females predominantly picked up the pink color of the 5C over any other color. The results were closer for the iPhone 5S, where males preferred space gray and women preferred the silver.

At first glance this sounds like an interesting story, but under further investigation, I found this study to be a little, well, short sided.

According to a slew of angry tech aficionados, if we look at the numbers, only a 4:1 ratio of gold to the other colors of the 5S was available for sale when the new phones launched. The golds sold out instantly and have not been available since. Therefore, the opportunity to buy gold iPhones has not been available. For the yellow 5C however, that’s a whole other story. The 5C did not experience the same amount of shortages and has been readily available.

So what’s your take on all of this? Do you like the yellow or gold iPhones? Would you buy one for yourself?

Ladies, lets face it- we all wouldn’t mind a little extra sparkly jewelry, would love to have a team of hair and makeup artists at our beck-and-call, and definitely wouldn’t say no to dawning breathtaking, custom made, Oscar de la Renta gowns and attending fabulous gallas in New York city. A life of luxury would be nice and might seem like only a dream, but really, having the most modern and chic things is actually not as far away as you might think; and believe it or not, it all starts with your smartphone.

Your smartphone is your lifeline, your window into the life you want to be living. It is like a part of you and when it dies, you feel stranded and left out. Meetings, lunches, happy hours, socials, parties, all these things you begin to dread when you know your cell phone battery won’t make it all the way through. That’s why we’ve created the latest and most stylish technology to give your cell battery the extra power it needs and give you the edge in sophistication.

Now you can work harder, party longer, and keep going all day and night, never missing a beat or the opportunity to get one step closer to a life of fabulousness. Our battery cases are ultra-slim, ultra-sexy, and ultra-smart, and are sure to make you stand out- in a good way of course. Check out our line of cases to see which ones are perfect for your phone and stay tuned for some pretty exciting new releases which are sure not to disappoint! https://www.powerskin.shop/

So, what do fashion and technology have in common? Nothing really, until Apple decided to mix things up just a bit this week by hiring UK’s top paid CEO, Angela Ahrendts, the CEO of Burberry. Yes, you heard me correctly, Burberry, as in luxuriously posh scarves, coats, and purses…ya, that Burberry.

In a surprising move, Ahrendts will be leaving Burberry in the spring to become Apple’s new Senior Vice President of Retail…CEO to Senior VP…interesting. I’m sure a few extra dollar signs came into play in this move. Although, a current salary of 26.3 mill with Burberry isn’t too bad. I wonder what Apple offered.

With a plateauing effect in the future for the consumer tech industry, Apple is doing everything they can to keep things moving upwards. Ahrendts will be responsible for revamping all the Apple stores and creating a new and unique buying experience for the customer, much like what she did for Burberry.

It will be interesting to see what direction she goes in and if she can keep Apple from just adding to the already saturated noise of the tech world. Maybe we can expect plaid iPhones in the future?

There’s no doubt this woman is smart and talented, just watch one of her Burberry campaign videos below, so maybe she will be able to bring a fresh new approach to Apple’s identity. Only time will tell.

What are your thoughts?

It has come to our attention that a few PowerSkin products have been experiencing charging issues since the new iPhone iOS7 update. In short, apparently simultaneous charging of your iPhone 5 and PowerSkin through your computer’s USB port seems not to be working. We’ve looked into this unique issue in depth and have an answer for you.

Question- Why won’t my iPhone 5 PowerSkin or PoP’n for iPhone 5 charge my smartphone while it is connected to my computer’s USB port?

Answer- In iOS6, Apple did not have a specific restriction for simultaneous charging of the PowerSkin and Apple product, so the PowerSkin was able to charge and discharge at the same time when connected to a PC USB port. However, with the new iOS7 update simultaneous charging is restricted. As a result, the PowerSkin will not charge and discharge at the same time if connected to a PC USB port as a power source. You are still able to use a USB wall charger to support simultaneous charging. Alternatively, you may charge the PowerSkin and iPhone separately when using a PC USB port.

This only seems to be an issue with Apple products which have updated to the new iOS7 platform, and not all products are experiencing this issue. In just a few weeks we will be unveiling a brand new product for iPhone 5S which works perfectly with iOS7 and is pretty darn sexy, too.

If you have any questions, post your questions or comments here. Your thoughts are what helps us guarantee that we deliver the best quality products to you, every time!

