Here is a handy device you may not have known about. Many people buy an iPod touch because it is cheaper than an iPhone and then later on decide that they want an iPhone. In that strange turn of events, they sometimes decide that they don’t want the iPhone because the iPod touch mirrors the iPhone so closely and having both devices would feel redundant. You can use your old iPod touch as an iPhone for a fraction of the price of buying a new iPhone. The amazing device is called the Apple Peel 520.
The Apple Peel 520 works as a case for the iPod touch, but it has attachments inside that permit the iPod touch work as an iPhone would. The attachments include a SIM slot, external battery, and dock connector. A 22-year old Chinese programmer named Pan Yong created the device and it costs $119 in the United States, available today. To use it, you have to install some software on your iPod touch, which will give it SMS and calling capabilities – complements of the hardware in the Apple Peel 520. It also gives your iPod touch about 5 hours of talk time thanks to the extra battery.
Citing the Apple Peel 520 Web site, the device can be used on a monthly plan with AT&T or T-Mobile, or you can use a pay-as-you-go plan instead. It is fully compatible with the iPod touch 4G and comes with holes to compliment the cameras and the microphone. Sound quality for calls is assured to be crystal clear. The Apple Peel 520 is guaranteed to work around the world with your GSM cellular carrier. It comes with the following features:
- GPRS Access: Access the internet in any country via the GPRS standard. This is perfect for those who need to be connected anytime, anywhere, whether at home, in the café or even in the library!
- Custom Ringtones: Customize SMS and Call ringtones with your favourite songs, sounds and melodies! If you’re like us, then you’d love to personalize your iPod /iPhone so that everyone will notice.
- Powerful Phone App: Yosion has developed an amazing phone application. Everything is almost like an original iPhone: caller ID, call history, address book and vibration mode – you won’t notice the difference!
- FM Radio and Integrated Bluetooth: You can listen to almost ANY local radio station in your area while you’re jogging, having a walk or literally doing anything. Also, Bluetooth is integrated into the device with the possibility of using your own hands-free headset!
The company gives you a 15-day trial of the Apple Peel 520 and a money-back guarantee. With the ability to have whichever GSM carrier that you want, the ability to have no contracts, the ability to use it anywhere around the world, the ability to not need to buy a brand new iPhone when you own an iPod touch, some added hours of battery life, and a money back guarantee, I would say that the $119 price tag for the Apple Peel 520 is well worth it.
Sources: TheTechJournal
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