Don't start buying gifts blindly this year, you'll only get blank stares and tears! Check out the UGO Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Mobile edition for all the smartphone lovers in your life!
Everyone and their grandma has a smartphone these days. iPhone, Blackberry, and Android users don't agree on much, but what they do agree on is finding awesome tech and swag to attach to your phone may as well be the new national pastime. If you know someone who pays more attention to their phone then their significant other, then read through our Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Mobile edition to find something for them this year!
Gift Price: $49.99 - $79.99
Gift Description: If you know the person you're shopping for this year is obsessed with their phone then, chances are, their phone has died more often than not. Whether it's business or pleasure, answering emails, playing games and surfing the web drains a smartphone of its juice. That's where the PowerSkin steps in. The impact-resistant silicone case is lightweight, flexible and is outfitted with battery technology that extends phone usage an extra 4 to 8 hours! Just plug in the micro-USB cord, juice up and go.
Who would love this gift? The businessman who's Blackberry always dies or the Facebook junky who wants more time to spend online.
Gift Price: $24.99 - $29.99
Gift Description: A major part of owning an iPhone is style. With so many cheap, clunky iPhone cases out on the market, it's easy to get overwhelmed and just settle. This holiday season, show the iPhone lover in your life that there's no reason to settle and get them one of these premium, stylish iPhone cases.
The Ballistic: LS is comprised of five dependable layers of protection and includes an interchangeable outer gel layer, front facing inward holster and built-in screen protector.
The id America Gasket case is made from brushed aluminum with a suede inner-lining to provide maximum protection. The Gasket case also includes complimentary screen protectors, installation squeegee and a microfiber cloth.
The Tuffwrap Shit case by XtremeMac is formulated from heat-activated material that changes the case color. It allows full access to all switches, jacks and camera and is available in pink, green, blue, purple or grey.
Finally, the Microshield Style case by XtremeMac provides a high-level of protection against dust, dirt and scratches and is available in trendy faux textures - Snakeskin and Ostrich prints.
Who would love this gift? The family member who is constantly changing their iPhone case because they're not satisfied.
Gift Price: $79.99
Gift Description: In our NOX Scout review, we spoke of our love for the earbuds, and have yet to find a pair of earbuds we prefer. The incredible sound quality with enhanced bass brings unrivaled clarity and immersion to MP3 players and smartphones. The ultra-compact play button also serves as a one-touch solution to answering and ending calls and the discreet in-line mic provides noise-cancelling, high-fidelity voice pick-up. Our favorite feature of the NOX Scout, however, is the stylish, tangle-resistant flat cable, which enables users to toss into a pocket or bag with no fear of having to untangle a mess of wires later.
Who would love this gift? The hands-free lover who can't find a comfortable pair of earbuds.
Gift Price: $14.95 and Up
Gift Description: Usually, when you think of skin for your smartphone, you think of a cheap sticker that offers no protection, whatsoever, to your precious device. A GelaSkins custom skin turns those notions on their heads and offers a super-thin, super-tough, scratch-resistant material acts as a smartphone case replacement, protecting your phone from scratches and damages.GelaSkins supports over 100 devices including game consoles and tablets. You can even upload your own picture!
Who would love this gift? The smartphone user who doesn't like putting an ugly case on their phone.
Gift Price: $24.95 and Up
Gift Description: If you know someone who doesn't like custom skins and dares to venture into the world without a case on their phone, then Coveroo.com might have just what they're searching for. Rather than attempting to make stylish add-ons for smartphones Coveroo.comactually replaces the entire battery door with a custom made cover. Upload any picture to nearly 100 smartphone models and create your own custom cover.
Who would love this gift? The smartphone user who hates clunky cases or cheap looking skins.
Gift Price: $29.99
Gift Description: Calling all hipsters! This retro cellphone handset is outfitted with a standard 2.5mm jack, meaning it'll work with anything with a headphone port! The ThinkGeek Retro handset has a small button to answer and end calls and is available in black or red.
Who would love this gift? The stylish, trendy hipster of the household.
Gift Price: $149.00
Gift Description: How do you say, "stop looking at your damn phone all the time," without coming off rude? Well the holidays are coming up and the inPulse Smartwatch uses Bluetooth to push customizable notifications from your phone to your wrist. Check emails, text messages and calls all without constantly checking your phone.
Who would love this gift? The friend who checks their phone all night long.