Over the summer, LG showed us this…a beautiful, bright screen that… you guessed it… bends. Whoa! Revolutionary, right? What were they going to do with that technology? What were they building and making behind those closed doors? The excited tension was almost unbearable, but just a day or so ago, the answer was released. Let’s just say it isn’t exactly as “mind bending” as we would have hoped.

LG has created the LG G “Flex.” Slated to debut in November, this phone is going up against some heavy hitters in the mobile world and needed to really bring it’s A game. From what we can see, it brought something, but it’s more in the shape of a C, and definitely doesn’t bend.

Above is a drawing obtained by CNET from LG of it’s proposed new phone. As you can see, the only thing really exciting about it, is… it’s curved? That’s it.

Thinking this phone would “easily curve” to the natural shape of one’s face, this would be a big hit. I don’t know about you, but I actually don’t spend forever talking on my phone. I surf the web, look up stupid videos, catch up on the latest Miley Cyrus junk, text, play games, on and on and on, but I definitely don’t want to do that with a curved screen… that would be weird.

Now, I know it is a little early to form opinions when we haven’t even seen the thing, but I’m not the only one with concerns… just ask around. And what about my favorite place to put my phone… in my back pocket. Won’t this new curved business make things a little difficult? Had the screen truly bent, it would have formed nicely to my tush, but now I’m afraid I’ll break the thing.

The mobile phone industry is ruthless and intense and saturated. As technology progresses, phones will really need to adapt and push boundaries in order to stay in the game, but this phone doesn’t seem to be “bending” any rules.

In celebration of Throwback Thursday, let’s go way way back, like DeLorean status, and take a look at some tech products that were pretty revolutionary at the time. What can we say, these things have come a pretty long way, but hey, everything had to start somewhere.

Laserdisk Player

Before Netflix, before DVDs, before VHS, and even before BETA, was the Laserdisck. Built in 1978, Laserdisc players were designed to play video and audio stored on Laserdisc. Laserdisc was the first optical disc format marketed to consumers.

These things were pretty big…

Cassette Tape Recorders

The power to record your voice or another song onto a cassette tape. That was awesome. Now, people just push an app on their phones, but back then these things were the shit.

Walkman

Walkmans were awesome! You could take your cassette tape, stick it in this little thing and listen to your music anywhere! It was completely revolutionary.

Floppy Discs

You know that little Micro SD Card in your phone or camera that stores zillions of documents or pictures? Well, these things were the first. The big block floppy disk was 8″ big and held two documents!

Dial Up AOL

“Beee, booop, skaweeet, reweeet…. sound familiar?

In the beginning, AOL came on a CD in a cereal box. Ya, instead of a toy, you got free hours of internet!

Polaroid Cameras

Remember your bedroom wall being covered in faded, yellowed Polaroids? Those were the days! The idea that you could develop an image right there and then was crazy! So, all you 15-year-olds taking “selfies” left and right…. we did that way before you!

8-Track Tapes

Want to listen to music in your car? You could put an 8-track tape in! In 1965, Ford was the first to introduce pre-installed 8-track tape players in all their 1966 models!

Got anymore to add to the list? Let’s hear them!

You are a business person. You have e-mails to check, calls to make, and meetings to attend. You live on the go, never wanting to miss an opportunity or chance to shake a hand and make another connection. For most of the day, your cell phone is your life, and you need it’s life to be on point, too, just as you are. As we all we all know though, battery life isn’t always accountable as you wished it would be. One emergency meeting, extra long phone call, or cab ride might just do your battery in, and there is definitely nothing suave about that.

Luckily, PowerSkin has been keeping you in mind and has two different, powerful life extending external mobile battery cases to keep you going all day long.

First, PowerSkin’s line of black, one-piece silicone, soft-touch cases provides power and protection. Cases slide and wrap effortlessly around your mobile device, while providing tough, shock-proof protection. These cases are light, and durable with very little added bulk. 1500 mAh of battery power add up to 70% more talk and use time depending on your phone, is charge and sync capable, and is NFC enabled. These smart, sophisticated cases are available for Samsung SIII, iPhone 5/5S, Blackberry Z10, and several other smartphones.

Second, PowerSkin has a new line of sleek, ultra-thin battery cases called Spare. Currently available is the first product of this line- the PowerSkin Spare for Samsung Galaxy S®4

Featuring the thinnest battery on the market, PowerSkin Spare is the new life loving partner for your Samsung Galaxy S® 4. The luxuriously slim design fits seamlessly with the phone’s natural shape. Weighing in at only .49 lbs, the contemporary, one piece polycarbonate case is sleek and sophisticated, featuring electroplated bezels and two colors (black and white) for a smart touch of style. The Spare ads up to 70% more battery life to your phone.

