While we have many protective cases available for the iPhone 4, we stock comparatively few novelty cases in our selection; that’s because we aim to provide superior protection, and all too often novelty cases can let you down in that department, focused as they are on making your phone look as attractive as possible. But we have good news, because if you’re a fan of attractive novelty cases, you’ll be pleased to know that we’ve just received a shipment of iPhone 4 cases that are both ultra-attractive and ultra-protective – the fun and colourful silicone penguin case!
Manufactured from a smooth, contiguous layer of silicone, to ensure an even finish, the surface of the penguin iPhone 4 case is seamless and joint-free, providing an aesthetic experience of unparalleled polish! Its fun and colourful design is an ode to the penguin, featuring an upraised penguin-patterned back and extended miniature arms, which can be used to help hold your iPhone 4 firmly. But it’s no mere fashion accessory – the rubbery silicone that comprises its overlay is extremely tough, ensuring that scratches, chips, bumps, dents and all the other daily annoyances of Smartphone ownership are deflected from the body of your iPhone 4. Despite this durability, the penguin style iPhone 4 case remains soft to the touch, which means it is pleasant to use and does not weigh down your device with unnecessary bulkiness. The padded underlay of the penguin silicone case is also shock-preventing, which guarantees that damage incurred through drops is deflected – which is good news, because a bad drop can cause catastrophic internal damage to any device, let alone a glass-backed Smartphone such as the iPhone 4! So the iPhone 4 silicone penguin case is protective and attractive, but is it convenient? We’re happy to report that yes, it is! It features a number of handy cut-out ports in its frame, allowing you to access all of the external features of your iPhone 4 such as the headphone jack, charger socket and Bluetooth connectivity ports. This means that the utility features of your device remain wholly intact while the iPhone 4 penguin case is equipped; you never have to remove the case in order to listen to music, charge your device, etc. In fact, you never have to remove your case at all, so you have comprehensive shielding for your iPhone 4 at all times! In addition to this obvious benefit, the penguin case is also slim-line and form-fitting, adding no additional bulk to the body of your device’s casing; its simplicity of design means that there’s no assembly required to fit this iPhone 4 case. Your device simply slots into the internal portion of the penguin case and is held in place by its form-fitting grip, meaning that your iPhone 4 will remain in place until you consciously decide to remove it! 
So if you’re fortunate enough to own an iPhone 4, and are searching for a case cover that’s protective, attractive, and ultra-handy, why would you opt for anything other than the iPhone 4 silicone penguin case? With a wide selection of colours to choose from, anybody who wishes to opt for one of our silicone penguin cases should be completely spoilt for choice! But to help you make a decision, we’ve included both images and links to the product pages of each colour of our penguin cases. Simply click on one of the above images to be taken to the buying page of your penguin case of choice – now that’s convenient!
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The Seoul court reached the conclusion on Friday that Samsung did not infringe upon the designs of the iPhone or iPad, with the judge stating that “these similarities had been documented in previous products”, which constitutes a tactic confirmation of Samsung’s ‘prior art’ defence. The judge went on to note that it would be difficult for consumers to mistake the products, as Apple had claimed, owing to the branded company logos and the significant differences in operating systems, applications, prices and contract services between the two, which also jibes well with Samsung’s defence of consumer intelligence (with a Samsung attorney in the flagship U.S court case protesting that “consumers demand more choice, not less”). Nevertheless, Samsung were fined 25 million Won (approximately £12,000) for infringing upon Apple’s “bounce-back” function in regards to scrolling, and face a ban of ten products, including the Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy SII.
Apple, meanwhile, were found guilty of infringing upon two of Samsung’s wireless technology patents, and face a fine of 40 million won (approximately £22,500), as well as an embargo of four of their products – including the iPad 2 and iPhone 4. Fines of this size are peanuts to the two companies, who regularly boast revenue above 10 billion USD per year, but even given the modest size of the market in South Korea, those sales bans are bound to sting a little, even if they don’t eat into the profit margins significantly. However, it’s a bad omen for both companies: the much-touted U.S patent trial reached the point of deliberation on Wednesday, with nine jurors currently discussing the high-stakes patent battle between the two. Apple is demanding a staggering $2.5 billion in damages, along with a ruling that Samsung’s ‘infringing’ products face a permanent ban; Samsung, meanwhile, demands $422 million, claiming that Apple have violated several of its wireless technology-related patents.
While both companies face significant loss of face depending on which way the pendulum swings in the US trial, the results could be far worse for North American consumers; if Apple win, Samsung may be forced to pay them significant royalties on every Smartphone they ship, which may result in rising costs (in addition to the distinct possibility that several products – including some of the flagship Galaxy range – are banned). If Samsung wins, Apple may face a similar royalty rate; but far more importantly for the company that prides itself upon ingenuity and originality would be the loss of face incurred through such a ruling. Such a ruling may tarnish their reputation in their coveted North American marketplace, and result in a significant loss of sales from the traditional Apple faithful. And if a similar conclusion to that of the Seoul trial is reached, everyone loses – except the lawyers and expert witnesses, who will pocket a pretty penny for their involvement in what’s fast becoming the technology trial of the century.
For our part, we echo Judge Lucy Koh’s optimism, and hope that both companies manage to reach an understanding in the future. When companies like Samsung and Apple cease focusing on their superb products in lieu of focusing upon litigation, everybody loses – whether that loss is in money or dignity remains to be seen.
Released in October, the iPhone 4S swiftly became renowned as Apple’s most inventive and versatile Smartphone yet. Its prime directive is fluidity: the user interface is designed to be as intuitive and functional as possible. It’s a smart way of doing things; by ensuring that different hand motions such as swiping, tapping and pinching the screen become inextricably linked with the concept of iPhone interaction, Apple have, in essence, created a brand based on the users own synergistic experience with the device – a brand which has been expanded by identical touchscreen interaction with the iPad. In terms of raw specifications, the 4S utilizes the iOS 5.1.1, Apple’s most recent variant on their proprietary operating system. It’s capable of acting as an internet hotspot, diversifying its internet connection over WiFi, Bluetooth and USB and permitting access to Apple’s famed app store while on-the-move.
Its most unique and talked-about feature is probably Siri, however. An automated voice control system, Siri is unique among such software in that it permits near-total control over every aspect of the device, from weather reports to appointments. This means it’s much easier for somebody busy with a different task – such as exercising in the gym, or driving a car – to check things on their phone without compromising their own safety. It recognises three languages on launch – English, French and German – with plans for more languages to be added as the system matures. Because the 4S is a slate-style touchscreen (eschewing excessive buttons in favour of a streamlined design), its keyboard is virtual, meaning greater functionality for inputting in a range of different languages across the board – ensuring a broad market saturation.
Apple, then, are clever marketers - that much is obvious to anybody who has paid a modicum of attention to their advertising campaigns. But for a raw comparison of the respective specifications of the iPhone 4S and the Samsung S3, you need only check out the table below.
But when you get right down to it, that’s not what this fight is about. Apple has never claimed to put out the strongest products on the marketplace: their claim to fame has always been sleek functionality combined with relentless, saturation marketing. For Samsung to stand a chance of beating out Apple in the long run, they’re going to need to spend a lot of money building up an aesthetic brand as recognisable as the classy, minimalistic sheik of the iPhone. The Samsung S3 may well be the Smartphone that drives the iPhone 4S off its precarious position as most-touted Smartphone, but will its follow-up be able to go toe-to-toe with the iPhone 5, or will it stand to become just another flash-in-the-pan contender for Apple’s crown?
Only time will tell.
