Yesterday the eyes of the whole world were focused on the Apples Big Launch. The new CEO Tim Cook presented the New iPhone 4S, Siri, New iPod Nano, iOS 5 and gave away its 8 GB iPhone 3G.

iPhone 4S looks almost exactly the same as its predecessor iPhone 4 but is much faster according to Apple Vice President Phil Schiller, it runs “up to seven times faster”, has a better camera and displays more vibrant colours and thanks to Siri seems to understand human speech and can read messages, search Wikipedia, make a calendar appointment, set a reminder, search Google Maps and more. The phone will cost $199 for a 16 GB model and $299 for a 32 GB model. It will be available for pre-order on Oct. 7 and start shipping Oct. 14

iOS 5 is available for free on October 12, two days before the iPhone 4S comes out. Apple announced new features for the updated version of iOS in June. You can expect a new notification centre, BBM-like messaging, a folder for magazine and newspaper app subscriptions, a new to-do list app and Twitter integration.

The New iPod Nano has been enhanced with a new watch-like features and bigger app icons. It comes with 16 different clock faces including the famous Mickey Mouse. Additionally it tracks run, steps taken and calories burned without any additional sensors or devices.

Last but not least Apple decided to give away its 8 GB iPhone 3G. It will come with a new two-year contract and the iPhone 4 will cost $99 with the same contract. Both will be available at these prices on October 14 when the New iPhone 4S becomes available.

My question is will you upgrade to either the New iPhone 4S or iPod Nano? Share your thoughts with us in comments below this post.

Case-Mate have recently made a journey to Beijing, China to exhibit at The Macworld Asia 2011 expo from 22nd to 25th of September.  Take a look at yet another one of our spectacular stands! The event is expected to take the attention of more than 200 000 dealers, manufacturers and Apple fans.

Macworld Asia 2011 will certainly bring together international giants and China’s outstanding IT enterprises as well as leading companies across the industry chain of Apple from Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, building an unprecedented platform in the Asian market to showcase Apple-related products and for Apple users to exchange their opinions.

Do you think the iPhone 5 will be the leading topic?

Here are the winners of our weekend iPhone 4 Coca-Cola Cases Giveaway:

Sharon Bernard

Bas Brower

Tim Verhoeven

Please get in touch via info@case-mate.eu.com

CONGRATULATIONS!

Keep your eyes open for another giveaway / competition soon by checking Case-Mate Europe Facebook Page and Case-Mate Europe Twitter.

Here it is another fantastic giveaway for you! 

As you know from our blog Case-Mate US and Coca-Cola US decided for a collaboration for Coke’s 125^th birthday!

We have 5 exclusive Coca-Cola Cases to give away!

All you need to do is one of the below:

• Tweet: I’d love to get a case from @CasemateEurope or

• Like our Coca-Cola Banner posted on the wall of Case-Mate Europe Facebook Page

You have the whole weekend to make it happen.

I will choose 5 winners on Monday (15/08/11) 11 AM.

Good luck!

***Applies to the following handsets: iPhone 4, iPhone 3G, iPod Touch 4th Gen, Samsung Galaxy S, BlackBerry Bold 9700 / 9780, BlackBerry Curve 8520 / 9300

This time we are not talking about the Case on its own ... excited?

We have a special ONE and only, EXCLUSIVE CASE-MATE Canteen to give away together with a Tough Case so you could keep your phone protected and quench your thirst when rock climbing, sky diving or simply sightseeing this summer. Case-Mate undoubtedly will be a great companion!

All you need to do is:

• Tell us on our Facebook Page where are you going for summer holiday and what are you going to see/do there.

One winner will be chosen this Friday (22/07/11) at 5PM!

***applies to the following handsets: BlackBerry 8520, 9700, HTC Cha Cha, Desire S, Incredible S, Sensation, Shooter/Evo 3D, Wildfire S, iPhone 3G/ 3GS, iPhone 4, LG Optimus 3D, Samsung Galaxy S, Samsung Galaxy S2

Good luck!

What do you think?

Here are the promised details!

As Monsta and Waddler turned out to be very successful Case-Mate decided to follow with more playful cases to create an instant collector’s items.

Introducing; Hoot the adorable owl, Gil the fish, a loveable Panda named Xing and Bubbles the cheeky Monkey. Case-Mate’s new animals will be sure to capture the imagination of the public as much as their predecessor, Waddler the Penguin.

Not forgetting those iPhone users who don’t fancy the cute and cuddly, following in the footsteps of the currently available Monsta are new, slightly more menacing characters. The two new creepy cases are Tut the Mummy and Frank, the monstrous case that brings Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein to life.

As playful as the Creatures collection is, these cases are not just for fun. They cover and shield the device with a combination of textured silicone and modular sections, offering great protection.

They will rapidly become a must have collectable items and are anticipated to be available in Europe this summer!

Case-Mate is opening a ZOO since new creatures are in the house!

As you may remember just around the time of the Gadget Show Live 2011 in April Case-Mate released two new creature cases Waddler and Monsta. We did mention we would continue with our efforts to get them some friends. Well, here it is…….. the new line of creatures is due soon in Europe! Keep checking for more info!