These two powerful cases keep you work savvy all day long, without loosing points on style! Keep in touch with us, because in the very near future, we will be releasing a few very exciting products which I guarantee will be must haves for your office, briefcase, or computer bag!

Check back regularly on our blog for product updates or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

Over the past weeks, I have spoken a lot on WHO PowerSkin is and what kinds of products we make, but I have yet to tell you our WHY.

Our WHY is not what we make or how we make it, but it is WHY we do what we do. It is WHY we work well past the traditional hours of 9-5, testing product over and over and over again to ensure we are delivering only perfection. It is WHY we watch waves out in the ocean, run through clouds of colored powder, be inspired by music and architecture, dream of the future, and hear what you have to say.

Our WHY is our belief, and our belief is this. We believe in innovation, inspiration, and intelligence. We believe in challenging the status-quo, thinking outside the box, exploring new avenues, and seeing things differently.

We are round pegs in square holes, we march to the beat of our own drummer, we may be the crazy ones, but we believe in change, pushing boundaries, and moving the world forward.

We dream of progression and empowering those around us to go farther and do more. We dream of leading a future where you are not limited by technology, but commissioned by it, strengthened by it, inspired by it.

We dream of advancements that simplify, yet promote life and we do this through providing products that are user friendly, powerful, and smart. PowerSkin is not just a product, we are a solution. And we believe in a better tomorrow.

Come, join us on our path of making the world a brighter, finer place.

Photos are from Photographer Alex Verharst at http://photography.verharst.com/.

You are a runner, a walker, an avid gym goer, a tennis player, a dancer, or cyclist. You love the feeling of the wind in your hair, the sweet burning in your legs, a pounding heart, sweat on your skin, and the sense of pride and accomplishment when done. You are a no nonsense go-getter and nothing will slow you down, especially not a dead phone battery.

Your music, your books, your lectures, and even your phone calls are all part of you and your daily routine. You run to the beat of Justin Timberlake, petal hard to Rush, walk listening to your sister’s latest tale of the guy next door, and jog on the treadmill while being inspired by Ted Talks. You have your whole day planned out and ready to go, but what happens if an unexpected phone call leaves your battery lower than you want? Or what if extra meetings means it’s been hours since you last powered up and your phone won’t have enough life left to make it through the next hour? You’ve all been there… stranded with your smartphone… wondering what you should do. Skip today’s exercise and make up for it tomorrow? Dare to workout out of routine?

Luckily, there is a solution. For quick, on the go power that easily fits into a gym bag, running belt, or pocket, PowerSkin Pop’n is a great hybrid mobile power solution for your workout.

What makes Pop’n special is its patented suction cups. Completely unique to Pop’n and like nothing else in the industry, Pop’n suctions right onto the back of nearly any iPhone or micro USB phone or smooth case. Pop’n is actually pretty small and doesn’t take up much additional real estate at all.

The detachable flexible tip fits right into your charging port and gives your phone up to 70% more battery life. In the event Pop’n doesn’t fit over your case, just remove the case and suction it right onto the back of your naked phone. With a quick little pop, Pop’n comes right off, mark free. You can then throw it back in your bag and be on your way.

This is a great solution for you exercise aficionados looking to not only get the most out of your workout, but the most out of your battery life as well. PowerSkin Pop’n will keep you moving, keep you motivated, and keep you going further, faster, harder, stronger.

If PowerSkin Pop’n sounds like a mobile battery solution for you, check out more info about it HERE.

This image is property of Engadget.

So what do you think? You’ve read the reviews, seen the highlights, the tech world is abuzz with iPhone S5 chatter, but what are your views?

Does a stray from traditional black and white to stylish metallics do anything for you? What about the funky colors of the iPhone 5C and its quirky, futuristic rubber cases?

Do you really think the iPhone 5C is the new value phone or has this new comer already been branded “iPhone 5Cheap”?

They say there is some pretty revolutionary processing power inside the the new iPhone 5S and that the camera is pretty awesome. A 64-bit A7 processor and an image stabilizer for photos, as well as burst more. I like the sound of that.

We will have to wait and see if once the new iPhones reach consumer hands, how will the new upgrades perform? Will the iPhone S5 be everything and more iPhone users have come to love about the phone, or will it’s shiny exterior eventually dull, giving way to a lackluster phone that leaves users with much to desire?