Griffin Technology

On September 17th, 2008 we announced AirCurve. Through the magic of a coiled waveguide, we made it possible to amplify your iPhone up to 10 decibels louder, acoustically!

We received lots of great feedback and even won Time Magazine’s Green Design 100 award.

Time passed and a new iPhone was introduced, so we created an adapter so that happy AirCurve owners could continue to crank their music and blast their alarms.

Everyone was happily enjoying their favorite powerless speaker dock, when suddenly a new iPhone was released – iPhone 4.  AirCurve lovers everywhere gasped when they realized that the speaker had been moved to the opposite side on the new device. AirCurve was no longer compatible.

Our customer service and media inquiry phones rang off the hook, Tweets on Twitter came rapidly. Everybody was dying to know how they could use their AirCurve with the new iPhone. All we could suggest was a hack that we knew wouldn’t satisfy the masses, so our product development team put their heads together and we waited anxiously…

Soon after, the door slammed open and screams of eureka! filled the air. AirCurve Play was born!

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One big question we’ve received many times since iPhone 4 Day is how to make it work with AirCurve. As you know, AirCurve is our acoustic amplifier for iPhone and iPhone 3G/3GS.

We love AirCurve just as much as you do, and we were just as disappointed that the speaker was moved on iPhone 4 making it no longer compatible.

Today we happened upon a great post on www.instructables.com by NiftyCurly, explaining how you can hack an AirCurve with a little Sugru to make it work with iPhone 4.

Read the full instructions on the Make a Griffin AirCurve Adapter For iPhone 4 With Sugru post here.

UPDATE:

Or you could just pick up the new and improved AirCurve Play.

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Did you hear the news? iPhone 4 launched last week. Just kidding, of course you heard the news!

We loved this video from CNET UK by Luke Westaway (take note of the Chilewich Gravel case in the AirCurve at 4:10! w00t!).

We also made our own video from the Apple Store in Nashville…

We announced a little giveaway for one lucky winner to win a $500 Apple Store gift card. Today is the day that we randomly select the winner.

Watch the video to the end to see if you won. CONGRATS!

Didn’t win? Don’t get down.

We do many great giveaways and discounts, often. Your best bet is to follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook and subscribe to our email newsletter.

Speaking of, something big is in store for our newsletter recipients this week. Subscribe now!

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There’s a great post on iVillage by Karen Springen explaining ways you can use your iPhone or iPod to help you sleep.

Springen recommends searching for soothing songs on iTunes, an array of ambient sound apps and white noise. I’ve used the free, White Noise Lite app before, it’s great.

She also suggests choosing music that gets slower, rather than faster. So, Metallica’s “One” is probably not a good choice.

Once I finally stop reading feeds and Twitter in bed, I tend to fall to sleep pretty quickly. In fact, it’s waking up for me that’s a little tricky. I use our AirCurve to amplify my alarm and it works really well.

Do you use your iPhone or iPod to help you get some shut eye?

Photo from Flickr by: Rich Moffitt

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The witching season is upon us. Halloween is just around the corner and to celebrate we’re having a costume party, sort of. We’re giving away a few treats plus a $300 Griffin Technology shopping spree!

While we know we already have a product that’s perfect for this spooky time of the year, we’re looking for more.

Tis the season to trick out your favorite Griffin device in a creative costume. Break out your craft supplies or Photoshop and have some fun!

• 1st place wins a $300 USD shopping spree on www.griffintechnology.com.
• 2nd place wins one AirCuve, a PowerDuo Reserve and our new iTrip. Total MSRP $130.00
• 3rd place wins one AirCurve and one PowerDuo Reserve. Total MSRP $80.00

On Friday, October 30th we’ll pick the three best costumes and announce the winners.

TO ENTER:

Take a photo of your Griffin product when it’s dressed up and ready to go. Then upload the photo to the GRIFFIN COSTUME PARTY Flickr group. Flickr is free to use.

Good luck!

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